These Dirty Feet Were Worth it

So, today began the exciting adventure of exploring Toronto. Let me start by saying that I must have walked about 10km today. Maybe that's an exaggeration, but my feet certainly feel it. They have also collected half of the dirt in the city, which is a little bit gross. I look forward to washing them when I complete this entry.

I spent most of the day exploring the Harbourfront. I also road my very first streetcar. It was enjoyable, though I find Toronto's subway system much less user-friendly than DC's and that saddens me a little. It also makes me look like an idiot when I walk in circles.

I actually spent the day exploring the Harbourfront with an Australian friend of Ben's. Turns out him and I come from 12,000 miles from each other and happen to be studying in the same Canadian city at the same time. So, we took it as an opportunity to explore a new city together.

Wouldn't you know that in the first five minutes of being at the harbour I find a tall ship? The 'Empire Sandy' is her name. And she's beautiful. I know all of my friends who've sailed with me have to agree. It was nice to stand by the water for a while and walk along the docks. It felt a little bit like being back at the Marina.















I think Toronto has a beautiful waterfront. It's just hidden past the Gardiner Parkway, which is a little daunting. They even rent sailboats down at Queen's Quay! Perhaps, I will have to get a crew together and go sailing in the spring.















We also walked over the famous footbridge from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." Yes, the film takes place in Chicago, but it was filmed in Toronto.




















After a late lunch at the Duke of Richmond pub, we headed over to the Skydome, now called Rodger Centre. It will always be the Skydome to me. But I digress. The Blue Jays played the Devil Rays and in an exciting ninth inning managed to tie the Devil Rays 3-3. I thought in the tenth inning it was over the Jays when the Rays scored another run. But the Jays scored the only homerun of the game that brought the score to 5-4. It was incredible, the Jays actually won.

I have to admit, I really got into it after awhile. You know me, screaming, shouting at the players. I get excited easily. But it was pretty incredible to look up and see the CN tower.
















I managed to stumble home feeling pretty content. I have a new-found love for this city. I'm starting to feel at home here. I promise that once my room is cleaned up tomorrow, I'll take pictures of the apartment. The new Matt is still moving in so the place is still a little torn up.

This is a city full of beauty in some unlikely places. I could spend all day just watching people or walking through neighbourhoods. There's just something about Toronto that has me excited. Maybe it's the people I meet, or the places I go. It could even be the small differences that make me feel intrigued. But that's for another entry. Toronto has the height of NY, the waterfront of Chicago, the nostaglia of DC and a sound all it's own.


Were my dirty aching feet worth it?