Have you heard the saying “A change is as good as a rest?”. This weekend I found that to be totally true. We spent a lovely night in Peterborough, Ontario. Our daughter was able to spend the night with her grandparents which is pretty much akin to a spa visit for her, she comes back clean, well rested and happy, and we had a glorious night out, enjoying great food, fine wine and 54-40. Yes you got it, come on, you remember, “Every time I look at you I go blind”.
If I could have tweeted and added a picture you would have seen yours truly dancing on stage like it was 1992! Seriously, it was too much fun, but sadly it isn’t 1992, so that meant we made it back to our lovely bed and breakfast in time to fall asleep in front of Saturday night live, the shame!
Even one night away, walking unfamiliar city blocks, enjoying new restaurants and sleeping in a new place (and of course not walking up early to the demands of an enthusiastic toddler, was a very restorative experience.
Highlights:
The 2004 Rioja and the tapas at Elements on King
The catfish at Hot Belly Mama’s on George street
All the seeing and being seen at Kubo Lounge (and I got to try a Lebanese red, very nice)
The King Bethune Guest House and Spa
Throw in a free zoo, complete with great play areas, splash park and monkeys and I’m thinking this city at the base of the Kawartha’s is a total gem.
