{"id":9544,"date":"2025-06-12T02:04:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T06:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=9544"},"modified":"2025-06-12T02:19:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T06:19:16","slug":"italian-ferrari-festival-downtown-ottawa-exploration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcticukitsu.com\/Blog\/?p=9544","title":{"rendered":"Italian Ferrari Festival &amp; Downtown Ottawa Exploration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YQjQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579232548_1fd2607843_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_143144\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Enjoying a cleaner perspective of the skyline on Sunday, something which was worse on Friday&#8217;s strong haze and smoky scenery. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>This blogpost covers the day of June 8th, 2025 &#8211; Ottawa&#8217;s Italian-Ferrari Festival &amp; Downtown Ottawa visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I desired to visit the Italian Festival sooner, something which was made impossible by the overly thick wildfire smoke covering the city. The wildfire smoke caused me to feel ill on Friday, leading into Saturday, and on the healthier side on Sunday. It was rough. I had to postpone my Friday and Saturday visit to the Italian Festival, even if I&#8217;ve seen a red Ferrari Testarossa roaming around Ottawa the day prior to this one. Was awesome seeing the vehicles with my own eyes, if saddened by the fact they ventured elsewhere, a street further than desired to capture images of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunday had to be the day, and I&#8217;m glad it was. I made it my mission to visit the Italian Festival for the 2:30-7:00 timeframe. I needed to see the various Ferrari&#8217;s and Italians on display, even if I was worried about the low attendance relating to the wildfire smoke covering nearly the whole of Canada and Ottawa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YQjK\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579232543_188018917d_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_143149\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Hazy skyline still noticeable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9ZnfE\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579336590_d7a49bc1a1_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_143205\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Znfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579336575_f0200776cf_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_143226\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Admiring the double trailer trucks on the highway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YAfo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579185194_cde5d2a45d_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_143239\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YQj4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579232503_f81a7d6b23_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_144731\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Passing through the Experimental Farm making note of the square shaped hay bales.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Tf5M\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578141797_b4dbeb0ec3_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_144744\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Lovely hay bales.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YQix\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579232473_51b6173a27_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_144815\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Admiring the view. \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XFoZ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579007401_ddb4db9a2c_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_144825\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; I really do love the zig-zagging bike trail, as weird as it is.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Znf9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579336560_e75ee20a11_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_144833\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9ZncP\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579336425_e57f7c5578_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_144925\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Tf3N\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578141682_23abc4a106_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_145531\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Was caught off guard by this conveyor belt spewing out &#8220;something&#8221; while tending to my Pokemon GO Pokestops spinning. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\">\t\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"20250608_145536\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute;\"  src=\"https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/photos\/54579179804\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Video &#8211; <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Zko8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579330295_5daa9f0f95_c.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot_20250608_145823_Pokmon GO\" width=\"369\" height=\"800\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Pokemon GO &#8211; Shiny Golett get!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I happily encountered a shiny Golett on the way towards the Italian-Ferrari Festival. Encountered this Golett on the shoulder of Prince of Whales Dr, heading into Heartwells Lock Drive. I had to stop on the side of the shoulder, carefully catch it, and move on towards the intersection to cross the lights. Was a surprisingly lucky get! I also saw a neat vintage open-top vehicle, similar to those iconic Ford Model T vehicles back the day. A modernized version of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sure, I was 30 minutes &#8220;late&#8221; for the Ferrari display. I still proceeded to venture towards the Italian Festival. I was still gradually making my way there, if in distracted manner.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YAde\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579185069_a968057def_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_150202\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Passing by the Hartwells lock. Very populated, even if its shown nobody was there. I simply got lucky. Everybody around in a 360 degree radius. Was a busy area, one where people were somewhat staring at one another, all the while I was shiny-checking Pokemon into Preston Street.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YAdp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579185079_24875e2ac1_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_150408\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Canada Geese are now out in force, especially with their baby geese.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9ZnaV\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579336315_b2130da619_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_150417\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Tf1t\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578141547_716c982ebb_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_150421\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YA9g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579184839_351c9d2208_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_150437\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YQee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579232223_5f2d9308fc_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_150516\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Canada Geese are well aware of their protected status. You&#8217;re not allowed to harm them, kill them, or interact with them in any negative ways. