Hot sunny weekend, and so a road-trip to the mountains seemed like a must. Five of us in my trusty Golf, one and a half hours on the road, and then the lush green Laurentians, somebody went skinny-dipping in a lake, there were ice creams, burst of energy at the end of the day which propelled to the top of an out-of-season ski hill.

Then back to Montreal, or more specifically, the terrasse of the Croissanterie in Outremont, and refreshing sangria. Oh how I love you sangria.

And in about three weeks: a NEW apartment! My digs are on rue Berri in the beautiful neighbourhood of Villeray, in north Montreal, just a few gear-shifts away from the TransCanada out of town. In my apartment I have a bedroom, a kitchen, a living room, a bathroom, two shared balconies, and a sort of study area. Very spacious… and for $585, you’d be hard pressed to find a better deal anywhere in North America.

Indeed, the only place you would find a deal like that would be Montreal.

Gloat!

I was walking along Sainte Catherine this morning missing my girlfriend terribly . Five more weeks… I keep having to tell myself it’s just five more weeks. I ache for her. The anticipation is almost overwhelming. To share this beautiful summer and beautiful city with her — it might be more than my little brain can handle! Happiness overload!

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