Just an update. Going through customs wasn't much fun to be honest. At US customs in Ottawa, I was asked to remove my hat at security and had to leave it off while my bag was scanned and I was put through the "nude" scanners etc. I was asked to remove it again at passport control despite honestly telling the customs officer what my purpose of visit in Ottawa had been (he scoffed a little when I told him). I was also surprised that you cleared US customs in Ottawa. On the up note, despit
Travel and arrival
After a long flight from Australia to Canada with delays and missed connections I finally made it to Ottawa on the evening of 13 December. Although getting to Ottawa was a nightmare, with my flighted being rerouted to go via Chicago, to via Montreal, then delays in Montreal due to the weather, getting out at Ottawa was a dream, my luggage was the first out then straight to the taxi rank, no waiting and straight on to Foxbar Guesthouse - which is accomodation dedicated to Rah
