Montreal is a hip town, where
even a house band in the local brew pub sounds cool while singing, “A Few of My
Favorite Things” in French. Although it is a wonderful city in the summer, it
is more appropriate to explore Vieux Montreal with a chill in the air and a
bracing wind. It puts us in the moment; I am aware of my surroundings and the
warmth each building potentially provides. I made my way to a local brew pub,
where the beer was rated as excellent and the ambiance was inviting.
Sitting near the bar at a high-top
table, I watch people enjoy the evening, good beer, and interesting food. Between
my poor French and the loud background noise, I could only understand about ten
percent of the conversations around me, but I can deduce what is going on. Two
young men at the table next to me discuss their frustration at work; while a
couple behind me are on a date, peppering each other a series of questions.
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When I returned to the hotel after
dinner, I rode the elevator with two guys, dressed in complete fan attire, who
just came from the Canadiens game. I asked about the game, and they recounted with
great detail the exploits and highlights of the game. I mentioned I had been to
the game Thursday night and I spent the rest of the elevator ride recounting my
experiences.
It has been fourteen years since
I attended my last baseball game at Olympic stadium. Yet, there is a deep
imprint the Expos has left on the city. Youppi, the team mascot transferred to
the Canadiens and you can by a costume at the team store. Also available are Expos
T-shirts, jerseys and baseball cards. One might even imagine that the team never
left, and was never having trouble drawing any fans to the games.
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