Spring Break

Dylan had a March (Spring) Break from school for one week. He and I considered packing our bags and heading to various destinations but after much deliberation we decided to visit the all-inclusive, all expense-paid, fine dining, very hospitable resort known as the Grandparent's House in Ottawa (Timeshare Thomas).

We set out on our roadtrip (after a quick stop to Starbucks Coffee) during the beginning of a blinding snow/freezing rain storm. We managed to crawl along the highway for 100km when we abandoned the plans (temporarily) and checked into a hotel with two pools.

Venti Bold for the Trip

The next day we arrived in Ottawa only to discover a record total snowfall of almost 100cm! The snowbanks along the street were twice the size of Dylan. Immediately, we went tobogganing.

Mum giving Dylan a push

The following day saw more sunshine and while Dylan and I went downhill skiing, Mum and Dad went cross country skiing for several hours.

Mum and Dad with Crosscountry skis

The View From our Chairlift

This is a video of our ski day at Camp Fortune. After an entire day of glorious sunshine and great conditions, Dylan has a small wipeout.....and I just happened to capture it on video (press the PLAY button)

After a day of skiing we all enjoyed dinner at a restaurant.

The next day brought more sunshine and we visited a SUGAR SHACK (a maple syrup producing farm). This was a very interesting experience as we learned how the Maple trees are tapped for the sap (approximately 40 litres per tree) which is then boiled down to about 1 litre. Unfortunately, the season was still too cold for the sap to start flowing yet. However we were treated to a lovely sleigh ride in the forest and scavanger hunts on the trails.

Mum and Dylan on a Two-Horse Open Sleigh Eventually Dylan and I had to leave Timeshare Thomas and head home. We stopped to see my sister and celebrate Don's birthday at a restaurant/entertainment emporium.

Sandra, Don, Malcolm, Sarah and Dylan

Dylan and Cousin Sarah with their Earnings