After several days of cloud and snow, the sky finally turned out to be crystal clear on Wednesday. What a gorgeous day! Well, except the temperature, it was about -20 degree Celcius in the daytime.
I like that sky so much so that I cannot refuse the call of the nature. One of my housemate and I then went visit the Peace Tower at noon. Peace Tower is located at the heart of Parliament Hill, which is a distinctive monument in memory of the ser
vice and sacrifice of the men and women who died for serving their country. When you stand in front of the set of Parliament buildings, you can literally feel the greatness and majesty of them.
vice and sacrifice of the men and women who died for serving their country. When you stand in front of the set of Parliament buildings, you can literally feel the greatness and majesty of them. After the entry of peace tower, we got serious security check. Although this is not very convenient for visitors, I think it is a must for the important place being considered as a national treasure and symbol. This tower is 92.2-metre high with 9 levels, containing an Observation Area and the Carillon, a series of 53 bells weighing from 4.5kg to 10,090kg and a Memorial Chamber on the third floor. We visited both places. Everyday at 12:00pm, the Dominion Carillonneur entertain visitors to Parliament Hill with recitals. I enjoy the rhythm and tune of the recitals so much that I would like to listen to it every hour. On the Observation deck, we sticked around there for quite a while, busy taking pictures for recording everything beautiful. I guess the security guard might also think so, because after he saw us time after time again, finally said, "woa, you guys are still here." Haha, Yes, we are. Since we have nothing urgent to do, why should we rush.
in the Peace Tower
Original Peace Tower clock movement
The clock
overlook from observation deck
US Embassy
West Block
Library of Parliament & Alexandra Bridge
Ottawa River
Langevin Block & Capital Infocentre
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