It has been a quiet time for us in Blogland. We've both been toiling at our decidedly un-intellectual jobs, so there has not been terribly much to report. Mel's still getting up before 5am the poor chook.
Canada has a constantly changing landscape. It's starting to average -4*C here (dropping to minus 15 at times). Brutal, but according to locals we've 'not seen anything yet'. 'Just wait until it gets really cold you wimps' they subtext. 'We're only here for one winter, hahaha', we think back.
We'd had a couple of light dustings of snow in recent weeks, but on Wednesday there was a full on snowstorm in Ontario. It never reached whiteout conditions, but there was a steady fall for the entire day - 30 centimetres worth. It was awesome! And in a 24 hour period the city looks completely different. Naturally we got out in it and engaged in a little bit of horseplay. People stopped in the street to watch us having snowball fights, riding woolly mammoths, etc.
The snow looks quite beautiful when it falls under the street lamps. It is also quite the muffling / insulating substance when it builds up. The city gets much quieter as the veil of snow descends. Then it gets much noisier as all the snowplows come out to clear the roads and sidewalks.
The view from Castille Dave and Mel during the stormDave has decided to assist Tourism Ottawa with some of their slogans.
Come to Ottawa: Experience an arctic adventure every time you step outside the door!
Ontario; Land of Sunshine (Tourism Ottawa can't guarantee more than 5 hours a day)
Experience Ottawa's excellent biking conditions!
Canadian travel warning: wear 3 layers if you want to stand on the balcony.
Relax in comfort and take a load off as you explore the city!
Needless to say we're enjoying the novelty of this winter wonderland.
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