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A random guy decided to converse with me about seeing more Canada Geese, this after having seen me observing these Canadian Geese for a prolonged period of time. He noted there were more baby Canadian Geese further down, something I genuinely made note of. We eventually parted ways. Was genuinely surprised by this conversation. We eventually parted ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Zn9c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579336215_c963505189_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_150524\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YA9r\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579184849_a08a7bed8a_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_150526\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Zn6X\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579336085_36d6ddddec_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_150537\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YQ9V\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579231973_6fd81cda72_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_150541\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\">\t\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"20250608_150700\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute;\"  src=\"https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/photos\/54578138837\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Video &#8211; Canadian Geese and baby Geese coming my way.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YQb3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579232038_282c598af0_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_150733\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was highly amusing overhearing how other people were coming from the pedestrian wooden bridge side, exclaiming how there are Canada Geese on the NCC trail. How do they get around, what do they do, all in the weird Ottawa naive speaking mannerism. You know, Ottawa city speak female mannerism. Almost Californian valley-girl, yet city speak. For all I know it could have actually been &#8216;valleygirl&#8217; speak, but I digress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The point I&#8217;m trying to make note of is how I was amused by cyclists were attempting to make their way past these Canada Geese, not trying to intrude, harm, or endanger anyone. The concern, yet city naivety in their voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was also frustrated by all the people hogging the trails on these bikepaths. They prevent other cyclists from overtaking, slowing things down. They clog the whole damn trail. I understand it&#8217;s for everybody, and I respect that, but I still end up highly frustrated how people intentionally double-up on one side of the path to intentionally blockade one-way traffic on these trails. It makes me want to intentionally ram into these people for being so selfish. It makes me miss the Japanese way of respect, of curtesy, and behaviour. If Japanese people see any negativity, by cultural behaviour, they attempt to mend that situation as swiftly as possible, something these people on these trails refuse to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>I&#8217;m not going to move! I have the right-of-way.<\/em>&#8221; &#8211; Old Lady in 2006~ says, as her and her friends hog the one lane of the trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well screw you too! I miss the Japanese social behaviour of respect. I miss the Japanese! I miss the Japanese! I miss the Japanese! Oh, how I miss the kindness and respect of the Japanese! How I miss the Japanese! They&#8217;re far superior to you, and those who hog these NCC trails! \ud83d\ude09<br><em>(I digress to a naval topic below, also relating to both Japanese &amp; Chinese, if on a naval topic.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HMCS Carleton &#8211; Falkland Sea Cadets &#8211; Naval Gun Display:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I basically came back here, was on the way, to make note of a naval turret used on warships. I had to, for Azur Lane and KanColle purposes. Initially inspired by KanColle, later swapping over to Azur Lane, if still highly interested and curious about anything navy related relating to Canada&#8217;s &#8216;Royal Canadian Navy&#8217;. KanColle itself made me highly curious about our Naval Canadian history, and I admire it so. It needs to be remembered, respected, and respectfully portrayed in video games, and etc. It needs to find its way into Azur Lane, and other mediums. Canada needs to be respectfully remembered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Zn6b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579336040_e3b79ebcdc_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_151145\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9TeV8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578141237_28873b14fa_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_151152\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YNqV\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579226173_22876e261c_c.jpg\" alt=\"azur-20250608151316\" width=\"800\" height=\"369\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Azur Lane &#8211; HMS Cygnet posing with a Canadian naval gun. (HMCS St. Laurent)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YyoC\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579178944_2766907e4a_c.jpg\" alt=\"azur-20250608151409\" width=\"800\" height=\"369\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Azur Lane &#8211; HMS Crescent posing on the side of the naval gun. (HMCS Fraser)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Zn4Y\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579335970_51419ae4b3_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_151420\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XFf2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579006881_317dbd7bac_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_151603\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Other naval displays.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XFev\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579006851_c61e787176_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_151608\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Anti-air gun mount.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XFeR\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579006871_af056afc54_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_151616\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YA34\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579184479_313bc441d5_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_151623\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Little Italy &#8211; Italian Festival &amp; Ferrari Festival:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally arrived back at Preston Street &#8211; Little Italy &#8211; after years of hiatus. Was a bit awkward navigating my way towards this area, even making taboo cycling mistakes. No harm done, so let&#8217;s check out the Italian Ferrari Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9TeTQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578141162_11196c8678_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_152014\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Little Italy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Side-note<\/strong>: I&#8217;m sure they&#8217;re a bit peeved at me from over the years with what I&#8217;ve noted over the years because I don&#8217;t share destructive Left-Wing values, something which Ottawa has been forced into believing, adopting, and being weird with. Even so, I desired to do things on my own terms, and that&#8217;s what I&#8217;ve done. I probably chose the wrong year to do so, I still had to make note of any event while I&#8217;m aware, active, and in a documenting mood to do so.