Monday 30th August

Jack on the balcony

Up early (I must learn to lie in properly) so I took advantage of the last opportunity to run round Ottawa’s river bank, finding my way round the National Archive to the river, then going all the way to the Rideaux canal locks, round Parliament Hill and back.  Lovely at that time (around 8.00am) as it’s not too hot.  I see a loon flying along the river quite close to me.  Quite a few people around – cyclists, skaters and runners.

Back to pack the cases.  I’m so pleased we got some travel scales to reduce Helen’s fretting about over weight bags.  I get one dead on 20kg, but am obliged to take some stuff out.  Anyway, we are packed, take the bags to the car, check out and head of in search of breakfast. We go to a place I spotted on Saturday on Bank St – Eggspectations where we have a corner table overlooking the street.  Good brunch there.

View down the Rideaux locks

We’re too late for the 11.00am guided walk, so do our own – down Laurier to the Rideaux canal – this is our favourite bit of a wonderful city. It’s red hot (something like 31º) so we have an ice cream on the way back.

Ready for home

Getting to the airport is easy, as is the car drop off.  We’re actually early for check – in, got through security and settle down to wait for take off.  Good free Wi-Fi allows me to do this.