August 7 – Downtown Ottawa – Westin Hotel
45°25′29″ N 75°41′35″ W

Today (Tuesday) my daughter Angela, her husband John & my grandson Levi joined us on Santosha. They flew into Ottawa from Calgary a few days ago & will travel down the Ottawa River to Montreal with me.

Shortly after they boarded my nephew Scott & his wife Janice & 2 (of their 4) sons Simon & Jack joined us for a short visit. Full house!

The afternoon heat was dissipating so we had drinks on the flybridge & enjoyed the surroundings.

Photo above: the adults minus Scott – he was tending the bar / exploring the boat with Jack & Simon?

Jack found a perfect seat his size in the v-berth.

Simon is ready for adventure at the helm.

Shortly afterwards Scott & family headed home & the rest of us went out for dinner.

After dinner we walked around the park across the canal from the Parliament Buildings.

I also spent some time thanking Lt Colonel John By for his achievements on the Rideau Waterways System.

Catherine was headed home to London the next morning so she & I splurged a bit & stayed the night at the Westin Hotel beside the canal while Angela, John & Levi had their first night on board Santosha.

Tomorrow morning the rest of us take the 8-step locks down to the Ottawa River!

Cheers!