Category Archives: Things to See

Cirque du Soleil – Amaluna

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Richard

Today, Rosa, Lemin and I went to see the new Cirque du Soleil show, Amaluna. It premiered in Montreal two days ago. It was the first time any of us had seen a Cirque du Soleil show. I have wanted … Continue reading →

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Papillons en Liberté

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Richard

Today Rosa, Lemin and I went to the Butterflies Go Free (Papillons en Liberté) show at the Montreal Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanique de Montréal). The Botanical Garden has a series of long connected greenhouses for their indoors exhibitions. Each contains a … Continue reading →

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Capital Pride Parade 2011

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Richard

Today Rosa and I went to the 2011 Capital Pride Parade. This was the 25th year for the parade. It was our first time. I’ve attended the post-parade event at City Hall in the past with friends. We were not … Continue reading →

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Sound of Lights Fireworks

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Richard

There is so much to do in Ottawa, and Rosa and I rarely find time to explore this great city. So this summer, we are trying to get out to see more and do more. I have wanted to see … Continue reading →

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Beethoven’s Ninth

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Richard

This evening, Rosa and I went to the NAC for a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony by the National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO). Rosa bought the tickets after I had expressed how much I enjoy the symphony; it is one of … Continue reading →

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Monthly Museum – Aviation Museum

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Richard

Last month, I decided that I should visit a museum or other interesting site once a month. There are many sights and attractions here in Ottawa that I have never visited. After living here for 13 years, it’s time that … Continue reading →

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STS-132 Launch Video

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Richard

I’ve been able to get some time to work on completing the video of the launch of STS-132 Atlantis. This was recorded from the NASA Causeway, about 6 miles (9km) from Launch Pad 39A. I recorded it in HD on … Continue reading →

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STS-132 Video coming

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Richard

Just before I went to bed last night, I remembered that I had shot a video of the entire Atlantis launch. Before I traveled down to Florida, I searched the video-sphere for very wide-angle shots of a shuttle launch. I … Continue reading →

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Visiting Cocoa Beach

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Richard

The day after the launch and I decided to stay in Cocoa Beach with Janice and Richard and relax. In the morning, they took me out in their pontoon boat. It was really nice to be out on the water. … Continue reading →

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STS-132 Atlantis Launch

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Richard

It’s all over and I’m in the 4-hour traffic jam leaving the causeway for Cocoa Beach. I’m overwhelmed and even a little melancholy – it all happened so fast did I miss anything? I woke up at 5:00am. I was … Continue reading →

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