Gourmet Corner in EDA Confidential ___________________________________________________________ Postcards from Paradise: 2009 by Freddy Santamaria ___________________________________________________________ June 15th Spent 5 days in Montreal to remember Old Times from last visit in 1967, and the French Canadian Accent!  Enjoyed Great Basque Restaurant, "Pintxo" with Tapas, and Top Classic Old Style Hotel -- "The Fairmont!" - Freddy & Francoise ********************************* June 23rd We were 3 days in Toronto, where there are only two hotels where smoking is permitted, and a bottle of wine is the most expensive so far -- a minimum $50!  But Toronto is a nice city, with good Spanish & Portuguese Restaurants. We are now in Aukland -- a Great Place!  Ready to have Dinner at "The French Cafe!" - Freddy & Francoise ********************************* June 28th Just 3 days in Sydney to see the new Restaurants and new Hotels -- but too many tourists!  And too Expensive!  Better off in Melbourne and Brisbane, but Sydney has nice scenery with Sydney Bay, Opera House, and Bridge! - Freddy & Francoise ********************************* July 1st As of today, July 1st, all the Bars, Restaurants, and Discos in Hong Kong will be "No Smoking!"  So life is getting difficult today. Next, we travel to China -- Gongquing & Shanghai for 2 weeks -- "Cucina Restaurant" in Hong Kong is a must! - Freddy & Francoise ********************************* July 12th Osaka is our last stop in Japan before Tokyo, and heading back to France on July 16th. Our Last Visit to Osaka was in 1970 with the World Expo!  Sorry we will miss DAC in San Francisco this year! - Freddy & Francoise ___________________________________________________________ Freddy Santamaria "The Smooth Operator" June & July 2009 fredmarcom@aol.com For EDA Confidential: www.aycinena.com Copyright (c) 2009, Freddy Santamaria. All rights reserved.