It’s a gusty morning and we cannot resist the temptation to see if we can get in for dim sum again, though it will be light today. We arrive at 10am and the wait is only 20 min. We order just a couple of items and a few for the road.
Leaving Markham, we wind our way north along the St. Lawrence River toward the Thousand Islands. We take a break at The Big Apple which turns out to be a big tourist trap. One of the workers tells us the apples are imported, not local! Nevertheless, the apple pie factory is fun to see.
Next stop is the Kingston Visitor’s Center. When I come out, Ray is chatting with an elderly gentleman with an Irish twang, who is sitting on the park bench drinking coffee. He is immensely helpful, directing us up to Gananoque on highway 2, the scenic drive to Brockville. But wait…Ray spots Mio Gelato, and how could I say no?
Oh my, what a gelato shop! Again we strike gold! There are so many flavors and after tasting several, I settle on peach and passion fruit. Ray has mango and is still raving about the cinnamon latte. Will you believe me if I tell you it is the best gelato in north america and just like in Italy?
Kingston has a battery, built in the early 1800’s to protect the area from attack by the US. The streets of Kingston are lined with colorful petunias, one of the benefits of rain!
The 1,000 Islands sit at the northern end of Lake Ontario and the mouth of the St Lawrence River, ranging from tiny islands and ones with just a cottage, to large parks. You need a boat of some kind to access them, or you can take a cruise on a tour boat. We choose to view from shore.
We end the day at the Comfort Inn in Brockville. Tomorrow we go back to our salad diet. I’ve got the lettuce and bell peppers waiting!