En Route: Capital of Canada

Summer 2009, Lisa, Emily, Ottawa.

The tale of two best friends venturing on an unplanned journey to the fabulous capital of Canada, just because.

It went something like this:

Bonjour Stephen Harper!

Greeted (Emily) Elizabeth II.

Had tea with The Famous Five.

Strolled through Byward Market, ate lunch at Cornerstone Bar & Grill.

Imitated art.

Imitated art, again.

Created art.

Overcame my fear of giant spiders and experienced some of the best art Canada has to offer at the National Art Gallery of Canada.

Including: Hope I (1903), Gustav Klimt!!!

Who just happens to be my absolute favourite artist, which was - needless to say - the highlight of my mini-trip.

Explored a beautiful city.

Rested in lovely parks. Envisioned my life as a musical (not the first time).

Went canoeing on the Rideau Canal.

A serene ending to a not so serene summer.