Blogs from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America - page 88

A woman was one day walking with her son, who was slowing her down and was continuously looking behind him. She turned and said to him, Look not where you have been, but rather where you are going. So, over the next 6-10 months (budget pending), I will attempt to do this myself...as hard as it will be to forget cleaning golf shoes for the past 6 months and cleaning toilets...I will try my best. I got dropped off at Pearson by my old lady and after a round of coffees which I couldnt even drink, we said our goodbyes...no tears or anything...which is kind of weird since my mom will start balling while watching someone come down with a case of the hiccups on Grey's Anatomy. So, after having to pour out ever threating chemical ... read more

Yes, folks, although it just seems like yesterday that we were saying our goodbyes, we will be arriving back in good old Blighty next Sunday, The more astute among you will have worked out that our 'year' away will have lasted only 51 weeks. The shortage due to wishing to help Linda's sister Gillian celebrate her birthday on November 1 We are now in the centre of Toronto and it must be said that it is one terrific city. OK, the weather might leave a bit to be desired but the place itself is terrific. It boasts a great transport system (although we have tended to walk everywhere) it has a hugely cosmopolitan air about the place; there are separate Italian, Greek, Chinese, Indian and other districts. Unlike the UK, these districts attract and welcome people ... read more

So the long awaited first blog. Spent 4 pretty drunken days in Toronto due to our hostel being one of the most crazy places I've ever stayed in. It's called the Global Village Backpacker's Hostel on King Street West if any of you want to give your liver a good seeing to. Anyway, most days were spent wandering around seeing the sights. CN Tower was awesome, especially the glass floor. Feels really strange when you first stand on it hovering above the ground over 300 metres away, after you get used to it it's fine though, even had myself a wee lie down. Got some cool pics so hope they turn out alright. Went to the Skydome (baseball/football) and Air Canada Centre(ice hockey/basketball), would like to say we did the tours of the stadiums etc. but ... read more

We were a bit sad to leave Chicago and we had to get to the airport early. Flight was fine although weather not brilliant, some rain so therefore some turbulence. Arrived in Toronto and got to hotel OK, aain the subway here is really easy. Getting used to packs now as well so it is a lot easier. Stayed in a B&B again. It is in the Yonge and Bloor neighbourhood which is really nice (pretty posh), lovely old house. The owner Ruth is really nice and really looked after us. On arrival we were starving so she walked us round to a nice pub to show us where it was. It was a real local pub but really friendly and we had a burger with salad which was a real home made burger, the best ... read more

Returno to Toronto. Yes, I’d like to do that again someday. It’s a very pleasant, fun and interesting city to stay at. It’s large within many attractions to explore and not get bored, has a tall beautiful skyline that can take your breath away, viewed from many different angles. It has many different ethnic neighborhoods for variety, and has a very safe small town feel to it. It’s Chinatown is huge, and nearby are also various ethnic shops and business like a Little Portugal. All over sprinkled through the city are East Indian and West Indies Restaurants, which is a novelty for me even though I come from a racially diverse part of the country. Century old architecture still survives among the mostly modern buildings such as the heavily British influenced Legislature Building, Casa Loma and ... read more