Sat, July 22 Ottawa to Hurst Marina

Sat, July 22 Ottawa to Hurst Marina  
We spent out last day in Ottawa doing a few things on our "tourist" list.  We went to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to watch the changing of the guard.  While we were waiting, we enjoyed the Band marching to the Parliament lawn for the changing of the guard there.  There is a lot of music and pageantry in the city revolving around the Parliament and we enjoyed it all!  We biked to Byword market to pick up fresh produce and have a Beaver Tail - a dough which is flattened, deep fried with a choice of toppings.  Our choice - cinnamon and sugar and the other was maple frosting with chocolate drizzles.  Yes - we are enjoying eating our way across Canada.  Back at the boat we departed the lock wall and completed 6 more locks.  The 110 ft. long lock was full with the 2 of us, Greeks Folly and Short Vacation, 1 pontoon boat, 1 jet boat, 1 jet ski and a 30 ft Sea Ray.  The lock hands were great in helping all of us maneuver.  We arrived at the marina at 1930 and enjoyed a wonderful pasta dinner, wine and fresh bread on the back deck.  We fell into bed.

Canadian tomb of the Unknown Soldier being guarded by two sentries

Sculpture on the Tomb denoting all the branches of the Canadian Forces
involved in WW I

The famous Canadian "Beavertail" pastry

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier