Tony and Max organized another snow hike for the U of T international students this past Saturday. Art and Judy Loveless hosted the event out of their home in Limehouse as they've done many times in the past.
It was a lovely day, not too cold with partially sunny skies. Pretty much ideal for what we were planning on doing.
Everyone met at the International Student Centre on St. George, north of College at about 12:30 p.m. Max rented out a school bus, but I drove one married couple up. The wife was pregnant and thought the school bus ride might be too bumpy.
The drive up to Limehouse was uneventful. We arrived at about 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Loveless and her friend Marion had made cookies and tea for everyone. A small bite to eat before going out.
By 3:00 we were out the door. Mr. Loveless led one group along the "easy" route, while Max led the other group on a more strenuous hike. We would be going through crevices which were tight and may include some climbing. Most of the people went on this one.
We stayed out for, perhaps, an hour and a half. I'm sure everyone had fun. Not everyone was properly dressed though. I can understand why... many of the students have only been in Canada less than a year. This was their first winter here. I saw a lot of people in jeans with running shoes. They probably were a bit cold and wet by the end.
Mrs. Loveless and her friend, Marion, prepared a lovely dinner for everyone upon our return. All told, there were around 50 people in total. Quite a large number to say the least. It took them many days to prepare so much food. They cooked mostly East Indian fare. Dessert was wonderful too, with and assortment of pies and other sweets. It was great.
I have to send a big thank-you out to both Art and Judy Loveless and Marion too. They put in so much work to give a group of newcomers a taste of what rural Canadian life is like. I'm sure they enjoyed it thoroughly as did I. Until next time...
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