When we landed in Canada, I was thrilled to explore Montreal, Ottawa City and Quebec City. The city was booming with excitement and beauty. I was taken back with how much Montreal reminded me of Berlin. Beautiful graffiti murals were scattered along the City’s walls. Art in Montreal seems cleaner and more refined than the bold graffiti in Berlin. I have put in pictures of both so you can make your own opinion. Little cafes and tall buildings of apartments with balconies filled the streets. Both cities have metros for public transportation. During a walking tour of Montreal, we saw what used to be a wall to separate white and Native Americans. How ironic it is that both countries would have a wall to separate its own people. I also found Canadian’s and Germans’ views of the last two United States presidents ironic. While in Ottawa City, Julia, Nick and I enjoyed Obama cookies. 
They are named after Obama because on February 19, 2009 he bought some cookies from the Bywater Market for his daughters. Canada was one of the first countries he visited. When Obama visited Berlin, they painted a huge mural to celebrate his arrival. Canada was offended after helping out the United States post 9/11. President Bush stated there was no reason to thank them because thanking family is not necessary. While in Berlin, the class found graffiti on a walking tour that said “F*** Bush. This makes a statement on how different leaders really do affect the worldwide view of the United States.
Montreal Photos:
Berlin grafitti 
