The Festivities Have Begun

The beginning of Xmas

Not long ago a friend informed us about the 'Calvacade of Lights' event that was to happen in Toronto. Of course being exchange students we did a little research and took the opportunity to go and experience something different. Once i managed to pull myself out of bed, or should i say drop, we made our $9 journey into Toronto. In the early afternoon we looked around for some formal gear ready for the end of term formal next week. Toronto, as I'm sure many other places around the world, have already decorated the "Malls" (yes i said it MALL haha) with trees, lights and the rest of it. 

To be fair i was impressed with the decorations in the Eaton Centre (Ye Rosie it's Eaton not Eden), but no so much in Bay! Before we started to look around the shops, there was the tiny issue of satisfying our stomachs with some good food! The bottom floor of the mall was basically dedicated to food! I'd say there was easily around over 20 different food shops! The size of it can't really be described, but it was huge to say the least and well worth the endless search to find a seat!

As the day progressed we wondered around looking at the Xmas lights around the city and walking into random shops. Then we killed some more time by going to a restaurant to order drinks and Ice-cream. The Ice-cream was that good i had to order a second, plus the waitress added an extra scoop for me. All in all very gooood! We then made a move towards Nathan Phillips Square where Canadian singers were performing, they seemed to be well known. This was then followed by some Xmas songs, and then the Firework display to represent the beginning of Xmas or the Happy Holidays and the lighting of the Xmas lights. The reason for why Happy Holidays is used is due to the other religious event that occur during this time of the year, so it seems to be more appropriate. Also, Merry Xmas was made illegal apparently (as i was told by B) I trust her knowledge! We managed to grab a good spot on some kind of building that overlooked the whole event. Next to the concert was a fountain that has been transformed into a Ice Skating Ring. It looked wicked! We decided we would have a go on our next visit, plus it was fairly busy on there so it made sense to wait. Overall it was a wicked day out, but right now I've brought a one way ticket to back to reality! The reality being the countless amount of deadlines this week!  

Canadians are Pro Ice-Skaters!

P.s it's getting colder and I'm still ignoring the fact that the weather will soon get into negative digits.

Denial springs to mind.