401 Closed eastbound

Last Friday we drove to Ottawa…the 401 ended up being closed east of Kingston.  That meant a very slow drive along what should be the quick way to get to the Nation`s Capital. But instead of 100km/hr…only 7! Slow….very slow!

Canada Day – Governor General

Awaiting Canada Day Celebrations Apparently that’s her Dad On the march  The long weekend gave us the opportunity to visit Wendy’s Mom in Ottawa who is awaiting surgery.  When we arrived at the hospital the RCMP were formed up outside the front door – with a carriage for the Governor General. Governor General GG’s car…

Canada – a country to love

Down in the Byward Market (Ottawa) is a bakery that was visited by President Obama during his visit to Ottawa in February.of 2009.  His quote has been placed by the cookies with this sign…and when you step into the bakery there are lots of Obama Cookies.  I should have bought one…but across the street is…