Well it’s that time of year again…it’s called “Getting Ready for Camp” . For some reason, I find it more relaxing to buy 15 pairs of socks, 14 pairs of underwear, 4 bathing suits etc etc etc…in Buffalo than in Toronto. This year, I decided to stay overnite in Buffalo to make the trip even more relaxing. (I’m a smart mom).
We booked a mother/daughter trip along with another mother/daughter team!! Another smart move.
SCHEDULE:
8:00 – Left Toronto
11:00 a.m Arrived at the Walden Galleria
11:00 – 12:00 The kids shop while the Moms drink!! er….sample!!
We started off at Taps for a lovely line up of Wood Chuck Cider, Magic Hat #9, Edmund from Great Lakes Brewery, Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA (from Colorado), Holy Moses White Ale from Great Lakes Brewery, Rusty Chain from Flying Bison Brewery, and Blue Pointe Long Island Summer Lager.
12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m – Bar #2: Gordon Biersch for another line up of beers: Marzen, Golden Export, Czech Pilsner, Hefewerzen and more!!
1:00 p.m – The Cheesecake Factory; We were 4 people so we HAD to try 4 cheesecakes right? We decided on OREO, Original, Ultimate Red Velet and Adam’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple. Ps this was not an easy decision to make!!
We were happy, happy, happy.
3:00 -5:00 p.m More shopping at Target
5:00 pm Check into the lovely Embassy Suites in Downtown Buffalo. We were thrilled to find out that our spacious 900 sqf room, included a pullout sofa with a TV, 2 Queen beds with a TV, and a room with a wet bar, microwave and fridge. Can you say “HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY”.
5:30 -6:30 p.m Managers’ Reception: This was a total bonus. Complimentary drinks and snacks. What a nice treat.
7:00 p.m Went to Chipotle for dinner. (my friends had never been before). Everyone inhaled their burritos.
8:30 p.m. Back to the hotel to swim.
10:00 p.m Everyone is EXHAUSTED but HAPPY and finally in pyjamas and in bed.
Next Day:
9:00 am Complimentary Cook to Order Breakfast (oh how I love this feature).
10:00 am Bye Bye Buffalo
12:30 p.m Hello Toronto
ps The Walden Galleria has lots of dining options: The Melting Pot, PF Changs, Johnny Rockets, Yogen Fruz and more. No shortage of great shopping OR dining options at this mall.