For a long time I’ve put off writing on my blog because I thought that no-one could possibly be interested in reading something I wrote. I couldn’t get rid of that feeling of “who am I to write?”. But yesterday, after watching way too many TED talks under the guise of productivity, I realized that […]
Life
Mystery of the Coral Castle and the Man who Built It
There are many strange and inexplicable phenomena in this world, but one of the mysteries I have come in contact with is the legend of the Coral Castle, a U.S. national historic site located in Homestead, Florida. It’s a structure with various areas or “rooms” built almost entirely from coral retrieved from Miami, where the […]
Kontinuum – Unveiling of the LRT
This year, in honor of the sesquicentennial, Ottawa has undergone many changes, one of them being the addition of the new LRT (Light Rail Transit) line that connects the far corners of the city. It is not yet ready for use, but the station has already been unveiled in the form of a sound and […]
La Machine – Kumo and Long Ma take on Ottawa
The spider and dragon-horse duo from France, Kumo and Long Ma, awoke from their deep sleeps to roam the streets of Ottawa this summer and fulfill their final mission. Kumo was perched on the roof of Notre Dame, waiting to pounce on his prey – at least that’s what I thought. In reality, Kumo’s descent […]
Canada 150!
Since I arrived in Ottawa, all the city’s events seemed to have been leading up to the 150th anniversary of Canada’s independence, Canada Day. It took place on July 1st and an air of anticipation was noticeable during the days prior. Surprisingly, many locals decided to opt out of the celebrations and instead traveled elsewhere […]
Snowshoeing in Gatineau
Today, I finally embraced the Canadian winter and went out into the snowy woods of Gatineau. I went snowshoeing, something I heard of for the first time only a month ago. You attach snow shoes to your feet and then walk across the snow. It sounds simple enough, but when climbing up hills, it’s more […]
National Art Gallery
Whether you want to add some culture to your life, or just have time to spare on a rainy day, a museum is the perfect place to go. I recently visited the National Art Gallery in Ottawa and really enjoyed the art, as well as the architecture of the building itself. I wasn’t able to […]