Full Day in Ottawa

Hi F and F, 

After torrential rain, thunder and lightening last night , there was a steady rain that continued into the morning .This meant no rush to get up and out. Erica made egg beaters scrambled eggs for breakfast with Graeme found surprisingly acceptable .We then called the office to get the courtesy car only to find it had already gone out at 9 am , apparently the couple had gone shopping in the town about 3 miles away.

By 11.30 am they had not reappeared with the car, so Christy the Marina the office manager offered to drive us into town. Erica had made a pedicure appointment for midday, so that was a welcome help.We also planned to do a big load of washing at the Superior Coin Laundry.The Waterway guide had advertised this Marina as having laundry facilities which was not the case. We also wanted to check out the Sat Farmers market.

Washing was organized , then a quick walk to the Farmers market next to Washington Park, the site of the first Washington and Douglas ( presidential candidates) debates about slavery.

We bought a nice looking homemade raspberry pie and a few vegs and also some pork products from Debra .She and her husband Mike own Hufendick Farms , which is home for their Berkshire pigs .All raised no hormones and raised humanely. 

Graeme headed off to find the Holly Bakery which shut at 1 pm on a Saturday and checked out the town. Erica headed off to the Deluxe Nails salon.

Graeme found Holly's bakery and bought yes, you guessed, two croissants for breakfast.

Then he found the Reddick Mansion. This house was built in1855 before the civil war and is an Italianate  Mansion.Sadly we were to miss the last tour of the house at 2 pm.If only we had had that courtesy car!!!

Chrissy picked us  up again outside the Laundry place  and we headed back to the Marina .

Watched some golf on TV . Erica's fav golfer Adam Scott is lying in third position as of today.

Went up to the Red Dog restaurant again around 5 pm to have a drink on the verandah and listen to a live musician playing his guitar and singing some great music. Jim and Terri joined us and we had a light supper.

Then the guys headed off for Jeremy's talk about what to expect on the waterway south. Very helpful advice meant we planned to leave together early tomorrow am.

So back to the boat and early bed.

Over and Out, 

E and G.