Pete & I decided to take a short vacation. We wanted something within driving distance and something other than Chicago (we're going to Chicago 4th of July anyway). I have been to Toronto when I was 12 & 14 and Pete has never been so Toronto it was. Toronto was to celebrate our '1st' wedding anniversary and the end of a tough semester at U of M for Pete. With the unexpcted 3 deaths 12 days ago, I guess it was of a more reason to go and try to relax. I apologize for any spelling mistakes and bad grammar, I'm tired tonight and it has taken me over 90minutes to do all of this.
We crossed at Port Huron/Sarnia. It was a decent drive expect for most of it was the smell of all the farms. Other than that it took us 3 1/2 hrs and we had planned to spend the afternoon at the Toronto Zoo (I think it is bigger than Brookfield Zoo in Chicago) since we couldn't check into our hotel until 4p.m. My allergies have been acting up, but I have never had my eyes swell. I woke up Thursday morning with my left eye all swelled up and it was painful. It got worse as the day progress so we stopped at a Walk In Clinic and spent about 2 hours. The receptionist asked if I had insurance and like a dummy, I gave her my BCBS card and of course they didn't accept it, they have the national insurance. Thank goodness we didn't go to the hospital, we would have spent ALL day there. Anyway, I got check out, was determine it was due to allergies and got antibiotic drops for my eyes. I looked like I got stung on my left eye so I was tired from the drive and upset that my eye was ally funky, but I was determined to have a good trip. Our first stop was the Toronto Zoo.
Hanging out at indoor exhibit.
A baby organgatan with his mommy. He is only 3 mths old and already eating celery (or perhaps just playing with it)
I thought this was sweet how the mama O was looking at this little girl like she knew this was also a baby( I believe she knew).
They have an awesome elephant exhibit (all the exhibits are huge for each animal) and they had 6 elephants that we could count.
This big girl actually came over to us, rumbuled(is that a word?) at us & that was our hint we should leave.
Another part of the Zoo - Me just acting goofy, I was so tired from my claritin I had to take.
This is what I call a (grizzly) bear hug. Hopefully they will make a lot of babies.
On Friday, our first stop was the CN Tower. We had a very expensive lunch at the CN Tower's 360 Restaurant, one of the world's tallest buildings. Since the restaurants rotates, I thought I night get sick, but it wasn't so bad. I love rollercoasters, not ferris wheels. The elevator ride up made me light headed.
A few pictures from our table.
A view from the bottom of the tower.
The glass viewing level at the CN Tower 
The Stanley Cup! We thought it might be traveling, but here it is. Awesome to see the Detroit Red Wings on there! Next year, lets not win the Presidents' Cup since or be in the top 5, we always do better when we have a good and not great regular season.
Me Posing with Gordie Howe. Gordie and his wife did some very local (I mean VERY local, poor editing) commericals in Traverse City and they have a restaurant there as well.
The the very first Stanley Cup. This thing is secured inside an old bank vault, I couldn't believe the security. 
Gotta love China Town. We always try to go to China Town in every major city we're in because that is where we buy souvenirs for the family. Can't beat those 5 for $10 t-shirts.
On Saturday afternoon, we decided to go to the Royal Ontario Museum. While we were outside eating a quick lunch (a hotdog from a vendor), there was a PRO-Marijuana and anti Steven Harper/President Bush parade. It was very interesting, something I don't see everyday and while I do not agree with them, I do support free speech (within limits-hehe)
Here is one more picture near the end of out short trip. Saturday evening, we caught up with Pete's friend, Amy. She works for Daimlerchrysler in Canada and had an MBA class with Pete. We met her boyfriend who sings all sorts of music in a few different bands. We had dinner with them and later met up with them at the lounge he was singing at. We were warned that this was an older crowd (4os+). While it was a little different at first, we all got up and danced. It gives Pete & I hope that we can still have fun at any age!!! We had fun, but it was time to get back home. I was missing my babies tremendously even thouough I spoke with them every night!
We crossed at Port Huron/Sarnia. It was a decent drive expect for most of it was the smell of all the farms. Other than that it took us 3 1/2 hrs and we had planned to spend the afternoon at the Toronto Zoo (I think it is bigger than Brookfield Zoo in Chicago) since we couldn't check into our hotel until 4p.m. My allergies have been acting up, but I have never had my eyes swell. I woke up Thursday morning with my left eye all swelled up and it was painful. It got worse as the day progress so we stopped at a Walk In Clinic and spent about 2 hours. The receptionist asked if I had insurance and like a dummy, I gave her my BCBS card and of course they didn't accept it, they have the national insurance. Thank goodness we didn't go to the hospital, we would have spent ALL day there. Anyway, I got check out, was determine it was due to allergies and got antibiotic drops for my eyes. I looked like I got stung on my left eye so I was tired from the drive and upset that my eye was ally funky, but I was determined to have a good trip. Our first stop was the Toronto Zoo.
Hanging out at indoor exhibit.
A baby organgatan with his mommy. He is only 3 mths old and already eating celery (or perhaps just playing with it)
I thought this was sweet how the mama O was looking at this little girl like she knew this was also a baby( I believe she knew).
They have an awesome elephant exhibit (all the exhibits are huge for each animal) and they had 6 elephants that we could count.
This big girl actually came over to us, rumbuled(is that a word?) at us & that was our hint we should leave.
Another part of the Zoo - Me just acting goofy, I was so tired from my claritin I had to take.
This is what I call a (grizzly) bear hug. Hopefully they will make a lot of babies.
On Friday, our first stop was the CN Tower. We had a very expensive lunch at the CN Tower's 360 Restaurant, one of the world's tallest buildings. Since the restaurants rotates, I thought I night get sick, but it wasn't so bad. I love rollercoasters, not ferris wheels. The elevator ride up made me light headed.
A few pictures from our table.
A view from the bottom of the tower. The glass viewing level at the CN Tower 
The Stanley Cup! We thought it might be traveling, but here it is. Awesome to see the Detroit Red Wings on there! Next year, lets not win the Presidents' Cup since or be in the top 5, we always do better when we have a good and not great regular season.
Me Posing with Gordie Howe. Gordie and his wife did some very local (I mean VERY local, poor editing) commericals in Traverse City and they have a restaurant there as well.The the very first Stanley Cup. This thing is secured inside an old bank vault, I couldn't believe the security. Gotta love China Town. We always try to go to China Town in every major city we're in because that is where we buy souvenirs for the family. Can't beat those 5 for $10 t-shirts.
On Saturday afternoon, we decided to go to the Royal Ontario Museum. While we were outside eating a quick lunch (a hotdog from a vendor), there was a PRO-Marijuana and anti Steven Harper/President Bush parade. It was very interesting, something I don't see everyday and while I do not agree with them, I do support free speech (within limits-hehe) Here is one more picture near the end of out short trip. Saturday evening, we caught up with Pete's friend, Amy. She works for Daimlerchrysler in Canada and had an MBA class with Pete. We met her boyfriend who sings all sorts of music in a few different bands. We had dinner with them and later met up with them at the lounge he was singing at. We were warned that this was an older crowd (4os+). While it was a little different at first, we all got up and danced. It gives Pete & I hope that we can still have fun at any age!!! We had fun, but it was time to get back home. I was missing my babies tremendously even thouough I spoke with them every night!
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Looks like you guys had a FUN trip!! Thanks for sharing pics!
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