My World Tuesday ~ Jailed

I travelled to Ottawa Monday arriving late and ending up in the local jail.

This 150 year old facility has housed some of Ottawa's most dangerous criminals, the last hanging being in 1862 (thank goodness)!

I was lucky, I could have spent the night here...

instead I was lead to my cell on the 4th floor!

As I looked for an escape route I realized there was no way out except by doing my time!

Solitary confinement in Cell 3

A 6'x6' space with three foot walls and iron "finger breaking" doors.

Intimidating from the inside and the outside

I decided to do my time peacefully

so I could meet this special man....

Grandson Hudson Daniel, 35 days young, thanks Mom and Dad for such a special man!

And thanks to the amazing International Hostel of Ottawa for the accommodation!***

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***An International Hostel Membership costs $35.00/year and gives you amazing accommodation like this for as little as $25.00/night(Vancouver during the Olympics had prime space for $35.00/night) plus discounts like 25% off all Greyhound travel plus much more. 

Weekend Reflections #30 ~ New reflecting old...

There is nothing more beautiful than Ottawa on a sunny day with the new reflecting the old.

West Block, Parliament Buildings, Ottawa, Ontario 

 

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SkyWatch Friday ~ A Lovely Walk

I am back in Ottawa to start my housesit. I dropped off my stuff and then had to get out and enjoy the beautiful afternoon in my new neighbourhood.
My housesit is near Mooney's Bay and the head of the Rideau canal lock system in Ottawa.
I will share more as I get to know my neighbourhood in the meantime enjoy the beautiful day.
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SkyWatch Friday ~ Winter's Icy Grip

Rideau Falls meets the Ottawa River

One of the things I enjoy about being back in the east is snow and winter. I realize most of you think I might be a little nuts but I love four seasons and on Haida Gwaii there generally is one season....rainy!

Icy sumac with the Rideau Canal locks in the background.
Currently I am in Ottawa and environs and there is not a lot of snow but there has definitely been a lot of cold mixed with some freezing rain. Once the rain moves on there is some splendid beauty.
Light standard on Majors Hill Park
The mighty Ottawa River is slowly freezing and is enhanced by the Creator's Glory.
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario
I never tire of this view.

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SkyWatch Friday ~ Happy New Year!

Ottawa, Ontario

Happy New Year to everyone in blogland and may 2010 bring much joy and peace to you and yours.

Thanks to the SkyWatch Friday Team (Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy, Louise & Sylvia) for a great year.