CANADA DAY 4 - USA DAY 1

Thursday 16.06.2011 Day 167

Rental car arrived

Welcome to the USA

Refueling

Bong, Girlie, Rafael and Nitz

Girlie and Mayan


A big journey was waiting for us today.

It takes longer than expected until the rental car arrived (Guess what? The renter didn´t found the key. Can this be true?) - and before we could started our really far journey to Chicago/USA.

The kids were as good as gold during the whole trip - that lasted 8 or 9 hours I think. That's never happened to me before (with other children). I pay you a high compliment - well done!!

Also a high compliment to Nitz, who is a very good and safe driver.

We were awaited by Oliver (Bong), the husband of Girlies cousin Mary Ann (Mayan) and the children Marcus and Olivia. Bong has cooked a really delicious filipino soup. So good to be awaited and to be spoiled in such a pleasant way.

After work Mayan joined in - and we all had a funny evening playing Rock Band.

Also this family welcomed me warmhearted and I felt very comfortable in their house and circle.

Thanks for all Mayan and Bong!! It was a pleasure for me to get to know you! I hope, we´ll see us again someday!!

CANADA DAY 3

Wednesday 15.06.2011 Day 166

Immigration Department

Flags

Rafael,Isabelle,me,Sofia and Girlie


The best mangoes ever

Rafael and Grace

Tita Tess und Josie

2.BBQ

Grilled fish

Congratulation cake

Mommy Melly and Paul



Today was our shopping day ;-) and Mommy Melly´s big day for her Citizenship Ceremony.

In the afternoon - exhausted from our shopping tour *hihihi* - we rested a while at home and enjoyed lots of refreshing mangoes - the very best I ever ate. So sad that they aren´t available in Europe.

At the instance of Mommy Melly´s big day we were invited again - for BBQ at Kuya Ed´s house.

There I met more warmhearted friends of Ed and Girlie (Tita Tess, Josie and Edmund).

It was another wonderful day among friends - and I enjoyed every minute.

CANADA STILL DAY 2 - SALAMAT

Still Tuesday 14.06.2011 Day 165


Ate Mel and Kuya Ed (Girlie said I only should say Ed... will make him feel young *big smile*)

Paul

Master of BBQ

Isabelle, Grace and Sofia eating cooked peanuts

Yummy BBQ with Pansit (filipino noodles)

Mommy Mely and Girlie

Mommy Mely,Nitz,Sofia,Fr.Anthony,Isabelle,Fr.Fabian,Grace,Me,
Girlie,Ate Mel (picture by Kuya Ed or Paul...)


It was my first time visiting a part of Girlie´s relatives.

We were invited for BBQ from Girlies brother Ed and his likeable family. They gave me such a warm welcome - I´ve never expected. Felt comfortable in a minute.

Salamat for the wonderful time you spent with me, for each word and every hug. I´ve never met such warmhearted people as you and girlie with her family.
Tita Angelika ;-)

(individually greetings to my wonderful and special friend Grace)

CANADA DAY 2

Tuesday 14.06.2011 Day 165

The Distillery District










St.Lawrence Market








Down Town





Another sunny and interesting day!

First we went to Ontario Science Center. It may be deeply interesting for children from ten upwards and school groups with their teachers.

So we left after a short time for the Distillery District.

A special flair prevails - I like the antique touch there very much.

We had a little snack in " The Sweet Escape Patisserie"

Later we visited St.Lawrence Market (bought different Canadian Souvenirs) and strolled through Down Town. Amazing scenery there... impressive contrasts between the giant office towers and the age-old architecture.

CANADA STILL DAY 1

Still Monday 13.06.2011 Day 164

Ocean asked if we´ve been above the CN tower - yes we were!!! Look here, my feet on the glass floor



Glass Floor/CN Tower


School Bus near ROM

Fountain in Casa Loma´s garden

Girlie

Old type writer inside Casa Loma

CANADA DAY 1

Monday 13.06.2011 Day 164

ROM Royal Ontario Museum



Casa Loma



CN Tower



Almost the whole day we had beautiful weather.

Girlie and me were tourists together and had so much fun investigating the public transport. We explored interesting points of Toronto.

It was also a sports programm, with many steps ;-)))

CANADA FLIGHT and ARRIVAL

Sunday 12.06.2011 Day 163

Arrival



Sky




Flight dates



Breakfast at the airport




I was so excited. Today was the big day!

Had a yummy breakfast at the airport of Frankfurt and a pleasant flight.

I arrived at the schedulded time at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Nitz, Girlies DH was so kind, to pick me up. We had a nice chat during the drive to their home.

Enjoyed the warm welcome. In a second I felt as snug as a bug in a rug.

It was so wonderful to see them all again, after our first get-together 2010 in Paris.