"sometimes we lose, sometimes others win..."
Back in Toronto
Modern, old, urban, bustling with life, multicultural, chic, rural, full of secluded hidden spots, densely populated and diverse. Toronto has a bit of everything. And while you're mindlessly wandering around the city, casually bumping into a local who claims to be Portuguese (and does speak it) might be more common than you think - and you don't even need to be in Little Portugal; although the chances of that person ever having been in Portugal are a bit sparser...
Royal Ontario Museum
Kensington market
University of Toronto
by the Harbourfront
Toronto Islands
Glup, glup...
Niagara Falls
Views from the Skylon Tower (photo by Mathias).
And on my way home I was lucky enough to fly over the falls:
The Apotheosis of Washington
Americans and their delusions of grandeur. Painted in 1865, suspended 180 feet above the United States Capitol rotunda floor, this fresco depicts George Washington sitting amongst the heavens, surrounded by figures from classical mythology. You'd almost expect to see Washington, stretching his arm down, trying to reach God's index finger... Jeez!
I have to admit it looks pretty, though.
The National Statuary Hall, another stunning room.
Off to the east coast
First, hanging out with portuguese friends, in rainy D.C.
with Sandeman
and singing in the rain
C&O canal
Georgetown University
Second, "couchsurfing" in sunny Toronto.
Harbour Square
Ward's Island
CN Tower
Last but not least, poshpacking in Niagara Falls at a youth hostel
with our German friends.
with our German friends.
Skylon Tower
Maid of the Mist
Table Rock
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