a momentary escape

So this explains pretty much how myself and my childhood family work.  It was decided that my sister and I need a break.  An momentary escape from everyday life.  And somehow, I was able to orchestrate a vacation.  For me. No hubby or kiddos.  Just two sisters.  Did we go crazy and fly to Rio for a week of dancing? Or jet off to Amsterdam for chocolate or Vienna for music or Australia for Australian awesomeness? Nope...we went and saw TULIPS.  Thousands of them at the annual Tulip Festival held in Ottawa.  Actually, it was a great trip.

This one is named Generations in celebration of Canada's 150 years

Yes, we did see other things as well.  Even fabulous flowers can't fill an entire trip.  We played find the gargoyles (and friends) at Parliament Hill...

we cheered on the rowing races that were happening in the historic Rideau canal...

And we made sure this Phoenician  got her fill of that exotic Canadian cultural culinary staple: poutine !