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Heatwave in Montreal

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June 25th 2012
My feelings of sadness at leaving the ship were soon changing to excitement as I waited for a shuttle cab to take us through the container-full docks to the exit point, and a taxi which drove me to my new home for a few days. My first impression: this really is a french place, my francais was better than the taxi-driver's english, quelle surprise! I'm glad I had that little bit of practise ... read more

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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more