+ MegaBus - you get what you pay for. I would say that it is definitely a big step up from the Chinatown buses out there, but man were those seats uncomfortable (though the duration of my trips - 10 hours - probably didn't help with that). And I didn't make use of one of the big selling points of their service (free wifi and power outlets). But the price point was great - if I got my tickets even sooner, it would have been even better. So props to MegaBus, but work on your spelling.
+ The Second City comedy troupe - good show, had some really funny stuff going on. I know it's got to be hard living up to the names that have come before you on your roster, but you guys and girls were worth the price of admission. Thanks for the good time.
+ The recent climb in pitchers being sick and throwing great games is a very, very good thing for baseball. I went to see the Jays game against Tampa Bay last Sunday where Brandon Morrow was one out away from a seventeen strikeout no-hitter. Probably the most riveting baseball game I've ever seen in person, and it wasn't even at a game where I was rooting for someone (though I was pulling for the Jays a little, since the Sox are trailing Tampa). The entire game, no one would say a thing about what was happening, but everyone was thinking it. Not only did the game fly by (sub 2 1/2 hour game) at a great pace to keep you interested, but it was a really impressive feat to witness and the guy didn't even pull it off. More people will like watching baseball if that's the kind of thing I can look forward to at games.
+ The Skydome (yeah yeah, Rogers Centre whatever) with the dome closed - very weird. Baseball should not be played inside. Ever.+ The Skydome with the dome open - very awesome. The CN Tower is right next to the stadium and is the dominant feature of the Toronto skyline when the field's dome is open. And it lights up at night. Another baseball stadium crossed off the list to visit, and it was a good one.
+ The Hockey Hall of Fame has the lamest hours ever - who closes at 5PM?! It's your national sport! I've seen you all when you aren't working - all you do is hockey, or get ready to play hockey. Stupid.
+ The Great Lakes - I finally saw my first Great Lake (Ontario) in person and it's pretty mind blowing. You can't see the other shore! That's not a lake, that's the ocean. I was told there's an island you can ferry out to in the lake where you can't see the shore at all in all directions - a legit island in the middle of nothingness. Will do on the next trip.
+ Canadian Beer - more than just Molson. Strongly recommend Mill St. Organic and Sleeman. Alexander Keith's was alright, as was LaBatt 50 (the dirty French beer, as I was told to refer to it as). Hoor-"eh" beer!+ YORKIE chocolate bars by Nestle - so I went all "Little Rascals" and bought into the greatest marketing scam of all time. I was thinking I was gonna be let into a super secret - like I was one of the five chosen to go into Wonka's factory. No. It was a chocolate bar. Good chocolate, but still, just chocolate. Not nuts, no crispies, no goo. They say it's "chunky" chocolate, but it tasted like just a chocolate bar to me. You know it was some woman who came up with the marketing idea for it too. Just embarrassing.
+ Niagara Falls - go. It's unbelievable. It's like being at the Grand Canyon, but with lots of water and less dry heat. Drop the fifteen bucks on Maid of the Mist, the touristy boat ride to the base of the Falls, and you won't regret it. I couldn't stop smiling, it was just so cool. So go.
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+ Poutine tastes better than it sounds. Poutine is not better for you than it sounds.
+ Mounties - you need more of them Canada. I didn't see one, which left me disappointed considering how all over the place Dudley Do-Right was. I mean, I broke your laws - I drove in your country and was speeding on your highways. You need more law enforcement. Your limited Mountie force couldn't catch me on their horses when I was doing 120km per hour. You need to work on this Canada. I'm an American, but you shouldn't just let me walk all over you like this.+ Toronto is an awesome city, I really had a blast. Reminds me a lot of Boston in that the architecture mixes the historic old buildings of the city with very contemporary, almost futuristic looking designs. The trains make the city accessible, but you can definitely walk around downtown without any need for it. People were incredibly nice (though that might have just been because of my company). Food was good, lots to do, great people - can't ask for much more than that in a vacation.
Thanks for having me Canada. I'm back.
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