There is a Captain in everyone of us

H.M.C.S. Sackville

1675 Lower Water St adjacent the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic,

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5X5, Canada

http://canadasnavalmemorial.ca/

 

I have visited the ship with my husband (Member of the DND-military) , as you can imagine, we visit anything that is related to war (sea, air or ground). This vessel was no exception. We have waited for a cloudy day. Usually it’s 5.00$ per adults, but free for military members and their family (with proper ID’s) . The ship, has a rich history, it is the last of Canada’s corvettes, it was responsible of many convoy escort ships, it was  built in Canada and the UK during WWII. It’s the Canada’s oldest warship ( that was fighting). It was nominated as an official Naval Memorial in 1985.

If you are eager to learn more on Canada’s contribution to war, it’s a must see. You’ll learn a lot on the living conditions of the Men onboard, they were quite a  large group living in a confined spaces, at sea for months and without too much commodity . 

I loved my visit, but once you’ve seen one of those warship, it’s like seeing the same all the time . On the other hand, if you take time to listen during the tour, each one has it’s individual story to tell.

Would I recommend this tour? yes, of course. But I am not sure, that it would be appropriate to bring young kids to that activity, they might get bored in time ( I think that it would be great for pre-teens , teens , young adults , adults, veterans, or Naval history passionate).

 

 

Notre-Dame de Paris

I am just standing in Front of the Cathedrale

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

 6 Place du Parvis Notre-Dame, 75004 Paris, France

http://www.notredamedeparis.fr/

Visited in March 2010(couple)

Like many of you , I had in mind that if I was going to Paris,  visiting the famous Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, was a must and on top of my list .  I have no regret at all, the monument itself is very enigmatic  , full of mysteries , even more if you are a fan of the Da Vinci Code the movie . I have noticed lots of tourists walking in the Cathedrale with their Da Vinci books on hands, looking around for the famous symbols or sighs , it was a funny thing to watch.  But, even without the movies and the books that’s been done , it remains that the Cathedrale is a wonderful infrastructure, rich in history , splendidly preserved, independently of your religious beliefs , you can’t stay untouched by the  the Spiritual atmosphere that surrounds you when you are entering in the building .

I used the audioguide ( available in at least 10 language)  during my visit, it’s a real help when it comes to paintings, statues, the crypt, the treasury , etc.  unless you’ve went before or your a French historian, you should use one. Good to know, they have the children’s version of the tour with the audioguide, so the can understand the basic facts about each items and their history.

Tips: For the Cathedral and Paris in General:

           -Get there very early, because the later you get there, the longer line-up you’ll find.

           -Dress code in effect, so no camisole or short-shorts (Bermuda, tee-shirts fine).

           – Watch your bags at all time, it’s full of  pickpockets , they even figure ways to get your cameras, purses, etc.

*Thieves and Gypsies …they develop  more tricks  every day …they get your attention with things like : a  false Gold band on the ground ( they try to convince you that you dropped it , then you look at your hands, etc,) or while you are at crowded places , like train stations or the Cathedral, they will come to you, asking for direction ( help me I am lost) , or they could  just be acting being a blind person or handicaps . Be extra cautious, because  they even use kids (mostly when you go to ATM machine).

         –http://reservation.parisinfo.com/   I encourage you to order your Paris City Passport , it’s good for all the museums (even castles), the Parks, the Buses, Trains, You will save a bundle ….I promise!

Value 4* (worth a visit at least once in your life)

Price 4* ( a little expensive with the audioguide, but some of the money goes to the preservation of the site)

Location 5*( very easy to find)