Days 22 and 23

July 14 – off to Toronto

Three Ubers to the airport at 6am.

Spent a lot of the day travelling as we lost an hour. Arrived at 2pm with Toronto suffering a heatwave. Wayne took us on a train/ subway experience to get to our hotel.

It was a searing heat, like an oven door being opened. The heat didn’t stop these intrepid travellers, though!
The views on Wayne’s tour.

We ventured out about 6pm and walked to the dockside.

Walking to the dockside.
These two ‘kind of’ took the lead.
Map reading was a part of their skillset.
Respite in the sprinklers. Wayne checking out the paraphernalia.

We had a bite to eat at a place on the dock but the service was sub-par so we caught a tram and the subway back to the hotel and retired for the night.

July 15: Bucket list day – Niagara Falls

Lots of warnings about air quality today but not as hot. We were picked up just after 9 and driven to the falls.

The falls did not disappoint. They were spectacular and the boat ride was worth the $45.

Fake photo just before the boat ride!
The real photos have this colouring due to the smoke haze.
Our obligatory NRL jersey photo.
Fake photo collected at the end of the boat ride!

A couple of sleepyheads on the way back. The skyline was shrouded in haze and it was quite eerie coming back into Toronto – almost apocalyptic!

This sleepyhead is wearing both sets of glasses!

We headed out for what we didn’t know – our biggest bill on tour. I think we were had by the Irish decoys at Rex’s. Saw the Australians coming.

Wayne started it all by befriending this guy and his daughter, Rose.
Down the hatch!
Don’t even ask!

Last sighting of five team members: being led by Rose into a private bar, Fraternal Order of Eagles – admittance by invitation only. I’ll get the stories tomorrow.

Stories are in. To quote Danny, ‘The night got a little loose last night. We made more friends. Madonna and I went out for some street food after we got back. Made some Indian friends and sampled the popular tea.’

Rose and Jo

Sorry readers, this is all you get! What happens on tour, stays on tour!

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