I made two major treks to two major metropolitan areas over the last 10 years and I am proud to say that I not only survived but learned a little bit about the multicultural activities that take place in each. The most recent was a trip to New York with my friend Steve in January of 2002.

The other trip happened sometime in the summer of 1994 in Montreal where I visited the Jazz festival with my friend Pat. These two events made a big impression on me and I will never (if I am lucky to keep my wits) forget the beauty and artistry of Montreal or New York.