Montreal

Quick post.

Just went on a small family vacation to Montreal this past weekend. It was fun. Was supposed to be one day to Rochester, NY to pick-up and see family. Then on to Montreal. Catch a new Cirque show on its Grand Opening night (OvO). Spend a day in Montreal, then drive back to Rochseter and finally home again.

With us we took Mary's eldest brother Tom and his wife, and Mary's Mom and Dad. It's always nice to see family, especially those so far away whom are loved so much.

Got into Montreal and stayed at an Embassy Suites. Nice place, modern, spacious. A block from the Notre Dam. A couple blocks from the Grand Chapiteau. The people though, of Montreal, are different. My memories of past trips to Montreal always found pleasant people, a nice atmosphere, accomodating. Today though, the roads are beat up, people less concerned, and certainly not as friendly.

I tried to park the family beast in an open lot for the evening when the owner of the lot came up to me and advised against it. He said the night brings out bad people. With a diesel vehicle being a prime focus for theives. He advised to park inside. I found a basement lot big enough to house the beast. Attendants were typical Montreans, not very friendly.

The City is beautiful in areas. If I were a woman though, I would not feel safe.

Finally, I believe they're feeling their French oats. The general population from taxi drivers to cops, not friendly at all.