Allen Lambert Galleria

I loved it here! I come to eat in the Marche Restaurant. I read, and then look at the architecture surrounding me. I have a camera with me (... don't you know it ...) and I take all kinds of pictures.

The historic Bank of Montreal building, was build into the Allen Lambert Galleria and is the oldest intact streetscape. It is sitting at the corner of Yonge and Front Street and was built in 1885. "Conceived by the Spanish designer Santiago Calatrava, the Allen Lambert Galleria is a soaring, six-storey avenue of light and glass that flows between Bay and Yonge Streets."

The Midland Commercial Bank is a facade inside the steel arches of the Galleria with porch, steps up, the railing about the yard and beautiful lamps (2 of them) over the pillars 'outside'.

Cherry Blossoms at High Park 2011

It was Mother's Day and I was late... I couldn't decide what to wear. Rory and Hayley had made it and two playful dogs. Erin and Dan were making a brunch with eggs benedict, tomatos, many kinds of sausages and also, I don't know what they are but their gluten free, just delicious.

Erin and Rory are my kids. They were talking about going to High Park. Everyone knows (I didn't know this) that going to the park around May is alright for Cherry Blossoms in the park. So, off we go on the streetcar, with the two dogs following us. And into the park we went. We walked down the hill and up the other side to the Grenadier Restaurant and further down where the Cherry Trees are blooming.

After the end of the Second World War, Japan, as a gift, brought Cherry Trees to put in High Park. The trees have grown so large since the they were put in and every year we can find 5 days of Cherry blossoms by about two dozens trees.

Down the path on which Cherry Blossoms are found

Lots of people ... and the sky

Dan and Erin marvel

Even more people....

Little boys carry the Cherry Blossoms with them