Friday, July 15, 2011

Montreal Mont Royal

Nice cool shade on the mountWell, it's very hot in Montreal. We loved the mild winter here, but are struggling a bit with the heat. It's hot (+30s th
is week), muggy, and while the air feels fresh it often smells of construction projects. Fortunately we have an air conditioner in our bedroom, and we've pretty much given up on turning on the stove.

I've been enjoying escaping the downtown heat (including the exhaust from cars, honking horns, and dirty looks given to us cyclists) on my lunch breaks, and have been climbing the Mont Royal mountain three times a week. It's been really good exercise, and the shade from the trees makes it cool. It's a really beautiful hike, and when I get to the top, there's an amazing view.

more trickling water

I make those steps my bitch
It's a steep climb up!

Steep climb
Fountain on the Mountain 2
For more photos of my climb, see my Flickr page:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/acenaiko/
How are you guys managing the summer heat? 

2 comments:

M said...

Hey A-M! Love your photos and can't believe you're still getting up that mountain so often - especially in the midday heat! You're an inspiration. Keep it up!

Anne-Marie said...

Monday was killer Margot, totally brutal. So hot! I've been avoiding the more intense stairs, and I've been walk/jogging up the walking path instead. It's a longer workout but much less intense in the heat!

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