Leaving Montreal

Having been a delegate to the 2003 and 2005 conventions, I knew the kind of the shape I’d be in Sunday morning when I was planning my trip. Rather than rush home, I decided to take advantage of my end-of-semester lack of responsibilities and stay a couple more days in Montreal. Today was my last day in this wonderful city. A couple thoughts:

• I slept in. I didn’t do it on purpose. It’s going to be a few days before I get a regular sleep cycle back.
• It’s nice not to have to wait in line for 90 minutes to get a coffee. I haven’t enjoyed a latte that much in a long time.
• My Barista weighed in on the Dion win this morning: “I’m a Liberal too but my first choice is the Bloc…because I am a Quebecker you know? but I think with Dion he might get me to change my mind…The one thing is, Dion is too cold, you know? He seems… I don’t know, distant? Far Away?”
• Notre-Dame Cathedral is the most magnificent church I’ve ever seen. It took them 100 years to finish decorating the place. I’ve never had to pay admission to pray before.
• It’s a shame I’m not staying longer. I’ve finally figured out how to navigate the underground in this city. I didn’t get lost once.

Also a Couple Quick Links:

• CalgaryGrit is entertaining
• Jason Cherniak is long-winded
• Friends (and the girlfriend) are dissapointed
• I'm exhausted. Goodnight.