A Diamond in Ottawa’s Crown

Last night Barry met, for the first time, some second and third cousins and today he, his brother-in-law and one cousin are going motorcycle riding to Manotick. Marlene, who is enjoying not riding, is going to the must-see Canadian Museum of Civilization. The site of this museum complex, on the Ottawa river across from the Parliament Buildings, provides awesome views, beautiful grounds, incredible architecture, restaurants, boutiques, and an IMAX cinema. The museum itself highlights the rich heritage of Canada’s various cultural groups, as well as Aboriginal arts and traditions, special exhibitions such as Mystic Creatures in three galleries, the popular Canadian Children’s Museum, and the intriguing Canadian Postal Museum. One can easily spend a full day at this jewel, resting and reflecting in the Grand Hall where the cultural heritage of the West Coast First Nations soars to great heights.
Barry’s sister and husband have been great hosts and we are enjoying the our meals which include this colourful easy to prepare summer salad:

Wenda’s Corny Salsa Salad
2 cans of niblets corn drained
1 cup mango salsa
¼ cup green onions chopped
2 fresh peaches or 1 large mango diced
1 tomato diced
Mix all ingredients and chill to serve