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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Ottawa

So the presentation went well. I think. People told me it did. I'm not sure I believe them. Okay, I'll take their word for it. I'm pretty happy it's over. One more presentation on Saturday then I don't have another one for quite sometime. So all my insecurities can be lulled into a sense of well-being only to be dashed against the shores in September.


Here are a few of the photos that I took while in Ottawa. Can I just say that I love my phone. I didn't take my camera. All these photos were taken with my phone. It did a pretty darn good job.


 This is the canal. In the winter it freezes over and then people skate on it. I don't understand why. Ice skating sounds cold. I'm not real fond of the cold. It has a very pretty park that runs along both sides. It was in this park (right side of this picture) that my eyes and sensibilities were assaulted by the sight of a very large old white man in a Speedo. I'm not sure I'll ever be the same.




 This street artist and I sent quite awhile talking about art. I bought one of his originals and one of his prints. I can't wait to hang them in the new place. Isn't he cute as a button?


 They (the compassionate Canadians) pick up stray cats. They get well taken care of in these nice little houses. These cat houses (teehee) sit right next to the parliament building. I think its ironic that they put a cat house (teehee) next to the country's capital building.


 Isn't this pretty? It's the Gadadafsifenf river. Sorry, I can't remember the name. It starts with a "G" and it empties into the St. Lawrence River. Have any of you seen the St. Lawrence? I drove across the St. Lawrence on my way to Montreal once. It is beautiful. It was in the Thousand Islands area. There wasn't any pickles or ketchup in sight.


 I found this gift shop on Sparks street. All the merchandise was made by local artists. I'm pretty proud of the fact that I did my part in supporting the local economy. I increased my earring collection. It (the earring collection) has become rather profane. 


 I thought this was a church at first. Turns out it is one of the parliament buildings. I didn't get a really good picture of the actual parliament building because they were erecting this big stage in front of the building. They were preparing for a party on June 30th and Will & Kate were coming to visit. Everyone was all atwitter.  


 This was the side of the agriculture building. I just had to take a picture. What do these look like to you? Sometimes, my 12 year old boy gets the better of me.


There was a quick trip through Ottawa. I'll share some photos of the goodies I brought back. Then it is off to New Orleans to party with a zillion librarians. 

Love,
M

14 comments:

  1. If we can believe wiki it's the Kichissippi river.

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  2. Vince: It's the strangest thing. After I looked it up I remembered that some of the locals call it the Ottawa river and some call it the Gatineau.

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  3. That trip looks amazing!!! I think it is time for me to take a vacation! I am getting vacation envy!

    Party on in New Orleans! I remember being there...sort of. :)

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  4. Jess: I think a lot of people "sort of" remember being in New Orleans. It's that kind of place.

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  5. If your photos are anything to go by, Ottawa is a very pretty place. But I'm disappointed there's no pic of the guy in the Speedo.

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  6. Jan: I may never recover from that site.

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  7. Sorry about the stage messing up your photos, we like to roll out the red carpet for the Royals since they're still technically our heads of state.

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  8. The thought of a zillion librarians partying in New Orleans makes me hot.

    - Jay

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  9. I have no idea what those two spheres in the last picture look like, but the word "bulge" comes to mind...

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  10. I knew you'd do just fine in your presentation! I especially love the shot of the river. Gorgeous!

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  11. I know my eyes would be permanently scarred from the sight of a large white guy is a speedo. Outside of competition swimming, speedos should be illegal.
    Have fun in New Orleans--Nick did when he was there.

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  12. I can see why you love your phone camera - AH-Mazing shots! Glad your presentation went well, though I secretly knew you'd hit it out of the park. ;)

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  13. Lovely city. My phone either takes awesome pics or pure crud. Not sure whats up with that. Or maybe its the person behind the phone??
    Have fun in New Orleans.

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  14. Your phone does take some great pics, mine too! Wait, we're both Droid owners, right?

    I've never been to Ottowa but it looks beautiful there, except for the speedos.

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