Back in Montreal

First full day back in Montreal. The weather's been mild, topping well above zero Celcius, with the remnants of the last snowfall already melted away. I met up with some friends for lunch in town, after which we strolled through the city centre.

The city seemed much more lively than how I remember it, with people filling the streets and sidewalks, enjoying the warm spell of weather that's unsual for this time of year. Beautiful people, bizarre people, people in miniskirts even though there was still a chill in the air, and this one girl who wandered about in a black Gothic outfit, constantly repeating "I'm special" to herself. I walked around, the shop windows were full with goods and shoppers, and here and there were signs of St Patrick's just around the corner.

It's good to be back in Montreal, but already the countdown begins till the next time I leave again.