Years ago, when we first visited Toronto, we took mom and dad to Centre Island. Though we didn't do any special activity, we had a great time there. We ordered a big jug of beer, sat by the lake and enjoyed a sunny pleasant afternoon. What stood out for me was how my dad enjoyed himself and the smiles on both of parents' faces.
Last week, we took Mom back to Centre Island where we visited almost three decades ago.
Mom is in her 90's , belonging to the high risk population for COVID therefore we needed to take precautionary measures to protect her from contracting anything. Instead of taking the regular public ferry, we took a Water Taxi which was much more comfortable. there was no crowd nor queuing in long line up.
The Water Taxi was a good choice and it only took about ten minutes and it offered a nice smooth ride.
By Ontario law, we must wear masks or face covering when going out to any public places.
Last week, we took Mom back to Centre Island where we visited almost three decades ago.
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| We visited Centre Island, Toronto recently during Ontario's stage 3 reopening |
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| In public places., wearing masks is mandatory in Ontario |
Mom is in her 90's , belonging to the high risk population for COVID therefore we needed to take precautionary measures to protect her from contracting anything. Instead of taking the regular public ferry, we took a Water Taxi which was much more comfortable. there was no crowd nor queuing in long line up.
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| No crowds nor line up for Water Taxi to Centre Island |
The Water Taxi was a good choice and it only took about ten minutes and it offered a nice smooth ride.
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| We spend a pleasant afternoon with my parents decades ago on this patio restaurant. |
This time before going into the same restaurant, where we visited years ago, everyone needed to lined up and was required to give his/ her name and phone number for contact tracing..
Sitting on the patio with my mom and sister beside me, enjoying our cold drinks and overlooking Lake Ontario, I was reminded once again of how fast time has flown by.
Years ago, when we visited Centre Island, my sisters and I were young mothers struggling to balance our professional careers and family lives and our parents were healthy, in their late fifties.
It seemed like yesterday our toddlers were riding in the front of our bikes going around the Island! With the blink of an eye, our children are all grown ups with families and successful careers of their own !
My sisters and I are retired now. Mom is less mobile walking with the aid of a walker. Therefore, we rented a quadricycle and rode around the island so that she could enjoy the scenery without walking.
It was a glorious summer day, sunny but not too hot. Having been cooped up in her senior apartment for the past few months due to COVID 19 restrictions, Mom was happy out and about for a day outing. Seeing how happy our mother was, that made us all very happy too!
R.T.
Centre Island
Toronto
Sitting on the patio with my mom and sister beside me, enjoying our cold drinks and overlooking Lake Ontario, I was reminded once again of how fast time has flown by.
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| View of CN Tower and downtown Toronto from Centre Island |
Years ago, when we visited Centre Island, my sisters and I were young mothers struggling to balance our professional careers and family lives and our parents were healthy, in their late fifties.
It seemed like yesterday our toddlers were riding in the front of our bikes going around the Island! With the blink of an eye, our children are all grown ups with families and successful careers of their own !
My sisters and I are retired now. Mom is less mobile walking with the aid of a walker. Therefore, we rented a quadricycle and rode around the island so that she could enjoy the scenery without walking.
It was a glorious summer day, sunny but not too hot. Having been cooped up in her senior apartment for the past few months due to COVID 19 restrictions, Mom was happy out and about for a day outing. Seeing how happy our mother was, that made us all very happy too!
R.T.
Centre Island
Toronto
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