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Sunday, July 02, 2006
canada day 2006
OH CANADA!
Spent most of my time downtown yesterday. First, for lunch we headed to Chinatown where there is a SEA-cuisine eatery, called The Merlion Restaurant. I'd walked past by there countless of times but haven't once noticed the signboard. Some of the food like their Nasi Lemak were good. I had Hokkien Mee; at first was thinking it was the Singaporean Hokkien Prawn Mee but it wasn't. And one of the worker and her young brother are from Alor Setar in Kedah.
Next, went to Eaton Centre for a walk. There are a whole slew of shops opening at Eatons, to take note of is Abercrombie & Fitch by the end of this summer! It's the second store in Toronto and finally easily accessible. Many other stores good for shopping opened too. I must not have walked around Eatons for some time. I had to fight the urge to shop, since we're returning to KL for it!
Got thirsty so went to Queen's Street near Paramount, where we would be watching a movie, for some snacks. Ate at Cafe Crepe West. The sweet crepes were fantabulous. I had hazelnut cream with banana, same with my brother but without an ice-cream, while Juyenty had dark chocolate with coconut with ice-cream.
MINE!
3 sweet plates and an Orangina.
Me, Juyenty and the crepes.
Around the corner was Paramount. There was a very long queue, for Superman. Thankfully we didn't need a line, as we finally watched The Lake House! It wasn't bad. I love how they have this trial of love where time separates them apart. Though I have to say that there were some parts that were just ZZZ.. Otherwise, Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves had good chemistry despite having little scenes together. I kind of guessed a part of the plot before it was revealed, although it didn't happen exactly what I thought would, so they had their happy ending. I'm now completely smittem by some of the main songs of the movie. Trying to upload to here ASAP. Plus, I'm interested with the original Korean film, Il Mare. There definitely will be more crying in it.
The show ended around 9pm. Had nothing to do, so we made our way to Exhibition Place located along the west Toronto lakeshore for the viewing of Canada Day's fireworks! It's known to be one of the better ones in Toronto. When we arrived, we had to enter Ontario Place, a theme park, and we didn't know if we had to buy an admission ticket since there were so many people lining up at the counters. We just walked past the gates into the compound.. Did we sneak in? No, as we found out that those with tickets are for the concert going on nearby. Quickly made our way to the viewing area, since many other people were charging forward. And so begins our photo journey..
Evening lights of Toronto on Canada Day.
Me, Juyenty and Toronto.
Found a nice place. Prayed for no one to block us, and also for no rain since there was a drizzle on and off as we sat there.
There were rocks right where the waves crashed further down from where we sat (not clearly seen here), but were fully occupied. There was a party going on in those tents. People around us had chairs and mats prepared, and some carried minature Maple Leaf flags.
The show started around 10.45pm with the Canadian anthem. With some accompanying Canadian music, the fireworks display started!
Out at sea where the fireworks originate from, is a very big sea vessel.
Fiery red against the darkness.
One, two, three, four. Four outbursts.
More flowery red ones. These generated lots of cheers.
Fizzle. These look like microscopic flowers. In fact many were after capture; must be the settings of the digital camera.
Mixture of big ones.
Bright purplish flowers.
Red and yellow with the silhouette of leaves on a tree.
Tell me this look like sperms, eh.
Like a dying fire..
That soon burns alive with sparks.
Some fades away.
Being shot around randomly.
Another big one.
Add in more colours.
This reminds me a little of an orchid without her full petals.
Continuous bombardings for a BIG finale!
HOORAY!
Remnants.
Many were kind of similar, but yet it continued to awe us. The people present couldn't help but cheer, scream, clap everytime there was a SUPER big or colourful outburst. The display was nice especially against the night sky and with the reflection of the water in Lake Ontario. Much better compared to last year's Mel Lastman Square's fireworks.
After the last one, people began moving out. As groups walked towards public transportation, there was a teenage group that started singing the Canadian anthem. I don't know if anyone joined them; I didn't since I don't know much of the words. But kudos to them for singing it through. Some clapped after, while others sarcastically.
Everyone was in a deadlock when it came to waiting for the streetcars. We missed two to three long ones before getting on. But not before being pushed and screamed at by a father whose child started crying due to the pushing from behind. My brother was just standing behind him, and he vigorously pushed my brother back despite him being a victim too. Gah.. It was chaos as everyone wanted to leave fast.
Went home straight even though we contemplated on going to a famous eatery for burgers. My feet are still sore from standing and walking. Later on going to meet Karleng for one of the final time..
