So, HelpX is how I came to meet Bonnie. It is a website where you can look for hosts who are needing help with anything in exchange for board and maybe food too. So Sunday I began painting the skirting boards of the house, or baseboards as they are called here. Long and tedious work, but am enjoying … [Read more...]

A good sleep and I packed my gear to head off and meet my new host Bonnie. Bonnie is letting me stay with her and I agreed to help do some painting and yard work. I caught the subway up to North York which is just 15min north of downtown Toronto. I arrived to two big Aussie Shepherds, a very nice … [Read more...]

So Friday was a lot of fun, I found out it was Martin's birthday (Abhi's housemate) and that there were plans in place to celebrate his birthday. My plans however had been made to go visit a few local watering holes. After a day of trying to figure out how to pay a phone bill I had lunch at a very … [Read more...]

So yesterday was nice enough weather for me to stroll into the city and visit the Hockey Hall of Fame. It was larger than I thought but very cool, I was able to see the Stanley Cup and other trophies awarded to players throughout hockey history. Lots of memorabilia was on display from all the great … [Read more...]

I woke up this morning and looked outside to see the heaviest snow I've ever seen. I do know it can get much heavier but the sight of it was very cool. My plans to go to the Hockey Hall of Fame has changed though, I am off to do some laundry and get a coffee. Tonight, after an awesome suggestion … [Read more...]