After a stop in Alexandria Bay, we decided to cross the border back to Canada at the Thousand Islands Bridge and to follow the parkway along the St. Lawrence Seaway. I do miss living by the ocean but I have to say that the Thousand Islands region is pretty awesome—peaceful, scenic and, despite being a popular tourist spot, it doesn’t feel crowded or tacky.
Browsing Category Around the Globe
Travel stories, cultural observations, and life on the road—from extended stays to unexpected detours.
Easy Daytrip to the US From Ottawa – Good Old Alexandria Bay
Good old Alexandria Bay, the cutest and nearest US town for a day trip from Ottawa! We took advantage of the Civic Holiday to take Mark there for the day… his second time in the United States, already!
10 Things I Missed From Canada While in France
I am not the most patriotic person and I rarely get homesick but I do need to visit my birth country once in a while. It feels comfortable, it feels safe and relaxing.
Flying Back to Canada With Baby Mark
The flight was a breeze, Mark slept all the way through from Nantes to Ottawa and we landed feeling refreshed. Nah, just kidding.
My 2013 French Shopping – What I Brought Back to Canada
Canadian Border Agency officers always seem surprised when I say I don’t have any alcohol to declare.
10 Random and Possibly Wise Observations About the French
Dog poop in France—it is not a myth, there is dog poop everywhere.