East Coast Summer Trip (Toronto, Ontario) Day 4 2005

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Day 4!

After a few freak-outs I think I am starting to grow fond of our crappy hostel. Its got character plus its cheap and serviceable. I only wish it had some AC!

Today's activities included an outing at the Royal Ontario Museum to see mummies, fossils, and artifacts and then a quick spur of the moment jaunt to the Toronto Islands.

The Royal Ontario Museum (or ROM for short) is a nifty place. I especially enjoyed the Egyptian section with a cat mummy. I want to mummify my cats now and throw a grand funeral for them. They are definitely worth it! There were also fossils everywhere and a mirror I especially liked for some reason. My only problem is that we went though it too quick. Oh and this kid kept trying to fight me over the armor. Guess who won? 😉

Afterwards we decided to take the ferry out to the Toronto Islands. Its a nice park and completely unexpected! There are plenty things to do there. I kept telling myself I needed to plan a longer stay in Toronto for next time. The ferry out was exciting too and it offered great views of the Toronto skyline with the CN Tower and stadium.

We've also met an English couple who have been friendly with us. They are our next door neighbors at the hostel and were also freaked out upon arrival too. We've had great conversations with them!

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Photos

Royal Ontario Museum
Lion greets us at the ROM enterence.

ROM Ceiling
Is this Byzantine in style?

Virgin Mary
One of the many Virgins we saw at the museum.

Madonna of the Long Face
There were Madonnas everywhere!

Mirror Portrait
Tony and I taking a picture via mirror.

Totem Pole
The poles are next to the grand staircases.

'Sup?!
Hanging out at the Egyptian tombs.

Cat Mummy!!!!
Somewhere out there, a kitty's soul is in distress.

Epytian Relic
I remember seeing this in one of my history/art books and I wonder if it is the actual relic or just a copy.

Ancient Armor
Playing with armor at the museum was fun, until some snotty kid started fighting me for it.

Flock of Birds
Stuffed birds in flight.

Moose!
Moose are HUGE!

An The Award For Creepiest Creature Goes To...
Its hand looks like its about to cop a feel.

Ferry To the Toronto Islands
The skyline is awesome.

CN Tower
Rises high above the clouds.

Approaching the Islands
Sailboats.

Toronto Skyline
My favorite view of Toronto.

Jetty
Rock jetty at the beach on Lake Ontario.

Lake Ontario
The boat in the far background completes this picture.

Lake Ontario #2
A nice picture.

Chair Lift Portrait
I think that's what they are called right? Its a great way to get a look at the park.