We hopped on the VIA Rail train for a 4 hour journey, it didn't seem too long, especially since the trains have WiFi onboard (Wireless Internet Connection). I just thought, well probably get a seat with a table, i'll rest my laptop on it and my batery usually lasts over 3 hours, no probs. On the carriage i look around, no tables!! are u kidding me, my better half tells me your more likely to get tables on the first class carriages, ok, so i bite my lip and put it on my lap. After struggling a bit, i eventually get online. (On the return journey, i find out i was fortunate to get internet for free, because this time i have to pay for it if i want to access the internet....wacha tu, ntaangalia miti ikipita...hehehe)
Upon arriving in Montreal, i was very excited. The city had an European ambience about it. A mixture of English and French heritage entermingled in a palatable way. To me, everything about the city is different from Toronto, from the layout of the city, to the way the people dress, the cars they drive, the clothes they wear. It was like i was in a different contry alltogether. Even the mannequins on the shop windows were dressed more chicly.
The night seen reminded me of Newcastle for some reason. People were out to have fun, pure unadulterated fun, a bit like the geordies, but not to their scale, those of you who've been to Newcastle for new year celebrations know what i mean. It was refreshing to see drunks stumble their way across the pavements, stag parties screeming their lungs out and the likes.
They even have an African club called Goiree...i think.... right in the centre of town. Lingala music was on the menu as well, reminiscent of Club Afrique. I was pleasantly surprised, and yes Montreal is different, as it is beautifull. I took my camera, enjoy!
Aboard the VIA train, no tables in the comfort class folks, don't say i didn't warn u
An exquisite sunset welcomed us to Montreal, it's like they new i was on me way...
Montreal Train Station, the signs are looking promising already
Me on the Montreal Underground Station
Underground train, aint as comfy as the london ones, they got plastic seats....hehe
Check this out, the underground trains run on rubber tires, I wonder what happens when they get a puncture, i mean how big is the jack??
Me Chillin
Central Montreal, Crescent Street
Crescent Street, filled with cafeterias and eateries, wicked!!
London Pub wow, i feel like i'm home already...even though i don't drink..heheh
Montreal skyline
Downtown Montreal view from Champ-de-Mars (Old Montreal)
Now we are on Montreal's Oldest Street, Saint Paul
Montreal's Oldest street
Notre-Dame Basilica
Montreal City Hall
Pointe-à-Callière, the Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History
The Aldred building
Me and my nanihii after the horse and carriage ride, Thanks for the tour Ben (The horse)
A bit of History
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