Go Twins!

Today Dan, Jess, and I went to the Twins vs. Blue Jays game.

We had a nice breakfast at Coras, and it was apparently pretty amazing that we didn't have to wait.  When we were leaving the line was down the sidewalk.

Today was bobblehead day, and I'm now the (proud?) owner of a JP Arencibia bobblehead. 

We had great seats, just off first base. Sadly, Justin Morneau wasn't playing first.  But Joe Mauer was.

We had it tied up for just a bit, but ended up losing 11-5. We still had a great time though.

Made it back to the airport and through customs but am now waiting to see if I can get out on my flight with no problems. They seem to be moving gates around a lot and I don't have a seat assigned on my boarding pass because it could be "overbooked".

Let's see how this goes, or I'll see you back home!

Update, my flight is apparently not leaving until 9...about an hour later.

Niagara Falls

I was too tired and didn't get this posted last night.

Dan and I made a morning trip out to Niagara Falls. I was pretty excited!

We had a beautiful day and walked all up and down the sidewalk enjoying the view.

The mist is still so strong that you were still getting sprayed just walking by it.  At the far end of the Horseshoe Falls we were basically right on top of the water  before it went over.

The Maid of the Mist was awesome and I enjoyed acting like a weirdo with the big bright blue poncho they provided. They brought us right under the falls and it was like it was raining out, the mist was so strong.

We had a great time and sat out on the patio of the Hard Rock Cafe for lunch before heading back.

We did a little relaxing at the pool before meeting Jess and going to the CN Tower.

The CN Tower was cool, the views were great since it was such a nice day. A part of the tower has a glass floor and it was fun to stand over it and look down below. We were up there for sunset and it was really beautiful.

Afterwards we walked out to get some dinner and drinks.

It was a very fun and busy day.

Toronto

I made it to Toronto with no problems.  Luckily no one was seated next to me on my flight out of Chicago so I was able to sleep a little better.

Dan had suggested I take the airport shuttle into the city and it was so easy. So much better than taking a taxi!

I really only ate and napped while waiting for Dan to get in after finishing his shift at work. But the nap felt great and we were ready to go have a nice rest of the day!

It was so nice to see Dan! We are hoping Jess can make it into the city later this weekend, but it just depends a little on her new work schedule! 

Dan and I walked around the city, over by the CN Tower and the Steam Whistle Brewery / Roundhouse area and down by the water. There were a lot of people out as they were making their way to the ball game (but we didn't see any twins fans- well not until the end of the night)!  And unfortunately Dan kept refreshing the score and pointing out that we -the Twins- were losing.

It would sprinkle for a bit but later became quite nice.  We went out for sushi before meeting up with some of his friends at the bar.

Everyone was really nice, and even said that I DIDN'T have a strong Minnesotan accent. :)

It was a really great day! Can't wait for tomorrow!

Oh Canada

I'm off to Toronto for the weekend to visit a friend from Antarctica.  So excited!

Leaving for the airport at 4:30am is never easy, but it is even more difficult when it's the morning after the 4th of July!

Here's hoping I can sleep on the plane.

I have a connection in Chicago (worst airport ever)!

Thanks Bryan for the ride here and goodluck working today!