Niagara Falls and more..

Though Toronto is not my favorite place to be, when you are surrounded by friends and family, it's not that bad. I have gotten quite comfortable in this vast city of many highways, people and cars. I have managed to navigate quite well, thanks in part to my uncles detailed instructions and a map, and have visited many areas of the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) so far.

Observations:

There are lots of people and cars, did i say that already?

There is lots of crime (maybe because of lots of people)

There is traffic, no matter where you are, no matter what the time.

When downtown, I feel like i am in New York City with the TV billboards and the tall buildings.

The subburbs are really nice, away from the many people, lots of trees and parks.

Hospitals in Toronto are much nicer than in Montreal (Don't worry, it wasn't for me).

Everybody here talks on their cell phones, all the time.

Not a lot of people walk here.

I have had some great visits while i've been here, including a stop in Niagara Falls which included the many fun rides that make for a tourist stop. I saw water, and water and water and some butterfly's. I have also managed a bit of biking on my new toy and lots of driving in my new home. I have spent some time with my lovely little cousins, who wore me out after 3 hours (there are 3 of them under the age of 8) and discovered the joys of Kensington Market, a must see when coming to Toronto.

And alas, friends from Montreal keep unexpectedly arriving in Toronto, keeping life here interesting and busy.

After a couple more days in Toronto, i head to St. Catherine's to visit my niece who lives there, and then to Kentucky on Monday. After so much inactivity, I am excited to make it to the moutains. Though, i will miss a bed.