Bike Ride

Chris's second dayshift today so I was on my own for a bike ride along the bike paths on both the Ontario and Quebec sides of the Ottawa River. I also cycled along a portion of the Rideau River. Another stellar day weatherwise as well. Clear blue sky and hot. Humidex put our temperature around 35C or about 94F. The first photo was taken along the banks of the Rideau River not far from Riverside Drive. The leaves are starting to change a little. The change should certainly become more pronounced in the coming weeks. The reflection in the water caught my eye as I cycled by so I just had to stop and turn around for a picture. The second photograph was taken at the base of Champlain Bridge on the Quebec side about 10 feet off the bike path. This is a little back eddy and popular fly fishing spot just east of the base of the bridge.

I saw these three kayaks meandering northwards on the Rideau River in behind the old Ottawa City Hall. I crossed this bridge and picked up the bicycle path on the other side to get home.This last photo is of the roof line of old city hall. I turned around after taking the kayak picture and was struck by the lines and colour of this picture. I left the small tree in to give the roof line some perspective.