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Times Square

Posted on September 9, 2013

What is this madness? I’m standing in Times Square people watching in the glow of advertising waiting for something to happen. It’s then that I realised the advertising was the show. A conversation sparked with a lovely trio of Scots who were as bemused as me. Their genuine interest in... [Read More]
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Montréal Trip

Posted on January 5, 2013

Seven nights was a good start for my exploration of Montréal. I’ve created a travel map which will continue to be updated as the city reveals itself. My French came in handy and I ordered most of my meals in a chewed up Australian version of French. For the most part got what... [Read More]
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Montreal Trip Photos

Posted on January 4, 2013

Warm cider and rum New friends skating NYE fireworks More new friends Dancing on Snow more dancing on snow Exploring with Marisol and acro friends Snow for my mum Statues wearing hats Cold cow Exploring the Old Port <a href='/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-12-29-21.05.18.jpg></a> [Read More]
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Skating

Posted on December 30, 2012

All the outdoor rinks were snowed under so I’m trying out my 1966 Bauer Black Partners on an indoor rink. $27 delivered from Kijiji (Gumtree for Canadians). My skates have more skating experience then me :) The girl on the right did end up falling over. [Read More]
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Yellow monsters

Posted on December 29, 2012

There was a record snow dump in Montreal on the day I arrived. 45cm of fun blanketed the city. Outside there are yellow metal monsters eating the snow. Big trucks full of plain snow cones are rolling by, possibly trying to lure the monsters out of the city. Yesterday I... [Read More]
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Heading to Montreal

Posted on December 27, 2012

The sugar coated landscape has changed from ghostly white to pale blue now that the sun has disappeared. At times the windows are a single colour as the train throws up a cloud of winter. A snow storm and a 20 minute walk await me in Montreal hopefully followed quickly... [Read More]
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