Friday, November 25, 2011

Ottawa...precious time.

 Beginning our walk with a map in hand...off to the Parliament Buildings.
 Eric did not pose for this photo....I just snapped, and I know he is going to totally love that I posted it on my blog.
 Sir Wilfred Laurier.
 Eric went inside the parliament building to hunt down tickets for our (free) tour of the buildings.  As I was waiting I first heard, and then SAW this group of protestors marching towards the podium.  
 I couldn't really figure out what they were going on about.....something about workers, or unions.  I wondered if THEY knew what they were going on about.  I just felt like marching up to the podium with a simple speech..." G.e.t.  B.a.c.k. to W.o.r.k.!"  You'll be pleased to know that I restrained myself.
 The inside of the Parliament building.  It is a wonderful tour, that I would recommend to anyone.  The library was VERY impressive....not allowed to take photos in there.  Too bad.
 We took a break for a "Beaver Tail."  Delicious!  I had nutella and icing sugar on mine....and then I had icing sugar and nutella all over my face and baby belly!  

The Canadian War Museum.  Another MUST see.   It wasn't overly busy, but we were joined by a group (or platoon, or station, or whatever they call themselves) of army guys (and a few gals too).

This little sign just looked SO Dutch to me!


The Canadian/Dutch relationship had its own little corner of the museum.

"Women are persons too" statues.....also a neat place to take a photo.
There were statues and monuments like these all over.
Thanks to my hard working husband for being so willing to "splurge" on a week-end such as this.....and my parents for moving in to watch their grandchildren!

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