Helene, thank you so much for taking the time to write all this. I am not sure this weather is for me. I like driving in nice weather especially in the fall with the leaves changing colors. a couple of years ago, I was in the subway and we got stuck in the tunnel for a few minutes. they were announcing an injury on track level and there was no indication how long before the train will move again. I am claustrophobic and that was hard on me. I went to a couple who were having a conversation and asked if I can please chat with them because I needed some distraction. They were very nice and started having a conversation with me. I told the guy I don't remember the train every stopping for that long in the tunnel. He said agreed. A couple of weeks later, the subway stopped again for a long time inside the tunnel. I could not take it anymore. I started having a lot of anxiety riding the subway and I went ahead and financed a car. If the weather is too bad for driving, I will have to take the bus to get to work. That would take long but it's Ok since that would be a couple of months a year. Here the weather is bad from end of December until mid March. the rest of the time, if snow falls, it's not that bad and they clear the roads fast. When I saw the beautiful apartments in Montreal and thought of my friend coming back, I dreamt of being next to him and his sister but I seriously doubt it now. thank you. I needed that info. I still think Montreal is a nicer place to live and much more affordable! However, what I noticed over the years is that there are wonderful people anywhere you go! I pray you follow God's lead for your life. You might be leaving this planet sooner than you think! You might be leaving this planet sooner than you think! I certainly hope so! Amen! Blessings Helene! I was born in Montreal! TR I keep hearing that Montreal is a nicer place to live. Hear that all the time. thank you so much Helene. I was particularly turned off by a few people there who seemed to look down on me since I knew no French. That was back in 1987. It was the first and last time I was there. The meeting I attended was held at a downtown hotel that summer, and what I recall most was that someone could survive the winter there without even going outside. All buildings seemed to have access to extensive underground transportation and shopping malls. That's what little I know, except that it's named for "Mount Royal," found on the nearby island there. I really prefer to see the Royal Mountain that Jesus intends for Zion someday soon. :yes: :yahoo: I think it's disgusting when people don't talk to someone or look down on them cause they don't speak French. MWS, do you mean there are passages that get to you to malls and other places? Quebec city is so beautiful. I love it because it feels like you're in Europe. It is one of the top 10 destinations for Christmas. I haven't been there but will go there sometime. Heidi, here are some links re: Montreal: I have to say, I was amazed at their Metro! (last video) My only experience was downtown, and only two days long. I rode in a shuttle to and from the airport. I don't know much about the extent of the underground facilities, but I assume its only a small percentage of where most folks reside, commute, and work. It felt just like an enormous shopping mall to me, covering "downtown." Kolleen, thank you so much for the videos. I loved them. Very helpful. What caught my attention is that it is OK to be weird in Montreal. Looks like the perfect place for me. When I saw that first video, I was ready to pack my bags and go.
I can't handle the subway anymore. That won't help me.
