We have a little catching up to do on our travels over the last couple of days. On Monday we walked around the marina on the Ottawa River in Aylmer with Marc, Dominique, Mathieu, and Gabrielle. Rose and Jacqueline have been able to converse in French during our visit. Ken’s thinks his French is improving too but no one else seems to agree.
Rose and Jacqueline went to the Museum of Civilization and then shopping at the Rideau Centre. Meanwhile, Ken and Nicholas went to the new War Museum in Ottawa. They stayed so long there they were conscripted into the military.
We caught up with Shawna O’Brien (Murphy) that evening after not seeing each other since 1992 ! It was great to meet her husband, Shane, who gave us tips on what to visit when we were in Newfoundland. We’re looking forward to Ches’s fish and chips.
On Tuesday, we made it to our sixth province – Quebec. So far they have the best sign - not that we’re keeping track. Everything is in French. Thank goodness Rose and Jacqueline understand it all.
Last night, we had a fabulous time with some more friends from our youth parliament days. Leslie Quinton and her husband, Abdel, barbequed a Moroccan feast while Ira Lax and his girlfriend Sherry joined us. The kids enjoyed playing with Aiysha and Maria. It was so good to catch up after so many years. Now, I must go so we can explore Montreal today.
Wow! 2 weeks into your trip and you're more than half way across our beautiful country. Good sights, good company and good eats! Keep up the fun and frivolity. Is your mouth watering for lobster yet?
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