So, I found out this afternoon that most outdoor skating rinks, including Nathan Philips Square, will be closing for the season on March 18. So, -19°C or not, we had to go tonight. The great thing about skating in -19°C weather is that the rink is practically deserted. Even the skating 'lifeguard' guy was huddled next to the changeroom building. But, it was beautiful and sunny, and skating is a great way to catch up with a friend without spending a penny.
Pretty much anyone you talk to in Toronto hates winter, but I love it. When we were in India, I fantasized about clean, cold winter air. Even though spring is around the corner, we've been getting some pretty crazy weather over the past week. Last Thursday, we had a great blizzard that bad enough for my company to send us home at 3pm. I stayed until 5 anyways to avoid the congestion (everyone leaves at 3PM on a snow day), and took some videos of the storm downtown, in Bloor West Village, and in our neighbourhood. To see them, click the links.In the dead of winter (late Jan-early Feb), Toronto holds a winter festival. This year, as part of the festival, they had an exhibit called Paintings Below Zero, which was housed outside in a tent next to the rink at Nathan Philips Square. While the exhibit was on, Diane and I had our first skating date of the season, so I took some pictures, which I hadn't posted yet. The pieces were all basically coloured ice, which was pretty but not as spectacular as ice sculptures. Nevertheless, the pictures came out great, so I thought you all might like to see them.
Winter is officially over on March 21, so enjoy while you can. I know that sounds obnoxious, but I mean it! Drink in that fresh air.
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