Ontario Trip Re-Cap

A week ago today we returned from seven days spent in Toronto and Niagara Falls.  We had a great time and were glad to come home for a rest.  In Toronto, we spent some of our time visiting with my Aunt L. and seeing the sights.  She lives in an amazing condo high-rise in Etobicoke.  In Niagara Falls, we had a visit with my cousin in their beautiful home in the residential part of the city.  Yes, there is one- you just have to know where to find it.

 

Here are some more highlights.

 

Toronto:

-  Ontario Place.  It was 35 degrees but after a while you don't notice the heat that much as there's so much to do, especially for kids.

-  The Toronto Zoo.  Tigers, giraffes, and elephants, Oh My!  The water park is really cool as well.

-  The Ontario Science Centre.  It holds up.  I wasn't much older than Action Girl (age 6.5) when I first went there.

-  The CN Tower.  A much bigger hit with the kids than I'd expected.

-  The Eaton Centre.  When you have really well-behaved kids, shopping is not too much of a problem.

-  Hanging out around the lake on really great walking trails.

-  Pool time.

-  More authentic Chinese food that we get at home.  Mmmmm...  General Tao is better for chicken than Col. Saunders (that's whey he out-ranks him, too).

 

Niagara Falls:

-  The new ferris wheel close to the falls.  My cousin, B. took us- very cool and kid-friendly.

-  Outlet Mall time.  I am beginning to realize that the 3-to-1 gender imbalance in our family will contribute to this being a regular feature of future vacations.

-  Marine Land.  Ethical issues about marine mammal domestification aside, what a great place.  Definitely the best kids' rides we have ever seen/enjoyed.

 

Some Challenges:

-  We're used to it, but traveling with small kids can be a challenge.  You need to slow down and be more flexible.  We're used to it but still working on it.

-  I am so far unable to plan properly to get to the airport, any airport at the time we should be there.  I have yet to cause my family to miss a flight, though.  I need to work on this.

 

A good time was had by all.

 

Pictures to follow!

B.

 

(Please excuse the disclaimer tag on the bottom of the message- I am writing this on my break at work.)