This post originally appeared on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s blog. That blog has since been deleted, but the original context is viewable on the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.

As of 9:30 AM this morning, we’re headed north toward Toronto. Barbara, Michael and Hilary left bright & early to get a good jump on some culture & shopping north of the border. Claudia, Owen and myself, always in favor of a few extra minutes of sleep, are traveling in a separate vehicle. Exactly who will control the stereo on this trip is yet to be determined. However, one thing’s certain. A loaded iPod and a day full of sunshine make for good road trips.

After crossing into Canada this afternoon, we plan to meet up with the rest of the group at our hotel. Hopefully, the schedule will permit some exploration of Toronto before our flight to Havana Tuesday morning. More to come from our neighbor to the north this evening.