An early start was needed today but we were delayed by 2 of our ladies being stuck in a lift for 1 1/2 hrs. The Fairmonts are all very old and doddery so not surprised by the lifts stopping.
Finally on our way to the Thousand Islands for a cruise. There are actually 1800 islands and the Canada/US border runs through the waterways. This is where the salad dressing was invented. Photo of little white bridge is the smallest international bridge, island with house is in Canada, little island is USA. This area is the summer playground for seriously rich people. The islands average around $10m but photo of little shack on a rock sold for $50,000 (rock not shack). The castle was for filthy rich Mr Hart who built for his wife, she died before completion - estimated 4m cost way back in thre 20s. The land alone is now worth $20m let alone the castles. It was a very pretty spot with the mist rising from the waters.
Back on the bus and a run thru to the big apple - thats a large apple statue not New York. Mind you I didn't think it was so big, think Aust takes the lead on everything big like Merino, banana etc. Anyway big apple's claim to fame is apple pies but you had to buy a whole pie so left that one alone. They did have a couple of dreadlocked llamas/alpacas who looked most unhappy. Had an argument with one lady on the bus who insisted that only the males spit and only when courting a female. Set her straight!!
From there into Toronto. A very large sprawling city. Lots of pretty bits but really could be a large city anywhere in the western world. Went for a walk up the street to find dinner, Alan actually had dinner last night so hopefully on the mend now.
Today was a trip up the CN tower - didn't listen nor look as it was too high, too fast a lift ride and not good with heights. View from top OK but trip down was even worse than trip up.
This afternoon half the group including Alan has gone to a Baseball game. I got to go find a laundry and do the last load of washing for this trip. Not sure why Alan gets to enjoy himself whilst I stuck getting taxis to not so nice areas to do my washing. Todays laundry didn't even have a seat so had to lean on washing machine and dryer till done. Not impressed!
Now home updating the log and waiting for Alan to get back to download photos and update on his day. He is now home and had a good time, the Blue Jays won and he got photo of winning run.
Today is our last free internet day so not sure when we will be logged on again. The weather has changed - 2 days ago it was 5 degrees with a wind chill of what felt like -30, 15 yesterday and today it reached 32!
Enjoy the rest of your trip
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