First Day in Toronto

We made our slow way to Toronto today. Got up early only to wait till mid-day for our delayed flight. Not too horrible, but really, LaGuardia is such an unpleasant, ill equipped airport. We'd forgotten. Next time, we take the longer trip to JFK happily. 

Further weird snags getting into the flat (reminiscent of our benighted arrival in London - Chris and Marg will know what that means).  In all the years of renting places abroad, this was the first that really left a bad taste in our mouths. Instead of a 2 bedroom place in a building with a pool, we were ushered into a 1 bedroom with no pool and no explanation.  We're making it work, 

but I channeled some "NY-ers don't just meekly buckle" energy to be clear to the landlord that her response was unacceptable (Max, you would have been proud of me). We'll see what happens next. 

Anyway, we still managed to find a lovely restaurant for a much needed fortified beverage and delicious food. Linda had a Southern fried chicken sandwich with jicama slaw and one of the prettiest side salads I've ever seen. I had Coconut shrimp with a spicy sweet broth, fried taro chips, and a Thai slaw. Now back at the flat, which does at least have a balcony as promised and a view of the Toronto Tower.

Hopefully we'll start the new day fresh and wash that landlord right out of out hair. 

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Wow! The mere mention of our London arrival sent shivers down my spine!!! Hope it smooths out going forward. And channel your fiercest New Yorker with the landlord, then relax for the rest of the trip.
First day in Paris. Just arrived. Bon! JoAnn
So sorry for your travel troubles. Be glad you did not leave from JFK Sunday, as much of the airport and highway was shut down due to gun fire!
Wow, yes I see.
On 08/14/16, Posthaven Posts wrote: Em - you've learned well. Congratulations. Sorry to hear about the mishagas. I was surprised to see facebook posts from you late into the morning when I knew that you were planning to be at the airport so early - now I know. Beautiful food and great glass of water? Max
That's a Canada sized gin and tonic, Max
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