Riding a Bus - check!

So one of my many New Year's Resolutions for 2010 was to ride the bus.
Today was the perfect opportunity. It wasn't overly cold (about -15*C) so with V�in� strapped to my chest - we walked downtown and got everything done quickly without V�in� making a peep.
We received our Wii in the mail today so we had to get another controller, some re-chargeable batteries, another nunchuck, a power bar and I also needed some more small canvases.
We made a quick stop at the library in which I took the stairs - 2 flights of stairs to get a couple Danielle Steele books and return the ones I had.
On our way home I decided we should probably swing into the grocery store and pick up some fresh baked goods...an excellent idea!
So I picked up 2 of the short bread cookies with whipped cream in the center (Whew! I thought these were only a Christmas item!) and 2 apple cake slices...they're so delightful.

When we got on the bus - it costs 2,90E. I had some change on me and I handed the driver 3 Euros - as there was no box or container to drop my change. He pointed to a little circular counter that's beside him and I dropped my change on it. He than gave me my 10 Euro cents change AND a receipt!
In Halifax - you don't get change back. There was also a plastic pad to swipe your bus pass I think - and another machine that you insert your card (not sure what the difference was) and it beeped then would spit it back out.

Overall - we've been living here now for almost 6 months and I really enjoy it. It's super safe here and we're contemplating the possibility of living here permanently if Tim's able to get the fundings and projects.