Tag: canada

O Canada – ziplining!

by ginnyinshanghai

Are you kidding me? In Canada in the ‘shoulder’ Winter season. Yep. 2019 Adrienne and I went ziplining in Iceland, we can do this. I had done my research ahead of time and read some reviews. People expected to literally zip over the Falls. Really?

Since we were so close to the Falls, we could walk to the jumping off place. It was a nice walk. Temps were definitely warmer today.

Loved seeing more of the Fall color.

Found this interesting tree trunk.

Also found this photo spot as we walked to the zipline. Totally planned for the Canadian flag to be in the photo – just saying.

Before suiting up, had a chance to see the zips.

Here are a few shots of the lines.

The landing zone.

Time to do it! Got a shot of Adrienne suiting up.

Right before being released on the zip, words of wisdom were shared. ‘Spread like a starfish’. Huh? It was going to slow you down, give you a chance to enjoy the zip along with the Falls and scenery. I like that. No photos while on the zip but a few photos at the end.

Below you have the Canadian Falls in the background.

A few other sights during the morning. Here’s shot for those going back to the US border. We were told do everything possible to avoid this particular bridge (no plans anyway). Sometimes the wait could be 3 hours. There are other bridges to cross over.

There was a ride to shuttle us back to the top – thank you! Had a chance to grab this photo of the American Falls.

There was a walkway along the Falls to get back to our hotel. Sad these signs are needed. Stay off the railing people!

Here’s one last shot of the Falls and a hint for one of our last experiences in Niagara Falls.

Food coming up!

Ginny

O Canada

by ginnyinshanghai

Yes, even though I love sunny, warm Florida, I’m headed up north with a friend across the border. Crazy – I know. First stop after getting through TSA and the people-mover to my gate…….maybe taking an extra ride to the wrong gate. 😦 ……….was the Club MCO. First time I had an Irish coffee in a wineglass. BTW – had to get another coffee to weaken it.

Something on my bucket list was Niagara Falls, Canada. While Eric was going deer hunting, Adrienne and I went North. Yeah! I’m traveling again. Maybe just a bit excited.

We flew into Toronto, picked up our rental car and plugged in the route for Niagara Falls, Canada. Something very simple I’ve never done before………walked around the car taking a video. Don’t want any surprised when we return it. Right hon? Also came in handy when we got to the hotel. They wanted the make, model and license plate. Said ‘I have it right here’ and showed her my video. Very handy I must say.

So how cold was it? Took a quick screenshot. Yep, that’s cold for Floridians.

My travel agent – code for husband – booked us a room at the Mariott Fallsview Resort – excellent location and easy to find. As you can see below, we got to see a bit of the Fall color since a few trees had not dropped all of their leaves yet.

We walked into our room and WOW! Just WOW! We walked straight to the window.

My first glimpse of Niagara Falls. It didn’t take long until they were lit up. The far left is the American Falls with the Canadian ‘horseshoe’ Falls closest to us.

The only way to cap this off was a great meal – which we got at Tide & Vine Oyster House.

What did we start with? Libations and a dozen oysters. I figured I would eat 3-4 and Adrienne could have the rest.

A little freshly grated horseradish and a squeeze of lemon. They also had other sauces you could top them off with.

There were a variety of local types. We sat at the bar and the ‘shucker’ was quite a character. Duncan was his name. When asked what the types were on our plate, he pulled the signs out of the oyster bins and posed for my photo.

Before you know it we had another dozen oysters. He said ‘On the house’. He took an order for a dozen but mixed it up and duplicated our original oyster mix – which was not the ticket. And how many oysters did I eat???? Adrienne lost out. I had a dozen total – they were ‘Ginny-sized’. Small, tasty bivalves with a hint of Canadian salty brine.

Oysters could not sustain us until the following day. Adrienne ordered the beef tartare and I got clam chowder and shrimp.

My shrimp were absoluteluy delicious – some of the best I’ve eaten at a restaurant. The clam chowder (not a typical choice for me) was also mighty tasty.

One last glimpse of the (Canadian) Falls before nodding off.

More exciting things are coming.

Ginny