<\/em> <em>They used to, if briefly, link to my blog prior to possibly removing my links from their site, something I&#8217;m perfectly fine with. I simply desire to be me, and I don&#8217;t enjoy awkward traffic more than I can tolerate. I&#8217;m simply here for the Ferrari &amp; Italian cars, retro vehicles, etc. That&#8217;s all I care about. \ud83d\ude09<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It still amazes me how Preston street has all these neat statues on display. Various mini-monuments, artistic displays, a purple bear, and even &#8216;Bird&#8217; E-Scooters for people to ride around with. I previously made note of this, intentionally skipping out on them this time with how people were standing around to be photographed. I was forced to ignore these sidewalk monuments, if admiring them highly all the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9TeU6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578141177_7bdfececea_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_152229\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Came across a lone tent displaying a few cars, various  bikes, and motorbikes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YA2Y\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579184474_9c15a589c2_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_152235\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9TeST\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578141107_490df6d82e_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_152250\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XFcM\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579006751_bea8b782cd_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_152310\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Zn2U\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579335850_f6228641a4_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_152316\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; A small handful of Italian cars, if neat classics. They&#8217;re awesome vehicles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YA1a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579184369_599228cd97_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_152327\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XFbj\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579006666_4114d5de57_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_152331\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YQ4p\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579231653_61919821dd_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_152341\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XFbe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579006661_53cd292680_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_152353\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XFaT\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579006641_a1b98bfb7c_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_152401\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; 1960 Fiat Abarth-Monza 850cc. 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I shot him a glare, one he failed to register, still conversing with his friends. I had to snap another image, the one you see below this one.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9ZmWy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579335540_c073b97784_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153139\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; A &#8220;cleaner&#8221; version of the above image because people can&#8217;t behave themselves. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9TeKd\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578140662_f8b0f1c17c_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153202\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Corvettes are still interesting. Wish they showcased both older and newer models, especially of the Ford Mustang variety if they were going to showcased the Corvette.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YPYQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579231388_eb1bec38ce_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153354\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Ottawa Italian Festival &#8211; I took this image for AR related imagery from Pokemon, Azur Lane, and whatever else. Maybe even VRChat. I never made my way to doing such.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Side-note: I recall there being an overly artistic display under the bridge (same bridge seen in above image, leftern-most side) with various Italian motifs and Italian related national displays. The bridge&#8217;s underpass was fully sterile, if only with only the standing touristic directional display noting what&#8217;s where.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9TeJw\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578140622_15923a069f_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153359\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Preston Street BIA &#8211; Italian Festival.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XF5C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579006336_157e06c5a2_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153518\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; NASCAR display for both kids and those interested. You can even test your tire changing skills at this display.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YzSE\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579183934_12d54174f1_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153609\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Just two more cars on display &#8211; A Ferrari and a Lamborghini.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9ZmUp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579335415_2c3e637b93_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153646\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XF4F\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579006281_8062e053ed_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153651\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; It appears they altered the Ferrari slightly more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I was disappointed with the quantity of sports cars in the area. Yes, I was informed after the fact more were not on display because of the haze and smoke from the wildfire blanketing the city between Friday-Sunday, a health and safety issue scaring away the larger group of owners to not display their cars at Preston. That&#8217;s fine, that&#8217;s fair, and that&#8217;s also why I never made my way to the Italian Festival on Friday. I fell ill from breathing and stomach pains tied to breathing issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I mean no disrespect to the Festival, I was simply underwhelmed on a very basic level. I now had to make my trip to Preston Street worthwhile, even if it meant going up and down looking for more things to make note of, to document, as trivial as they may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XF45\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579006246_8d3f254025_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153727\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Preston Street&#8217;s fancy attraction direction indicator.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YzQL\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579183824_0c3acc2d84_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153736\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YPWv\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579231253_65bee6d43a_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153748\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; The other half of the festival being held on the other side of the bridge. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YymP\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579178839_ee2ef08dd3_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153814\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Lovely parking lot wall art. It&#8217;s art like this which makes me admire Ottawa all that much more, something I need to document all that much more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9TeG7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578140482_c621b95a88_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153838\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Canadian and Italian flags on display.