Moncton pride -- literally

My first visit to Moncton will not be forgotten.  I was welcomed at the bus station personally by Paul LeBlanc who leads the Pride committee here.  He was a warm and welcoming host and ambassador for every GLBT person in Moncton!

We had an amazing meeting.  Special call out to the 11 Monctonians who came and engaged with me for almost 2 hours.  A great intereaction which gave me much to think about.

I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the first "corporate" sponsor of the NSTP -- the Crowne Plaza Moncton.  Not only did they provide us with a complimentary room through the Pride Committee, they also provided me with accommodation for the night.  (You can imagine the comfort here compared to the bed I slept in last night.....picture below!)

Thanks again Moncton.  My only regret is that I forgot (silly me) to ask everyone for a group shot.  So you will have to piece it together with the great photos taken by a generous volunteer!

 A great group in a great space at Crowne Plaza

We even had a view of the city!

 Doubly symbolic -- my bus to Moncton with

VIA Rail in background. I came to Halifax

on "The Ocean" - a VIA train from Montreal

 This picture is more about Paul LeBlanc, my wonderful

host as opposed to another photo of me talking with

my hands.

My hostel bed in Halifax.

Tonight it is a bed courtesy of the Crown Plaza Moncton.

(thanks for supporting the GLBT community Crowne Plaza)