Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
I’ve been excited about my first North American “Fall” (need to remember it’s not autumn here”) since I arrived. It’s one of my favourite seasons back home, but there we don’t get the same range and intensity of colour. Therefore it was fitting that I planned a road trip to New England to celebrate my first fall in North America.
We spent a bit over a week driving from Toronto to Boston and back again – using the scenic route. I loved it – New England is incredible without the autumn colours. With them? It’s incredible!
The leaves are still turning here in Toronto. I love walking to work and seeing all the fallen leaves on the ground – and looking out from my high-rise office over the city and seeing the sea of yellow, orange and red trees, and it’s funny to think I’ve almost come full circle – I arrived here at the very start of winter. I’m a winter soul so the idea of getting colder is surprisingly warming. I’m thinking mulled wine and cider, hot tea and coffee, warm soups and stews and the coming snow, boots and cosy jacket.
This photo is from the last leg of our road trip – Ottawa, Canada’s capital. It was a clear and beautiful day (though way too hot for fall!) and the colours of the trees added a depth to the city’s views. I’ve got a bundle of red and yellow maple leaves to press and keep as a true Canadian souvenir – and one of the most beautiful.
