Ottawa
After leaving family in Montreal Mary and I rode the 157 km to Ottawa. This
was Mary's first visit to Canada's capital. The last time John was there was as
a 10 year old. While growing up in Montreal a person had to be 16 to go to a
movie theater. On my boyhood trip we got to go to the movies. SHANE was the top
movie at the time.
Ottawa has changed. Many more sites to visit and things to do. We had a
tour of the Parliament and with the members away on summer vacation we were able
to stand in the House of Commons and the floor of the Senate.
In 1967 the Confederation memorial was dedicated. This memorial is round
with the crests of each province. The center of the memorial has water
cascading over the crests. In the center of the water there burns an eternal
flame. It's a nice combination of fire and water. A nightime picture is
attached.
A boat ride on the Ottawa river allowed us to see Ottawa from a different
perspective. We got a view of many of the countries embassies that are
represented. While cruising we passed a rocky outcrop. A nudist was sunning on
the rocks and gave a show by jumping into the river as we passed. This was
within view of the Parliament. We don't know if this was a protest or a
show.
After Ottawa we are off to Simcoe to visit Dennis and Nora, more about that
later.
John and Mary
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