River run is a tricky place to visit - it means living in a tiny tent, using less than pristine facilities, and drinking far too much beer with 19 year old boys. My sister Alice rose to the challenge and came rafting on the Ottawa. Alice, Sarah and Andre went boating in high water, and while the raft (and Andre) came made it thru bus eater upright, Sarah and Alice went for a wee swim.
Apparently you can do things other than paddle here - and Sarah, Alice and I went to find out what eastern Canada has to offer. Given we scrapped our initial plan to go canoeing, we left Gwyn behind and went in search of beaches, wine and cheese in Algonquin provincial park. Lovely.
On route home we found a small town hairdresser and to celebrate being much less shaggy we made dangerously tasty blended drinks and put on dresses - widely appreciated by our rafting buddies.
A little low on energy after a weekend of naughtiness we decided to make the mission to Quebec City. The oldest European settlement in north america, it is a beautifully restored collection of old buildings and fortifications, the food is amazing and everyone speaks French. We wandered around, feeling we were somewhere in Europe, which was confirmed by a shopping expedition - all the women are tiny and beautiful and there were no shoes to fit Sarah. Just like Paris.I think we sent Alice home in slightly better shape than when she arrived... but maybe not. The water is still high here, and I can't wait to go boating.
cheers
Polly
2 comments:
Hi Poly
John and I looked at this in Beijing and were very impressed - Have you ever read about General Wolfe scaling the heights of Quebec - Loved seeing the Grand Canyon too
Great trip!!
Norma and John
Great !! Read all your blogs, I have read many such blogs in TravelPod but, none amazed me as much as yours, esp., the svalbard part was Awesome.. I will be visiting Ottawa and Quebec city .. hope I will have some fun :).
Can't wait for updates :).
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