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 ...
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!
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!'
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!
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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Rouille, cherry peppers and salted preserved lemon.
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!
Tomorrow we continue ...
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it looks like a nice skyline and a nice place to stay! yes, accents have a way of staying with us. :) even my wisconsin one sticks with me.
ReplyDeleteIn 2005 hebben we een roadtour van Canada naar de USA gemaakt en zijn we ook in Toronto geweest. Wij hadden een hotel bij het Eaton winkelcentrum dus niet het "koninklijke" hotel waar jij verbleef. Ik herinner me dat het heel slecht weer was en heel druk met verkeer.We reden in een file en zagen bijna niets door de stortregens. Ja Maxima is een mooie vrouw die er altijd goed uit ziet en een goede vertegenwoordigster van ons land is.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletedas ist ein besonders schöner Post.
Er schenkt mir viel Freude.
Sonnige Grüße
Elisabeth
Bonjour chère Mariette,
ReplyDeleteIl faut être patient pour circuler aux US, c'est si grand. Comme vos hotels ;-)
À bientôt
Grosses bises
Lovely views from your hotel! You're like me, I also take inside photos of all the hotels where we stay.
ReplyDeleteDearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice holiday!
A good choice of hotel. I would really appreciate both the breakfast and the food!
I wish you a nice weekend
Astrid
What a joy to see Toronto again....my dad was born there and we lived in Ontario for many years :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having a delightful time. Hugs toyou!
Hello dear Mariette!!
ReplyDeleteToronto is a beautiful and modern city!
I would like to visit one day!
The hotel looks so luxury!
And the food so delicious!
Thank you for sharing!
Have a lovely day!Hugs!
Dimi...
CN Tower looks stunning in the blue sky! And the Hyatt there looks magnificent!
ReplyDeleteIt's impressive reception staff noticed Pieter's Dutch accent. Beautiful photos from Royals' FB page. Queen Maxima looks really a queen of fashion. She is very elegant and beautiful!
You've got such a great view from your room. And the view from the top is stunning! I enjoyed all the photos. I want to visit Toronto some day :-)
Beautiful photos - you captured some wonderful photos of the CN Tower. LOVE!! LOVE!! the photo of you cross legged on the bed - meditation- Did you make it up to the pool area on the roof top? I've just recently learned about it - they say it's a great place to be on a hot day and spectacular views. xo hugs and kisses and wishes for a blessed Sunday and week ahead for you both. Celia M. - HighHeeledLife.com
ReplyDeleteSome nice views indeed, it is good when we stay in a nice hotel with great views don't think that will be the case when we go to New Zealand in less then two weeks time as we are staying in pretty cheap aka budget motels
ReplyDeleteHui, da wird mir schon vom Anschauen der Bilder schwindelig *lach*
ReplyDeleteWie schön, daß Ihr eine so schöne Zeit und ein angenehmes Hotel hattet, liebe Mariette.
Alles Liebe auch hier nochmal
Sara
The king and queen always look so friendly. I think she is originally from Brazil. They make a happy-looking couple. You look quite happy on the comfortable bed there, after all your driving.
ReplyDeleteDearest Deborah,
DeleteQueen Máxima is from Argentina and she is a very charming woman but above all, highly intelligent!
She had a high-flying career in international finance before she married the Netherland's King Willem-Alexander.
You can read more about her in this recent article from June 2, 2015 here: 10 Things To Know About Dutch Queen Maxima Before She Hits Chicago
Hugs,
Mariette