Ottawa

Once again a reasonably early start for Ottawa.  Stopped at Parc Omega which is like the Dubbo open plains zoo.  Finally got to see the bears, beavers, buffalo etc all the animals we were starting the believe were fictional!.  Another rainy day but other than the animal stop we were on the bus all day so didn't mind.  Just about everyone is sick with colds etc so vegeing out was easy.

We are staying at the Chateau Laurier (photo 16) another Fiarmont hotel but this one has the biggest room so far.  Dinner in the ballroom last night was very nice, set menu not a buffet for a change.  Alan still in bed sick so he missed dinner.

Raining again this morning but the temp about 14 so a much nicer day and no wind.  Went on a sight seeing trip to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police facility and stables which was very interesting and then did a tour of the city.   Ottawa is another beautiful city, being the capital its very well planned, lots of water, green spaces, gardens and reminds me very much of Canberra only greener and prettier  Some magnificant buildings especially the parliamentary ones (photos12, 13 14, 15). Another city we wished we had more time to explore. 

Alan went back to bed after the trip and the bus dropped rest of us off at the markets.  After a brief walk around I came back to the hotel as my head was thumping again.   The sun is now shining and will attempt to go for another walk and find some dinner, Alan electing to stay in bed again.