This morning we caught the 7 AM go train to Union and then boarded the Via train at 9 AM. Troy has been on the go train many times before but we have never been on the Via train together. There was a slight issue with boarding (I took my walker instead of my wheelchair just because I have my mom with me and accessible taxis in Montreal are very difficult to book compared to regular cabs. I also knew there wouldn't be too much walking involved as most of the trip is spent sitting around waiting. It will also be nice to walk in front of all of my doctors for the first time in over 7 years!). Because I had my walker, Via forgot to bring the lift to the platform so I had to climb the stairs very carefully. This was not a great start to our trip but we managed.
We were pleasantly surprised with the type of economy seats we had. They gave us a quad section with 4 seats to ourselves to accommodate the two of us and Troy. I was expecting just two normal seats so we had a lot of extra room which made the train ride a little more pleasant.
My mom tried to take Troy outside for a quick bathroom break while we were stopped in Kingston. She was told that they would need to be escorted by the service manager and that she was busy at the moment. So needless to say, Troy didn't end up going outside for the entire trip. I was almost hoping he would go in the train after that just to prove a point - but he didn't. Good boy Troy!
Troy is having a little bit of a tough time getting used to being in a hotel. He is sleeping beside me now but at first he was restless and interested in all of the sounds from the other rooms and outside (Montreal is much noisier than Toronto!). I'm not really sure why because we live in an apartment but our building is fairly quiet and I guess he just misses our bed as much as I do.
Our evening has been spent relaxing as much as possible and eating poutine from Angela's - they have the best chicken poutine in the city!
Tomorrow is going to be a very long day. We have to get up at 6:00, be at the hospital by 7:15 and then wait around for the nurses to start my treatment, get X-rays and two bone density tests, see my surgeon and a few other doctors, see PT and OT, and then wait around at the train station until our train departs at 5:00. We will be home around midnight if all goes according to plan. (Last year our train broke down in Kingston and we were stuck there until the the next train came which delayed us about 5 hours and we got home just before 2AM).
I'll update either on the train tomorrow night or on Thursday to let you all know how our appointments and treatment went! Have a goodnight everyone. Troy and I are off to get some sleep! :)
Do we have to get up now? It's too early for me mom...
That croissantwich looks good...
There's plenty of room when we have 4 seats!
Almost there!
In the cab going to the hotel... Man I'm exhausted!
Angela's chicken poutine... Mmm
Goodnight everyone! I'm pooped :)
Travel can be so tricky can't it? Rush normally wants to spend all day in our guest bedroom, but since he spied the suitcase in there, he hasn't gone in once. He know it means either I am leaving him, or he is going on a trip, and either way, he is not a fan. Wait till he discovers he's going on an international plane ride! I'm sure Troy will be great tomorrow. Providing entertainment to you during all the waiting and drawing attention from everyone there. The prospect of spending all day waiting in a hospital seems so much better with a dog in tow!
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