Travels with Quintzy. Ottawa 2007.

Quintzy was a wonderful traveler. He loved hopping into the car for a new 'adventure' and went with us just about everywhere. He set foot in almost every one of the lower 48 US states and in three Canadian provinces. In May 2007, we took a drive from Stowe, Vermont (where we lived at the time) to Ottawa, Ontario.

Of course, no trip to Ottawa would be complete without a walk on Capital Hill.

In front of Canada's House of Parliament on Capital Hill.

Greeting a cluster of visitors waitng their turn to tour the parliament buildings.

As always, Quintzy was the center of attention. This was around the back side of the buildings, overlooking the Ottawa River. The building in the distance is the National Gallery of Canada

 

Quintzy spotted a groundhog (that little furry ball near the shrub) and waited patiently to see which way it would go. It disappeared under the shrub.

Meeting and greeting is thirsty work, and Quintzy stopped for a drink from his water bottle

After the Parliament Hill visit, we took a walk past some of the tulip beds. They were past their peak, but still beautiful.

One of our best friends lives in Ottawa. We visited Krystyna and her mother, Helena, and went for lunch together.

We were invited up to Helena's apartment, where Quintzy expressed his appreciation to his hostess.

 Please stop by again tomorrow for more memories of Quintzy.