Sunday 25 Jan: Toronto - Timmins

Sitting on the bus to the airport, picking up at all the hotels, we passed by the lake. And looking at the water, thinking that boats are grounded, as they are in solid earth, I realise that they are iced in, and that the lake is frozen, and the top of the water is actually frozen in little waves, it looked so cool! At this point I thought maybe I should have done some sightseeing rather than just shop, oh well, I am here for a year, hopefully I will get to that. I am not too cut up about that.

I am happy with my shopping adventures, despite the fact that I did not get a winter jacket. I will have to live with my ski jacket, and save money! See mum I know how to save money! Really! I think I can safely go back to Timmins and not spend a cent for the next month at least!
At the airport, and dammit Rocky Mountain fudge shop doesn’t have my rocky road candy apple, but I suppose that is a great thing, as I will save putting on even more weight. Off home to bake Australia Day goodies. Here’s hoping Corn Syrup will be ok to replace golden syrup – Will let you know!

Doreen was excellent enough to pick me up from the airport, and left me at the door "To start your baking!" Which I did. Had to walk to the shops at 4.30pm to get some cream of tartar for the Pav, and fortunately the freeze was worth it, as the pav seems to have worked, unlike my last Canadian effort t Christmas which was a strange flop! Had been a little scared to try again, but o far so good. I suppose I shouldn't talk soon!