22 - Breakfast just north of town at The Woodsman - good traditional breakfast at a very good price (pancakes, eggs, bacon with coffee for $7.00). Got on the road at 8;45 and headed north along a canyon road and past the ski area - Sugarloaf. An uneventful border crossing at 11:30 and then into the southern part of Quebec through beautiful farm country and small towns - each announcing their distant presence through the ever rising church spires. Arrived in Lennoxville at about 12:30 (180 km) and met up with Burt - a close bank colleague and a prior boss of David's. Had a wonderful visit with a lot of reminiscing regarding various days in the Bank. Enjoyed looking at Burt's fully restored Model A Ford - 1931. After a great evening of discussion, scotch and wine along with dinner, we were getting set for the next short leg of our trip.
23 - A very nice traditional breakfast with Burt, then off to Ontario by 8:15 am. We by-passed Montreal by staying south and arrived at our friends Ray and Betts, near xxxxxxxxxx, on Lake Ontario, at 3:00 (570 km). Great opportunities for Susan to enjoy a swim in the lake, a nice walk for all and a wonderful visit to do a little catching up on things.
24 - After a very nice light breakfast on the deck beside the water, we headed out for Toronto at 10:00 am. At Oshawa we stopped (noon) to visit our friends Carley and John, and caught up with each other over lunch. Then off to Toronto to our friends Cheryl and Colin who we first met in Montreal shortly after our relocation there in 1976 from Calgary. Arrived at 3:00 (190 km). Dinner out with Chris at Julie's and Kelly's place - a very nice and special evening with Chris and people special to him.
Our trip to date, beginning on Aug 25, has covered 10,340 km. We're looking forward to more time in Toronto before we head a bit north to see other friends.
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