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9TeFq\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578140442_35a38b8011_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_153922\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; A wild Porsche on display.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As per usual, let&#8217;s just say people weren&#8217;t as respectful as the Japanese would be. 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I couldn&#8217;t overhear what, and where &#8220;something&#8221; had occurred, or if it was more of a safety thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YzPo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579183744_04b0d408f1_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_154028\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Viva Italia!~<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YPT4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579231053_d80b642602_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_154339\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Italian tall-man on stilts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I had to take a breather in the shade of a tree with how surprisingly warm the day ended up being. 25-30 Celsius forcing me to take a few sips of water from my water bottle. I also viewed Google Maps to guide my way towards downtown Ottawa. If I was this far then I might as well visit downtown Ottawa as well, especially with my BK6M Hitway E-bike. Checked for Pokemon, checked Twitter\/X notifications, then proceeded to walk my way towards a nearby bike path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YzMK\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579183649_a0b9dcc6e7_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_154919\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Corse Italia. These wall art displays are awesome. I also never saw the guy coming up, something I&#8217;ve been tempted in &#8216;object removing&#8217; the person out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YPSN\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579231038_b17ae90802_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_154959\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Plant Recreation Centre.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An elderly male grouping asks volunteers what sort of festival this was, to which they were informed it was the Italian Festival. I know it as a Ferrari Festival, but I guess both are technically correct. 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I passed by a Vietnamese female pairing, overpassing them safely. Zipped through a tunnel, eventually making note of a passing red O-Train, something I was eager in capturing for image purposes. I noted people in the train. I checked Google Maps to see what the running schedule was for O-Train at Bayview station, to which it provided me no answers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1169\" src=\"\/Blog\/blogpics\/2025\/06\/Screenshot_20250611_224822_Maps.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9549\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; O-Train &#8211; Bayview Station. This doesn&#8217;t help me at all! (I could hear the O-Train bells sounding off in the distance, the train was however heading off in the other direction. I waited a good 5-10 minutes with no activity.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I was becoming more stressed and strained from the warm weather. I sat there, on my bike, skimming my phone on the furthest edge of the Trillium bikepath (staring at the railway) attempting to make sense of the running time of this O-Train. Give me &#8220;some&#8221; running time! Anything. When does one arrive? When does one depart? How far apart to they run between arrival and departure?! At least Japan &amp; Vancouver provided me this information, something Ottawa still struggles with. Tons of growing pains, operating pains, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I nearly obtained a heat stroke while sitting under the hazy, smoky sun attempting to make note of this. I even observed a women walking her bike while on the phone making her way towards Bayview, and maybe even further. Dejected, I looked behind me for any trail traffic, bolting off towards Bayview, in a certain state of genuine astonishment with how much they&#8217;ve accomplished. Honestly speaking, this appears like a &#8220;rush&#8221; job done in Minecraft, yet a respectful effort. I could see the LRT train running above, the O-Train announcement being heard below. Felt professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I need to document the O-Train and LRT at another time. I felt disappointed, dejected, and confused. I also became confused at the following intersection. Where do I go?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1007\" height=\"674\" src=\"\/Blog\/blogpics\/2025\/06\/BayViewConfusion.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9550\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Blue Line = My travel | Black Circle = Proposed roundabout | Red Line = My travel path.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ottawa nearly had this area figured out. Almost had it! Needs to be made &#8220;cleaner&#8221;, more refined, and with actual proper destination signs noting what&#8217;s where. Yes, the blue dotted line noting the way I came, the red line noting where I went (with hesitation and confusion), and the black dotted circle noting where this roundabout should be. If not a roundabout, then an open fancy circular stone area. Too many blind spots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I view Bayview as incomplete, dangerous, and tedious. It needs to be made more accessible, especially in that &#8216;Path-of-least-resistance&#8217; manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XDCK\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579001471_4a32ff0c1d_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_160044\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Found myself at the redesigned, renovated Chief William Commanda Bridge repurposed into an NCC trail pathway. I also had to take a picture, one with cyclists in it, to which I removed them from the image on the spot. I left the others, only removing the two main folks. This is a neat area now, and I admire it. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This area used to be notorious for druggies, homeless folks, and low-IQ gang members. It appears to be more tourist-friendly, far more beautiful, and more appealing. I approve of this. It may still be dangerous, who knows, but at least it&#8217;s far more attractive. Booted up Pokemon GO again, proceeding towards downtown again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9ZmN7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579335050_d237a500fa_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_160242\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; A view towards Gatineau from the Trans-Canada Trail. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XEWG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579005876_3492902b09_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_160253\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; A lovely new NCC Trail Trans-Canada bridge was built, and I love it! I love it! I love how Ottawa is beautifying itself on this level, just not on faux-political nonsense. More of this! (Nepean Bay Bridge)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9TeD6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578140307_85742b5cec_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_160523\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Canoe related monument. Canada Geese also feasting in this area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XEXo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579005916_2491eb53ba_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_160540\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Canada&#8217;s Canoeing pride.