So, yesterday we travelled just a few more hours and crossed into Canada at Gananoque around noon.
This area is the Thousand Islands. It is incredibly beautiful in a way completely different from a place like Key Largo. Instead of white sand and Palm trees, there are stands of pine or spruce trees alongside a wide river. Here and there are patches of snow between the trees and/or frozen spots on the river. There seem to be dozens of islands in the river - visible from the road. Some have rustic-looking cottages on them and others look uninhabited. The overall effect is a wild cold beauty, and although some of it was in the US, it is the way I think of Canada.
We made it to Kingston just before noon. You could almost feel the history in the city. So many huge stone buildings that look like they could have been built 200 years ago, and likely were!
I was so happy to see Josh - a big bear hug from my sweet grandson was the best medicine, at least for me. Josh is looking and doing much better than he was (I am told) and is progressing well since his stroke. However, he has a long road ahead. Questions still need answers and of course more tests need to be done. Please keep him in your prayers as he is still at risk and has been told that surgery is not an option for him.
We arrived home late last night, so our Florida Adventure is over.
It has been a joy at times and a challenge at others. The important thing for us is to focus on the joys!!
Thank you, whether you are family or friend, for travelling with us. We bid you all 'auf weidersehen' until next time....... Maybe The Grand Canyon or New England ... Anyone want to join us again?
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