Friday Five - Vacation Edition!
I 'borrowed' this idea from a fellow blogger, so thank you Juhli over at Boomer Girls Guide!
I don't think I can swing more than this once a week update until I return, but I'm definitely 'gifting' my blog with travel photos today. 😄
1. Had an easy, holiday-lite drive to the airport on Labor Day Monday, a quick check in, a fast check thru security, and a wonderfully smooth flight into Toronto, Canada. Gosh, if it were always this pleasant, I'd fly a lot more often!
2. Paid a small fortune for our hotel in the Old Town area of the city, because our days of saving money by skimping on lodging are pretty much behind us. We may not be flying first class quite yet, but we are definitely paying more for convenience these days!
The hotel's central city location is fabulous. We've walked everywhere, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
3. I am not a fan of the hotel's choice to play loud music in the AM in the dining room, however. Can I please just sip my coffee and read my Kindle in peace and quiet?!?
4. We had a long, but fantastic tour of Niagara Falls yesterday. And you know what? It lived up to every single one of my expectations! It was fabulous and worth every effort to get there!
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The falls roared . . . |
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We definitely got wet . . . |
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5. I declined to engage when an Australian gentleman I sat next to at our lunch at the Falls yesterday launched into a personal diatribe on pretty much every controversial political topic we are grappling with around the world. I pointedly gave him my shoulder and immediately engaged the woman on my other side, coincidentally as it turned out, on her and my upcoming hiking adventures in Newfoundland. |
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Next up, hiking and kayaking on Newfoundland, where, remember, if it's 5:00 somewhere, it's 5:30 in Newfoundland!
What a fabulous start to your vacation.
ReplyDeleteIn addition to our day at Niagara Falls, we walked almost 25 miles during our three full days in the city- we squeezed a lot in! It’s an amazingly safe city to walk in, and so, so interesting.
DeleteGreat Pictures! Hubs and I went to Toronto in 2019 (I lived there till I was 9) and we stayed at the Grand Hotel downtown. Went to the Falls on the way in ., we drove up from NY. Went to some great restaurants and toured the city. Went to see the street where my childhood homes was. Glad you enjoyed your stay. It is a gorgeous city! Have fun on your next adventure!
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We visited so many interesting neighborhoods! And we’ve eaten wonderful food! The city is amazing, you are so right, Maureen!
DeleteLove the photos of Toronto and the falls. Have a wonderful time on your hiking trip!
ReplyDeleteWe are hitting the ground running in Newfoundland, and I am also looking forward to meeting the rest of our group of adventurers! Thank you, Maggie!
DeleteSo glad you've had a fabulous time in Toronto and Niagara Falls. On your way home, if you stop over in Toronto (my home city) and our schedules work, I'd love to meet up and say hello. Wishing you a fantastic time in Newfoundland!
ReplyDeleteHi Natalie, we loved our stay in your wonderful city! I fly home by way of the US, but next time! (I had hubs in tow for the city leg 🙂)
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