Toronto 05/09 20h00


I always underestimate traveltime. This time it was no different.
We departed at 9h30 in the morning. Arrival scheduled in Toronto for 16h15.
The busdriver that has clearly survived both worldwars welcomes us on the coach of Coach Canada in both languages. How beautiful to see that there is a country where french and english go hand in hand.
The guy in front of me tries to make eyecontact, although he tries to be subtile, he fails, as everytime he does so, he turns around 180degrees.
He seems restless, can' t sit still on his chair. His brown hair is trimmed in the back, but not recently. It s growing back.
Everytime he turns, I see his eyes. Sad, soft, young and mature at the same time.
After 4 hours he offers me gum. I thank him.
Alex, 22 and just finished his three year military service in Israel. Releaved to know its over for him, ready to go and finally live, explore the world.
He doesn't continue but his eyes speak.. still sad, but they sparkle.