092017 afternoon to 09262017

Pictures are not posting for some unknown reason. I lost 2 earlier posts, too, that just disappeared. At some point I’ll try to recreate them. Okay, I’m combining a lot here, a lot of fun. Papineau Park was quite amazing with stunning views, Pink lake (not the color but the prior owner’s name) and estate of Mackenzie King. Then to Gastineau, another estate of the most famous Canadian Loyalist. Gastineau was challenging to locate being assisted by a kindly gentleman telling me to go to Fairmont Chateau, get directions and gate code to enter, which I did. I walked the grounds, even though the interior of the buildings were closed. But, I opened a door which was supposed to be locked, to find a ranger who chatted a brief while with me. Then headed to Montreal and got so frustrated with traffic, rerouting, and my lack of recall of French vocabulary on all the signs only in French, I decided I would come back another time to explore Quebec and Eastern Canada. Over the bridge to the USA and headed to Women’s Rights NHP which is quite remarkable with 3 other outlying buildings and Seneca Falls Locks to explore. Then to Traynor family in Bemus Point for a great visit and Eileen & Roger’s for a great visit. Monday and Tuesday at my dear friend Olga’s for a visit.