We drove down to Kingston, encountering yet more roadworks and horrendous traffic in Montreal. No fun!
We spent the weekend catching up with nephew Rob and getting to know Leila his new wife, Marnie his lovely 3 year old daughter and Oban his newly acquired 3 year old dog. At various times we did our share of child minding and dog sitting!
Sat 3rd Oct
We had a look around Kingston downtown and took a trip to Fort Henry (closed) to get a great view of the city and the St Lawrence River. Kingston is an attractive, well-heeled city with a lovely location beside the St Lawrence river.
Mon 5th Oct
Pleasant drive Kingston to Ottawa through pretty scenery beside Rideau canal/river/lake system. It was good to see David and Barbara again.
Tues 6th Oct
Went with D&B to Lee Valley store (full of gadgets and hobby equipment for retirees!), then to small village of Wakefield on Quebec side in time to see a steam train arrive, then the engine being turned on the turntable.
From there to Mackenzie King property in Gatineau Park for very pleasant walk in woods (with follies). M-K (a former Prime Minister) was slightly mad -talked to dead mother and dog for inspiration - but created and bequeathed beautiful park to the nation. Culinary highlight: BBQ salmon cooked on cedar board.
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