Niagara-on-the-Lake
Looking for a charming British retreat on this side of the Atlantic? Look no further than Niagara-on-the-Lake, a brief 25-minute drive from the crowds and... Read more
Category: Canada
Montreal Rain to Niagara Mist
We had one more sight to see on our way out of Montreal: Parc du Mont Royal. Mount Royal (mont Réal in Middle French and... Read more
Montreal: The Second Day of the 28th Year
We continued to celebrate my birthday on July 8th with a few activities we couldn’t fit into July 7th. First up: A 90-minute guided boat... Read more
Montreal: The First Day of My 28th Year
(I sure hope I’m not boring you all with these vacation recaps. It allows me to organize our photos and document our memories, and I... Read more
Quebec City: History, Beers, and Chocolates
On Tuesday morning we grabbed coffees and croissants from Paillard (a.k.a. Canadian Panera) and climbed the hill to La Citadelle to watch the Changing of... Read more
Quebec City: Le Cochon Dingue
(Catch up on previous road trip recaps.) What do you order on a 95 degree evening from a restaurant with no air conditioning? Steaming seafood... Read more
Quebec City: The Lower Town
En route from New York to Canada, we rehearsed simple French phrases like bonjour, au revoir, s’il vous plaît, and merci. And when we stopped for... Read more
Saratoga Springs: BBQ and Cobbler and Fireworks
The highlight of our July 4th was the BBQ and Dessert Festival. It was the ideal way to eat at seven restaurants in Saratoga Springs... Read more
Saratoga Springs: The Water that Put the Place on the Map
As part of the July 4th celebration in Saratoga Springs, the city offered a free historic tour. And so following our coffees and pastries, we... Read more
Saratoga Springs: Mrs. London’s Bakery and Putnam Market
I believe a fraternity invaded our modest motel on Saturday night. We awoke after just after midnight to the all too familiar intoxicated conversation and... Read more