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OK. Well hello everybody!
This is my first blog, so it'll take some time to get it all sorted out. I intend to document my experiences here in Europe so that I can share them with all of you back home.
My first stop was Montreal. I went to visit Armel and Sarah, and Ed and Stephanie. I had a blast walking around the beautiful old town (by vancouver standards) and just absorbing the feeling. Ed and Stephanie picked me up from the airport on friday and we walked to a nice restaurant that they had found. After that Ed and I checked out an outdoor party called Igloo Fest. It was by the river, and there were thousands of people dancing and partying in -10c weather. Quite a sight. Especially the kids who were really into the one-piece snow/ski suits from the 80s.
The next day was spent walking around again, and eventually we were joined by Armel and Sarah. They had just gotten back from a Randonnee competition in Vermont where Sarah had won the women's category (and a new pair of skis too!). They met us at a chocolate/fondue cafe. Amazing thick drinkable chocolate was their specialty. Totally a place for me!
Other highlights include dinner at Armel and Sarah's, late nights of Settlers of Catan, tons of mac/tech talk, and just spending time with 4 wonderful friends. Truly good friends.
On monday morning, Ed and Stephanie took me to the airport where it was Goodbye Canada!
