With time fast disappearing, we had to catch up with / say goodbye to our many wonderful Ottawa mates. It was a sad week, but one that flew, with many memorable times had out at dinner, drinks and just lazing around the house.
School was probably the toughest to say goodbye to, as the kids and I had developed a very strong bond and neither of us were wanting the exchange to end, but sadly, life goes on! The many teachers that we both got along with were hard to farewell also, but we knew that it was not forever, as we are determined to make it back to Ottawa in the not too distant future.
Our adventure continued early Sunday morning, when we finally locked the front door, leaving behind our wonderful home for 2008! Heather (our wonderful, kind, friendly, helpful and lovely neighbour drove us to the airport - in very chilly conditions....-29 to be exact!) After a short wait, we boarded the plane to Vancouver. Having to taxi a bit longer than expected due to the large chunks of ice sitting on the wings. After a quick spray of "green anti-freeze", our plane took off, leaving the incoming blizzard behind in our wake.
A five hour flight followed, before arriving safely in Vancouver - also encountering a winter storm, very unusual for them to have so much snow. Looks like we'll be having a white Christmas after all! A quick tour of the local area (checking out the local pub, tourist info centre etc), we chilled in the late afternoon / evening, enjoying our wonderfully upgraded hotel room!!! WOHOO!!!
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