We didn’t have any set plans for things to do when we visited our daughter in Guelph a few weekends ago. We wanted to enjoy going out - but still avoid crowded places. For the most part, we succeeded. (In spite of the pandemic, Niagara Falls was still a busy place.)
But - even with our haphazard planning - every day was interesting. And (of course!) food was a big part of it!
We enjoy farmers markets - so we were happy that Kitchener’s weekly market was open the day we were there. I bought baked goods - Empanadas and European-style poppy seed cake that I can no longer find in Ottawa, ever since the Rideau Bakery shut down.
One day, we headed for a cheese shop in the country, not realizing it was located on a working farm.
The Gouda cheese produced there has won prizes...
Despite the rain and a long gravel driveway, a steady stream of customers came to buy Gouda cheese in this out of the way shop.
Before leaving the farm, we wandered over to see two calves near the barn. One was bleating for its mother in the barn - who returned the call every time her calf cried. Amazing that she knows her young one's voice!
The day we headed for Niagara Falls, en route we discovered a wonderful park in Port Dalhousie, near St. Catherine’s.
We took a lovely walk...
Leaving the park, we came across a vineyard where wine tastings were being hosted...
So we stopped in.
(I should really add that impulsive last-minute planning is much easier when we have access to tourist information and maps on our cell phones!)
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