Canada Day in Ottawa

Yeah!

What started out as a working trip has turned into a holiday for E so I am looking much more forward to it.

The plan as it stands now is that he will be here on the 28th, On the 29th we will be heading out to Ottawa. He asked me if there was anyplace I'd like to stop on the way. I haven't answered him yet but I will today.

Found several places of interest on the routes offered but which I get to see is for E to decide as he is the driver

July 1st: LeBreton Flats Park for the daytime ceremony, from noon to 1:15 pm (ET). The daytime ceremony kicks off the national celebrations with a look at our past, present and future. It underlines important anniversaries and themes while recognizing the diversity of our country. You’ll also have a chance to see the Canada Day Royal Canadian Air Force Centennial Flypast!

I had plans but due to a mis-step I ended up hurting my calve which meant that I wasn't able to do nearly as much walking as I planned.

Instead we stayed in the room until a couple of hours before sunset and wandered By Ward listening to the music and just enjoying a bit of outside. The energy was super.

While in the room we did see the snowbirds fly over and we certainly heard them. it was a simple v-formation close in to each other and then a small v with a few planes lagging behind just like the geese used to.

We saw some of the fireworks while walking up Rideau towards the residence but ended up watching them on you-tube, I was a bit sad by how short the time was but they were quite nice just the same

The weekend was actually very nice despite the screw up with my leg.

If you get a chance to go to Ottawa check out By-ward Market. At the front is seating galore for the ones who just want to sit and feel the energy in the city. At the front of the building is a restaurant and a dessert place, when I am just chillin' I sat on the outside portion of the restaurant and as long as I had a bottle of pop or something else from the place they don't bother you. I don't recall its actual name I just call it the cafe.

Inside the building is some of my favourite clothing, it a little on the expensive side but the quality is well worth it

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