{"id":913,"date":"2010-05-24T18:16:08","date_gmt":"2010-05-24T23:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ghostlysubstance.swgbex.com\/Blog\/?p=913"},"modified":"2010-05-25T23:16:03","modified_gmt":"2010-05-26T04:16:03","slug":"ottawa-tulip-p4-ottawa-tour-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=913","title":{"rendered":"Ottawa Tulip &#8211; P4 &#038; Ottawa Tour &#8211; Final"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ottawa Tulip Festival&#8217;s final article as today (Monday) is the last day for the event. I went back to Major&#8217;s Hill Park for the final time on Sunday to obtain some final Friendship stage content and to also wrap up the touristic view of Downtown Ottawa. I hope those following the blog enjoyed the 4 (or 5, counting the intro) covering both the Tulips and the Canadian-Dutch WW2&#8217;s 1945 celebration.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020861.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020861.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><em>(All images and videos were taken with a Lumix GF1 &#8211; Pancake lens.) <\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>If you missed out or checking this article first then you may want to check out the following articles containing the other Tulip Festival material.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong>Tulip Festival Intro:<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=868\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=868<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong>Tulip Festival Part 1:<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=885\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=885<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong>Tulip Festival Part 2:<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=902\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=902<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong>Tulip Festival Part 3:<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=908\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=908<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><strong>Tulip Festival Part 4:<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8211; This article.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>Russian Performance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020863.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"552\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020863.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020864.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; 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Mexican Cheese Quesadillas.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020871.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"552\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020871.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>And a nice meal from the Philippines. It really hit the spot, I want more!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020872.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"552\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020872.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>I basically covered everything, right? The International Pavilions, wooden and real Tulips, the International friendship stage, a small portion of the foods they have, the vendors, what I ate and obtained.<br \/>\nThe only thing I missed was Dow&#8217;s Lake\/Commisoner&#8217;s Park. I wanted to go there but wasn&#8217;t sure if all the Tulips would of been damaged or destroyed by Canada&#8217;s wacky weather.<\/p>\n<p>All the Tulip Festival Material may be found here:<br \/>\n-&gt; <a href=\"http:\/\/forums.swgbex.com\/viewtopic.php?f=19&amp;t=463\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/forums.swgbex.com\/viewtopic.php?f=19&amp;t=463 <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ottawa Tour &#8211; Final:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And the last touristic look at downtown Ottawa. I mean, I&#8217;ll be showing you more Ottawa through Figma photo-shoots, however this will be the final planned &#8220;tour&#8221; paired together until another event. I also redid this shot due to a storm causing Alexandra and the Ottawa River to appear dark.<\/p>\n<p>Check Ottawa Tulip &#8211; P1 (last image) to see Lady Dive on land.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020874.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020874.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Boat tours, anyone? They&#8217;ll make you listen to the Canadian Anthem on high.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020876.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"552\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020876.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020877.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020877.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020879.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"552\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020879.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m just following the bike path trail that goes along the Ottawa River and up towards the Rideau locks. You will get a better idea if you study the images in all four articles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020880.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020880.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020881.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020881.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>A friend of mine said that this image reminded him of the Stanley cup when he viewed the image at first glance. I guess I can see it if I look from the corner of my eye.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020883.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020883.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>My favorite tunnel on the bike path.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020884.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"551\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020884.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>And an awkward pot hole in-between this tunnel and a historic looking structure.\u00c2\u00a0 You can see the building with the large chimney &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=215\" target=\"_blank\">as seen in Canada Day article<\/a> &#8211; in the 6th image in the article. I&#8217;m quite curious of the cause as you wouldn&#8217;t normally see something this deep.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020885.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020885.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>And an archive joke thread dealing with pot-holes &#8211;<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/forums.swgbex.com\/viewtopic.php?f=19&amp;t=391\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/forums.swgbex.com\/viewtopic.php?f=19&amp;t=391<\/a><br \/>\n<em>(Only one image when posted, more will be posted as they are spotted.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020886.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"551\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020886.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020887.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020887.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>People were fishing. Someone also managed to catch a nice big fish in a catch-and-release fashion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020888.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020888.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>And the road to Gatineau-Hull. This roadway looked nice and curvy from the center of the middle lane. You could probably see what I mean in the below image.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020891.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020891.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>War Museum (new) and &#8220;The Mill&#8221; restaurant.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020892.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020892.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>A highly unusual apartment complex that has been in construction for as long as, 7+ years? The progress on this is highly unusual and extremely sluggish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020893.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"552\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020893.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>A small peak into the War Museum &#8211; Hordes of tanks and vehicles in the bottom floor. I tried going onto the roof as there was an unblocked ramp leading up towards the roof. Me and various other individuals were shoo&#8217;d off by security with the female locking up the gate afterwords.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020895.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"552\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020895.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>A pink muscle car to end the article. I also saw a red F430 Ferrari but wasn&#8217;t able to take an image of it from a far. I mean, you could but it was either hiding behind things or just a simple red dot. Wish I had that 45mm lens for my Lumix, or that I sat closer to the road.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020904.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Link &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/blogpics\/May\/P1020904.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">MySite<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Hope you enjoyed the 4-5 part tour of both the Tulip Festival and Ottawa. I enjoyed my trips to the Festival as I obtained a nice white Soviet hat, a Japanese headband with dancing tulips, and a few delicious meals from foreign nations. Also managed to obtain lots of 40 second clips of the downtown region that I plan to use in one 10 minute long video.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for taking the time in viewing the article and hope you enjoyed what you seen. 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