I apologize for the lack of posts. It just means we're out and about doing cool things! And that I am lazy.
We are in Niagara Falls right now. We drove down to the Falls last night and saw them all lit up with changing coloured lights and fireworks. It was great. We just stopped on the side of the road with our four way flashers on, heh. I was NOT about to spend $14 on parking, no siree! I hate spending money.. I digress..
Where were we last time I posted? Gatineau/Ottawa.. right. Well we went whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River, that was fantastic. Pretty cold water but we both swam in it for a bit. I got taken away by the current away from my boat, that was exciting. I was saved, don't you worry. After that we drove to Montreal and stayed there for three nights. It was nice, not spectacular, but I did enjoy it. My favourite day was walking up Mont Royal and looking over the city. At the top we had a really tiny hot dog with amazing fries, drowned in vinegar. I have become a vinegar-holic, please beware when I come back home.
After Montreal we drove to Halifax, staying overnight in the car in Fredricton, and stayed there for three nights. It was fantastic and I will be back. Soon. We had the most amazing dinner at Salty's overlooking Halifax Harbour. Delicious halibut and scallops and oysters. Man I'm hungry.. It was probably the best meal I've ever had.
After Halifax we drove to Quebec City. That was a long drive. We stayed there for two nights. On the day of our exploration it was pouring rain so that took a bit of the fun out of it, but it was still quite beautiful. We had crepes on both mornings, so good!! I'm going to make them at home. They might even be a replacement for my beloved fried egg sandwiches.. Oh I doubt that really.
After Quebec City we drove to Burlington, an hour outside of Toronto, with a quick dinner stop in Ottawa and to meet up with my friend Jesse from school. Alas, Jesse was nowhere to be found, the jerk (kidding, only kidding Jess), but we still got to eat shwarma, this Lebanese donair type thing that is to die for. Have I mentioned that this trip has turned into more of a food excursion, rather than seeing actual things? I love food.
We went to the Sarah Slean concert in Kitchener, that was really great. The day after that, yesterday, we went on an African Lion Safari, woo. It was a drive through open air zoo thing. We opted to take the Monkey Bypass because we are driving Stella's Audi, and it was a damn good thing too. When we were in with the zebras and rhinos, we saw the monkey and baboon pen and they were crawling over all the vehicles! It was hilarious.
Now, like I said, we are in Niagara Falls and trying not to fall into all the tourist traps set out every 5 meters. Did I mention parking is $14?? Goodness. I say we just throw our four ways on, pop the hood, and go for a jaunt along the falls. hah. I'm only half kidding..
Alrighty, time to go. Getting our nice usual 11am start to the day. heh. Time for breakfast/lunch, my favourite meal.
Hope everyone is doing really great, can't wait to see all of you. We'll be back on the 2nd! Not long now.
love andie.
Some photos for you!
Us at the Manitoba/Saskatchewan border:
Stella at her bay (ha ha) but this is quite appropriate for Aunt Carol as well. Old Woman Bay in Ontario somewhere along the way.
Our defamation of federal property: (okay okay, it was just a street corner IN Ottawa, and it was mostly dry when we got there so it's probably barely even there..)
Me and Stella at the top of Mont Royal, Montreal
New Brunswick/Nova Scotia border! I had no tripod, thus the grass in the bottom of the photo.. heh.
Me being swallowed by a massive wave along the Halifax harbour.
Stella trailblazing in the woods around Quebec City. It was rainy, we were soaked, why not go off the beaten path? hah.
Us chilling out, catching some rays in Burlington.
Love this photo. Burlington again.
Alright so I neglected to tell you all what we were actually doing in Burlington, seeing as it is not a common stop on most itineraries.. Well, take a look at the photos.
My turn... Yes. It looks like I've been shot. I was not as stoic as I had hoped, and not even close to Stella's level of stoicism. She's a master.
I didn't think it was very fair to only put one calf through that, so let's double it up, shall we?
So that was our adventure in Burlington, ON. A way to remember this trip, my previous adventures, and ones yet to be discovered.
andie.
Stella at her bay (ha ha) but this is quite appropriate for Aunt Carol as well. Old Woman Bay in Ontario somewhere along the way.
Our defamation of federal property: (okay okay, it was just a street corner IN Ottawa, and it was mostly dry when we got there so it's probably barely even there..)
Me and Stella at the top of Mont Royal, Montreal
New Brunswick/Nova Scotia border! I had no tripod, thus the grass in the bottom of the photo.. heh.
Me being swallowed by a massive wave along the Halifax harbour.
Stella trailblazing in the woods around Quebec City. It was rainy, we were soaked, why not go off the beaten path? hah.
Us chilling out, catching some rays in Burlington.
Love this photo. Burlington again.
Alright so I neglected to tell you all what we were actually doing in Burlington, seeing as it is not a common stop on most itineraries.. Well, take a look at the photos.
My turn... Yes. It looks like I've been shot. I was not as stoic as I had hoped, and not even close to Stella's level of stoicism. She's a master.
I didn't think it was very fair to only put one calf through that, so let's double it up, shall we?
So that was our adventure in Burlington, ON. A way to remember this trip, my previous adventures, and ones yet to be discovered.
andie.
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