The season has not started yet we are again at the Bell Centre to watch the Habs games! Marek has a game ahead of me!

Tonight, the Hbas faced the Florida Panthers! But what a game! I’ll not make comments because they are specialt sites for, but, to retain a third period full of emotion with a rain of the Canadian goals, fights and even last-minute goals.

The CH is really part of the culture in Montreal, and this is really beautiful to see and to be part of it!

To note :

Youpi, the mascot :

The launcher T-Shirt (must be in the bottom section) :

The Zamboni transformed into a power outlet :

The arrival of Jean Beliveau for the trophy that bears his name to Maxim Lapierre :

GO HABS GO!

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In this year of the Shanghai World Expo and the 25th anniversary of friendly relations between Montreal and Shanghai, the Montreal Botanical Garden invites all ages to the 18th annual Magic of Lanterns from September 10 to October 31, 2010 Chinese Garden at the Botanical Garden. The theme of this year, like a painting, inspired by the greatest masterpiece of traditional Chinese painting, the Qing Ming Shang He Tu.

The event THE MAGIC OF LANTERNS be held from September 10 to October 31, 2010 and for the occasion, the Botanical Garden will remain open until 21 pm every night.

Seeing this on the botanical garden website and having heard about this event, we went over there to discover these wonders endow our camera.

I have only one word WOW! A total delight! We arrived at dusk and had the chance to see become gradually the Chinese Garden. Me who loves asian I’m spoiled! This is also a paradise for photographers because the colors are beautiful, the reflection of the lanterns on the water … and so on. I’ll let you see in pictures!

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With this great weather in September, it would be a shame to miss a beautiful ride to Mount Trembant, a station at 1:30 from Montreal.

We were surprised by the architecture of the station that we made some little thought to Disneyland … Let me explain. The buildings seem new, vivid colors and a particular style (in pictures is easier). Down the station we can take a gondola to get to the slopes in winter or summer hiking path. Thus we can see inside their hotel with some great swimming pool… not bad! The station looked very lively and rich enough. Many shops, restaurants, bars … a very cozy place to spend the weekend by cons in winter I think it should be well filled.

Before returning to Montreal, we took the opportunity to tour the lake by car, a haven of tranquility …

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Like that, we decided to go in Vermont State, which borders with the province of Quebec. Less than an hour’s drive from Montreal, we arrive at the border and establish the formalities. We must explain why we go to U.S., where, how long … and must, as at the airport, submit to the picture taking and fingerprinting to obtain a green card.

We here in the state of New York! We are heading towards the city of Burlington on Lake Champlain. On the road, we note that the area has numerous lakes and forests that gives a certain charm. Arriving in Burlington, we confirm that the choice was good. A beautiful “small” and charming town that has nothing to envy of the modern skyscraper cities. It all takes: Campus, Beautiful houses, pedestrian streets, restaurants, walk along the shore of Lake … A haven of rest!

After visiting the city, we go back to Montreal for the islands of Lake Champlain, by small roads. We discover a place where people love relax and have fun at the lake shore. Most homes have private access on the lake … to be envious! How do you buy in U.S.? LOL

This tour made us want to return to explore other corners of the region.

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This is a challenge that I set for myself at the beginning of summer, and I did not expect to keep such a good memory.

Upon my arrival in the metro taking me to Parc Jean-Drapeau, I began to realize the magnitude of the event. Most passengers wear their bibs, bags, sneakers there was no doubt, I was in the good direction. Arriving at Berri-Uquam towards the yellow line I could easily count the people without bibs! At Parc Jean-Drapeau, I headed to the deposit-bag which is a twenty school buses lined up, and heard the call for the yellow bibs to go on Jacques-Cartier bridge  for departure.

On the bridge the atmosphere was there, music to motivate the troops and discourse of the organization to formalize the event. We were 6000 participants for the start of the half (against 2,000 for the marathon), how to remember! At that moment, I told myself that even if I did not finish the race I’d be happy to be here.

10:20 am, the start sounds, here I am!!!!!! With my cruising speed, I fail to see the competitors go, but my goal is to finish not to get ahead. From the beginning of the route, spectators settle down on the edge of the road and encourage the runners, the cries grow wings at times! The race goes well, I discover new places in Montreal, and don’t forget to refuel myself, and, especially I do not feel the fatigue until 15km. Arriving at parc Maisonneuve, the false flat is felt, but I hold out and give one last effort, the end is near! Past this stage, my legs were suddenly accelerated pace and I felt good!

Here I am finally at the gates of the Olympic stadium, I prime the slope adjacent to the center track for arrival. This is so impressive that I would have smiled naturally and almost with tears in his eyes. I crossed the finish line after 2:27 of effort. My # 1 fan was waiting at the finish to steal a few shots of this fabulous time! I am proud of this achievement and really think re-doing it next year.

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