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9ZmMa\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579334995_8a4d9269f8_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_160546\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Looking over towards Chief William Commanda Bridge and area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was from this point onward I was forcefully disconnected from both phone data and Pokemon GO. I entered a data blackspot in downtown Ottawa, and I was peeved. I needed to know my way around, especially with things having changed in a decade, and longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was allowed to overtake an older lady&#8217;s cycling at an intersection (off image, and to the left), so I did. Thank you! I also overtook an older gentleman (seen on the pathway below in red), and so I did at the pathway&#8217;s bend. Little would I know that they would notice me crashing against a garage door wall. Alarmed, and also worried people may run to me from the nearby restaurant, I fled the scene. I didn&#8217;t want unneeded attention. I fled under the bridge, and onto the other side (it&#8217;s the unmarked bikepath trail), to where the black squiggle cartoon is shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1582\" height=\"659\" src=\"\/Blog\/blogpics\/2025\/06\/DowntownDetour.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9551\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Red Line = Where I came from, where I went. | Blue Line = After Resting &amp; Confusion | Orange square = No Entry &amp; Construction Sign.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I came in where the red line notes (under the Mill Street Brew) heading into the garage under the bridge. I was confused, I looked around, doubling back. I accidentally hit the wall on my way out, holding onto the throttle for extra scratching on both my arm and the bike. I basically followed the green bike patterns on the roadway, assuming I could use the garage as a tunnel to lead to the other side, which it wasn&#8217;t. It was a car garage. My incident had me bang up against the wall, to which the elderly folks at the far distance noted. I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised if those at the Mill Street Brew also saw my accident and blunder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I made my way &#8220;up&#8221;, and to the &#8220;right&#8221; (on the red dotted line), eventually stopping where you see the frustrated squiggles cartoon. I checked my arm for scratched, my bike for damages, and I hid behind the rocks. Yes, a few passerby&#8217;s coming the other way saw me, I was peeved. Finding the damage tolerable (maybe nonexistent), I unknowingly also ventured towards  the Royal Canadian Navy Monument, a landmark I initially desired to visit. Lucky! I rested there briefly, once again checking over my bike on the rocks below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XEVV\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579005831_418fc1df56_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_161211\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Rested here for awhile. Maybe a good 5 minutes. I attempted to check for signal for my data, none was provided to me. I desired to check Google Maps, something I wasn&#8217;t allowed to do. Refer back to the above image and the blue dotted line &amp; orange square. Other people were also resting at this area, and that was nice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YzH1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579183374_a43a510883_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_161320\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Some weird abomination was being constructed at this area. Weird brown structure. All these frustrating construction projects throwing everything off.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YzGE\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579183354_6b8da2955c_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_161628\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Royal Canadian Navy Monument! 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A basic, historical set of names. That, and also including Germany&#8217;s two captured U-Boats named HMCS U-190 &amp; HMCS U-889, both sunk in vengeance\/revenge by Canada&#8217;s navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Respect to Canada&#8217;s historical and naval contribution goes a long way. Oh, how I desire to see them active in KanColle and Azur Lane naval war games, one Japanese and the other Chinese made. I came to document this monument for use in both games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YPCV\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579230233_fbc7de56be_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_161904\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Royal Canadian Navy Monument plaque.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YPCe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579230193_7b9a05a575_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_161909\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; A stone&#8217;s throw away from Parliament Hill, if a bit tedious to reach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m happy I accidentally stumbled onto something I actually desired to visit, especially for both Kantai Collection (KanColle) and Azur Lane purposes. I desire to see Canadians in both games, future games, and actual non-Anime games, such as was done for Silent Hunter 3. I&#8217;ve already went on about it [here], and elsewhere. I wish Canadians could also stop being lazy, instead with museums reaching out themselves to be inserted into these various games of their own accord. I&#8217;m talking about anything HMCS, HMCS Haida, HMCS Sackville, aviation based, etc. Anything. Or Canada&#8217;s Ram tank, among other designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada deserved to be remembered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>I had to make the push. I had to start making my way to the Parliament building. 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The NCC trails were disconnected, constructions, poor signage, and absolute confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The #2 number in the above image also noted a non-entry orange construction sign of how pathway is closed. A dumb male cyclist made their way down this closed off pathway, I hope they failed in pain and misery. They failed to read an obvious sign, one I was still able to comprehend, they can suffer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I eventually made my way down to #3, failing. It was taking me back another way, a way I refused to venture to. I desired to venture TO the Parliament Hill, NOT away from. Put up more signs, especially for touristic purposes. Tear down any deranged LGBTQ monument and festival advertisement delusions and erect more directional signage before someone actually injured themselves from improper directional signage in this God forsaken city. I saw an LGBTQ signage hiding in the trees, disgusted by how openly Ottawa desires to showcase perversion, intellectual dishonesty, poor parenting, and open advertisement for underage mutilation and sexual assaults. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After being thoroughly disgusted by Ottawa&#8217;s incompetance, active open perversion, and lacking professionalism, I ventured back towards #3, aiming for #4 to use the main roadway to head towards the Parliament Hill. A two-way bikepath at first, stupidly turning into an one-way pathway the rest of the way on Wellington Street. