Burlington VT
Sep 07, 2022 | Montreal, QC
Starting with my whole "got my phone wet" debacle in Au Chasm, there was a string of inconvenient events that led to us having to drop back down into the US for a day. First I changed services (Cricket -> Google Fi) so that I could get a good deal on a new phone (got the Galaxy S22 for $300 instead of $800) but they won't ship the phone to Canada since they technically don't serve Canadians. So I had to have it shipped to my Dad who then had to ship it to me, which was very expensive I might add. It was thirty-something bucks just to ship and for some reason he put down that the phone was $500 instead of the $300 I told him to put, so I got whacked with a $100 import tax. And not only all that, but I couldn't activate it on a Canadian network, hence why we had to cross the border. And speaking of crossing the border, I was surprised at how big of a pain the US border guy was considering we're actual US citizens. He was even asking me about my job. Like what are they going to do, not let me into my own country?
But since it had to be done, we decided to make a whole thing of it and rent a room for the night in Burlington VT. Originally (like before we went to Canada) we had planned on staying in Burlington for a whole month+ like one of our normal spots, but it turned out to be a bit more pricey than we wanted to pay. And as it turned out, we were totally satisfied only seeing it for a day. Not that we had a bad time, but it just didn't seem to have a month's worth of things to see and do. And everything just came across as a bit junky and run down. Although it's possible it was ruined by having to put it back to back with Montreal. Maybe the whole US is ruined now, we'll just have to wait and see.
This is usually our "we're moving" shot, but we did it anyway.
This is usually our "we're moving" shot, but we did it anyway.
Got lunch at August First. We liked the casual open-air setup.
Got lunch at August First. We liked the casual open-air setup.
Erika got a bahn mi and I got my classic breakfast sandwich. And a very classic looking bfast sando it was with that sliced bread.
Erika got a bahn mi and I got my classic breakfast sandwich. And a very classic looking bfast sando it was with that sliced bread.
We hit up a thrift store so of course I had to document the zany stuff we found. I thought this whip cream (nitrous oxide) dispenser was trying just a bit too hard to look badass.
We hit up a thrift store so of course I had to document the zany stuff we found. I thought this whip cream (nitrous oxide) dispenser was trying just a bit too hard to look badass.
I liked how his face was his own shirt
I liked how his face was his own shirt
Demons fighting on the train station?
Demons fighting on the train station?
They had swinging benches for watching the water. Sounds relaxing, but while we were sitting here a very normal looking middle aged lady walked by and said, "Don't you every say my fucking name again, you piece of shit!" while looking directly at us. We didn't really know how to respond and she just continued on her way.
They had swinging benches for watching the water. Sounds relaxing, but while we were sitting here a very normal looking middle aged lady walked by and said, "Don't you every say my fucking name again, you piece of shit!" while looking directly at us. We didn't really know how to respond and she just continued on her way.
Gotta get my church shots in
Gotta get my church shots in
Interesting water fountain
Interesting water fountain
If you don't notice it immediately, the cow's spots aren't random.
If you don't notice it immediately, the cow's spots aren't random.
This was probably the coolest mural in town
This was probably the coolest mural in town
Got some beers at this brewery. It's subtle, but the foam coming down the glass is shaped like the state of Vermont. I probably wouldn't have noticed except that the "river" running down the north west corner looked familiar.
Got some beers at this brewery. It's subtle, but the foam coming down the glass is shaped like the state of Vermont. I probably wouldn't have noticed except that the "river" running down the north west corner looked familiar.
We got the Oktoberfest and the Zum Wohl
We got the Oktoberfest and the Zum Wohl
Quite an anatomically correct lion someone sculpted
Quite an anatomically correct lion someone sculpted
Looks like Montreal isn't the only place that likes their "3D signs"
Looks like Montreal isn't the only place that likes their "3D signs"
We ate at the Daily Planet
We ate at the Daily Planet
She got the buffalo seitan sandwich and I got mac and cheese. We didn't love either one. Granted it's her fault since she doesn't usually love buffalo sauce and and ordered it anyway, but apparently this one was extra tangy. But my cheese was almost as thin as milk which was the same thing that happened to me in Cape Cod. Give me back my southern style M-n-C from Georgia/Tennessee/The Carolinas!
She got the buffalo seitan sandwich and I got mac and cheese. We didn't love either one. Granted it's her fault since she doesn't usually love buffalo sauce and and ordered it anyway, but apparently this one was extra tangy. But my cheese was almost as thin as milk which was the same thing that happened to me in Cape Cod. Give me back my southern style M-n-C from Georgia/Tennessee/The Carolinas!
Erika got a Last Word and I supposedly got champagne, but it came on ice with peach syrup at the bottom unbeknownst to me.
Erika got a Last Word and I supposedly got champagne, but it came on ice with peach syrup at the bottom unbeknownst to me.
Usually we get entire residences for our long term stays, but since this was just one night we grabbed a hostel room. Here's where everybody writes where they're hailing from. I assume they have to wipe it out fairly frequently.
Usually we get entire residences for our long term stays, but since this was just one night we grabbed a hostel room. Here's where everybody writes where they're hailing from. I assume they have to wipe it out fairly frequently.
I thought this bendy neck lamp was hilarious looking. The humor might not translate to the photo however.
I thought this bendy neck lamp was hilarious looking. The humor might not translate to the photo however.
Burlington didn't seem to have as much going on as we had pictured for a college town, but we were able to identify the single good quirky bar in town, which happened to be only a block from our house.
Burlington didn't seem to have as much going on as we had pictured for a college town, but we were able to identify the single good quirky bar in town, which happened to be only a block from our house.
I mean the name isn't great, but I promise it was a chill place to kick back
I mean the name isn't great, but I promise it was a chill place to kick back
