Field trips quite seldom happen after graduation from high school, so I was thrilled with the opportunity of exploring the various components of a local wastewater treatment plant as part of the course curriculum.
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Our guide graciously guided us through the massive buildings; among these enormous facilities were: Screens, Primary and Secondary Clarifiers, Anaerobic Digesters, WAS facilities, Aerators and more.
Having rained earlier on in the morning, the surface of several of the outdoor walking platforms had become slippery. Despite having laced up my steel toes, the tread seemingly wasn't sufficient in gripping the ground. I latched onto a nearby railing to prevent a potentially disastrous situation, especially thankful that it wasn't one of the sections enveloped in sea gull feces.
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We were almost allowed into the dewatering facilities as well, but the lack of PPE on the remainder of the participating party prevented us from doing so. Sigh.
Regardless, it was a very fruitful (and horribly smelly) experience that shall remain deeply embedded within my olfactory bulb and resurface with each glimpse of a relevant image. (I hope I successfully conjured up an image of someone being trapped in a bathroom with unflushed day-old diarrhea. You're very welcome.)
Regardless, it was a very fruitful (and horribly smelly) experience that shall remain deeply embedded within my olfactory bulb and resurface with each glimpse of a relevant image. (I hope I successfully conjured up an image of someone being trapped in a bathroom with unflushed day-old diarrhea. You're very welcome.)
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It took a while before my nose could forget the lingering stench long enough so I could consume lunch in peace.
Once the salad was demolished, I set out to recharge my senses with a heavy dose of caffeine.
Once the salad was demolished, I set out to recharge my senses with a heavy dose of caffeine.
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Insomnia and stress are best tackled with caffeine and a good night's rest, in my opinion anyway. Ark + Anchor helped to fulfill half of this combo with an absolutely stunning Mocha and super serene working space.
It's a sad fact that Hamilton does not offer nearly as many cafe options as Toronto. However, derived from the data gathered during first term's cafe-hopping adventures (1, 2, 3), I can firmly conclude the Ark + Anchor is one of the few spots that earn a giant stamp of approval.
In addition to being extremely convenient for the average commuter (with all of HSR's faults and regular tardiness taken into consideration), the two-floor cafe offers up superb pastries alongside even better espresso-based beverages.
This time, I opted for a Mocha and Maple Coconut Cookie pairing. Velvety smooth with the appropriate dosage of cocoa powder, the Mocha surprised me with its bold, rich flavour and minimal sweetness.
This time, I opted for a Mocha and Maple Coconut Cookie pairing. Velvety smooth with the appropriate dosage of cocoa powder, the Mocha surprised me with its bold, rich flavour and minimal sweetness.
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The Maple Coconut cookie was taken to go as it was necessary to keep my hands free while working through computation-intensive practice problems. When finally unveiled as a mid-afternoon snack, it was observed that eighty percent of the cookie was comprised of astonishingly fragrant toasted coconut shreds - these added a nutty chewiness that awed its buttery partner.
Apparently, the cafe sources its baked goods from De La Terre, which also operates a stall in the Farmer's Market. (Hmm...)
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