September 7Toronto is really similar to Montreal I have found. Only a few slight differences. Toronto kind of smells a little more than Montreal...and not in a good way. There's also a little more homeless people, or at least they talk to you more here than in Montreal, so you notice them more. But all in all, Toronto is pretty decent. It's…
The perfect grad school...the supposed purpose of this trip. However, this is going to be about more than just finding the perfect grad school. I'll be experiencing cities that are completely different from Bellingham, Everett, and Seattle. Each day will be a new experience filled with new people to meet, new sites to see, and new educational opportunities. First to Quebec City. It's the 400th anniversary and is a completely walled city filled with buildings from French fur trappers…
The perfect grad school...the supposed purpose of this trip. However, this is going to be about more than just finding the perfect grad school. I'll be experiencing cities that are completely different from Bellingham, Everett, and Seattle. Each day will be a new experience filled with new people to meet, new sites to see, and new educational opportunities. First to Quebec City. It's the 400th anniversary and is a completely walled city filled with buildings from French fur trappers. It's the closest a person can get to a European city build long ago without leaving the continent. Montreal will be the next stop to visit the number one grad school on my list, McGill University. After that, it's off to Ottawa to explore Parliament Hill and Carleton University. The next city on my list is Kingston, Ontario. This little city on the water is extremely similar to Bellingham and is the home to another university high on my list, Queen's University. Next is Toronto to visit the CN Tower, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and of course, the University of Toronto. The last city before my trek home to Bellingham is Winnipeg. I'll visit the University of Manitoba, experience the 60th anniversary of my grandparents, see my family, and have an amazing time with the cousins before sitting on a train for forever. I'm so incredibly excited to see new sites, experience new people, and learn about everything these grad school have to offer me so I can get the best Master's in Canadian Politics ever!!!
September 7Toronto is really similar to Montreal I have found. Only a few slight differences. Toronto kind of smells a little more than Montreal...and not in a good way. There's also a little …
September 6Toronto really isn't as scary as I thought it would be. I heard it best from the guy in my Montreal hostel: People think Toronto is big, but they count all the neighboring suburbs, …
September 5Well, Kingston was definitely a city of rehabilitation...and boredom. There isn't a lot to do, except go to Queen's Univeristy campus, and the waterfront, which I did today. Not a l…
Alright, I tried to update for the first time in a while, and then the computer froze and it was being slow and I got frusterated, so now's the time! I have been notified that there are a coup…
Alright guys, I slacked yesterday and didn't write about Day 2, but thats ok, I can write about day 2 and 3 in one! I'm a huge multitasker. Alright, so yesterday I walked down to Old Montreal …
Mandie
Hey lady, I just stopped by to catch up on your last few blogs and thought I would leave you a message telling you how proud I am of all your travels and independent-ness.
I was also pleased to read that you are still reading the 9/11 Commission Report... nerd nerd nerd hehehe
Love you! I hope the rest of your travels are going well! When do you get back into the country? If you're back before Sunday the 14th evening, you should give me a call!
Aunt Kathy
Hope your enjoying your trip. I will follow your blogs along with Aunt Pat, looking forward to reading about your adventures and seeing your pictures. Stay Safe!
Montreal and Quebec City sounded great.
sky
Hey beautiful! I am so proud of you that you figured out the subway... they terrify me! Anyway it sounds amazing with all the historic places! And I know what you mean, as long as the weather isn't crappy who needs a car?! I've been walking everywhere too! it's fun and you burn a ton of calories! Love you
Sky
hello pretty lady!
I am so proud of you! You are incredible and I am so glad that you are doing this! it all sounds soo amazing, I can't wait until you are going to mcgill and WE can backpack across canada seeing all the amazing places and you can show me everything! I can't wait to hear more about your trip and see pictures... you best be taking a ton!
Love you! xoxoxo
Anna
I'm so glad that you made it East all in one piece. You are such an independent and positively brilliant woman--YOU GO GIRL!!! I'm snuggling with Burrard, and he is so excited that you are in his native land. That annoying guy (the tan one) hasn't gotten kicked off of Project Runway yet... hee hee
<3,
Anna
Monica Palmer
Hey Girlie!!!
Don't know when you will get this....but I wanted to leave a note to say hello and hope you are having a fantastic journey:)
