Week 2 - "have ye no home to go to??"





So we went to Ottawa - it is a really beautiful city and the government buildings are amazing! We were all well impressed (except Ellie whose reaction was similar to when she saw the Grand Canyon "It's a big canyon - get over it") . We enjoyed a walk around by the canal locks and took in the all the sights, it's well worth a visit.



Changed the rental car and I drove for the first time over here - driving on the right wasn't that bad - the cars and roads are both very good and the GPS is a great help, so no probs so far.



The main item occupying our time is of course the house hunting. We have seen a number of properties and have narrowed it down to two - one really cute one opposite the lake, with a nice garden but a drive out of town. The other which came up as a result of our putting a "wanted" ad in the local paper - the Whig Standard - which is a townhouse, right in the heart of Kingston a block up from the waterfront and walking distance from pretty much everything and this is the one we're leaning towards. It is owned by a lady who is about to go off on active duty to Afghanistan for 6-9 months so we think we will take it for an initial 6 months and see how we get on. It is a lovely old 3 storey building with fine big bedrooms and lots of character. On the downside the kitchen needs replacing and there is only one other open living/dining room and a tiny yard, but we have decided to go with that old saying "location, location, location" and see if we can make it work for us. It's currently unfurnished so if we can come to an agreement on that, then we're on.



Good news - We have the house!! we met with Susan the owner again and she is happy that we rent it from her. She is going to replace the kitchen straight away and furnish it for us so we're all delighted. We've told her that if she even gets the beds in we will move in right away and put up with any inconvenience while the kitchen goes in just so we can get out of the motel as soon as poss - hopefully before the weekend. This also means that Ellie can stay in the school she is in and maybe Patrick too but we have to check that out. Happy Days!!!