I think I started to feel bad on the train; wait, I know I started to feel bad because in my 1-sec a day project, I have video of me looking miserable and not feeling well. It really hit me Wednesday with the severe weather shifts in Toronto – one minute I’m sweating bullets and…… Continue reading Being sick in another country sucks!
Museums, museums…but the kind I like!
Yesterday, I arrived at my B&B (Toronto Garden Inn) after the +10 hours late train (see previous entry). Usually when I arrive at a new location, I walk to the nearest intersection and see what food choices and mini-mart options are near me. Turns out, around the corner is a homeless shelter. I walked to…… Continue reading Museums, museums…but the kind I like!
Running thoughts: Train from Vancouver to Toronto
Editor’s note: I’m trying something new with this blog entry. Instead of writing a whole summary of my 3 day and 10 hours tour of Canada, from one end to the other, I’m documenting my running thoughts without filter. Day 1 – all aboard (Vancouver) Sitting in the first class lounge. Guitar player serenedes the…… Continue reading Running thoughts: Train from Vancouver to Toronto
Off the grid??
I’m sitting at the train station waiting for the lounge to open up because my sleeper berth ticket includes some nice amenities (food, lounge access, special dome car). It better include some perks…it was expensive even when I booked 3 months ago. I don’t feel so well but luckily I have Dramamine with me in…… Continue reading Off the grid??
Another death march day…isn’t this “vacation?”
Today I walked over 4 miles (round trip) to head to Stanley Park. I’m really glad there is a break in the weather but it’s still so hot in Vancouver. I’m almost looking forward to chilly Toronto and Dublin weather! Stanley Park is a large park that I barely scratched the surface of…I maybe saw…… Continue reading Another death march day…isn’t this “vacation?”
Vancouver: A strange but magical place indeed (Day 2)
First off, the hostel has a bar. I know this because I’ve been to this bar DAILY since it’s so cheap to drink here. Happy hour beer is $3.20 roughly for craft beer. Wow! Good deal indeed. Secondly, I need to learn conversions ASAP. I was using the dating app Bumble while here – you…… Continue reading Vancouver: A strange but magical place indeed (Day 2)
Canada is an interesting place…Day 1 recap
I’m in this strange land where no one says “eh” [yet], the sun is still out at 9:16pm [yes I clocked it] and worlds collide. Literally. More to come on that…. My flight to Vancouver was pretty uneventful except for the woman seated in an emergency exit row who looked like she was going to…… Continue reading Canada is an interesting place…Day 1 recap
The method to my madness….
Psych! You think I know why I do what I do?! What I do know is that I have some interesting travel tips/tricks that may or may not be useful to you. If they are, great! I’d love to hear about it. First things first, you need to be strategic with the clothes you’re bringing…… Continue reading The method to my madness….
FINAL THOUGHTS : Mexico City, Mexico
Lodging Best Western Majestic. Our hotel was conveniently close to the Zócalo and there are a lot of activities to do within walking distance. The hotel bar was small but it got the job done and the staff at all posts of the hotel were very nice. I would stay here again but made sure…… Continue reading FINAL THOUGHTS : Mexico City, Mexico
Ladies of leisure – Day 2
It is our last full day in Mexico City. I can honestly say my speaking abilities haven’t improved much beyond the 3rd grade level but my understanding has definitely gotten better! This morning we went to the neighborhood known as La Condessa. It was quaint and I found myself near a bar owned by a…… Continue reading Ladies of leisure – Day 2
There She Goes... 