Travelog for: Munchy Moose

Hi everyone!
I'm Munchy Moose a tiny moose with a big desire to see the world. Recently some of my friends have become TV's and started on their journeys around the world, so I thought this would be a great time to start mine

I want to see everything that my little eyes can take in, so I'd be happy to visit anywhere. If you'd like me to visit you just send a pm to beccasaurus.

Here's a picture of me while it was snowing here the other day.

Hello! Today I left to go on my first trip ever outside of Fort Kent, Maine. I'll be visiting imahockeynut in Montreal, QC, Canada.
I can't wait to get there and meet her, I'm so excited this should be fun.

Before I left I had to say good-bye to my good friend puff, who was also leaving that day to go to Germany.



Puff was going to try to fly me to Quebec... we decided the post would be a better idea :P



Finally we arrived at the post office. I was anxious to go inside and get my journey started.



Next time you see me I'll be in Montreal with imahockeynut!!

Hi Mom!

I just wanted to let you know that I arrived safe and sound. I would put up pics but my host is getting ready to go to class. She promised me she will show me around and maybe go shopping after. I'll update later !


Love,

Munchy

Hi Mom!

I arrived safe and sound here in Montreal. When the envelope was opened I met two curious looking TVs.


These TVs belong to my host and their names are PollyWally and Regina. I showed them the postcard you sent. (By the way, my host wants to thank you for the postcard !)


We sat around and got to know each other a little bit. We also talked about traveling and where we wanted to go.

After her class, my host showed me around the neighbourhood a little bit.

This is St. Catherine's Street. Further down is sort of an outdoor mall where stores you would normally see in malls have stores right on the street.


The building on the left is called the EV building which is part of Concordia University (where my host attends). It houses most of the Fine Arts and Computer Sciences classes as well as a Gym. The big building on the right is where the library is.


We didn't see much else after because it was getting too cold.

Later me and my friends had McDonald's for dinner. The Big Mac was delicious.


Then we sat down and watch a show called Little Britain USA, it was really funny.


That's it for now Mom, I hope all is going well with you

Miss you,

Munchy

Hi Mom,

Today we went to see a movie called From Paris with Love. It was playing at a movie theatre in the old Montreal Forum where the Montreal Canadien's used to play until they moved to a newer arena further downtown. Now it's an entertainment complex with restaurants, a movie theatre, a comedy club and some stores.


This is approximately where centre ice was when the Forum was still used as a arena.


This is a statue of Maurice Richard, one of the greatest Habs players of all time.


We were a little early for the movie, so we sat around relaxed on an authentic seat from the Forum.

While sitting down, I notice that their Christmas is still up. Don't they know that it's February now?

 
Finally we get to our seat. That's me enjoying a blue raspberry icee or slushie.  The movie was very good but I won't say anything else because I don't want to spoil it if you want to see the movie.


Later, we watched some hockey. First we watch my host's favourite team, the Toronto Maple Leafs face their provincial rivals the Ottawa Senators. The Leafs won 5-0 and my host was very happy.


After we watched another hockey game, this time it was the Edmonton Oilers against the Colorado Avalanche (one of my host's other favourite team),  The Avalanche won 3-0 which made my host even more happy.


Tomorrow we're going to watch the Super Bowl tomorrow. My host says that she normally doesn't watch it but her Colts are in it this year so we are going to have a little party tomorrow.

Love,

Munchy

Hi Mom,

We started off the day with some breakfast. We had a very delicious donut and some yogurt.


After breakfast, we played some video games. That's me playing Animal Crossing: City Folks, doing some fishing.


Before the game, my host got some snacks to eat. One bowl has Lay's Ketchup chips and the other bowl has Miss Vickie's Jalapeno chips. I really liked both chips.


My host also gave us some beer to wash down the chips.


Then we watched the game. It was a good game overall but imahockeynut was disappointed that her Colts didn't win but she said that there was always next year.


I'm really having fun here Mom. My host said that she'll try to take me out to see more sites soon. I hope all is going well with you.

Love,

Munchy

Hi Mom,

My host showed me around a bit more today. The building here is called the Hall Building, which is part of the university and where most of my host's classes are held.


Here's another view of the library building I saw before.


This cornerstone was laid by the then-Quebec Minister of Education Paul Genin-Lajoie in 1965.  Sir George Williams University, along with Loyola College merged in 1974 to become Concordia University.


This is a view of De Maisonneuve Blvd.


Then we went to Cresent St., one of the big party streets in Montreal.


Here's a view of the street, apparently it's more spectacular at night with all the lights and stuff.


