Toronto

My dear Friends

I arrived on the other side of the pond, as we were landing I lifted my arms and sang Summertime-everyone enjoyed it, a lady said-'Are you a nervous flyer??' but they clapped as we landed which I have only ever seen before coming to the airport in Tel Aviv.

But to me I am on holy ground. today I went to a new neighbourhood, called Eglinton, the whole world was there. First I saw a beautiful Synagogue, founded in 194o's, and they seem friendly, although I was not able to see the actual place of prayer as a wedding was in progress. but I caught sight of the bride!
Then I came across a Catholic Church where Mass was proceeding-as i was not too late, i went in and joined them. In Spanish-and full of Joy, perhaps even a potential for worship and work in the future. Further on the retired members of the community were sitting side by side enjoying the sun and helping each other, Jamaicans, Algerians Jews, goodness who all else. Then I sat in macdonalds and at last my mind was blank after months and years of hopefully fruitful creativity and I felt happy and it was all different but wonderful at the same time.

Now in Dufferin - the first neighbourhood I stayed in when I returned after 20 years, but here is a bit hype and I preferred the more 'ordinary' place of Eglinton, with the Chinese supermarket and the lovely fruit, and the wonderful people.Still-first chance of an internet cafe, and tonight I go to Pyhllis to chill some more, put my feet up and confide how happy i am to a close friend.
Love you all! As I am sure they say in florida...wonder what tha's like??
Bye for now and shalom
Sister Gila