I'm As Quiet As A Fish

I have had quite the week. I latched on to my Aunt and Uncle and spent as much time with them as possible, because I think they are amazing. They came and picked me up on Tuesday and we went and had breakfast/lunch in Kensington. We walked around for a bit and then settled in for food at Last Temptation. I'm glad I had been there just a few weeks previous when Divell came into town, or I might not have known where to go. I enjoyed the food, very much. Then we hunted down one of the last remaining Banksy tags from his May 2010 visit. It's behind the old OPP building on Harbour just before Bay. I got us lost trying to find it, and then miraculously we ended up at the exact right intersection. I didn't have my camera but it was quite neat. Then we cruised for a while trying to find an adequate place to dine with the family. After much difficulty we scored reservations for 6 at Origins at 9pm, and not a moment sooner. The food was unbelievable, un-be-lievable. It cost an arm and a leg but it was sooo good. Before dinner though we walked around the Distillery District for a while. I think that neighbourhood is a must for tourists, and of course locals. We sat on the patio at the Mill Street Pub, and shared a quick little something before heading to my brother's condo. This worked well for the rellies because they needed to see his place, but fitting it into another day would have been difficult. They really filled their days to the brim with activities. Wednesday I met up with them after work and we went to the Rainbow Theatre for an airing of "Exit Through the Gift Shop Door" which is a documentary on Banksy and some related graffiti artists. I quite enjoyed, and would recommend to anyone interested in the subject. The whole time we were trying to find a posted for my Aunt to steal and take home. They got one from their trip to Spain and I guess she's starting a tradition of sorts. The movie was followed by a sad goodbye in the parking lot. Not dramatically sad, but I don't know when I'll see them next and I miss them already.

Today I met Sonny after work at her work. We hopped over to Dai Ichi for some really yummy sushi. We're getting better but we still haven't learned how to order the right amount of food. The 3 roll Maki Set was definitely too big. Of course we did fill up on some of the free apps we got, because of the wait. There was this DELICIOUS one that was potatoes in a honey garlic sauce. Drool. Afterwards we went to Gairloch Park in Oakville, and I brought my camera to take some pictures. The waves were really strong and were beating up against the rocks in a really beautiful way. After a quick stop in with her parents we headed back downtown. I was really impressed to see an Alex Janvier hanging in her parents' bathroom. He's one of my favourite artists.

I have some decisions to make this weekend. My place is relatively clean since I scrambled for it to be presentable for my Aunt and Uncle. It's not the best, but the next phase of cleaning can wait. And by next phase I mean finish unpacking my boxes. The cottage freed up so I'm thinking that sounds like a good option.

I had already been there, but I'm counting the Distillery as Toronto #2.