Welcome to Toronto!
After 3 rainy days in Quebec we were happy to arrive to a relatively warm and sunny Toronto. Vlad’s friends and our hosts for the next three days, James and his wife Sheryll, picked us up at the airport. Vlad and James used to work together in Bermuda and had lots to reminiscent about.
Our Saturday went by very quickly. We first got some food at an Italian street festival and then headed to Sheryll and James' lovely home in Etobicoce for a quick nap as we had a very long night ahead of us watching sports at Real Sports Bar in Toronto. When we got to the bar at around 9pm, as expected, the place was packed. Real Sports is a huge bar with an even huger TV! This TV is one of Toronto’s pride and joys, right after mayor Ford. I’m joking! Don’t throw tomatoes at me just yet! *grin* We were seated at a table on the top level and watched Ivory Coast kick Japan’s butt 2-1 in one of the World Cup games. Then we suffered through a few UFC fights. I guess I should clarify this - the ladies suffered while the boys rejoiced. Our friend Rechelle came to join us as well and later on her husband Jameel showed up to retrieve his lucky jacket that he left in our apartment in New York in April. It was a really fun night in the company of friends we don't get to see too often. We said our good nights standing in front of Real Sports while watching the CN tower light up in various colors.
Italian Street Festival in Little Italy, TorontoItalian Street Festival in Little Italy, Toronto
Italian festival.
Italian Street FestivalItalian Street Festival
Despite his recent antics, Mayor Rob Fort still has a lot of support. Here I am with Sheryll and James.
Toronto at nightToronto at night
Driving into the city. CN tower in the distance.
Downtown Toronto Skyline at night Downtown Toronto Skyline at night
Toronto as a metropolis is quite impressive. As we drove into downtown Toronto on a Saturday night I was dazzked by the dominant skyline of this large city throbbing with lights, energy and life
Real Sports Bar in TorontoReal Sports Bar in Toronto
View from the balcony at 39 foot HD TV. Aside from this giant, there are 199 smaller TVs. Sports fan's paradise.
Caesar Drink at Real Sports Caesar Drink at Real Sports
Elaborate Caesar Drink at Real Sports. Many consider this to be Canada's official cocktail. It's similar to Bloody Mary but with a lot more complexity and toppings.
Friends in front of Real SportsFriends in front of Real Sports
Mandatory group shot. CN Tower in the background.
Friends in front of Real SportsFriends in front of Real Sports
Group shot in focus.
