July 2021
Sat July 17 – I wrapped up my short 2 day excursion in Leamington and prepared the car for my trip to Goderich and Owen Sound. I picked up some groceries and snacks yesterday. I checked out of the motel and got on the road.
First stop was in Kingsville where I stopped into the Dutch Boys Chocolate store #dutchboyschocolate. I chatted with the owner, Cor, picked up some delectable truffles and bid him “tot ziens”.
My next stop was the Pelee Island Winery, where I bought two of their local wines, to enjoy when I got to my hotel, in Goderich.
It is now almost noon and the skies are blue once again and the sun is shining.
I was relieved to have a working driver side window again, as of last weekend, it was malfunctioning and I had it repaired the day before my vacation.
The drive northeast would take about 3 hours and I was in no hurry – I had all day to enjoy the scenery and the quiet roads and the 80/hour speed limit. I stopped in Chatham for a pit stop and a mid day coffee and got back on the road. After a couple of hours of solitary and scenic driving, I arrived in Grand Bend- home to Pinery Provincial Park and a few lovely beaches. I was eager to get to the hotel, out of the drivers seat and into a swim suit. First though a sit down meal.
I arrived at the Comfort Inn Hotel and with a recommendation from the manager, headed to the waterfront for dinner at the infamous #beachstreetstation restaurant. I enjoyed a well prepared fish and chips dinner and a cocktail.
Then a stroll along St. Christopher’s Beach boardwalk. Its so nice to see so many people out and about enjoying the views, the sun and blue skies.
I returned to my hotel, donned my swim suit and headed to the hotel’s indoor pool.
I touched on this non event, in one of my other posts – Canadians being a hearty bunch when it came to tolerating the cold waters of our lakes and ocean. This was the one time I could not enjoy the water – far too cool still…..
Tomorrow’s adventures will take me on a tour of the surrounding towns of Goderich and Grand Bend.
Stay tuned
Thank you for reading and letting me share.
Joye
Single Older Woman - Living Life Passionately 