Wake
very difficult, but we're not on vacation! :))
We must be ready for 9:20 up the guards do not we wait. We ask Rene
some tips for parking because yesterday it was quite difficult it must be confessed. "But not in your office! We'll leave the car on the street is free today."
We must be ready for 9:20 up the guards do not we wait. We ask Rene
some tips for parking because yesterday it was quite difficult it must be confessed. "But not in your office! We'll leave the car on the street is free today."
Perfect day covered but a little good temperatures, a little rain on Highway going downtown, poor Kelly and Andrew who followed us on a motorcycle!
Come on we hurry ...
Parliament is just ahead! Wonderful! what do you think?
Come on we hurry ...
Parliament is just ahead! Wonderful! what do you think?
and there's even a home, perfect! I wonder where goes the changing of the guard ... The lady replied that it does not begin until June 26! Ie in a week, even bad luck! damn damn damn!
Finally we are not here for nothing so much to enjoy: a tour of the parliament at 10:40.
Obviously, busy taking photos ... we loupons the beginning of the visit as good French at heart! But I leave it not whether we can take the next, or join this one! What interesting is that for a time I can speak French in Canada, I chose to speak in English to ask for my information. It's almost a shame!
She shows me the way we pass the security and someone we are very devoted to us to join the group visit.
The guide explains the history of Parliament through the various sculptures, paintings ...
Finally we are not here for nothing so much to enjoy: a tour of the parliament at 10:40.
Obviously, busy taking photos ... we loupons the beginning of the visit as good French at heart! But I leave it not whether we can take the next, or join this one! What interesting is that for a time I can speak French in Canada, I chose to speak in English to ask for my information. It's almost a shame!
She shows me the way we pass the security and someone we are very devoted to us to join the group visit.
The guide explains the history of Parliament through the various sculptures, paintings ...
Know that the Parliament can not create new laws without the famous mass (the spectrum)? Did you know that it had been destroyed during the famous fire of 1916 and the new mass comes from England? The House of Commons consists of 308 seats (with the right of the presiding officer the Conservatives and the Liberals left the president). The meetings are televised and anyone can attend as an observer.
During the fire seven people had died, but thanks to these people, the only piece of parliament who had been saved was the library. A sumptuous place, remained intact. At the time of its construction, Canada there were only 7 provinces, not 10, so the walls are decorated with 7 different symbols.
Tower of Peace (Peace Tower) was rebuilt from 1916 to 1919, the entire House was rebuilt from 1917 to 1922.
The Senate is another room where important decisions are made. No cameras are allowed here and no sign of royalty is allowed beyond a gate of brass. Two red chairs (color of England) are present at the back room: the biggest for the Queen and the smallest for the King! The walls are decorated with paintings depicting various scenes from Canadian history, both military and social, this is a purpose to remind senators of the importance of the choices they make in this place.
The Senate is another room where important decisions are made. No cameras are allowed here and no sign of royalty is allowed beyond a gate of brass. Two red chairs (color of England) are present at the back room: the biggest for the Queen and the smallest for the King! The walls are decorated with paintings depicting various scenes from Canadian history, both military and social, this is a purpose to remind senators of the importance of the choices they make in this place.
In general, the same patterns are found:
the unicorn for Scotland, the harp for Ireland, Lion for England, Lily of France ... However it is worth noting a subtlety: 3 sets lions represent England and a lion alone represents Scotland.
the unicorn for Scotland, the harp for Ireland, Lion for England, Lily of France ... However it is worth noting a subtlety: 3 sets lions represent England and a lion alone represents Scotland.
Last place of the visit, a room with books recording the names of all the dead fell under the flag. The books are piling up, and I wondered how it was for the registration of names. They expect to have a significant number are coming and a calligrapher.
Every month or day, the pages are turned so that at least all the names are shown at least once a year. Here there has not forgotten.
When we visited the last soldiers killed in Afghanistan does not yet appear in the records.
Wonderful story, amazing places and buildings to fall backwards.
In our release we have discovered an unusual warning:
When we visited the last soldiers killed in Afghanistan does not yet appear in the records.
Wonderful story, amazing places and buildings to fall backwards.
In our release we have discovered an unusual warning:
At this time of day that we were treated to 3 drops wetting miserable just the umbrella that I Express had taken!
Continue the tour: the Rideau Canal.
Finally we have just seen from the deck above it. This canal was built to enable supply of the country without the Americans can enter the country. The canal stretches from Ottawa to Kingston and at each end of the canal, a Celtic cross was established to commemorate the many Irish died on that site. After consultations
books borrowed from the library, we decided to take a brunch in one of the best bar / restaurant specializing in breakfast. Zack's is behind the Byward Market. My meal rather tasty! And the coffee here is like in the movies: you dreamer in a cup, hold out your cup when the waitress goes with coffee. If only there were more and less caffeinated tea!
books borrowed from the library, we decided to take a brunch in one of the best bar / restaurant specializing in breakfast. Zack's is behind the Byward Market. My meal rather tasty! And the coffee here is like in the movies: you dreamer in a cup, hold out your cup when the waitress goes with coffee. If only there were more and less caffeinated tea!
Well fed, we go on an adventure to the Museum of Fine Arts. Special thought for B11:
At the entrance, a huge spider defy you. We must have the courage to enter. But with our multipass-museums is easy.
The tour begins and finally except the photo exhibition of the famous Yusuf Karsh
and space dedicated to contemporary art, nothing was very impressive, not even the so-called European art , referring in fact to religious paintings ... And yes apparently there is that in Europe!
The architecture of the building at least was worth it, is already something.
feet becoming heavier after this museum. I think it's almost time to go to Kingston, the afternoon is drawing to a close.
and space dedicated to contemporary art, nothing was very impressive, not even the so-called European art , referring in fact to religious paintings ... And yes apparently there is that in Europe!
The architecture of the building at least was worth it, is already something.
feet becoming heavier after this museum. I think it's almost time to go to Kingston, the afternoon is drawing to a close.
We go get the car through a small park in passing rather nice to get to the aviation museum. Ultimate destination.
Not much time to enjoy the place since the museum closed its doors 25 minutes after our arrival. The place is not very big but the rooms are very nice. We did the closing, but for once this is not the closure of a pub!
Travel preparation, everyone in the car! Kingston last call!
The first officer (me) causes all the pretty people on Highway 417 via a road along the banks of the Ottawa River. Last shots before returning to the sad routine!
Travel preparation, everyone in the car! Kingston last call!
The first officer (me) causes all the pretty people on Highway 417 via a road along the banks of the Ottawa River. Last shots before returning to the sad routine!
This was also the means of discovering the first roundabout in Canada! and even a second now! but since nothing ... The architect had died. ;)
The return was more difficult with the heat a little nap would not have been refuse! At around 19:30 we were back in Kingston.
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