Cottage weekend in Consecon

I took a couple days off from work so I could have a 4 day weekend to visit my sister D and her family at their cottage in Consecon, Ontario. The weekend before was really hot and humid and I was hoping for this kind of weather while I was at the cottage, but alas, it was not meant to be. The weather was very strange over the weekend with dark, gloomy clouds and a hint of rain, and then the sun would come out and sometimes hide behind white, fluffy cumulus clouds.

My 2009 visit to Wolfe Island

Vicki and I spent this year's August long weekend on Wolfe Island visiting Lady M. It started with our bus trip from Ottawa to Kingston, and then lunch at the Pilot's House for fabulous fish and chips ... it was much better than the fish and chips we ate in Dublin, which was rather disappointing. After the Pilot's House, we did some errands and took the ferry over to Wolfe Island, where Lady M was waiting for us. On our ferry ride, we were provided with a view of the Windmills that have been recently were erected on the Island. They look very elegant with their clean lines and long stury base.

My TMB Ice Cream Log

Here is a list of my ice cream consumption and flavours from this trip.

1. June 24th, Montreal Airport - Wildberry
2. June 26th, Chamonix - two scoops, one each of Creme brulee & Cassis
3. June 27th, Les Contamines - Lemon with Vodka poured over top
4. July 1st, Courmayeur - two scoops, one each of Italian Vanilla & Chestnut
5. July 1st, Courmayeur - Lemon
6. July 2nd, Courmayeur - two scoops, one each of Tiramisu & Bacio
7. July 2nd, Courmayeur - Coconut
8. July 3rd, Chamonix - Lemon with Vodka poured over top
9. July 3rd, Chamonix - a berry flavoured drumstick (cornetto)
10. July 4th, Chamonix - two scoops, one each of Green Apple & Apricot
11. July 6th, Chamonix - Lychee
12. July 8th, Chamonix - Banana
13. July 9th, Chamonix - Mixed berries
14. July 10th, Geneva - two scoops, one each of Jamaica (Rum & Raisin) & Pineapple
15. July 11th, Flight from Geneva to Montreal - Vanilla Caramel Duet

Okay, now it does seem like an awful lot, but I truly love ice cream. I'm not afraid to admit it. :) I was tempted to go for the 9 scoops on Wednesday, but decided it wouldn't be good for me. I should have had the 9 scoops of ice cream for supper that night instead of the Tartiflette.

Geneva to Ottawa

I didn't have a good sleep last night because I kept getting tangled in the massive duvet. Also I kept hearing noise down below on the street and kept wondering when the bars close. My wonder was soon answered as we left our hotel at 8am, turned the corner to the street that our room faced and walked up the street. As we were walking down the street, I noticed a pair of clear plastic stilletto platform shoes and as my gaze continued up, I see legs, a short mini skirt, then white lingerie and a woman displaying her chest out to everyone. She had a friend with her and two other ladies were on the other side of the street. They keep long hours.

Chamonix to Geneva

This morning we went to our usual breakfast place and had our last tea/cafe au lait with pain au chocolats in Chamonix. After breakfast we did another quick walk through Chamonix and took in the mountains, streets and stores. We went back to our hotel and waited for our bus to Geneva. Once we arrived at the airport, we put our big bags in the lockers and took the train to the city centre. Our room in Geneva, is so palatial compared to where we've slept the last two weeks. Big, fluffy duvets and big double beds. We watched the Tour de France, took a walk around by the Jet d'Eau, which was on when we drove in the city, but was off on our walk and was later turned on (I guess they shut it off for certain periods of time), had some ice cream, walked along the shops and peered in through the windows, and finally, had supper. Before bed, we watched some crazy British movie called "Viva Blackpool" with David Morrissey. It was a comedy, crime, musical piece. We didn't catch the very beginning of the movie and when I started watching, I couldn't figure out what was going on as some of the characters were wearing period clothing, but it was set in current time. It was bizarre, but it also had some funny lines, which Vicki will remember.

It's sad to be heading back home and to work. Tomorrow we fly from Geneva to Montreal, wait a bit, then take the train from Dorval to Ottawa.

Beer/alcohol consumption: none