government issued road sign, ever.
Quebec
Hehe.
xo, jill
September 17, 2012
Maybe Montreal?
Peut-être.
Of all the cities I visited in Canada this summer, Montreal might just have been my favorite. It’s a manageable size, has plenty to do, and has a very international feel. Just what I like in a city.
First, we ventured into old town and walked down the brick and cobblestone streets. Not very comfortable, actually.
After relaxing near the water it was finally time for some poutine. I had been waiting for this moment for quite awhile…but you’ll have to wait for the novelty snack report to see what I thought!
Our hotel was in a great location…and also happened to be next door to a sex shop. It made for some interesting people watching but thankfully I didn’t stay in a brothel again.
The red, our hotel… the gray, sex shop.
How very Montreal.
xo, jill
September 14, 2012
From the Hip Friday
Elvis lives!
Today’s photo from the hip comes from Ottawa, Canada. This man was keeping the city entertained by singing Elvis tunes into his portable sound system. Who doesn’t like to hear “Fools Rush In” while they walk down the street?
xo, jill
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September 12, 2012
So far.
A little Australian update.
A few people have been asking just what exactly are Mike and I planning to do in Australia. Well, so far we’re not quite sure!
We spent our first week outside Sydney staying with friends in Manly. The second week we traveled up the coast and spent a few days in Newcastle. Right now we’re in the small town of Bellingen with plans to move further north in the morning.
Newcastle clockwise: Mike at his University house / Shepherd’s Hill / chips at Scottie’s / battling the mosquitoes in our room / top of the tower / the beach.
After that… still working it out!
xo, jill
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September 11, 2012
Manotick Mill
A little stop.Oops! I forgot one little stop that Mike and I made on our way to Ottawa… Manotick.
Mike spent some time growing up here in an awesome house with an awesome backyard (so I hear). He speaks so fondly of the place that we decided to make a little stop.
It’s a small place for sure… but the mill is nice.
xo, jill
PS We also stopped by the Big Apple, but I’m glad we didn’t take the time to eat. The reviews are hilarious.
September 10, 2012
More Ottawa
Back to the hill.
After spending our evening on Parliament Hill, Mike and I headed back there in the morning. There was something he wanted to show me that we couldn’t see at night. Earlier in our trip he joked with me that Ottawa had a “cat zoo.” Of course, I assumed he was just teasing and attempted to tease him back by pretending to believe him.
Well. He wasn’t joking!!
There’s a little cat hotel for the stray cats who live near Parliament. The cats have been living there since the 1970s. They are all fixed, fed, and friendly. Unfortunately, there was loud construction work happening near by so all the cats here in hiding. Fortunately, you can see the cats via youtube.
Seeing a real live Mountie was also exciting!
Of course, the buildings were pretty neat too.
I also enjoyed plenty of Tim Horton’s frozen lemonades on this trip. So good.
Next stop, Montreal!
xo, jill