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OTTAWA IS RETARDED! RETARDED! Ottawa cares more about destroying the lives of underaged individuals (kids and teens) than they do about common sense practices in Ottawa. Jesus Christ&#8230;&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I miss Japan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On my way towards Parliament Hill I observed a group of touristic India Indians crossing an intersection on a red light. Bunch of morons. 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I stood there, with my bike in head, also taking the exact picture below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9TepD\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578139527_c7565df95d_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_162650\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Parliament Hill has all these cranes and construction still going on.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Yzwe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579182749_b079f5e4f1_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_162656\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Lots of tourists in the area. 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Funky music.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\">\t\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"20250608_162701\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute;\"  src=\"https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/photos\/54579227423\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Video &#8211; Parliament Hill with a Mexican dancing area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Zmz1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579334290_74f8c413b2_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_162755\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; The area ahead is still under construction. I actually, genuinely miss the steps which led towards the Peace Tower&#8217;s entrance. Had to walk up to enter the building.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Side-note: It was noted after-the-fact that they&#8217;re placing more offices and restaurants solely for those who work at the Parliament Building. It&#8217;s supposed to be a big secret, yet I was told. 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Makes sense.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YPom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579229388_1f5894350e_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170104\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Walk your bike.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9TeeU\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578138962_7f160a5ba5_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170203\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Rideau Canal Promenade.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XEze\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579004631_0bb06f9781_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170215\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Canon balls and Canada Geese!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YPnp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579229333_113331f7ac_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170218\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9ZmmA\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579333570_59c149352b_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170230\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Engineering with water! (and touristic disrespect).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Side-note<\/strong>: I have my own assumptions relating to both Indian-related disrespect shown towards Canada and Left-Wing brainwashing. No sane person would scratch out the face of Lieutenant Colon By &amp; the British Colonial soldiers of the era. People hating white people because that&#8217;s what the mainstream media and ill-qualified educational teachers brainwashed people with&#8230;.. This disgusted me. There&#8217;s no respect. Everything is made into a big mess by the mainstream media and intentional sabotage, it however isn&#8217;t an issue that it&#8217;s made out to be. It&#8217;s history, and that&#8217;s how it should stay as. This peeves me&#8230;<\/em> <em>Left-Wing people don&#8217;t care about logic, discussions, or anything. They simply seek ways to bully, harass, and sabotage anything they can. They desire justified reasonings to destroy everything they can, and they&#8217;ll happily, openly, and rudely do so with no regards to common sense, dignity, or respect to the other side. It&#8217;s their side, or the world burns.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Teed\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578138922_96230a26a3_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170236\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Interactive canoe display. One can sit here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Tedr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578138877_a16df1621e_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170311\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; A beautiful, scenic, touristic view of the Rideau Canal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Tecp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578138817_ca1879980c_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170317\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\">\t\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"20250608_170321\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute;\"  src=\"https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/photos\/54578137192\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Video &#8211; Rideau Canal with water streaming over the locked gates.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Zmkd\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579333490_23d286cf4e_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170423\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Map of downtown Ottawa, how to get to nearby touristic places, and how to view Ottawa in a touristic manner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YPib\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579229088_7b1f4b724d_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170439\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Tikki huts, floating buses, and other fun amusements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9TebC\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578138772_6c3f3756c3_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170445\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Alexandria Bridge &amp; Tikki Hut.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side-note:<\/strong> Another goal of mine now being crossed off. 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I nodded my head prior to waving back.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YzhX\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579181979_1d778fb447_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170514\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Zmem\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579333150_2d2c9f5396_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170529\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211;  There&#8217;s your problem! Construction projects in the Capital!