Even nature doesn’t like November. Trees are bare now, the geese all flew South for the winter a few weeks ago and the crops have been harvested.
Posts tagged Meanwhile, in Ottawa
I’m still not sure how I ended up in Ottawa in 2002, but the city taught me Canada, launched several chapters of my life, showed me how much I hate cold weather, and remains excellent motivation to… ahem, pack up and go.
Glorious 2013 Fall Colours and Weather in Canada
The rest of the Western world is starting to complain about the weather but for once, we don’t join in—it’s gorgeous here in Ottawa.
It’s Fall. It’s Beautiful.
On the East coast, we say “goodbye” to summer in style.
Ottawa – The Arboretum
Canadians love gardening. You’d think in this climate-challenged country, investing time and energy in nurturing delicate flowers is a waste—at least, that’s my opinion. But Canadians seem to disagree. As soon as the snow melts, locals flock to seasonal “gardening centres” to buy huge bags of top soil, seeds and other supplies.
An Unexpected Ottawa Gem – Petrie Island
Once we arrived at Petrie Island, I realized I had been too negative. The place was lovely. It wasn’t too busy, there was a decent stretch of sand, and the water looked clean—it was surprisingly clear actually. “Damn, we should have brought towels! Oh shit, I wish I had my Kindle. And my swimsuit! And drinks!” I complained for a minute or two (my French side) and we adapted (my Canadian side).
More Candids in Ottawa – Summer 2013 Street Photography
The downtown core is always busy, even on weekdays—sometime I wonder if any work gets done when it’s above 20°C in Canada.