It's not because we didn't understand, or could not afford the mass transit system. On the contrary, we used it often. But we both enjoyed walking, getting to know neighborhoods and seeing little cafes and shops that we would otherwise miss if we took the streetcar. Of course, some places we saw from the streetcar. For example illy is a cute, modern cafe that has really delicious and actually reasonably prices crepes. I got the strawberry cheese one. It was so good. I will admit I was a little scared about a crepe with strawberry jam and mozzarella cheese. But I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was.
Anyway. We walked. A lot. Now, it's not that I didn't bring sneakers, I did. But I never wore them. They simply were not comfortable. So I wore flip flops for the majority of my stay. It was Wednesday by the time I had managed to find a pair that were better suited to long walks. It's a harder rubber with arch supports. I was quite pleased. I got some blisters breaking them in but that's okay. My main complaint was that the only available pair were bright rain-slicker yellow. Again, whatever. At least wearing them I didn't come home looking like a homeless ragamuffin.
This is what will happen to your feet if you walk around Toronto all day in flip flops.
Ew. So now you know about that. I hope you're happy.
More to come. I promise.