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I wish this was placed on the other end of the idiotic nonsense. I wish this was placed on the other side of the RCN Monument, bridge, and Mill Bar area. I wouldn&#8217;t have had that accident had I known where to go, how to get to places, and what issues are where. I had initially hoped of taking a full scenic bike ride running parallel to the Parliament Hill on the river-side trail, eventually coming UP the Rideau Canal locks, not down it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*slamming on desk angrily in frustration*<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I could have bled from the accident! Not just me, but other locals and tourists as well, but you care more about LGBTQ affairs than you do about the well-being of actual normal human beings and residents of Ottawa. Rotten pile of crap. Frustrated from the heat, the mishap, and other childish nonsense this city has to show from the people side of things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I genuinely hope that LGBTQ Pro-Rape &amp; Pro-Child mutilation monument gets desecrated over and over again. I&#8217;m not going to support fake &#8220;forever-victims&#8221;. Better yet, if that fake monument is fully canceled with funds being diverted into construction projects, proper signage, continual renovations\/redesigns, and LRT &amp; O-Train investments it would benefit the city in actual real ways. Actual real-world and common-sensed designs, as we&#8217;ve seen with the Nepean Bridge and the pathway leading up towards the glass art museum (in the below image). We need actual helpful and productive projects, not artificial &#8220;forever victims&#8221; nonsense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Te7u\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578138532_763b179ffb_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_170601\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Amused by the floating bus boat and the tikki float. Too comical, if in a good way.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now concerned, I slowly started heading back, this time in the direction of Queen Elizabeth Driveway trail. I had to cycle my way through various hipster neighborhoods, potential whiny Karen groupings, and possibly be jumped by some Far-Left weirdo. 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I needed to rest prior to my shift on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to head back home&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YyjK\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579178719_fe8b5aeaf7_c.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot_20250608_171015_Pokmon GO\" width=\"369\" height=\"800\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Starting to head back home while spinning the Bytown Museum Pokemon Stop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Tdfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578135627_a7f3588862_c.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot_20250608_171221_Pokmon GO\" width=\"369\" height=\"800\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Pokemon GO &#8211; Laurier Statue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Started to pant a little from walking up the hill, with my bike in hand, all the while playing Pokemon GO up towards this bridge. My arms burning from being sunburnt, nearing heat-stroke levels. My phone threatening to die on me (20%), all-the-while I had to speed through a &#8216;Karen&#8217; part of town. I dreaded cycling my long way back to Dow&#8217;s Lake, if with a calmer ride from Dow&#8217;s Lake, via Experimental Farm, and home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XErU\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579004206_0f7a548060_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_171338\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; This tunnel is actually my favourite, and I admire it. Still contains historical elements to it, and I admire it so. I also forgot how those very stairways safely leads to the overly important &#8216;The National War Memorial&#8217;. Easy access!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Zmde\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579333085_c17c19f3ae_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_171404\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; I admire these gated windows viewing the canal. Nice historical vibe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Te67\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578138452_5a50f54c5c_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_171408\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; I just love this! I do fear street thugs, bums, and hobbo&#8217;s ruining the atmosphere, but I do admire the historical value of this.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9YPc9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579228738_c8b6a509e5_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_171506\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Looking back the way, especially after noting some HMCS uniformed individuals packing a van to make their way towards Cartier Square Drill Hall building. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1538\" height=\"666\" src=\"\/Blog\/blogpics\/2025\/06\/LawrenceFreimanLnNCC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9554\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; 1) HMCS Military crews loading van under bridge | 2) Cycling pathway via National Arts Centre | 3) Heading under bridge to join actual bike trail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is just too silly for me! I could have potentially had a repeat of what I had under that first bridge. I could have banged myself somewhere, this time potentially drawing blood. Why can&#8217;t the bikepath\/trail go under the art&#8217;s centre, not through it? If you look carefully, you can also see green cycling signs, as was noted in the first Google Maps picture I shared of my bike mishap accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slightly more planning needs to go into Ottawa to make it fully idiot-proof and fluid for cycling, pedestrian and scooter purposes. I&#8217;m aware of this now, and I&#8217;ll make use of this, if I ever visit downtown. I would have to travel via the Karen &amp; hipster neighborhoods, eventually reaching downtown on this safer route again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Yzd3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579181694_3a3a216c58_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_171615\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Rogers Centre Ottawa. There may have also been a graduation celebration party present on the other side of the canal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Zmbq\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579332980_9f4998221d_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_171618\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Viewing back the way I came, especially the green cycling sign on the road noting which way I came down. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Yzb9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579181584_f13c450134_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_171713\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Interesting mural. It&#8217;s a shame that the utility vehicles are blocking the area, but you can still make out the artistic display. The bridge as a boat, and vice-versa on the right side.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I desired to make note of a few landmarks, if skipping them in haste to return back home. I missed out on making note of the Cartier Square Drill Hall, Pretoria Bridge, and a few others. I did make note of this neat appearing &#8216;Moose&#8217; bench in the below photo, but others were regrettably missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Zma3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579332900_76def74407_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_172242\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Moose Bench. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I, thankfully, doubled back on a quieter stretch of the trail to make note of this Moose bench. I failed to note why this is special, I still however had to make note of it. I confused an older elderly woman, but I was happier noting this bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was about ready to proceed on my way only to be surprisingly stopped by the same &#8216;Canada Geese&#8217; guy I conversed with prior. He made his way back (a long way back) on foot to where I was, heading further to his residence. I noted how I didn&#8217;t see any other Canada Geese younglings, how my phone was dying, and I was rushing to get back. I was trusting my instincts on how this trail leads back to my place. We eventually concluded our conversation, making our way to where we were heading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XEmP\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579003911_8ac4857960_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_172319\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Flora Footbridge. I made note of this. Nice! It&#8217;s a nice looking footbridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1591\" height=\"445\" src=\"\/Blog\/blogpics\/2025\/06\/RideauCanalToDowsLake.