Expo 67-Montreal Quebec Canada

I can remember the excitement building up to the opening day at Expo67. At the time I was working
for a steamship line, Montreal Shipping Company, as an assistant on the Mediterranean Line. The
buzz was in the air and the hype and adrenalin rushing through my body. I was so excited when I
walked up to one of the many ticket selling booths after work to purchase my Expo entrance pass.
The journey this was going to take me on was amazing. I was 19 years old at the time and that meant legal enough to buy a cold beer on those hot summer weekends. Most every night after work I would meet a friend and together we would take the Metro underground train to the entrance at Expo. We'd show our passports at the gate and in we would go.

There was so much to see. Our eyes were like saucers wide open and ready for all the sights that
lay before us. There were so many different pavilions from so many countries. We had to stand in
long lines most of the time to get in but it was so worth it. I couldn't believe my eyes at times. So
many new experiences unfolded before us. There were people from all over the world here visiting Montreal for Expo 67. The retailers and restaurants were making a killing from all this traffic in downtown Montreal. Over at Expo, you would rub shoulders with so many different people from around the world. It was one happy family, all so glad to share their stories from the countries they had come from. There were no fears of terrorist bombings or mayhem strikes like you find in today's society. Everyone was eager to share their knowledge. Montreal citizens were united - French and English together.

Expo 67 brought all people together as one from all over the globe. A wonderful experience to witness and be part of. When the sun went down and the darkness appeared with the stars hanging in the sky and a full moon to keep them company, the party began down below. The bars were hopping and the liquid was flowing along with the scents and flavors from the many different nations. My taste buds were screaming to enjoy the many dishes that were offered up. The cuisine was varied and included every type of meat, vegetable and sweets. There wasn't a flavor missing and the serving of these exotic foods was done by well-trained and motivated servers. I spoke to one gal working at the American pavilion and she told me the tips were plenty and she was making fantastic wages on top of her tips. It was a win-win situation for everyone.

I especially loved riding the mono rail to visit the pavilions. It would take you to the front and
sometimes through the display. It was all part of your passport, so one could ride it many times. My
summer that year was taken up with Expo and my friends who enjoyed it with me. It is an event that
will never leave my memory, a summer this Point boy will never forget.

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