An Old Friend Visits!

I've been back in Canada now for just over three years. The first year I spent just recovering from the change, relaxing, finding a light job. The second year, I continued to work, and to think ahead and start planning how to rebuild my life properly. The third year, I moved away from my home-town of Montreal again, leaving behind my friends, again.

Now, I'm not far away at all, but still - I don't get to just go take a walk or have a chat any more. So, when Denis (Bernicky) and his daughter decided to come spend a day in Aylmer and Ottawa, I was thrilled.

The idea was to go on a proper photo safari - to go out specifically to make photos.

Well, the best laid plans and all that - the weather was cold and far too rainy to have the cameras out. But the visit was not a waste; after a brief trial run at photographing the marina, we went to the Byward Market area and did some touristy things, like eating Beaver Tails (fried bread with sweet stuff on it...hmm...not too healthy, but a tradition, I think.).

Following our outing there, we ate hot dogs and poutine, and warmed ourselves up in the hot tub back at my place.

All too soon, my friends had to get back on the road and head home themselves.

A short visit, but really, really enjoyable! Can't wait for the next visit...