Thoughts on a trip to Ottawa, Part 2

Today we went to the Parliament Buildings, one of my favourite places in Ottawa. In spite of the jaded view many have of politicians I still find the building and the institution worthy of respect. I’ve had a tour of the place before but it’s been many years – 20? With my parents? No politicians were about, it being a Saturday at the end of a week when the House was not sitting. The tour guide was a friendly local Ottawa girl by the name of Mary France. I was hopeful the children would enjoy it and they did, more than they had expected. As with a tour of any historical sight, there were many stories to tell. I regret that the battery in my camera died before entering the buildings.