{Arriving at Hyatt Regency Toronto on King}

Another lovely, sunny day for driving the stretch from Port Huron, Michigan into Canada to Toronto.

This time I had booked at the Hyatt Regency Toronto on King , on 370 King Street West in Toronto, Canada that is. 

In November of 2011, we were in Toronto for the last time, for a two-day wedding.

Happy sight to see the 1,815' (553 m) tall CN Tower again!

A bit to the left of the sign, which reads Kipling Ave., you can see the CN Tower showing up! 
By the way, Kipling is my favorite Belgian Luggage light weight.
I only have a messenger bag from Kipling ...

Yay, the CN Tower comes more in sight; that means destination almost reached!

Such a free companion certificate from Delta is great but it does not let you fly out from Canada!

So I had to drive back to Detroit, to point F after reaching today's point E in Toronto!

Round trip was 1093.54 miles ...

Or about 1759.88 kilometers in 20 hours!

Due to heavy traffic jam on June 2nd, when we arrived in Detroit, Michigan and had to go all the way to point B.

Later I learned that also on June 2nd, Dutch King and Queen head to Michigan  the Dutch Royals had landed in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

That explained the traffic problem!

Even King Willem-Alexander says, 'If you ain't Dutch ...'   In his first speech in Michigan, King Willem-Alexander said his country is appreciative of its connection to a state that is six times its size and holds the biggest population of people with Dutch heritage in the U.S.

Turning off King Street West onto Widmer St for entering the parking garage ...

Above you see the sign Hyatt; we arrived!

Quite a large hotel!

The above two photos we made next day, while walking... just getting home before the rain.

My blue Mazda2 rental car did a great job! Funny for being in Canada with a Florida license tag.

Small car but we only traveled carry on.

Hyatt's Grand Bed with pillow top, down pillows and down duvet, just like at home; feels good!
And guess what ?!
At the Reception husband Pieter got asked about his accent; yes, still after 32 years.
He said that he was Dutch by birth, American by choice.
To which he got the following reply:
'Ah, the Dutch King and Queen were staying here a week ago!'

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
Yep, on May 31, this photo got published on the Royals' FB Page
Very fittingly for them to stay at Hyatt Regency Toronto on King!

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands  and she truly is a Queen of Fashion!

Husband Pieter is treating me, his driver, to a cup of tea!

Laptop out and using the free WiFi Internet with fast speed.

Very efficient bathroom.

Shower

First thing I did was get those shoes off! 

My Escada jeans and top did have some stretch, they were quite comfy.

BIG surprise for having such a great view of the CN Tower!

From our room on the 10th floor ...

Lovely blue sky.

Let's go from 10th floor to the top on the 20th!

That is even more impressive, now looking down onto the building across the street.

We are at the top level as you can see to the left.

Lovely view here.

Metro Toronto population is above six million!

A truly majestic CN Tower ...

Downstairs, in The King Street Social Kitchen, Hyatt's main restaurant, we enjoy a quiet dinner.

Pieter just ordered a starter of Grilled Calamari.
 Rouille, cherry peppers and salted preserved lemon.

My choice was from the Mains ...

Country Harvest
Roasted root vegetables, garam masala scented puy lentils, balsamic grilled tomatoes, red pepper sauce, parsley E.V.O.O (Extra Virgin Olive Oil).
Another perfect day!

Breakfast for next morning I had Belgian Waffles with fresh berries.

Even With One Cape Gooseberry or Physalis peruviana.
Tomorrow we continue ...

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{Mackinac Island Flora} | previous post by me
{Mackinac Island Carriage Tours} | previous post by me
{Patriotic & Romantic Mackinac Island, Michigan} | previous post by me
{Shepler's Mackinac Island, Michigan Ferry} | previous post by me
{505 S Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, Michigan} | previous post by me
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{Curaçao Airport on Coronation Day King Willem-Alexander}

On Tuesday, April 30 was the Coronation Day of the Dutch King Willem-Alexander. We were lucky for being still on the Island of Curaçao, for our family vacation of 10 days at the Santa Barbara Resort. Enjoying our tropical environment, together with daughter Liz and husband Hans, who flew in from The Netherlands to be with us for celebrating Pieter's Birthdays on April 23 and 29. THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the comments on Pieter's Birthday! It meant a lot to all of us and I will be back soon at your blogs.

• By the way, on April 23, Pieter turned 20, as a USA citizen!

• We could watch the Coronation ceremonies from our hotel room via Live TV stream of NOS Journaal; Dutch broadcasting. When we did arrive at 1:00 PM at the airport we were in for a Royal Treat in honor of King Willem-Alexander's Coronation Day.

• Cupcakes with an orange crown made for some great treats to all passengers willing to take one!

Image by Vogue on my Pinterest

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in her elegant royal blue gown by Dutch designer Jan Taminiau.

The Dutch have a new Queen of Fashion by the Argentine blonde, Máxima!

• Husband Pieter enjoyed it very much. He ate already an orange glazed Tompouce (Napoleon) pastry and now the cupcake goes down as sweet lunch food! Just click the link above for recipe and historical information...

• The colors of the Dutch flag: Red - White - Blue were shown as well as tiny flags on each cupcake.
• There were two flights going to Amsterdam but the one showing at gate 3 was not the one for Liz & Hans... 
• We got so lucky for arriving almost at the same time; only 15 minutes after KLM landed, we got there on our American Airlines flight for frequent flyer miles. Great service by that airline we must say!
• Our departure was also 20 minutes apart from each other. We departed from gate 4 and Liz & Hans from gate 1...

• Orange balloons on the floor; it looked very festive!

• Very nice presentation...

• At another table, ladies in orange shirts were offering the typical Dutch 'Bitter Ballen' from which I did taste one. Long ago that I had one, typically being served at weddings during reception and at parties.
• Customary these Bitter Balls were being served alongside Bitters such as Dutch Gin or in this case, Dutch Oranje Bitter (Orange Bitter). Click the above link for Dutch Beef Bitterballen recipe and info.

• Another Dutch treat are Poffertjes or Pancake Puffs.
• Click above link again, for recipe of Classic Poffertjes.

So that's why I have been missing several blog posts... We're back home since yesterday morning at 2:30 AM. It took us about as long as it took Liz & Hans for flying home to Amsterdam, The Netherlands. For us with a stop in Miami for going through immigration, re-check of luggage and on to Atlanta.

A very happy Daddy Pieter, who was feeling great for having gifted his girl this nice vacation, together with her husband.

Related articles:
Curaçao Airport | Find out more about this great tropical destination.
Willem-Alexander sworn in as king of the Netherlands after his mother abdicates | Dutch Caribbean Legal Portal
King Willem-Alexander will be inaugurated, not crowned | Dutch Caribbean Legal Portal
Maxima's parents will watch Dutch coronation on TV | Hello Magazine - Royalty
Queen Maxima gives nod to Dutch flag with cobalt blue gown | Hello Magazine - Royalty
Willem-Alexander Becomes New Dutch King After Queen Beatrix Abdicates The Throne (VIDEO, PHOTOS) | Huffington Post
Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort Curaçao | Where we were last year and again this year (formerly Hyatt)