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9555\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Rideau Canal leading into Dow&#8217;s Lake &#8211; An overly impressive stretch of pathway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I was genuinely amazed how narrow, impressive, and amazing that stretch of bike trail running parallel to the canal was. Sure, it was frustrating with all the foot traffic, I however took in whatever I could visually. I wish I could share what I saw. Maybe at another time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was obviously peeved with various people hogging the trail, unable to pass, with how overly busy the area was. Others obviously saw my frustration, especially with how I slowed, waiting for an opportunity to pass. I&#8217;m aware these trails are for everybody, but there has to be a way to widen this stretch somehow. Have bikes be prioritized over pedestrian traffic, especially in this overly narrow area. I&#8217;m simply going to have to get used to the frustration of traveling through this area, I guess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I, however, shall fondly recall the memories of the barge making its way back towards downtown Ottawa. It felt like Europe, like the Danube River, and slightly with Japan. Mostly European vibes here. Slovakian vibes. Danube River vibes. What I saw, and what I remember, came out as magical. As magical as I continously view Japan in high regards, but this time positively in an Ottawa light. I can finally show off the true, proper, and elegant side of Ottawa, and I&#8217;m proud of it. The REAL Ottawa, especially without the fake political drivel roaming around like a nasty fatal disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Tdf4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54578135607_c512117659_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_173051\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; I love how Ottawa focuses on these big red wooden chairs. They&#8217;re one of the best things to be implemented in Ottawa, other than the fake gender &amp; faux-political nonsense. This is natural beauty, and I admire it. I admire this true side of Ottawa, and I hope it stays this way.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9Yyj9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579178684_6a9ece4c14_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_173334\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; I&#8217;m back at the &#8216;Naval Reserve Monument&#8217;, wooo!~ Salute to everything Canadian, Canadian Navy related, and I hope they find themselves in a game called Azur Lane.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9XDAa\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579001321_85dce2a360_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_173754\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; I laughed. Florida vibes here, even though I haven&#8217;t been there. Nice floating vessel. (I had to also dodge a few rogue little kids on scooters. Didn&#8217;t want to wipe them out by running into them at this Hartwells Lock area.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Side-Note<\/strong>: It felt so good cycling at full speed (32 KM\/H) on the gravel pathway. My bike took it like a champ, and I admire the sensation. I felt human again, and I loved it! I loved it! I wish I could feel human like this every day, or most of the days per week.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2r9ZkjA\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/54579330090_5b2129b12e_c.jpg\" alt=\"20250608_174235\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8211; Had to make my way back via the Experimental Farm, if concerned if I was trespassing or not. Gates were closed to vehicles, I however still rumbled through. I had to, I had to make it back home to rest and recover. Had to take alternate side-roads at this farm to avoid farm vehicles, yet admiring these hay bale collection moment on the way back.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>And with that, my trip ended. The Ferrari Festival wasn&#8217;t bad, even if it was underwhelming. As others and myself noted, it&#8217;s all the wildfire smoke&#8217;s fault. The issue effects the majority of Canada, and it also can be seen in the first, the last, and in every photo in this blog posting, the previous blog posting, etc. Yes, it has cleared up by now, it however can still be noticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, I was feeling stressed in general from the weather. It was deceptively hot, and I could have easily gained sun stroke. I felt as if I suffered a Cold\/Flu attack overnight with how restless I felt. My arms burning from being sunburnt with all the red marks. Thankfully, no skin flaking, peeling, or anything. Fatigue, burning, and painful restlessness. I felt unwell the next day at work, especially with how I went to work without breakfast. I didn&#8217;t eat in the morning, I overslept, and everything was a mess. It was worth the trip, if with painful after-effects. Cause-and-effects. Risk vs reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I admit Ottawa is beautiful, and I have always noted this over and over again. Ottawa has beautiful natural parks, locations, and overly beautiful scenic locations. Sadly, it&#8217;s wasted on Left-Wing people and those who are anti-Canadian, wish to covertly destroy Canada through falsified political causes, and etc. More attention could be placed perfecting various renovated areas, further beautifying them, as was done with Nepean Bay Bridge, and the bridge feeding into the National Art Gallery area (next to Alexandra Bridge). Ottawa shall always be scenically beautiful, if sadly wasted by the people residing within of the Political Left, Anti-Canadian, and &#8220;I-Don&#8217;t-Care&#8221; variety, as was noted by India&#8217;s Indians not caring at all about Canada. Everything is trash to them. If you authentically and genuinely admire Canada is when you have my respect placed back to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I admire rediscovering Ottawa&#8217;s beautiful side. I can&#8217;t wait to document other areas I had initially missed on this Sunday&#8217;s outing. Have to revisit areas to make note of various areas I was forced to pass over due to various circumstances and situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, I can&#8217;t wait for when Canadians are properly represented in Azur Lane, even if it&#8217;s done in a lewd manner. People will still find about Canada&#8217;s history, and it&#8217;s better if they find out how awesome HMCS Haida is, have HMCS Sackville as an escort, and to also be aware how Canada used to individually own three aircraft carriers. How it would be nice to see true Canadians connect with their Canadians in Azur Lane, especially in regards to &#8220;Bonnie&#8221; (HMCS Bonaventure), or to see what it would have been like to own an Essex-Class aircraft carrier under the Canadian Maple Monarchy banner of Azur Lane. Canadians deserve to learn about their WW1, WW2, and overall history, hence my visit (visits, and revisits) to the displays naval gun mount and the Royal Canadian Navy monument. If the various historical museum organizations can reach out to Yostar\/Manjuu\/Yongshii then things would proceed much more smoothly. Less fear, and laziness; More boldness and respect!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Respectfully Canadian. Proudly Canadian. 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