Blogs from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, North America - page 19

Hello Everyone, As we travel into the new year, I'm thankful for the time with friends and family to enjoy eachother's company and look forward to what's ahead. I was just telling my friend Morgan over breakfast that I'm starting to feel like a broken record, as inevitably the conversation with my loved-ones turns to my recent, life-changing decision to quit my job, put all of my worldly possessions into storage (thanks GiGi!) and take off on an 8 month journey around the world with my friend, Trung. These first few days of the new year have been busy. Trung and I have been running errands non-stop to outfit ourselves for the journey. He is leaving on Tuesday (January 4th) so there are a bunch of important things we have to get done before he goes. ... read more

Leaving many message on Facebook, letting all our friends know we were spending the night in jail, was very funny, some even caught the bait and we're thinking of bailing us out! Have a read of this and you will see why we booked it....! "Plan a unique and memorable trip to the best Ottawa Hostel that'll not only include its sights, attractions, and activities but your overnight sentence in jail as well! The HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel is the only hostel in North America located in a former prison that operated for over 100 years. During your stay in this Victorian-era architectural relic, you'll sleep in former jail cells, the prison hospital, or maybe even the governor's quarters! Visit the Carleton County Gaol Heritage Centre located on the hostel's un-renovated 8th floor to see and learn ... read more

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Graveyard of Sugar, Fat and the Western Diet Day 1 After much pessimism, self-mockery, and a staunch refusal to join in the Gwenth Paltrow cult following, I have notheless decided to foray into the supreme -health-world of Dr. Joshi. That's right- 21 days of no sugar, no coffee, no fat, no wheat, no fruit (except bananas) no ketchup or jam like substances of any kind and certainly no preservatives. Did I mention no booze? Basically I will be reverting to a cave-woman existence here in the capital of all things Canadian, Ottawa. Why, OH-Why you may ask would a healthy young woman go to such extreme measures of self deprivation? Especially one with a genetically enhanced addiction to dark chocolate and anything covered in salt that goes crunch? JOSHI PROMISES MIRACLES, and not just in the ... read more

A very early call at 6.15 for a 7.45 departure. The whole coach is very tired after a great night last night. Pam and I had a quick bit to eat at Tim Hortons, fruit yogurt, coffee and a shared bagel. Far too healthy in my opinion. Then off out of Toronto heading towards Kingston. The freeway is 401, 4 because there are 4 lanes. We head north along the shore of lake Ontario. Our first stop is at the big apple. A sort of cafe but also a huge apple pie factory as well. Everything to do with apples was there and a few more things besides. We settled for coffee. Then back on the coach and on to Kingston. Kinston is a delightful place with a large marina and some beautiful old buildings. We ... read more