On Tuesday, the blogosphere got a little more personal when three bloggers met in real life: Josie of No Internal Editor, Alison of Party of 3, and the residents of Jenworld.
Alison and her daughters got up at oh-my-god o’clock in the morning, drove to Toronto, and checked into the same hotel we’re staying at. Josie lives locally and took the train into the city to meet up with us.
We all hopped on a street car and headed to the waterfront to Ontario Place, which is every kid’s dream come true. Rides, more rides, and even more rides, plus junk food, an IMAX theater, and more. We spent all afternoon there:
After that, we dragged four very tired children back to the hotel with promises of dinner and then some swim time in the pool.
Finally, around 10:00, we decided to call it a day.
Today (Wednesday), Josie had to work (*pout*), but the rest of us were able to spend the day together. After breakfast, we spent more time at the pool:
Then, we went to see the CN Tower, which is the defining structure of the Toronto skyline:
One section of the observation deck has a glass floor that had my insides roiling with panic:
Supposedly, the glass plates can support the weight of 14 hippos, but I didn’t even like having my 60 pound seven-year-old daughter standing there.
The views were appropriately gorgeous and I really enjoyed getting the bird’s eye view of the city.
After that, we force-marched the children back to the hotel. (Seriously? When did three-quarters of a mile become a Death March?) Alison and her girls had to leave, which was sad, but I feel confident we’ll see them again at some point in the future.
The four residents of Jenworld had a short rest and then hit the pavement again in search of dinner. We found a place that we liked so much that we’re already planning to go back tomorrow evening.
We’ve had a quiet evening in our hotel, including a very dramatic paper doll session:
Tomorrow, we’re planning to explore other parts of the city, including Chinatown.
Boy, when we’re told by “Pete Paparrazzi” to “Suck it up and stick it out” (or S&S) we do a damn fine job.
Loved our day together and wished I did not have to return to work:(
Luckily, I didn’t scare you off or offend you – so we get to do it again Friday!!!
Thanks for a fabulous day.
My stomach just rolled over looking at the window in the floor. Hell to the no.
Sounds like you guys are having a wonderful holiday. I want to meet up with blog-friends too!
Sweeeet. I think I should vacation with you guys, you always look like you are having so much fun.
Except that glass plate thing would scare the living CRAP out of me. I would probably pass out and die. You are very brave. Yikes.
1. So jealous, wish I was there.
2. Love the cider shot.
3. The CN Tower should always be referred to as “The freakin’ CN Tower” as in “Wherever you are in Toronto or its environs, you can see the freakin’ CN Tower!”
4. I wasn’t mega keen on the glass floor either but I did it to be able to say I had.
I’d NEVER go up there!
But it all sounds like a lot of fun.
What fun, getting to meet other bloggers. Sounds like you are having a great time!
I loved the picture where girls who have just met are holding hands. Very sweet.
OMG, Ontario Place! I used to go there as a child. It looks like you’re having a fabulous time.
This is awesome.
I had the *best time EVAH* in Toronto with you and Pete and Josie and the girls. Travelling with my daughters is usually a good time, but having the luxury of other kids to entertain them plus honest-to-goodness adults to talk to was priceless.
As for the death march, I assume it didn’t go un-noticed that Rachel’s “I’m dying” foot dragging turned into light-hearted skipping when we descended under the hotel to look for the non-existent ice cream place that I was sure I’d seen. I’m totally in awe of your girls’ walking without complaining. I wish mine could manage it.
Thank you so much for sharing part of your family vacation with us. We already miss you and Pete and the girls.
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