Clear Scans Edition
Back on February 26 of this year, I took a photowalk after having gone for a biopsy earlier in the day that ultimately revealed I had cancer (SLL/small lymphocytic lymphoma). Honestly, I don't remember much about that walk—my mind was elsewhere. But I *needed* that walk to clear my mind and stay sane.
Fast-forward 7½ months, and I just took another photowalk after having left the hospital. This time, it was after a great meeting with my haematologist who reported back that the 6 sessions of chemotherapy I endured throughout the spring & summer did the trick: the lymphoma is in remission and my CT scans were as clear as can be expected for an incurable yet manageable cancer.
This time around I also needed to clear my mind with another photowalk. But the temperature and mood were certainly better!
I chose to take a walk in the pathways and the "Rideau Gardens" neighbourhood along the Rideau River, only about 1.5km from the hospital.
The glorious Indian summer blue skies were certainly fitting this time around.
I'm outta here
With any luck, this will be the last time I visit the Ottawa Hospital when there's no snow on the ground. I'm due back in January for a checkup, but I'm glad to be rid of this place in the meantime.
The most wonderful time of the year
The Rideau Gardens neighbourhood is just exploding with fall splendour right now. For my money, this is the best time of the year: clement temperatures, great light from a low sun and a riot of colour from Mother Nature.
Looking across the Rideau
From the right angle, you'd never know you're in the middle of the city.
Along the Rideau
See what I mean about the right angle?
There are worse ways to spend a Friday afternoon
Busy & buzzy
No trolls in sight
High times
The trio feeding the ducks, geese and gulls that congregate here near the foot of the Billings Bridge (at Bank St.) were smoking so much pot (it's legal here) and making so much smoke that I think I'm now immunized from ever having glaucoma.
Change
From green to red to orange to yellow to gone.
Out for a spin
A multi-use path is just that: multi-use. Walkers, joggers, and cyclists keep you on your toes.
My kind of street photography: laid back
Shapes and colours
Say hello to Sally
(I don't know if that's her name, but play along.)
Say hello to Harry
(I don't know if that's his name, but play along.)
When Harry met Sally
(Apologies - I couldn't resist)
A bridge over untroubled water
