Calgary to Ottawa – 6 October 2023

 


It was an early start for our flight to Ottawa.  We caught the shuttle to the airport and quickly got through security.  We had a nice breakfast at the Maple Lounge before boarding our flight to Ottawa.  The lounge gave a good view out over the CBD and the snow capped Rockies beyond.  A bright cool morning made it look very nice. 

 

I had a good flight managing to finish series 4 of Succession.  A compelling series about some very flawed and largely unpleasant people.  If that is truly what it is like to be mega wealthy it is not for me.  All the baubles in the world do not make for happy and fulfilled people. 

 

We flew in an Airbus A220 which was a nice aircraft to be in with good leg room for our seats and it was a 2-3 configuration. 

 

We arrived on time at Ottawa and were picked up by Bev’s brother Graham arriving at his place to a very warm welcome from her nephews.

 

For Bev, in particular, there was much to catch up on, so we were up until quite late talking. 

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