Spent most of my time downtown yesterday. First, for lunch we headed to Chinatown where there is a SEA-cuisine eatery, called The Merlion Restaurant. I'd walked past by there countless of times but haven't once noticed the signboard. Some of the food like their Nasi Lemak were good. I had Hokkien Mee; at first was thinking it was the Singaporean Hokkien Prawn Mee but it wasn't. And one of the worker and her young brother are from Alor Setar in Kedah.
Next, went to Eaton Centre for a walk. There are a whole slew of shops opening at Eatons, to take note of is Abercrombie & Fitch by the end of this summer! It's the second store in Toronto and finally easily accessible. Many other stores good for shopping opened too. I must not have walked around Eatons for some time. I had to fight the urge to shop, since we're returning to KL for it!
Got thirsty so went to Queen's Street near Paramount, where we would be watching a movie, for some snacks. Ate at Cafe Crepe West. The sweet crepes were fantabulous. I had hazelnut cream with banana, same with my brother but without an ice-cream, while Juyenty had dark chocolate with coconut with ice-cream.
MINE!
3 sweet plates and an Orangina.
Me, Juyenty and the crepes.
Around the corner was Paramount. There was a very long queue, for Superman. Thankfully we didn't need a line, as we finally watched The Lake House! It wasn't bad. I love how they have this trial of love where time separates them apart. Though I have to say that there were some parts that were just ZZZ.. Otherwise, Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves had good chemistry despite having little scenes together. I kind of guessed a part of the plot before it was revealed, although it didn't happen exactly what I thought would, so they had their happy ending. I'm now completely smittem by some of the main songs of the movie. Trying to upload to here ASAP. Plus, I'm interested with the original Korean film, Il Mare. There definitely will be more crying in it.
The show ended around 9pm. Had nothing to do, so we made our way to Exhibition Place located along the west Toronto lakeshore for the viewing of Canada Day's fireworks! It's known to be one of the better ones in Toronto. When we arrived, we had to enter Ontario Place, a theme park, and we didn't know if we had to buy an admission ticket since there were so many people lining up at the counters. We just walked past the gates into the compound.. Did we sneak in? No, as we found out that those with tickets are for the concert going on nearby. Quickly made our way to the viewing area, since many other people were charging forward. And so begins our photo journey..
Evening lights of Toronto on Canada Day.
Me, Juyenty and Toronto.
Found a nice place. Prayed for no one to block us, and also for no rain since there was a drizzle on and off as we sat there.
There were rocks right where the waves crashed further down from where we sat (not clearly seen here), but were fully occupied. There was a party going on in those tents. People around us had chairs and mats prepared, and some carried minature Maple Leaf flags.
The show started around 10.45pm with the Canadian anthem. With some accompanying Canadian music, the fireworks display started!
Out at sea where the fireworks originate from, is a very big sea vessel.
Fiery red against the darkness.
One, two, three, four. Four outbursts.
More flowery red ones. These generated lots of cheers.
Fizzle. These look like microscopic flowers. In fact many were after capture; must be the settings of the digital camera.
Mixture of big ones.
Bright purplish flowers.
Red and yellow with the silhouette of leaves on a tree.
Tell me this look like sperms, eh.
Like a dying fire..
That soon burns alive with sparks.
Some fades away.
Being shot around randomly.
Another big one.
Add in more colours.
This reminds me a little of an orchid without her full petals.
Continuous bombardings for a BIG finale!
HOORAY!
Remnants.
Many were kind of similar, but yet it continued to awe us. The people present couldn't help but cheer, scream, clap everytime there was a SUPER big or colourful outburst. The display was nice especially against the night sky and with the reflection of the water in Lake Ontario. Much better compared to last year's Mel Lastman Square's fireworks.
After the last one, people began moving out. As groups walked towards public transportation, there was a teenage group that started singing the Canadian anthem. I don't know if anyone joined them; I didn't since I don't know much of the words. But kudos to them for singing it through. Some clapped after, while others sarcastically.
Everyone was in a deadlock when it came to waiting for the streetcars. We missed two to three long ones before getting on. But not before being pushed and screamed at by a father whose child started crying due to the pushing from behind. My brother was just standing behind him, and he vigorously pushed my brother back despite him being a victim too. Gah.. It was chaos as everyone wanted to leave fast.
Went home straight even though we contemplated on going to a famous eatery for burgers. My feet are still sore from standing and walking. Later on going to meet Karleng for one of the final time..