Less than 2 months since my last stop at the Pearson Airport, I got to experience the multimillion dollar brand-new Terminal 1. The high ceiling was the first thing I noticed as I stepped out of the gate. What I didn't know was the multi-storey parking building across is still under construction as you can see here. But I can't deny, the new Terminal is very nice and comfortable.
I must be gratified that Sylvia travelled with me and saved me from taking the shuttle to Niagara. I've been told by someone from Ottawa who took the shuttle at the Toronto airport that it was not a ride she would prefer. Okay, Calvin did offer to pick me from Niagara on Sunday. So even if Sylvia couldn't make it, I would only need to take the shuttle one-way. Anyway, fearing we would get lost, especially after dark, we decided to have dinner after we get to Niagara Falls... Even the hotel provides a view of the Falls, fog fog fog ..... There was so much fog that the only reason you would know you're looking at the wonderful Niagara Falls is that there is no building in front.
I couldn't help but to walk out to the viewpoint on Fallsview Boulevard across the street from the hotel. As I was crossing the street, I was asking myself, "Am I in a hurricane, or what?" As I stood to take pictures, it felt like I was in Salisbury Plains in UK during December, just warmer in temperature. At least it wasn't raining thus I was able to take some good pictures heehee.
At night, the scene changed dramatically with colourful lights shined onto the Falls. Wind gust liked to join us for the evening and it was cold. I wished I brought along my scarf that I left in the hotel room. But our excitement stood high because the Falls at night is no worse than during the day if not better!
Sunday's weather was even worse than Friday. Because It was pouring in Niagara, I thought it makes no sense for Calvin and Jenny to come from Toronto to meet me in Niagara. Sylvia and I therefore took no time to decide to drive back to Toronto as soon as we could leave shortly after noon. On our way, we didn't really hit too much backed-up traffic. We were supposed to meet Calvin outside a cinema. Sylvia was concerned that how me and Calvin would recognize one another. Hmm.. I never quite doubted if I would have trouble recognizing Calvin despite I haven't seen him or his picture for 15 years haha. Plus I don't think he should have problems recognizing me given I post my pictures online often enough. We got there a bit early so by the time Calvin came, he rang me and there left no puzzle for the 2 of us to solve.
Since we couldn't get hold of Jenny, the 3 of us took a lot of hungry times (Fine, I was the only one who was vocal enough about my hunger, just because I had my breakfast at 7:30 am!) and agreed to go to a Chinese restaurant for dim sum at about 2:30 pm. As soon as we sat down, we got Jenny's call. With Jenny++ joining us, we talked and ate until 4:30 pm when the restaurant staff was to have their meal (^o^).
