Bratislava – Day 1 and 2

Michael has been traveling to Batasava for business for the last seven years, but I’ve never been able to go with him before because of various commitments at home. I haven’t been to Europe since 1999. This spring, with only two adult children at home, I decided to accompany him. I’ll be going for twoContinue reading “Bratislava – Day 1 and 2”

Greg’s Ride – Day 2

We breakfasted at Tim’s then went back to our AirBnB before heading the 300m to the start of the ride. Dayle found a fabulous house in a perfect location. This is my second year riding Greg’s Ride. I blogged about it last year, here. We arrived at the Legion Hall just after 9 o’clock soContinue reading “Greg’s Ride – Day 2”

To Hamilton for Greg’s Ride – Day 1

Today we rode our bikes to Hamilton for the 14th Annual Greg’s Ride. David and Dayle, Wayne and I are staying two nights in Dundas, where the ride begins. Barry rode with us to Burlington then back to Brampton. From their website: “In 2006, OPP Sergeant Greg Stobbart was killed while cycling on Tremaine RoadContinue reading “To Hamilton for Greg’s Ride – Day 1”

Etobicoke Creek Trail: Kennedy Road to Mid-Way/Dixie

The Etobicoke Creek Trail has recently been expanded from east of Kennedy to Mount Charles Park in Mississauga. The path is prepared for paving which is expected to happen in October 2018. The red line on the map below shows the route. The line between the two downward pointing arrows is the section awaiting paving.Continue reading “Etobicoke Creek Trail: Kennedy Road to Mid-Way/Dixie”

Exploring Hamilton Mountain Staircases

My daughter began attending Mohawk College in the upper city on the mountain in Hamilton in January.  Shortly after she began I discovered that there are several sets of steps from the lower city to the upper city.  As someone who has climbed the CN Tower for the past nine years I was intrigued.  Also,Continue reading “Exploring Hamilton Mountain Staircases”