The Wonderful World of MorPRi

Adventures with WestJet, Ford, Fiz, and the Wild Beast

So PRi and I are back from our trip to Toronto for Fiz's wedding...and though we are both not looking forward to the inevitable return to daily living and work, we are also glad the week is over. *sigh*


It all started on Wednesday with our "morning" flight. PRi and I arrived at the airport 25 minutes before departure, but couldn't board the plane. We were put on standby for another flight. Meanwhile, breakfast at Tim's was in order. Not only did PRi realize her wallet was missing while standing in line, but they royally screwed up our order, nearly causing me to boycott Tim's forever (though highly unlikely while I still work nights). Then we board our next flight, get kicked off because of another flight cancellation, and watch our ~second~ plane take off without us. Six hours later, we finally board another plane that actually left the ground with PRi and I really buckled in, and ready to fight tooth-and-nail to stay aboard. After circling Toronto for an hour, we landed in BUFFALO, NY to refuel because Pearson Airport was closed due to fog. At this point, you just have to laugh. PRi and I joked about the dollar being so good, that we could just go shopping, but unfortunately there were no customs agents available at midnight to get us back on the plane. An hour later, we were up in the air, and praying we landed in Toronto, and not Ottawa. We did manage to land in Toronto, but very very late. I was lucky the Budget counter was still open, and even though there was only one vehicle left, I took it.

Do you think I was lucky enough to get the Rendezvous this time?
No.
At least this Taurus didn't leak radiator fluid. Boo.
So anywho, I pick up the car and start my way down the 401 looking for my hotel. In a ridiculous amount of fog. My knuckles were probably ghostly white from holding on to the steering wheel so tight. Not only was it 2am, but you couldn't see 10 feet in front of you. Stupid fog. We get to the hotel only to find that they were in the process of cancelling my reservation (come on, I was only 12 hours late!).

And that was only the first day! LOL

The remainder of the trip went well for the most part. Thursday was spent downtown at the CN Tower and Hockey Hall of Fame, with a break for tea at the Fairmont Royal York. Go Morgo for parking right next to the Air Canada Centre ~during~ a Leafs game. Go Oilers. We went to the zoo on Friday, and I totally loved it! Everything was absolutely gorgeous, and PRi and I walked for miles enjoying the scenery, animals, and the fact that we were there on the off-season. Though all the walking and 100% humidity were not friends with my ankles, and PRi's knees, we did indulge in the hot tub and sauna back at the hotel.

Saturday was Fiz's wedding...the reason why we were in Toronto in the first place. PRi and I went for "breakfast" with her aunt and uncle at a dim sum restaurant in Markham, and then rushed back to the hotel to get ready. I had never been to a traditional Muslim wedding, but I had a blast. The guests were in gorgeous attire of every colour. The food was amazing. Everyone was determined to have a good time, and celebrate the union of the happy couple. Good times were had. I still can't believe Fiz is really married, though. Fiz! Congratulations to you and Farah!

The weather turned from very very foggy and misty on Thursday, to record-high temperatures on Sunday. A perfect day to spend at Canada's Wonderland, I think. The park wasn't open the last time I was in Toronto (instead we amused ourselves with BOARD, pizza parties, singing bras, and Niagara Falls!), so I was pretty excited this time around. The adrenaline junkie in me relished in the amazing amount of roller coasters that had "high speeds and/or heights, aggressive and unexpected forces, and rapid directional or elevation change". Yay thrill rides! All was well until the Wild Beast. At this old school wooden roller coaster, PRi strained her neck, and therefore opted out on the rides. It was getting near closing time, though, and we had enjoyed most of the rides we wanted to earlier in the day anyways. But PRi's neck is feeling somewhat better now, so hopefully things are ok.

Like all excursions, this one had to end sometime. Monday we came home (on the first airplane, might I add!) and had to face returning to work. We couldn't let one bad experience put us off travelling, though. PRi is anxiously awaiting her next vacation, and I have already started my count down. 30 more sleeps!

posted by MorPRi @ 11:51 PM