Montreal.Canada.2008.Ch.2

蒙特婁主要的公共交通公具, 即是前章介紹過的, 蒙特婁捷運.

對旅客來說, 若搭乘次數較多, 購買1日或3日券會是比較適當的.

詳細可參見蒙特婁交通局(STM)官方網站

http://stm.info/

其中的票價資訊：

http://stm.info/English/tarification/a-tarif.htm#article-0.5

2010年的最新票價為：

單程票 = CAD $2.75

1天券 = CAD $7 (全天無限次數)

3天券 = CAD $14 (三天無限次數)

像刮彩券一樣, 首先將右側的月份刮掉(只能刮其中一個月份喔)，再將日期刮掉(不可刮多過指定天數)。每次進站時秀給站務人員看即可.

(The main public transit system in Montreal, as introduced in the previous chapter, is the Montreal Metro. For travelers planning multiple trips, purchasing a 1-Day or 3-Day pass is usually the most convenient option. For detailed fare information, please visit the official Société de transport de Montréal (STM) website.

Updated 2010 Fares: Single Fare = CAD $2.75 | 1-Day Pass = CAD $7 (Unlimited) | 3-Day Pass = CAD $14 (Unlimited)

Just like a scratch card, scratch off the month (only one!) and the dates. Simply present it to the station attendant each time you enter.)

深深的蒙特婁捷運地下道, 準備搭捷運前往下一個目的地.

(Deep down in the underground passageway of the Montreal Metro, heading to our next destination.)

蒙特婁生態館(Biodôme de Montréal)

原館本是用做1976蒙特婁奧運的腳踏車比賽場, 奧運結束後, 1989年改建為現在的生態館.

蒙特婁捷運綠線的"Viau"站出來後步程3分鐘內即可見到.

入場費(只觀看Biodome)為...

成人: CAD $16.50 | 老人 (65歲+) : CAD $12.50

18歲以上的學生(ISIC等學生證): CAD $12.50

5歲~17歲的孩子: CAD $8.25 | 2歲~4歲的小孩: CAD $2.50

詳細資訊可查詢Biodome的官方網站：

http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/biodome/

(Montreal Biodôme (Biodôme de Montréal). The building was originally built as a velodrome for the 1976 Summer Olympics, and was converted into the Biodôme in 1989. Located within a 3-minute walk from "Viau" station on the Green Line.

Admission (Biodôme only): Adult $16.50 | Senior (65+) $12.50 | Student (18+) $12.50 | Youth (5-17) $8.25 | Child (2-4) $2.50)

生態館的設計相當特別, 各種溫度和濕度的生物分隔在不同的區域裡.

右圖為近距拍攝魚的一景, 感覺像飛在樹上的感覺吧?

每次都可以看到有人打燈對水族箱拍照, 不但可能對魚類造成傷害, 更是不可能拍好的, 反而在不打燈的情況下, 才能拍出這麼生動的照片呢.

(The design of the Biodôme is unique, recreating distinct ecosystems with precise temperature and humidity controls. The photo on the right is a close-up shot of fish—it almost looks like they're flying through trees! Using flash when taking photos of aquariums can harm aquatic life and creates unwanted reflections; shooting without flash yields much better and clearer results.)

熱帶區的人工瀑布, 除了讓現場更真實, 也增添了必需的濕氣.

(An artificial waterfall in the Tropical Rainforest habitat, adding realism and essential humidity.)

在沙灘上一動也不動的鱷魚大哥.

(An alligator basking motionless on the sandy shore.)

熱帶魚, 金黃色的線條, 相當漂亮.

(Tropical fish featuring vibrant golden stripes—absolutely beautiful.)

其中的加拿大生態館部份, 這裡是完全沒有籠子的, 鳥會直接在你面前飛來飛去的喔.

(In the Laurentian Maple Forest zone, there are no cages—birds fly freely right in front of visitors!)

再來就是Biodome的鎮館之王...

阿德利企鵝(Adeliae Penguin), 一般生存於南極附近的島嶼或南極海岸的部份.

(And here comes the absolute main attraction of the Biodôme... Adélie Penguin (Adeliae Penguin), native to the Antarctic coast and surrounding islands.)

走路時的樣子超俏皮的... 超可愛的是也~

(Their waddling walk is so playful and adorable!)

拍著拍著, 有兩隻企鵝一直對著本軍曹的相機看過來，彷彿可以聽到他們說...

(While taking photos, two penguins kept staring straight into my camera lens, almost as if saying...)

"看啥小...朋友, 沒看過像我們這麼帥的企鵝嗎?"

("Whatcha lookin' at, kid? Haven't you ever seen penguins as handsome as us?")

Madagascar?

跟著念一次 MAD(馬達) + GAS(加斯) + CAR(加)，沒錯, 就是"馬達加斯加"，這是生態館的馬達加斯加生物特展.

(Madagascar? That's right! A special exhibition featuring the fauna and flora of Madagascar.)

看過卡通馬達加斯加的朋友應該都記得它們吧?

(Anyone who has seen the animated movie Madagascar should recognize these guys!)

昆蟲館, 跟生態館並不在同一館, 可乘坐直達車至此, 車程約5分鐘.

(The Insectarium is in a separate facility from the Biodôme. A shuttle bus connects the two in about 5 minutes.)

好大的甲蟲標本, 第一次看到這麼大的.

(A massive beetle specimen—the largest I've ever seen in person.)

世界各國的蝴蝶, 綠中帶黑感覺好迷幻.

(Butterflies from around the world; the mesmerizing green and black colors look truly surreal.)

蝴蝶標本 (一)

(Butterfly Specimens - Part 1)

蝴蝶標本 (二)

(Butterfly Specimens - Part 2)

耶? 把枯葉標起來做什麼?

呵呵, 看過<金田一少年事件簿>的朋友應該都知道這是啥——枯葉蝶, 平常靜態時跟枯葉一模一樣. 但...

(Huh? Why display a dead leaf as a specimen? Haha, fans of The Kindaichi Case Files should know what this is—the Dead Leaf Butterfly! It looks identical to a dry leaf when resting. However...)

當打開翅膀時, 瞬間就變成漂亮的蝴蝶了, 不過這跟我們亞洲常見的藍黃色品種似乎有點不同.

(When it spreads its wings, it instantly reveals a stunning pattern, though slightly different from the blue-orange species common in Asia.)

昆蟲館旁的植物園, 拍攝水池噴上水花的一瞬間.

(The Botanical Garden right next to the Insectarium, capturing the exact moment water splashes from the fountain.)

粉紫色的蓮花, 天然的顏色最漂亮.

(A pinkish-purple water lily—nature's authentic colors are truly the finest.)

粉紅色的玫瑰, 帶刺的玫瑰, 讓人又喜愛又難以接近.

(A pink rose with sharp thorns—captivating yet delicate to touch.)

粉紅

(Pink)

白

(White)

軍曹侵略紀念!

順道一提, 背景即是生態館和蒙特婁奧運館, 該斜塔是全世界最高的斜塔, 高175m.

(Keroro's invasion commemorative shot! By the way, the background features the Biodôme and Montreal Olympic Stadium. The inclined tower is the tallest inclined tower in the world at 175 meters high.)

蒙特婁奧運會館 (Stade olympique de Montréal)

(Montreal Olympic Stadium / Stade olympique de Montréal)

準備前往下一站, 再拍一張紀念一下嚕~ ^^

(Getting ready to head to the next stop! One more commemorative photo~ ^^)

2008 . KK的蒙特婁之旅

第2章 . Biodôme - 生態館