Thu 20 Sep 2007
Thursday was the the day I had to move out my hostel, so I woke up on time and sorted out my stuff a bit better. I also really needed to finish up the tourist things as I was still hoping to get a ride the next day to Montreal, although I hadn’t heard back from Dave. I sent him another message and then went for a good walk back into Kennsington Market and China town. I had bought a ticket for the CN tower for $20 which wasn’t cheap, but i figured I had to check it out.
I got my camera out too and took some photos, not saying they were any good, but I have been a bit lazy with the photography so far and needed to become more concientious about my new hobby. Lunch was at a vegetarian chinese place that gave me a massive portion, easily enough for 3 people so I had to get a carry out (which I then left in the hostel). I wandered down to the CN, swiped my ticket and headed up to the top. It was quite good fun, the glass floor was good, but not really that scary. Its so tall it doesn’t seem real. Would love to bungee from it.
Mark had finally agreed to let me stay and also had another surfer, Bonnie from LA, who was due in too. We all swapped messages and I was angling for a lift from the hostel which didn’t really work, but I was just too lazy to get the subway. I left it too late too, and by the time I staggered out with my stuff I realised my knees were kind of sore so just go a cab. Bonnie is great, and a true travel writer, as it she works for a travel magazine. They dont do editorial content anymore which is a shame, but Im sure she has plenty of good advice for that field.
Mark, Bonnie and I had to get to a big bookstore before closing at 9pm as the New York Times had an article about couchsurfing and Mark was quoted! Nice! So we got the subway in and the wandered through town in the evening before heading to the reverb club to watch a band that Megan knew. Where are all the melodies these days? I dont think its because Im old, I think its because I knew what a good band sounds like but I can’t really see them making it. The band after called ‘After Party’ were much better, had a hot singer too which is nice.
Maria also came so when that was over she drove us to the Cadallic Lounge to meet the other CRs. Dave was also there and apparently got told off for not getting back to me about the lift the next day. It was all good though as a couple of guys that live in Montreal were going there on Sunday and I was welcome to join them. Another couple of days in Toronto and a chance to dance salsa on friday night! Winner!
