CATCHING UP IN Old Montreal
In the Autumn issue, I wrote “A Letter from North America
Montreal, Canada”
It alluded to a feature further in the magazine,then the hurricane hit the Bahamas and we retooled much of the magazine to dedicate pages to our friends in the islands. I inadvertently left the mention of the larger piece in the letter from. You can read it below and then I’ll catch you at the end of the letter with the rest of the story. Here’s the letter. I hope you enjoy it (again):
Bonjour…
Everything is turning and changing in this city. I’m not saying that because it’s autumn and the weather is no longer warm and the leaves are no longer a vibrant green. I am saying this because Montreal has so many revitalization projects under way that the city is visibly changing before our eyes. These changes are for the better and are we happy that we got to spend a few days exploring Old Montreal.
This part of the city dates back to the 17th century and its cobblestone streets are intrinsic reminders of its age. For those who are not prone to looking down while walking, there are buildings that were once pillars of the community, with their imposing architectural facades, now turned hip café and co-working spaces that
