A Day at Niagara is Refreshing

We started early and arrived in Niagara's St David's Chocolate Factory. They make their own and it is tasty. I spoke to a tour guide who caters to small parties attempting to convince me to move there. However, I shared my dream of waking up and having a walk along the falls each morning. Next we went for a pairing which I have shared a photo with you at Niagara On the Lake's Chateau Des Charmes www.chateaudescarmes.com I loved the cheese and bought both displayed. I enjoyed the first glass of wine you see and so bought a bottle of that as well as another small bottle, a 2016 unoaked Chardonnay. The chocolate is made by a local woman who designs beautifully and provides them with all the chocolate they need. Our Host was a charming retired CEO Executive who lives in Old Town and works there to meet and interact with people. He provided us with a history of the manor. It was very elegant and I loved it. Next we went to the Mandarin for lunch. As you know I like the Mandarin and hadn't returned since my old professor died. We had spent endless hours of discussions and debates without needing an encampment. I am glad he doesn't have to see what is going on at the University of Toronto now. Next we went to the Casino where I wasted the 35.00 they provided and then went to soak my eyes of my beloved Falls. One of the people I was with mentioned how relaxing it was to leave Toronto. Another who had lived in Niagara misses it and wants to return. Me- well you know I plan to move there when Mr Attitude decides to go to heaven. Anyhow, Niagara Falls, I love you and I am looking forward to moving there eventually. Back to the city. Last night they cut some poor soul's throat and of course he died. Friday night before heading off to Niagara I woke up to the sounds of gunshots. I counted 10. Apparently they were shooting cars on Westmount. They also killed a woman on my street, closer to Eglinton. Yup, as one woman said, it is a different environment at Niagara and I for one, want more of that!