Firstly another Oxfam 100km Trailwalker event for John - this time starting in the lakeside town of Barrie about an hour's drive north of Toronto. Can you believe that this team, called Global Ninjas, has amassed 35 events between them and have an average age of 57 years (not bad for old farts eh!) John Kirk (from Adelaide), Elisabeth (a French woman who lives and works in New York City), Robert (CEO of Oxfam Canada doing his 1st ever event) and John made up the team and they crossed the line in 11th postion from 120 teams in 25 hours and have already raised nearly $6,000 towards a super cause - what a team!
The Start..............................................The Finish
It was just great to be part of another quest in another country, meeting new friends and seeing our old friends John & Denise Kirk from Adelaide - John & John had walked two previous Trailwalkers together. The support team consisted of myself, Denise, Robert's wife Richie and their young friend Gordon. It was great to have a couple of Canadians with us - they were really supportive and encouraging and fun.
Would you believe we have created interest in the Oxfam Trailwalker event here in Houston! There are quite a few people who are interested in attempting it next year and we are holding an information night soon to explain what is involved in getting a team and support team together, training, costs etc. etc. so we could possibly be back in Toronto next year for another one - although John K & Elisabeth did mention walking the event in France or Belgium or Japan or Ireland next year - mmmmm we could definitely be interested! We were told that the event is destined to come to the US, starting in Boston in a couple of years.
As if the walk wasn't memorable enough, our trip to Niagara Falls was the icing on the cake. Our hotel room actually looked out over both the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls - we really didn't need to leave the room (but we did of course!)
We crossed the border into the US to pick up John's sister Fiona and hubby Paul who were holidaying in NYC - they flew to Buffalo for the day to spend time with us and see the sights. We spent a most relaxing day together catching up on almost 4 years of conversation as we viewed the magnificent Falls.
We ventured out on the 'moist' Maid of the Mist boat which brought us almost directly under the falls and hence the blue rain covers to offer some protection. It was fun, it was memorable and no surprises a place we will return to one day....
Can you spot Paul??
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