Aug 9, 2009 - Toronto, Ottawa

Good Morning to all, The week started with adding a new member into the geocaching society, Clare (Lane’s girlfriend) and her golden retriever Farley. We are now in Ottawa for a week or 2 with Dale’s cousin John and wife Barb. ... We had been here a few years ago and wanted to spend more time.Good Morning to all, The week started with adding a new member into the geocaching society, Clare (Lane’s girlfriend) and her golden retriever Farley. We are now in Ottawa for a week or 2 with Dale’s cousin John and wife Barb. ... We had been here a few years ago and wanted to spend more time....

Aug 7, 2009 - Depart for Europe

Hello All, So I have come to realize that getting 3 weeks of required clothing into a 20 kg suitcase is probably one of the hardest things I could ever do.Hello All, So I have come to realize that getting 3 weeks of required clothing into a 20 kg suitcase is probably one of the hardest things I could ever do....

Jul 26, 2009 - Ottawa

Arrived in Ottawa July 25. ... Met up with Jen and Mitch Sieradzki and toured the Canadian Aviation Museum, did a drive by the Parliament building - Ed did not see Steve Harper cutting the grass so he could have a chat with him, so we went to everyone's favorite a Mexican Restaurant for lunch.Arrived in Ottawa July 25. ... Met up with Jen and Mitch Sieradzki and toured the Canadian Aviation Museum, did a drive by the Parliament building - Ed did not see Steve Harper cutting the grass so he could have a chat with him, so we went to everyone's favorite a Mexican Restaurant for lunch....

Jul 25, 2009 - Leaving - Upsala

Left Kenora July 23rd at 4:00 pm. and arrived in Ottawa at 4:00 p. ... m.Left Kenora July 23rd at 4:00 pm. and arrived in Ottawa at 4:00 p. ... m....

Jul 8, 2009 - Leaving Ottawa June 30, 2009

For those of you who may not know everyone sharing this adventure with me let me introduce you to my very dear friends and riding buddies John Yaeger and Terry Greatrix, recognizable partly by the chin fuzz grown by all especially for this ride. John and I met up at the National Research Council building on Sussex before leaving Ottawa at around 12:00 to meet Terry in Wakefield. ... John’s friend Rod also met us in Wakefield for a short escort out of town, just to make sure we left I suspect.For those of you who may not know everyone sharing this adventure with me let me introduce you to my very dear friends and riding buddies John Yaeger and Terry Greatrix, recognizable partly by the chin fuzz grown by all especially for this ride. John and I met up at the National Research Council building on Sussex before leaving Ottawa at around 12:00 to meet Terry in Wakefield. ... John’s friend Rod also met us in Wakefield for a short escort out of town, just to make sure we left I suspect....

Jul 1, 2009 - Canadian Capers

One night in Thorndale (near London, Ontario); a days drive through one of our favorite cities, Toronto (clean and green), and another night in Kingston, ON before heading to see our older son in Ottawa. ... The first night in Ottawa found us at the RCMP Musical Ride, an annual performance of 32 mounties on horseback, executing synchronized maneuvers with precision and complete control of their beautiful steeds. ... In Ottawa, it's poutine (pronounced poo tin') and beaver tails. ...

Jun 28, 2009 - Ottawa and Parliment

We left the RVP at 9:00 AM and drove into Ottawa to tour the Parliment Building. ... We also took an elevator ride up the Peach Tower and enjoyed spectacular views of Ottawa and Gatineau, Quebec which is located on the opposite side of the river from Ottawa. ... The canal was built in the first half of the 19th Century and connected Ottawa and the Ottawa River to Lake Ontario at Kingston, Ontario. ... After completing the cruise, we departing Ottawa for our RVP and some much needed rest as we have walked several miles while in town. ... PS: After our trip to Ottawa we ate out at Boston Pizza. ...

Jun 27, 2009 - Relaxing in Ottawa

We departed Clayton, NY today at 7:45 AM and drove approximately 170 miles to Rockford, Ontario a suburb of Ottawa. ... Tomorrow we plan on visiting Ottawa and will probably move on to Montreal for a couple of days. ... After shooting 89 pictures yesterday, not a single shot was taken today.We departed Clayton, NY today at 7:45 AM and drove approximately 170 miles to Rockford, Ontario a suburb of Ottawa. ... Tomorrow we plan on visiting Ottawa and will probably move on to Montreal for a couple of days. ... After shooting 89 pictures yesterday, not a single shot was taken today....

Jun 16, 2009 - Kingston to Ottawa, Ontario

He lives near Ottawa, so we arrange to meet him there, but circumstances did not allow us to call him. ... On 6/12, we make the largest town, outside of Kingston and Ottawa, Smith Falls. ... We decide to make Ottawa on 6/14 leaving at 0530 to make the lock openings. ... This was a good move, since the lock wall at Ottawa can fill up fast on weekends. ...

Mar 31, 2009 - The count down is on!!

Hello everyone! I just discovered this website through the tour company I am going with. I'm flying from Ottawa to Frankfurt Germany where I have a 3 hour stop over (I'm buying a big pretzel! that's the first thing I did last time I was in Frankfurt!). ... Then I fly to Cairo! I arrive in Cairo around 2:00 in the afternoon on Thursday.Hello everyone! I just discovered this website through the tour company I am going with. I'm flying from Ottawa to Frankfurt Germany where I have a 3 hour stop over (I'm buying a big pretzel! that's the first thing I did last time I was in Frankfurt!). ... Then I fly to Cairo! I arrive in Cairo around 2:00 in the afternoon on Thursday....

Mar 27, 2009 - and home in Ottawa again!

Friday March 27 Yes, we arrived safely home in Ottawa, and were both a little tired to say the least. ... We hope that you have enjoyed the trip journal.Friday March 27 Yes, we arrived safely home in Ottawa, and were both a little tired to say the least. ... We hope that you have enjoyed the trip journal....

Mar 27, 2009 - ... and Toronto...

Thursday, March 26 (22:00 Vancouver time) Here we are in Toronto (Lester B. Pearson International Airport) waiting for our flight to Ottawa. ... We left Singapore around 15:30 yesterday afternoon (Thursday), and arrived in Vancouver around 17:30 on Thursday -- sounds like it was a two hour flight!!! In reality, we had been travelling for almost 17 hours, and after a five hour lay-over in Vancouver, and the over-night flight to Toronto and then on to Ottawa in the early hours of the morning, we will have been travelling for over 28 hours. ...