Reverse Culture Shock
I’m back from Montreal. It was wonderful. I had such a good time. I love the bar/club scene there, even though I’ve been able to drink there for a good 5 years now. But it was definitely the perfect mid-fall getaway. Everything was amazing and beautiful, even if it was a little chilly. Chris surprised me and paid for the hotel all three nights as a birthday gift, which was really sweet. I’m a pretty lucky gal :) The hotel was amazing as well and I highly reccommend it for any Montreal travelers: Hotel Novotel. Breakfast is not included, but the place is very clean and the people are very helpful. The decor is modern and rooms come with everything you need. It’s a little pricey (over $100/night) but it’s worth it I think. And the location is perfect, five minutes from everything! I’m glad Chris talked me into not just doing the hostel thing as I had planned, though before I knew he was going to pay for it all I was worried about how much it was.
If I ever return and have the extra cash I’ll look up Novotel again. And I’ll definitely not wait another four years between trips. A yearly visit would be divine I think.
I love Montreal. All the people are so nice (we got free coffee from a cafe and a free bus ride when we were lost), and the culture just seems really laid back and cool. Plus I got to practice my French! I’d consider living there someday I think, if it ever came up, I just wish it wasn’t so damn cold.
Now we’re considering perhaps a European vacation at the end of summer… we’ll see, we’ll see.
