Quality Hotel Dorval Aeroport
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Arrival!
So I'm now actually in Canada! The trip didn't go too badly - on arrival at Gatwick, the Zoom check-in rep took pity on me and didn't charge me for my bag being overweight, so clearly he is awesome, ha ha! Had a brief panic re: the rule about toiletries in your hand luggage but we sorted that, and neither me or my mother cried like babies when I …
Exploring Downtown Montreal
Now we're more established in the hotel, it's been nice to discover a little bit more of downtown Montreal, which we did more of yesterday, as well as equipping ourselves with important things like full size toiletries and Canadian electrical equipment! Typically, just as we're getting used to things like the way the hotel works and how to use the …
Elusive James, swapping bags and French (almost!)
... laid out a little like New York and the old part (where our hotel is situated,) has very attractive red road signs on the lamp posts, rather than white with black lettering.
I noted too that strangely the cars have no registration number at the front, making them look very bare.
Tonight we are being treated to a welcome ...
One mountain, two cathedrals and fifty factors
... our AAA passes and shows us round backstage, taking us to the designated interview rooms and, most importantly of course, catering and hospitality. While Paul settles down to do his first interview of the trip I catch up with various members of the band and crew who I haven't seen for almost a year, since the last world tour ended in London at the O2. And then interview done, a beer in hand, Paul and I make our way into the arena to watch the support act, Mr Alice ...
Je ne parle pas français
... which I had been looking forward too and wasn't disappointed. The North Americans have the Razzmatazz down and loved the whole spectacle of the pre-match entertainment. The match started and after 30 secs I saw a goal and after 2 mins a fight. The Kiss a cam, bongo playing and exercise time were all a bit unnecessary and couldn't see it taking off at the lane, but overall a great experience and would recommend to anyone to get to ...