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  Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Saturday, June 14, 2008

Hi Everyone! I'm in Halifax now...first chance I've had to sit down and have a break. The day started off in Denver at 8am...took a 3 hour flight to Toronto and enjoyed the gigantic Toronto ariport with a nice cold Coors Light (yes, I took advantage of being legal in Canada at first chance!). After the layover, I flew into Halifax. I have to say, Air Canada is an amazing airline. Those of you who often fly American airlines would be surprised to know that the seats are bigger, the food is better, and they often tons of FREE television and movies on widescreen tvs! Before I even landed in Canada I knew I was going to like this place...

Halifax itself is an amazing city. First off, landing in Halifax was completely picturesque, complete with lush green hills and a blue waterfront. And the drive across the Harbor provided a look into a city that manages to be metropolitan enough to be exciting but rural enough to be cozy and inviting. The people of Canada are some of the nicest I've met....extremely talkative and friendly. Once we got to the hotel, we walked to a local pub (another great thing about Halifax---a lot of the exciting nightlife is just within walking distance) and had a DELICIOUS meal--Fish N' Chips and a glass of local beer (which was very good---by evaulation of my father and me). What can I say? Greasy pub food can be rivaled by none other, plus the atmosphere inspires excitable conversation and a hearty apetite. Now that I'm stuffed beyond mobility, I'm just enjoying the bustle of Halifax (even in my tenth floor hotel room I can hear city life going on...which makes me miss Denver a lot). Can't wait to explore the city during daylight hours tomorrow and meet the first of my shipmates.

I love and miss everyone,

Michele

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