Driving to Toronto

Here I go again next Wednesday for an Easter visit to the convent. It seems like such a short time since I was last there.

I had my winter tires on for my last trip on October 31 - Halloween. I still have them on now - but not for much longer.

It is not too long a trip to the convent - 4 to 5 hours. I like to drive in the morning. Driving home and coming east into the bright sun is sometimes an issue but then again sometimes it is not so sunny. I have driven in all weathers - sun and heat and snow and rain and just plain nice. I always hope for the latter.

Another essential move is to study the status of the service centres along the 401 Highway. They are all being renovated. It is somewhat confusing as to what is being done when. I made myself a little list after checking the Government of Ontario Ministry of Transportation website. In the fall of 2011 they will be all updated.

I do not mind this drive too much. I know that I need to stop from time to time - about 1 ½ hours driving is good for me. Getting closer to the big city of Toronto I need to be prepared. I can drive in the express lanes of the 401 until closer to my destination.

My trusty little Toyota Echo will get me there and home again without any trouble.