Getting ready to leave Ottawa

It's early morning at the Ottawa airport on April 1, 2017. There is snow in the ground. Just before taking off, the airport grounds crew does a de-icing operation on the plane's wings and tail.
De-icing operation continues in Ottawa

There are about 4 to 5 people who work on each plane simultaneously.
Taking off for Newark, NJ

The green stuff you see on the wings is what was sprayed on the plane by the de-icing crew. It flies away during take off.
As soon as you get above the clouds, you can see the sunrise.
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Arriving in Myrtle Beach, SC

Brian picked me up at the Myrtle Beach airport. He had been in Wilmington, NC for 3 weeks before I arrived.
We had lunch at Art Burger & Sushi, then went walking on the boardwalk.
Walking on the boardwalk in Myrtle Beach

So nice to be walking around in summer weather.
I even when to put my feet in the Atlantic Ocean. Not surprisingly the water was quite cold. Although, that didn't stop some people from going for aRead more
Walking around in Wilmington, NC

It's so nice to see green everywhere!! I love seeing the trees in bloom. What a change from Ottawa scenery!
Historic District in Wilmington, Part 1

We went for a Trolley tour where we learned about the history of Wilmington.
Historic District in Wilmington, Part 2

Historic District in Wilmington, Part 3

Cotton Exchange in Wilmington

Ship related trades and exporting cotton were the main industries in Wilmington in the 18th century and early 19th century.
WWII North Carolina Battleship, part 1

WWII North Carolina Battleship, part 2
