Montreal Mont Royal

Well, 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.

It's a steep climb up!

 

For more photos of my climb, see my Flickr page:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/acenaiko/

How are you guys managing the summer heat?