Family Trip: Day 2

We logged 5 cities and 207.3 kilometres in this day's journey. Started in the morning with a surprise toast and egg breakfast from dad. Went to cfc service, which was ok, they liked it. Then we had a depressing visit to Mooregate...yeah, they decided to take the one-year lease for this Kitchener apartment, and I was not happy. I got so tired of it that I walked out of the rental office...and they didn't sign it, which is a good thing. Picked up some lunch at Zehrs (very awkward) and went to the kwcac service, where almost everyone fell asleep... Met some people, came home, and then we were off! But first...a stop in Elmira to get more food at McD's...sigh...not a good start, eh? We took many turns...85-->17-->6-->14-->4-->13 to Eugenia Falls and Lake. There's a lot more water running in the falls this time, and the high drop looks fantastic. For some odd reason, my dad decided to go barefeet on the rugged terrain along the edge of the cliff...heh. 13-->4-->124 to Collingwood and the Blue Mountain Resort. At the resort, we went around and around in circles in search of check in, but eventually got it, and arrived at this marvelous two-story condo for the night. Beautiful place. Went to the village in search of dinner, and we eventually found a high-class one, which cost a lot, but at least it was good. We were all dead tired when we got home, and that was the end of the day.

Random notes...

• Am I really that unconvincing in conveying my opinions?
• We have 3 machines here...my camera, mesister's camera, and my dad's camcorder. So it takes a long time to get to or get out of anywhere...especially with my dad...heh.
• The weather was cloudy at first, with occassional light rain, but gradually became sunny and nice. And the temperature was cool and comfortable. Perfect weather for traveling lo...
• Lots of bugs and (gasp!) butterflies made their final resting place my car's windshield...so sad.
• The trip planning part was ok, had a bit of fun with that. But when I come face to face with realizing the place, there's suddenly a fear, like I'm scared about it...don't know why. I guess it always comes with the unknown...
• When introducing people to my family at church, we said, "this is Peter" and mom replied with something like, "that's not right"...yes, I can definitely see my mom and Leonard having very interesting conversations...
• I guess the main thing about disagreeing with the parents' idea of taking the apartment is that because of my mom's short 3-month stay, I'll be stuck with one year's worth of hassles... Is that a good enough reason?

I'm grateful to God for...

• the wonderful nature that we've experienced along the country roads, Eugenia falls and lake, and Blue Mountains;
• lifting my spirits after the journey began so that I can be comfortable with my family;
• the really nice weather for the trip today;
• protecting us in all the driving and walking; and
• not letting the parents take the apartment...