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Canadian University Rowing Championships

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Mark, Blythe and I flew to Montreal over the weekend to watch my nephew row in the Canadian University Rowing Championships. My parents flight was canceled so they didn't make it but we had so much fun hanging out with Carrie and her kids. 

Friday was super rainy and cold.  After lunch at an amazing Chinatown noodle spot we ventured to the underground city and managed to make if from the Palais de Congres all the way to the Eaton Center where Blythe bought some new leggings. If you know you know - utter chaos, but we were up for the challenge.  We had afternoon coffee at Crew Collective and dinner at a darling little Italian shop. 
Turns out he is stronger

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Saturday morning we were up early to watch Rand row two time trials at the Olympic Basin. He made the A finals in both events!





We ate lunch at Schnoopi. 

After his second race Rand gave us a tour of the training facilities. 
Then we met Isaiah for a hike to the top of Mount Royal. 

And a tour of Rand's apartment and then campus. 


Saturday evening we went to visit some Martin cousins.  Maryssa's husband has an impressive whiskey collection in the basement and Mark, John and James disappeared down there for an extended taste test. We could hear the laughing down there. 
Sunday morning more racing for Rand. 
The bagels at Fairmount were so good.  Don't miss them. 
Final race and then headed for home.  Top 6 in the country.  Not too shabby. 

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