Ottawa-Montréal – Page 6

In the Beginning – May 31, 2022

Ottawa-Montréal Camino #1
Ottawa to Orleans
Distance: 13.2 miles
Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
Ascent: 387 feet / Descent: 379 feet
Weather: 75 degrees, clear skies

Six adventurous semi-strangers came together to walk 145 miles from Ottawa to Montréal. We are composed of two friends, a brother/sister-in-law, plus two others. We are bonded by smiles, laughter, and an eagerness to experience the walk.

Elise, Michel, Martina, Arnold, Danielle, Linda

Notre Dame Cathedral, the start of the Ottawa-Montréal Camino.

National Art Gallery across from cathedral. Would eight legs get less exhausted than two legs for walking?

Up in Smoke – May 15, 2022

Since Covid-19 Pandemic, all my travel plans went up in smoke. Two weeks before departing for Canada, I kept my anticipation in check. Avoiding Covid could not be taken for granted.

Coach Mark had prepared my training program for Ottawa’s Half Marathon, a perfect send-off before beginning the Ottawa-Montréal Camino. Toni joined me for days and days of walking in preparation for the Camino. I could only hope it will all come to fruition.