Today I drove to Ottawa cross country on lovely roads lined with farms and fields and all the trees in their splendid fall colours. What an amazing sight! I drove a friend to a medical appointment and in turn she became my tourist guide for the day as Ottawa used to be her stomping grounds. As a matter of fact she used to work on the grounds of Governor General Madame Sauve and Rideau Hall years back.She even coached me to drive across the river to say I had been in Quebec (for about 5 minutes).
After her appointment we walked around the market area and saw all the fresh produce vendors. Such a wide variety of locally grown food. I came away with some lovely apples.
I more or less planned my local travel in a rented car to not include the famous #401. Today was the exception. I was told we had a small section to travel on on the way to Ottawa and I survived that. On the way home we went straight from Ottawa to the #401. The speed limit is only 100 kph. Of course everyone drives faster and there is an excess amount of semi trucks. Now I can say I travelled that famous highway and I am glad it was bright and sunny with all inclement weather being absent.
I enjoyed Thai food for supper in a down town Kingston restaurant.I found it in a rather curious and new way. I used my GPS. There is a setting whereby you can look up every kind of store or service available in the area. I found 'Asian' listed under restaurants and scrolled down until I found a Thai one. I hit enter and I followed the directions right to the door! I do like the GPS right along side a paper map.
There are advantages in travelling alone. No discussion. Just go. I sat beside a couple who had a hard day at work and the woman was constantly being interrupted by her man who wanted to solve her problems before she finished telling him all about them. Note to self: Never do that. One of his ways of solving her problems was to order her 2 shots of rum- like a shooter plus coke for a chaser. Now isn't that a great idea?!Another reminder for me on why I do not drink alcohol. I wish them both well.
On the way home on a busy street in the dark headlights from behind shone into my rear view mirror so I pushed at it to flip it up to stop the glare. In doing so I was startled to hear a human voice come out of NO WHERE that said On Star help will be with me as soon as possible. I thought OMG and grabbed at the mirror to stop what I had started and noticed several buttons. Then in a moment of some panic I hit the 911 button! Well!! When the voice came on I said in a very loud voice (not necessary at all) THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY!! I explained that I was simply adjusting the mirror and apologized to her for bothering her. I was forgiven. I had pulled over for this so had a moment to collect myself. On Star is a good feature to have . I just didn't know I had it in the first place.
I plan to spend most of tomorrow wandering around the old area of Kingston looking in shop windows and perhaps entering some of them. Not that I need a thing. I spotted another Thai eating establishment and I just may check that out too.I turn the car in at 3 pm and catch a plane for Toronto. Home around midnight.
Another great get away.
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