We say goodby to Leslie and Toronto and head out on the open road for Chicago. We’re eager to get to Chicago, so it’s a full day of driving without … Continue ReadingDay 11: Toronto to Chicago
This is not rocket science, it’s Shirley’s birthday! But I’m getting ahead of myself. Before we get to the birthday part we’re lounging around at Leslie’s having breakfast and of … Continue ReadingDay 10: Science & Birthday
Today’s excursion is to Ripley’s Aquarium in the heart of downtown Toronto After we pick up Carol at her house and head downtown to the base of the CN Tower … Continue ReadingDay 8: Ripley’s Aquarium
Time for a confession. I’m writing this on August 26 so some of the details are not so clear or fresh from here on out about the road trip, but … Continue ReadingDay 9: Family Day – Part 2
We’re off on a mini-road trip to day and the destination is Niagra-on-the-lake for some wine tours. As with the rest of the trip, this is not the best season … Continue ReadingDay 7: Welland Canal & Wine Tours
The highlight of today and of the trip is to see my Uncle Stan, and cousins Wendy and Kathy for an afternoon visit and then dinner with Leslie, Carol & … Continue ReadingDay 6: Family Day – Part 1
First full day in Toronto and we spend all morning sitting around drinking coffee and talking with my cousin Leslie. We’re really enjoying being in a home and home cooking, … Continue ReadingDay 5: Toronto & Aga Kahn
Like the previous days before leaving town we have a look around for a few hours to quickly take in some of the local sights. Water is always a big … Continue ReadingDay 4: Perry Sound to Toronto
Today’s drive highlight is to visit Richards Landing on St. Joseph’s Island and Sudbury, the city of two of my childhood homes. But 1st we need to checkout of the … Continue ReadingDay 3: Sault Ste. Marie to Perry Sound