miscellaneous rambling

In Toronto's West Bloor Village district stands the coolest bookstore I've ever been into. It is built into the old Runnymede theater. At the back of the store, stands the original stage ( now housing the magazines), and you can still see the original box seats, and the balcony has more books, and an area to sit, read, and admire the bookstore.
We had walked about an hour to the store through the residential areas. Admiring the homes, and soaking up the weather and the atmosphere. We ate a simple lunch at a small diner, and visited some small shops along the way. To me, it was the day I felt the most like I was in Toronto. I got to take the public transit, walk around, and try to be a local for a day, which in any trip is the best experience. Feeling a part of your surroundings.
Oh yeah, and I couldn't resisit, I bought a book while I was there.