June 16, 2003
Bit More of Toronto
So after getting back to the hostel after visiting Toronto Islands I bumped into the other two English lads who I'd been out drinking with the night before, Keith and Tom in the lounge, we also met some lass from Portsmouth or Southampton who's a doctor over visiting friends. We ended up going to the Peel Pub (aka the drinking basement from Saturday night), alongwith my new room mate, Matt from North Yorkshire (the two canadians left today). There was a comedy night on, or rather an attempt at one, of the 10 or so stand ups we watched, 3 were funny and the rest just died. Again I wondered at the size of the 140oz (4 litre) beer pitcher for $26! and I also discovered the wonders of Poutine, chips, gravy and cheese, apparently a Canadian dish.
Wednesday morning, got up a little late, picked up my voucher to get on the train the next day and then ended up going out with everyone from Tuesday night to the Royal Ontario Museum, which was a pleasant use of the day, even if half of it is closed at the moment. Stayed there until about 5:30 and then headed down to the Skydome, well Matt and I did to get some tickets, the other boys already had theirs. What a bargain $2 plus tax each! Admittedly we were up in the heavens of the Skydome, but we met up with Tom outside and seeing as the place was so empty we just went down the very front of our section. Guess they made their money back on beer, as it was $8.25 a pint! The Blue Jays (Toronto) were playing the Philly Pirates and to be honest I still don't get the game of baseball whatsoever, it's so so so dull. No one hits the ball, 3 men get out, they change teams and so forth. A home run gets fireworks, and music and adverts appear at random to get the crowds interest, still not complaining for $2.75
Dullest Game in the World? Look at the busy, busy stands!
After that just went back to the hostel and packed for the train the next day, which left at 9 and required me to get there 1 hour earlier to get my ticket and check baggage, but more of that later.
Posted by Alexis at June 16, 2003 07:11 PM