Archive for the 'Canada' Category

Canada Dream

Saturday, October 15th, 2005

I’ve never been to Vancouver but I am guessing that this dream took place in what I feel like is Vancouver. (if that makes sense)

I was on this really long bus and in the beginning, I was playing a game with some Sloaners that basically involved everyone in this circle of people taking turns naming [...]

The TTC

Tuesday, September 13th, 2005

I saved the best for last. I really did.

The TTC is more roomy than most subway trains I have been on (certainly more so than Chicago’s el system) and it actually runs frequently and on time (imagine that!)

I took these pictures over the course of two rides from Scarborough Shopping Centre to the downtown [...]

Back to Canada…Woodbine

Sunday, September 11th, 2005

I really wanted to put all of the Toronto pics together. That was my original intention. But then Katrina destroyed New Orleans and I commented and then I realized I hadn’t blogged about films I thought people might like to see or books I thought people might want to read. Worse yet, [...]

Canada’s Wonderland

Wednesday, August 31st, 2005

Canada’s Wonderland has always been a really special place for me. I remember how each summer passed I grew slightly taller and was able to ride on one more ride. I had to stand up against the height measurements by each roller coaster (yes, I totally pulled the tippy toe trick on more [...]

Toronto: The CNE/The Ex

Tuesday, August 30th, 2005

Before you start singing the lyrics to the Dears song “Expect the Worse Cos She’s a Tourist,” let me explain something…Canada has always been sort of a home away from home for me. I grew up very close by and visited Toronto and Ottawa several times a year (Kingston as well a few times) [...]