Yesterday was a lazy day. We got up late again. I love being on vacation. We went to a Irish pub called Darcy McGee's for lunch, then walked along the locks toward an interesting looking park. We ended up going to Canada's National Gallery of Art. It had air conditioning and looked interesting. We saw the Notre Dame Cathedral. We then came back to the hotel and took a nap.

Today was a much earlier start. Pete had to meet GK (a fellow IBMer) at the conference at 800, which means we had to leave the hotel at 730. I walked him to the conference and then had breakfast at the hotel that was connected to conference center. My one expensive hotel breakfast. Not worth it, but there wasnt anything else around. I then sat by the locks and read for awhile. At 930 I went to Parliment Hill to see the changing of the guards. It was really cool, and the music was interesting. One of the band member fainted in the middle of the cermony. I dont blame him, it was damn hot and they are in heavy uniforms with bear fur hats. After sitting in the sun, I need air conditioning. I went to the Rideau Centre Mall and walked around and read until Pete and GK met me for lunch. After lunch I walked over the Ottawa River to the Musuem of Civilization. It was ok, but not worth the heat or the 10 bucks to get in. I walked back through Byward Market to meet Pete. I got there in time to see the end of his presentation and let him leave early. Sitting outside the conference reminded me of being at RPI. A whole lot of dorks. The bad kind of dorks.

I am now ready for bed. Walking in the heat is tiring. One more day and then home to Zora and my bed.