After my weekend with my MH friends, I met up with my Irish language friend Kathleen. We had yet to meet in person, but have spent many hours on Zoom, practicing Irish together. We drove to her friend, Jackie’s, house and then set out to explore Toronto. We walked the waterfront, then a neighborhood called Cabbagetown. We then went to the Distillery District and walked around there. Dinner at an Ethiopian restaurant. It was lovely. It was a Sunday and many of the local families were coming in from church. They were all dressed so nice.
The next day, Kathleen and I met up with Robin and we went out to Niagara Falls! We rode one of those big wheels for some terrific views. Then we walked the quaint and charming town of Niagara on the Lake.
Beck in downtown Toronto, I kept noticing a single neon heart in in the window of residences and businesses. Jackie had one as well. When I saw hers, I just saw it as a charming piece of decor, but after seeing many throughout the city, I asked if there was a reason for it. She said that it was to acknowledge all the first responders of the city who are out there taking care of everyone during the pandemic.
