Bungalow 1924: Montreal

The weather has been extra nice (finally!), so every spare moment I get (which is not a lot) I am outside digging in the earth. I am not happy that I have not been posting so frequently, because there is much I'd like to share. Last weekend, for example, for May 1, I went to Montreal to visit a friend. I had not been there in 20 years. Though Spring was even less advanced than here, just being in a new environment, and a foreign-speaking one, was refreshing. I took a few photos, and have reflected upon what I liked about that city.

1. It is a large city with a small town feel

2. It is French speaking

3. It has style, both in the way people dress, and in how the city is planned

4. There are interesting neighborhoods with an edge and that are hip

5. They honor public transportation: there is an extensive public bicycle system and a clean, easy-to-use underground system

6. There is plenty of good food to be found

7. Although it is a northern city, there was plenty of outdoor life spilling onto the sidewalks, i.e. cafes

8. Interesting housing

9. It appears to be child-friendly. There were lots of babies and kids around with parents

10. It had a vibrant, dynamic energy

Montreal is known for its interesting stair cases leading to flats

There are stations where you can rent bicycles to get around the city. This is meant as a viable means of public transportation, and not just for touring. The system encourages short-term use for this purpose.

We found two adorable and delicious restaurants on the same street, one for dinner and one for lunch, two separate days. I just loved the interiors. For me, atmosphere is extremely important in my overall dining experience.

Dinner at Les Entretiens