Saturday, April 2, 2011

Elmira Maple Syrup Festival 2011


Heather and I managed to attend another edition of the festival and this year we even introduced to a few more people like Kim and her children. Mike wasn't able to make it as he was called in to work for the morning. We were in Cambridge shortly after 6am and were on the way to Elmira just before 7am.

Mother and daughter enjoying pancake breakfast.

We were able to find a parking spot on a street not very far from the main event. The morning was clear and it was about 5C although it didn't feel very cold. We had the usual pancake breakfast although Jolene spilled part of her chocolate milk on her coat. Robyn, in the meantime, was patiently waiting things out in her stroller.

Jolene trying her hand at milking a cow.

After eating we made our way to a petting zoo which included pigs, chickens, horses, sheep and a fake cow that kids were able to milk. Milking the cow was probably Jolene's favourite part of the day while the yelling mama sheep was the least favourite because, according to Jolene, it was very loud and scary. Before leaving, we purchased some maple goodies and walked back to the car. I had the pleasure of walking with Jolene as we chatted all the way through. The whole experience of this day sure must have given her a lot of memories.

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