At 08:33 AM 8/11/98 -0800, you wrote:
>Shawn Wright wrote:
>
>[snip]
>>Unless Montreal has plenty of cheap Oly gear, it's probably not
>>worth a special trip.
>
>Hmm, I beg to disagree with the Shawn: Montreal is always worth a
>special trip, as IMHO, it is one of the greatest and most photogenic
>cities in North America, with an extremely photogenic population to
>boot. Some of the best dining in the world -- at VERY reasonable
>prices, and the fantastic summer jazz festival are two more reasons
>to go.
>
>Of course, the place is utterly uninhabitable due to its perfectly
>awful weather. Either global warming, or a new ice age would do
>very little to change that situation. :-)
>
How'd I miss that one?
Gary's right. I've spent many a happy hour in Montreal. From NYC, it's a
7-8 hour drive, or a 1-hour flight. It's like going to Paris without the
hassle. And, I've been there in the winter and enjoy it!
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