Walking around Toronto today and taking it all in, I've come to realize that this could be a city anywhere in the United States but what sets it apart and makes you recognize you're in another country is the little, subtle things.

For example, I watched ESPN's Sportscentre and not Sportscenter. At restaurants the main taps at the bars are Molson and Labatt and not Budweiser and Coors.

But they play American music. There is scarcely a trace of an accent. That's aboot it. (yes, that was intentional).

Then, something that I just thought of to add to all of this, before the game, they sang two national anthems, as well they should. But every Blue Jays fan has to hear two anthems before every game. There is no other choice.

So, that's aboot all I've noticed. And, in my third year here, that's all I can report. Well, that and the customs agents with the rubber gloves were exceptionally kind.