As I wrote a couple of days ago, Irina Faivushkin came to Montreal, and it was the first time she had been in America in her life. She is not a wealthy woman, and it was an eye opening experience for her.
"Just like the movies!" She squealed over the phone.
We met on Thursday. Chayale, the kids and all. We were at my parents house and had to rush home where she was already waiting for us at 3:00. She oohed and aahed over the kids, and then we found out that she couldn't afford a taxi or anything and had walked over (a 45 minute walk in the heat).
She gave us a gift that she had knitted. It's a frilly flowery thing we use to put under a plant Miriam made in school. It's very colorful and nice.
We had no car, so after chatting a bit we decided to take her out for a walk to Pizza Pita.
Her daughter had taken her to the tourist areas of Montreal, but she wanted to see the Jewish one, and as we passed 'landmarks' we pointed them out.
"That's Beis Rivkah. An all girls Jewish school with 500 students."
Shw was quite wowed.
Finally we got to Pizza Pita and she admitted that it was her first time in a 'real' restaurant. We ordered tons of food, and more for her to take home. She loved it, and was fascinated by some of the ittle things we take for granted, like the guy who makes salad on the spot for you with whatever you want in it.
"And it's all kosher?"
"Yup."
After we ate we went to the park where the kids played, and then I got my sisters car and drove her home. It was a sad parting, and she said that everyone she knows hopes we return. She believes that in 5 years things will change and we will be able to return.
"Please return." She asked. "the years will go by so quickly."
I doubt it.
3 comments:
The real question is (I write this on Tisha B'av afternoon): Was the pizza good?
Pizza pita ALWAYS has good pizza. Seriously.
And two special things to try next time you're there:
Sub melt.
Pizza wrap.
Just yum
Will do.
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