24.2.09
Skating the Rideau!
A quintessential Ottawa experience is skating the Rideau Canal. The first day we could we were out on the ice. Luckily, I brought my skates and Lucas was able to borrow some so we escaped the steep cost of rentals. It really was everything we thought it would be and more. We skated the whole thing and back; we calculated about 13 km of skating. I really hope that we get to skate a few more times before the ice thaws!
The views were beautiful! That sign up in the left corner says Waverly and it reminded me a train station in Scotland. And the building in the top right corner is our new apartment building!
It was pretty cold but we found warmth next to the several outdoor firepits. And yes, that is a one horse open sleigh! :)
That top left picture is of me eating a bacon roll which was so exciting for me!! mmmmm And Parliament never loses appeal.
21.2.09
In Ottawa!
It was hard to believe that the day would finally come to leave Vancouver. But when February hit, I've never felt time move so quickly. Before we knew it, it was February 16th and our last day in Vancouver. Moods were a mixture of excitement, nerves and sadness. The airport was not as bad as I thought it would be; there were tears but not many. As the wheels of the plane lifted off the ground, I couldn't push back the real tears any longer. Poetically, like any girl who loves a little drama, I watched Vancouver shrink back in the distance. It was a beautiful clear morning and the perfect last memory of a city that I will always call home.
Now, we're in our new home of Ottawa, Ontario. We are living with some good friends who are giving us a wonderful welcome to the city. Our time here has been really exciting so far. As many people know, just the other day, President Obama was in town. Unfortunately, we did not catch a glimpse of his arrival but the atmosphere of the city was exciting enough. That day we headed to Winterlude, Ottawa's winter festival celebrating all the things that make this time of year special in Eastern Canada. We saw ice sculptures and I enjoyed my first beavertail (one of many, I'm sure!) And that night, Elliot took us to the Canucks v. Senators hockey game, the ideal Canadian welcome. And to top it off, the Canucks won!
Today we are heading out to the Rideau Canal to go skating. The sun is shining bright and the temperatures are cold. Very cold. We promise to take lots of pictures so look back soon for more!
Everything in Ottawa is in both official languages
Awww...heart ice sculptures!
Some of the sculptures were really amazing!
In honour of President Obama arriving, Beavertail had a special 'Obamatail' that had cinnimon, sugar and whipped cream on it...
My first beavertail! mmm
GO CANUCKS! :)
#13 is Mats Sundin and the story of this sign is too long to type here but it gets Senators fans all riled up.
The arena
Us at the game!
Elliot and Lucas cheering on the Canucks
Final Score. Wooooo we won!
What the game would look like from the front row....ahhhh one day!
Now, we're in our new home of Ottawa, Ontario. We are living with some good friends who are giving us a wonderful welcome to the city. Our time here has been really exciting so far. As many people know, just the other day, President Obama was in town. Unfortunately, we did not catch a glimpse of his arrival but the atmosphere of the city was exciting enough. That day we headed to Winterlude, Ottawa's winter festival celebrating all the things that make this time of year special in Eastern Canada. We saw ice sculptures and I enjoyed my first beavertail (one of many, I'm sure!) And that night, Elliot took us to the Canucks v. Senators hockey game, the ideal Canadian welcome. And to top it off, the Canucks won!
Today we are heading out to the Rideau Canal to go skating. The sun is shining bright and the temperatures are cold. Very cold. We promise to take lots of pictures so look back soon for more!
Everything in Ottawa is in both official languages
Awww...heart ice sculptures!
Some of the sculptures were really amazing!
In honour of President Obama arriving, Beavertail had a special 'Obamatail' that had cinnimon, sugar and whipped cream on it...
My first beavertail! mmm
GO CANUCKS! :)
#13 is Mats Sundin and the story of this sign is too long to type here but it gets Senators fans all riled up.
The arena
Us at the game!
Elliot and Lucas cheering on the Canucks
Final Score. Wooooo we won!
What the game would look like from the front row....ahhhh one day!12.2.09
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