On Tuesday we went into the central city to get our Social Identity Numbers (so that we are able to actually work!) and to have a look around.
We were told that there is a commuter bus that leaves from Metcalfe Post Office at about 0650 in the morning and goes right into the central city. Great we thought... so got up early which just about killed us due to jet lag, and made our way to the post office and waited for the bus. We then went to get on and pay our money only to be told that the bus was only for concession card holders as they are really busy due to a bus strike. EEK!! Thankfully the bus driver took pity on us stoopid Kiwi tourists and let us on anyway!! We were really gratefull to the locals who befriended us and told us where we should get off in the city centre.
Much to our delight, it decided to snow that day, and it was so PRETTY! It wasn't even that cold believe it or not. We wandered around the city, and found somewhere to sit and wait until the city opened up at about 9am. We also managed to find some phone cards so that we could call the family back home which was great!!
The snowflakes were really really pretty... they look just as they are drawn in pictures! Was a real buzz for Becs as she has never really been out in snow before.
We managed to get our social ID numbers with no problems, and our plan was to go skating on the canal, but the weather decided to pack up and get quite miserable, so we headed to a cafe for a while and took shelter.
Ottawa really is a beautiful city. There is so much history there, and most of the buildings are really old and have beautiful architecture. We are looking forward to having a closer look sometime soon.
This is Lee getting amongst it in the snow outside the National Arts Museum. We were waiting for someone official to come and tell us off!!
Lee at the same spot. You can see the parliament buildings in the back of the picture.
Becs at the same spot too! The canal for skating is not far from here. Does she look cold and miserable or what?? :)
So we had a really good day in the city and managed to get everything accomplished that we needed to. It was a shame we never got to go skating because we lugged the skates around all day!! Ah well... next time. The only thing that was a bit yucky was that when it snows, they put salt down on the roads and footpaths so it doesn't turn into ice. This in turn creates this really disgusting sludgy stuff all over the place that soaks through your shoes and into the bottom of your jeans. Mental note: wear boots next time, and tuck in jeans!! :) Especially when you are going to put in some serious miles like we did this day.
We were lucky to get home as the bus driver didn't want to let us back on the bus as i don't think she was supposed to... but once again our pathetic looks and the fact that we are definately not from around here ensured that she took pity on us and we made it home safe and sound. :)
And that concludes another entry. Hope you are not getting bored yet! :)
We were told that there is a commuter bus that leaves from Metcalfe Post Office at about 0650 in the morning and goes right into the central city. Great we thought... so got up early which just about killed us due to jet lag, and made our way to the post office and waited for the bus. We then went to get on and pay our money only to be told that the bus was only for concession card holders as they are really busy due to a bus strike. EEK!! Thankfully the bus driver took pity on us stoopid Kiwi tourists and let us on anyway!! We were really gratefull to the locals who befriended us and told us where we should get off in the city centre.
Much to our delight, it decided to snow that day, and it was so PRETTY! It wasn't even that cold believe it or not. We wandered around the city, and found somewhere to sit and wait until the city opened up at about 9am. We also managed to find some phone cards so that we could call the family back home which was great!!
The snowflakes were really really pretty... they look just as they are drawn in pictures! Was a real buzz for Becs as she has never really been out in snow before.
We managed to get our social ID numbers with no problems, and our plan was to go skating on the canal, but the weather decided to pack up and get quite miserable, so we headed to a cafe for a while and took shelter.
Ottawa really is a beautiful city. There is so much history there, and most of the buildings are really old and have beautiful architecture. We are looking forward to having a closer look sometime soon.
This is Lee getting amongst it in the snow outside the National Arts Museum. We were waiting for someone official to come and tell us off!!
Lee at the same spot. You can see the parliament buildings in the back of the picture.
Becs at the same spot too! The canal for skating is not far from here. Does she look cold and miserable or what?? :)
So we had a really good day in the city and managed to get everything accomplished that we needed to. It was a shame we never got to go skating because we lugged the skates around all day!! Ah well... next time. The only thing that was a bit yucky was that when it snows, they put salt down on the roads and footpaths so it doesn't turn into ice. This in turn creates this really disgusting sludgy stuff all over the place that soaks through your shoes and into the bottom of your jeans. Mental note: wear boots next time, and tuck in jeans!! :) Especially when you are going to put in some serious miles like we did this day.
We were lucky to get home as the bus driver didn't want to let us back on the bus as i don't think she was supposed to... but once again our pathetic looks and the fact that we are definately not from around here ensured that she took pity on us and we made it home safe and sound. :)
And that concludes another entry. Hope you are not getting bored yet! :)
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