July 4 Ottawa

200 Besserer Ave. #910 is OK. Definitely not as nice as our Toronto apartment, but then it's cheaper. And if you look, there is an LCBO store on the right. No more anxiety about where to get booze.

Started walking towards the Parliament Buildings. They are exactly 1Km from our apartment.

Took some pictures and then went to a kiosk on Rue Elgin across from the East wing of Parliament. We were given wristbands and a slip of paper for our Rideau Canal cruise.

The bus left at 11:00 for a 1¹/₂ hour tour of Ottawa and Gatineau Quebec, which is right across the Ottawa River. We didn't get off anywhere. We figured we will get off on our second trip around. Drove by Rideau Hall, the governor generals residence.

And 24 Sussex Drive. Justin's residence.

He wasn't home. His house is under construction, so he had to move out. He forgot to give me his forwarding address. Besides, I heard he was in Toronto snuggling up with the LGBTQ members.

There is construction going on everywhere. The city is getting ready for 2017, Canada's 150th anniversary. They are also constructing a Metro line. So there are holes everywhere. Walked down Sparks street, which is a pedestrian only street, one block from the Parliament buildings. Rita had to have pit stop. I can never get the spelling of that expression right. Is it spelled with a t or 2s's?

The street is lined with outdoor restaurants. We stopped at Nates Deli. Rita was hungry, I wasn't, since I had a good breakfast.

The waiter came while Rita was still away, so I ordered 2 beers and a Clubhouse sandwich. Shared the sandwich and then found out that Rita doesn't like Clubhouse sandwiches. After 34 years Rita is still a mystery to me. Who doesn't like Clubhouse sandwiches?

Yes, Elaine and Christian, those are Sleemans!!!

Decided to come back to the apartment. I started breaking up this website. It was getting too long and the computer was getting slower every day processing it. Couldn't get it to work. Spent hours working on it.

It was really hot and we decided not to go on another Hop-on Hop-off ride. We will take the cruise tomorrow. Besides we have the car. We can always drive.

Went to Metro to shop, and that was it for the day.