Two fun filled days in Toronto

 Drove into Toronto (aka Tronah) on Sunday of the long weekend.  Great choice as most of Toronto was already in Gravenhurst.  Also good choice as Abby, our Garmin, decided we needed a tour of the downtown core before she took us to Chantel's home.  Chantel is our nephew James' fiance. 

We loved the city and once James took us on our first subway ride we were off exploring.  Great city to wander in and we visited Kensington Market and the waterfront.  Our $10.50 day pass for two gave us unlimited subway and streetcar rides.  Very hot days and we were glad we had left Saba and Pogo in the capable hands of Linda and family.

A very large, old distillary area of Tronah with amazing brick buildings and history turned out to be another market area.  Enjoyed wandering with Chantel and going into the shops where the inside walls still had old signs or old bricks or old walkways etc left over.  Fascinating.









The view was spectacular and James can see planes, trains, automobiles and boat traffic from his condo.  The view constantly moves.  A great place.  Union Station is where all the trains come and go.












Loved the architecture of the new and old buildings in Tronah. 

This bridge has a rather unique saying and we're not really sure what it means.  Can anyone interpret? 

"This river I step in is not the river I stand in"









As we walked the old distillary district we came upon this sculpture from the rear.  What a surprise when we came to the front.  Although obviously super strong, the metal mesh is quite lacy.  No idea what this represents, but loved it!

A very old flatiron building on a busy corner.  I have forgotten the history.

We enjoyed walking the waterfront as the breeze was a bit cooler.  Circus-type buskers were enthralling the crowds of people.  We saw Charlie Chaplin, clowns, flame eaters, etc.  Way too busy there so continued walking the waterfront. 


We had a great time in Tronah with Chantel and James as terrific hosts.  We dined in fine style complete with pear martinis with Titanic and iceberg shaped cubes!  Wine and champagne info flowed.  Thanks you two.