Escape from reality

Friday morning, I escaped New York for a wonderful 5 days in Montreal. I wandered around to my heart's content, ate yummy food at every turn, and hung out with our fave Montreal-er before she returns to this side of the border. Highlights include going to the Tams-tams on Sunday afternoon in the park with drummers, dancers and observers galore revelling in the brief respite from the drizzly weather. Nearby, a group of Dungeons and Dragons fans (adults and kids alike) attacked one another with hand-crafted foam, duct tape and cardboard swords, maces, and even a bow and arrows. We wandered through the park and up the mountain for good views of the city, drove out in search of the fancy mansions of Westmount, enjoyed many a good meal, and a lovely evening of martinis at D's favorite lounge. What a wonderful break!