Post-Canada Day Post

A friend pointed out to me that I hadn't posted anything about my first Canada Day experience as an urban dweller. Hm. I guess I was so enthralled with Sunday's Jamie Cullum concert that I jumped right into that. :)

Canada Day was good, but ironically, a little more quiet than I would've preferred. I spent most of the day on my own, strolling between the Byward Market and Major's Hill Park where I got to see some really good Canadian talent:

Buck 65
K'naan (my second time seeing him - really like his stuff!)
Joël Fafard
Stephen Fearing
Blackie & the Rodeo Kings
La Volée d'Castors

I also got introduced to the Six String Nation guitar. Check it out!

I enjoyed my solo time, but despite being surrounded by thousands of people, I still felt lonely at times. So happily, later that evening, Sis was game enough to brave the crowds and venture downtown to watch the fireworks. YAY!

I feel fortunate to live in the nation's capital and have the biggest Canada Day party at my doorstep. It shouldn't be taken for granted. All & all, even if a little tamer than hoped for, my first Canada Day as an urban dweller gets two thumbs up.