Leaving New York

Waiting at the airport now for the flight to Toronto.  Up early again and got a taxi to the airport, it was either that or get about four connecting trains, we didn’t want to miss the flight so took the short cut.

Loved New York, having only 2 free days we tried to cram as much as we could in those couple of days.  The people have all been so friendly and polite; they queue very well and don’t push and shove or get upset about anything.  We found them to be easy going and quietly spoken, nothing like the reputation we have heard of the Americans.   Next time we’ll have to spend a bit more time here and get to know the place a bit better.  The motel turned out to be very good after our first misgivings.  We worked out the public transport system very quickly and got around with no trouble at all.

We went to the boarding gate at the airport to leave for Toronto and there were only about 25 people waiting, I looked out through the window and couldn’t see our plane.  Pam said ominously….it’s a small plane isn’t it?  I stood up and the plane was almost parked under the gate.  Pam started to shake and felt a little ill.  I had to drag her to the door of the plane and strap her in.  There were 13 rows of seats….as Pam said….who the hell had the idiot suggestion of putting 13 rows on a plane??  Anyway we took off OK, there were no TVs or in flight entertainment (unless you count Pam praying, moaning, sobbing and shivering as entertainment… and I’d never suggest THAT).  Smooth flight, Pam was once again amazed we made it in one piece.  She has told me she is never getting on another plane if the wheels are smaller than lawnmower wheels.  We’ll see!!

Will be meeting up with Cath this afternoon, looking forward to swapping tall stories about all our travels while we drive to Niagara Falls (about 1.5 hours)

It's safe...trust me......