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.

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.

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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).

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