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So... Ottawa is the capital?
... the shoppers out of the way on the busy streets.
After checking our luggage in and getting another free coffee from McDonald's it was time to board. The journey went quickly and by just after 3 we were in Canada's capital, Ottawa. We took a cab to Australis Guest House as it didn't look likely that there would be a bus service, it was the smallest train station for a capital city ever! Reminded us again of one of those airports that only Ryanair fly to where ...
Can't See The Telephone Pole For The Tea
... than the agreed time and tried to slow my pace to ensure I didn’t impose myself too early, but their door was soon upon me and I had no choice but to knock, as the other option was standing outside like an ominous criminal watching until the clock struck one. I needn’t have worried, as I was welcomed with open arms and shown their ingenious Halloween costumes as they finished their lunch; Kristina’s design was of The Paper Bag Princess, a ...
Flying and Hockey
... front-row seats, and Marsha can now say that she has only watched hockey from the front row (a similar experience occurred during our trip to NYC, when we felt we were basically sitting on the ice!)
Hockey is such a fast game, with so many explosions and so much going on, that it's impossible to lose interest. The puck may be on one part of the ice, but on the other end there may be a fight, or players transferring in ...
The Capital of Canada
Sunday I went with school to visit Canada's capital city: Ottawa. We set off from Montréal at 9am and arrived outside Canada's parliament buildings just after 11.
We definitely chose the right day to go: it was 26° and not a cloud in sight!
To begin the day we had a tour around the Houses of Parliament, learning about the history of the country's parliamentary system, which parts were inherited from France and which from the UK. The best part of the tour was when we ...
What a wa?
... more drinks. The fridge is located in the back, you tell 'em why you want, they get it, you pay, and that's it! Unfortunately, they stopped selling Caffery's! UgH! We did end up finding it in a random bar in Little Italy, called Pub Italia. Great selection of beers!! If in Ottawa, Pub Italia is a must...
Then, just when I was about to give up on Ottawa, it redeems itself with their Byward Market. If ya haven't caught on ...


