What a day! Started off at the crack of 11:30a.m. (I had a little bit of a sleep-in), but eventually got rockin' and rollin'. Beautiful clear blue skies, very warm, unseasonable warm temperatures, soft breezes. Montreal is buzzing with lots of tourists, all the people from the PD conference, plus the visitors attending the NHL kick-off game last night between the Habs and the Leafs. I'm loving Montreal. Such great energy here. Before heading to the conference centre this afternoon, I walked up to Notre Dame Basilica Square and strolled surrounding streets . Interesting blend of old and new architecture and many historic buildings are being refurbished. Found an old office tower, with the original "British Empire Building' sign. Everyone speaks English and are patiently helpful when I try to speak French. I''m finding the people here most accommodating.
I attended two sessions this afternoon at the Congress. The first session was on the topic of Creativity, Music and Parkinson's. This session brought new perspectives and understanding to my own creative journey. The panelists from New York, Ireland and Canada shared insightful information on how creativity impacts PD and how PD impacts creativity. The 2nd session was a wrap-up of the day's entire program and again, lots of new information and shared experiences.
I've met two wonderful women from Nanaimo, also staying in the same hotel as me, both living with PD and living amazing lives. We shared company tonight at dinner in a local bistro and also shared interesting conversation about our own experiences with PD. Yesterday one of the folks I chatted with is a neuro-researcher from Brazil, and learned all about the amazing work being done there for people with PD.
I'm signed up for some fun events for tomorrow, and hopefully, I will fall sleep tonight before 5:00a.m. and be able to get up in time to enjoy the afternoon sessions!! Ironically, one of the sessions tomorrow is about sleep disorders and fatigue with PD.
Ta Ta for now......
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Notre Dame Basilica Montreal
Palais de Congress Montreal
Notre Dame Basilica Montreal
Palais de Congress Montreal
The Basilica is so beautiful !! I would love to visit Montreal...one day. So glad you've met some nice people !! Hope you get to sleep tonight xo
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