Sushi, Yummy Yummy~ (Jul 25th)

Picking My Own Strawberries (Jun 29)

It was my first time to pick berries on the farm. I had never seen where strawberries or any berries grow and how the fields look like before, so I was totally excited this time.

There are 3 locations of pick your own farms in Ottawa and we went to the Merivale one. When we reached there, a bunch of people were picking theirs in the berry field. We once worried about the muddy condition and therefore hesitated to set out, because it rained in the morning of that day. You know, however, the field staff had already paved straws on each aisle to cover the soil so that our shoes won't get dirty. Knowing that the staff are very experienced and considerate, customers will really have nothing to worry about.

The tip of picking your own strawberries is to find reaped ones. Try to pick entire red strawberries instead of ones that having green color on tip. Size doesn't matter because either small or big reaped strawberries are equally sweet and tasty! I got to know that the best time during the day to pick berries is in the morning or evening, and cloudy day is also suitable.

Pick your own farms have quite reasonable prices, $5 for 2lb basket and $10 for 4lb basket. So, why don't you pick some fresh fruits and meantime support the local economy? That's one stone with two birds. ^^

For more info about pick your own berries, go to Shoudice Berry Farm and Market's website.

Beautiful Gatineau Park - Pink Lake 2 (Jun 28)

Beautiful Gatineau Park - Pink Lake 1 (Jun 28)

I have visited Gatineau Park located in Gatineau, Quebec several times, either in summer or fall. It is the kindom of forest, lakes and wild animals. Since it displays various nature view and beauties through out the year, Gatineau Park is one of the most appealing spots for campers, tourists and exercisers in nearby neighborhoods in Quebec.

Pink Lake is quite famous in Gatineau Park. People prefer to go visit this lake because it is also close to the entrance of the park compared with other lakes. Interesting to note that Pink Lake is actually green in color, not really pink, haha.

Walk along the trail around Pink Lake, I was deeply attracted by the beauty of nature. Natural Environment is quite good and forest is almost intact. I think every visitor in the park has responsibility to keep the forest as is and the environment clean. It is not a cliche to say that, "do others a favor is to help ourselves" .

Well, I have a friendly tip to visitors. When you go visit Gatineau Park in summer, be cautious about mosquitos. Do some precausions to prevent from being bit. I was taught a lesson this time. ><||| Oh, and don't use perfume, because bees will love to follow you...

Weekend Trip to 1000 Islands - Boldt Castle (Jun 27)

One of the famous spots in 1000 Islands region of St. Lawrence River is Boldt Castle. Boldt Castle, a monument of love by George C. Boldt for his wife Louise, is located on Heart Island, in the United States, and is only accessible by water. From both Canada and the U.S., visitors may find transportation on either a tour boat or by personal pleasure craft.

Tourists from Canada must be Canadian citizens or have U.S. visa in order to go visit the castle. Therefore, I was blocked from seeing the castle inside. Hope someday I will have a chance to wander through this mysterious castle...

Weekend Trip to 1000 Islands - Boats (Jun 27)

Lots of boats and ships shuttled on the river, which kept our eyes busy. Boaters waved their hands to passengers on tour boats to show their friendliness, and we waved back to them.