The View From Here – I’m Baaaaack

Why am I thinking of the Poltergeist movie when I say those words “I’m back”.   I am a little scary, but that might not be the image I’m trying to project. (smile)

A week of vacation has me back to work feeling refreshed and rejuvenated and very distracted.  Just being truthful.  It was a great week.  A combination of doing nothing and staying busy.  It’s HARD to come back to work after a week of relaxation.

You don’t have to leave Sarnia-Lambton to have a really great vacation.  We really do have a lot to see and do without travelling far.  Which is good, because with the price of gas right now, who can afford to go far?  Seriously.  I spent a small fortune just driving around Lambton County.

When is the last time you walked along the waterfront?  Centennial Park is so beautiful right now with the gardens in full bloom.  Hats off to all the city crew who take care of those gardens.  Absolutely beautiful and a great way to get in those steps.  (smile)

We ventured to Rock Glen Conservation Area.  Such a beautiful spot.  We packed a lunch.  I forgot the sandwiches at home.  (smile).   Lots of walking, lots of steps, but no matter how many times you visit, it’s absolutely beautiful to see the falls.

Something I’ve never experienced in all the visits I’ve made – dragonflies.  They were EVERYWHERE around the falls.   The most beautiful coloured dragonflies.  Dark wings and neon bodies.  Flying around us, some landing on us.  Some say dragonflies are a sign from heaven.  Loved ones saying hello.   There were a lot of loved ones hanging around the falls area this week.  It was a bit amazing and creepy at the same time.  I love the idea of a sign from heaven, but they are still flying insects. (smile)

We hit Gramma’s Candy Store in Petrolia.   You don’t have to be a kid to appreciate this place.  Everywhere you look is something to get excited about.  Slush Puppies to Fun-Dip.  Laffy Taffy.  Popeye Candy Cigarettes.  Garbage pail candy.  An amazing little store.

We visited Miracle Max’s Minions.  The sunflower field just outside of Forest, ON.  One of many sunflower fields this year.   It never disappoints.

We had a beach day at Ipperwash Beach.  The water was warm, the skies were blue and the sand sure felt

good between my toes.

It felt good to be out and have places to go and things to do.

And we wrapped up the week with dinner out.  INSIDE a restaurant.  At a table, with a menu in my hand.  McCarthy’s – your chicken sandwich is delicious.  And thanks to our waitress who made our visit worth it.

A great week and we never left Lambton County.  The best.

Discover and re-discover what Sarnia-Lambton has to offer. So much!

What is one thing you would recommend to someone visiting our beautiful city?  Where is ONE place you would insist on taking someone to?  So many great places to visit again and again.

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cbuchanan@blackburnradio.com 

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This post was written by Carrie Buchanan