This building is called the GM building which used to house the John Molson School of Business but it moved to a newer building. Now it houses the Canadian Irish Studies Department.


JMSB didn't move that far though, (just across the street), into the new MB building that opened last September.


Then we went to this Middle-Eastern place that has the best and cheapest pizza in Montreal. We didn't stay to eat, but we took our food to go.

When we got back, Me, PollyWally, and Regina had a Manakish, (which is a pita with chesse and other stuff). This one was a plain cheese one and it was really good.


Later we watched the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Olympics. It was a spectacular show. This pic shows the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police or the "Mounties".) are carrying in the Canadian flag.


Next, the Natives welcomed the world to their lands. This shows one of the tribes but I forget which one.


Next came the parade of nations and I felt a little proud when the Americans came in. USA! USA!


When the Canadians came, my host, PollyWally, and Regina all started cheering. They came in last because they were the host nation.


Next was the cultural part of the ceremony. This segment of called "The Hymn of the North".


After, the Governor General of Canada, Michaelle Jean declared the games open.


The lighting of the Olympic Cauldron usually is a one person job but they had 4 people light it (well 3, since there was a technical error).


This was a spectacular night and historical one too. This was the first time in Olympic history that the opening ceremony and the Olympic cauldron was held in an indoor stadium.

Love,

Munchy

Hi Mom,

Happy Valentine's Day! Today was kind of a sad day because one of my host's TVs Regina is leaving tomorrow for the Netherlands so today is her last day here. So we decided to throw her a going away party.

First we ate some delicious nachos.


We also had some delicious French wine. I know, not the usually choice of drink with nachos.


For dessert, we had some Valentine's Day chocolates, also very delicious.


Later we watched some of the Olympics. First we watched the Ladies' 3000m Long-Track Speed-Skating. Canada's Kristina Groves won the bronze medal. The top American placed 9th,


Then we watched the Men's Freestyle Skiing-Moguls Finals. It was a very good competition. Here's Bryon Wilson of the Us, he was 3rd in qualifying and ended up winning Bronze, WOOOOO. USA!


Then came Alexandre Bilodeau of Canada. Guess how he finished? 1st! All of Canada is celebrating now because that is their first Olympic gold on home soil. I know that my host, PollyWally, and Regina were jumping up, crying and screaming because their countrymen made history. I applauded and was amazed because I witnessed history.


This turned out to be a great day even though Regina is leaving tomorrow. Hope all is going well with you and I just want to tell you I love and miss you.

Love,

Munchy

Hi Mom,

Today, my friend Regina is leaving today to start her own journey. I was sad that she was leaving because we have been great friends but I'm happy that she's starting her travels. She didn't leave without saying good bye though.


Me and PollyWally gave her a good bye hug.


Then we both waved goodbye as she climbed into my envelope.


Me and PollyWally cried a little when she left but we both hug each other and thought that she is going to have the time of her life.


That's it for now, Mom. Hope all is well with you

Love,

Munchy

Hi Mom,

Sorry for not updating sooner, my host has been very busy with midterms, no matter.

Today we met a new TV, his name is Cpl.Flapjack Jr who belongs to my host. He was a little shy.


His shyness didn't last though and became fast friends. We won't be hanging around a lot because he's going to be leaving for Austria soon. In meantime though, we hung out and talked about traveling.


My host just told me that she had a surprise but we would have to wait until Saturday. I wondering was it is?

Love,

Munchy

Hi Mom,

Today I got my surprise, we're going on a trip! The destination is still a secret but we are going away for about a week. Here is me, PollyWally, and Cpl.Flapjack Jr with our bags packed.


Later at the airport, we had some dinner. A delicious burger and fries.


Then we wash down the food with some Canadian beer.


My host finally told me where we are going, or at least kind of. She said that we were definitely going to Europe and we would be flying to Paris first but that it won't be our final destination. Here's a picture of me with the airplane we are going to fly.

Guess where we are Mom? We're in Germany! Here we are waiting for the train to take us to the centre of town and to our hostel.

I would of taken pictures in Paris but our plane was late and we had to rush between terminals.


The train that we were on is called the S-Bahn. It was a pleasant ride which took about 40 minutes.


WE got off at Central Station and tried to find our accommodations but we got lost. Since we were getting hungry as well, we decided to stop at this nice cafe to eat. We had some pizza and orange Fanta. It was delicious.


After finishing our meal and consulting a map, we finally found our hostel. Since we were so tired we relaxed on the table in our room and hung out.


Later we went to Pizza Hut for dinner where had more delicious pizza.


After dinner we went back to the hostel to sleep because we were so jet-lag.