The big smoke.
My visit to Toronto was excellent. It reminded me about all the reasons and I love and hate the city. It is a traffic nightmare, the weather can be a bit trying at times, but damn is it a great place. I've heard more than one source say that Toronto is the most diverse city on earth with residents from over 100 different countries. More diverse than New York or London.

I hadn't realised how important the diversity is to me. I really do miss the myriad of faces on the subway, and the true diversity that exists in the city. There are people from everywhere!

It was really great to walk around and soak in the ambiance of the downtown core. I checked out most of the buildings I had wanted to and even a few others including the Bio-medical science building at the University of Toronto. Had the chance to eat at a few excellent restaurants as part of the cities "Summerlicious" festival that offers diners a set menu at a great price at a number of restaurants around town.

It was awesome to see a number of my friends and spend some much needed time with them. While I love it here in Vancouver, I really do miss the people I grew up with and the city I love. It was nice to feel that love again for it even if it was temporary.