Izzy O'Rourke

July 2006

I went to Ottawa! It was amazing. The plane ride was awesome, except both times, during landing the air pressure change caused painful havoc in my ears and I was in constant almost indescribable pain. Apparently this is very rare so don’t worry yourself, I’m just one of the lucky few. TIP: If you do experience pain in your ears during landings or air pressure changes in a plane, take two paper cups and two paper towels. Wet the paper towels with really hot water and fold them. Put one towel in each of the cups, and press the cups against your ears. This really helps relieve the pressure!!

Anyway, the architecture there was some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. We got in a tour of Parliament (high recommended if you are into masonry or anything in stone; the work on this place is fantastic); which is most memorable because I got engaged at the top of the Peace Tower. Recommended you see that, the view from there is simply spectacular!

Other things of note are the markets in summer, they ROCK! Busking is a true art there. It will be a true Canadian culture experience if you go. I can’t wait to go back!

Saw real ship builders at work; visited Anne of Green Gables site (JUST like my imagination had it in the books!), dipped my feet in the ocean, ate wonderful lobster (that you can pick right fresh from the tank!) on the wharf, this trip was great!

Greatest province ever. We’re rich, and friendly. Well our province is rich; at any rate, and most of us are friendly! :) Stop in, we’ve got great photo ops!

Hope,B.C: The scenery will take your breath away. Actually just driving thorough B.C on a summer day will, if you hit the mountains and haven’t anywhere in particular to go, the road trip is fun!

Saskatoon, SK: The river in winter time or early spring is breathtaking. You can get really great photos of the fog lifting in the early mornings; and the walk bridge is fantastic, made of wooden boards, it runs parallel to the main traffic bridge and you can cycle it if you’re of a mind, too. I love this place!