Arrival day

August 5th, 2012


Well the adventure begins with getting ready.  As mormal I started packing early an then was still packing at the last minute ....went to bed and woke up early to get things going and be one my way.  Once on the road I was more excited and less nervous but I was not thinking about it too much as I had to concentrate on driving through the rain.......even more fun, but I did not let it stress me, was the wait at the border.  Apparently this was due to Carabana being in Toronto and as all our American friends had to go back work on Monday it made for a very congested highway.....Didnt help that when I read the warning sign the first time I thought it said 1-2 CAR delay when in fact it said 1-2 HOUR delay!!!!  oh well all good and I still arrived on time.

First impression of the property is sheer beauty.  It is acutally a conference center that hosts various events and the permanant client here is the Biggest Loser Group.  Upon arrival I was immediately assessed.....when I was asked how old I was I responded 63 and they actually entered that into the computer.....I dont look 63 do I , lol ....it was at that point that they knew I would be trouble all week.  Right after I continued to make friends while in the dining room enjoying by first Biggest loser meal, chicken and broccoli (sorry I dont have the strength to describe it but it was good.

Once done there the night belonged to us.  First order of business was a new Biggest Loser t-shirt, and a hat to match, awsome orange color.  The bad news is that I left that 6th pair of running shoes at home and dont have the exact pair that would match my new outfit perfectly!!  So to solve this problem, I bought a 2nd t-shirt to match the shoes that I did bring.....nice one.  Enjoyed a game of pool with one of the girls to chill out and then returned to the room for an early night.  The night rapped up with a shower and a would say a good book but I wouldnt know since I barely got through a chapter.

So the property is stunning......cabins for rooms, some single some double. I decided to share my room to make my experience as real as possibe.  Rooms are nicely furnished and have many perks and a great deck out back, only wish I could get wifi out there and I would be there now instead of in the room.   The staff are sensational, helpful and really keen to make sure that you get all you can out of the experience. Everything is scheduled and you are (fair enough) expected to be there and on time.

I'm excited about what tomorrow has to bring, so far everything is meeting my expectation.