We started off at the Parliament Buildings to watch the changing of the colour guard. It was VERY hot and humid; I felt sorry for the guards in their warm red wool uniforms and huge black furry beefeater hats.
We toured the Parliament Buildings - the House of Commons, the Senate, the library and the reading room. I love getting into the library. It is full of gorgeous carved wood walls and wood inlaid floors.
We ate at Darcy MeGee's Pub for lunch. They have the most amazing chowder. Even though it was hot outside I still had to have a cup.
Last on the tour was Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General, David Johnston. The area is over 88 acres and has a great biking path among the trees, many of which have been planted by dignitaries. I saw my first Ginko tree, planted by the Chinese President dozens of years ago. Neat!
The World Credit Union Conference started tonight with a reception at the Ottawa Conference Centre. There are about 2400 delegates from 60 different countries. Speeches, parade of flags from the 60 countries and entertainment by Circe Fantastique was spectacular. Then we were treated to refreshments.
I bumped into Beverly and Roger, friends from Newfoundland, that I met in Paris four years ago. They are at the conference too!! Amazing. We haven't seen each other for four years and we didn't know we would both be here. Wonderful!!
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