Montreal: Old Town

My friend Larissa and I decided it was time that we finally take a girls trip together.  I am constantly living vicariously through her adventures as a flight attendant and so earlier this year we began daydreaming about our trip.  We were overwhelmed with ideas of places to go.  We ended up deciding that we wanted to go somewhere that neither of us had been before and based on recommendations from her coworkers we decided to head to Montreal. 

The weather was perfect, the leaves were changing colors and there was a chill in the air but the sun was still shining for most of our time there.  We got to wear sweaters, boots, and scarves but didn't need heavy jackets so it was perfect fall weather.  We arrived Friday afternoon and checked in a lovely hotel called Sofitel.  The service was impeccable and our room had my dream bathroom.  We set down our bags and decided to start our Montreal weekend by exploring old town. 

We walked through the downtown area and then down near the port to get to old town.  It’s more fun to me to explore a city on foot.  While walking a city you always discover places you didn't seek out because you have more time to look around.  It also forces you to get your bearings and helps you learn the layout of the city much faster.  From the windows of a bus, train, or taxi it all just goes by too quickly.  We ate at a wonderful pizza place and spent the afternoon exploring shops, buildings, and taking pictures.  We realized on the walk back exactly how far we’d gone and our feet decided it was time for a rest.  We took an afternoon nap and then went to a wonderful Italian restaurant suggested by the concierge.  I had a pasta dish with cream sauce, mushrooms, and prosciutto.  It was absolutely delicious!  We spent about two hours at dinner just enjoying the food, atmosphere, and conversation.