I didn't exactly expect this to happen...but I am actually typing these words from inside of a jail. And that's not even the worst of it. This jail might no longer be in operation - but supposedly it is still haunted by its former inmates. The prison which saw three hangings, hundred of suicides and quite a few murders was finally closed in the 70s due to its inhuman and unaesthetic living conditions. And this is where Sascha and I have been spending the last two nights. It's quite creepy cause even though it was bought by Hostelling Internatioanl more than 30 years ago nothing much has been changed at all. You even get the option to sleep in an original cell and the 8th floor including death row is exactly the way it used to be. So yeah -we've done a guided ghost tour since we were curious to get to know all these rumours and stories and even though I am the biggest sceptic of course I am not too upset that we only have one more night to spend here...And that has nothing to do with Ottawa at all!!! Ottawa has been nothing but great - our little surprise stop! We didn't have high expectations at all but instantly took to it. Apart from all those ghost stories - Ottawa takes much pride in its reputation of being one of the most haunted places in all of Canada - we've kept ourselves busy with lots of art and history. Just as you should do whilst in the capital, I guess : ) I went to an exhibiton at the National Gallery of Canada and it really blew my mind. I had missed "Pop Life" at the Tate Modern in London so I was truly happy when I found out that I could see it here. Too cool! They've made such an effort - they even spread little silver rabbits in wooden boxes all over the city to get people talking about Jeff Koons&friends. We also enjoyed a free guided tour around the parliament and yet another laser show about the Canadian history that was equally impressive and tacky. Ottawa in general is so much cuter and a lot more arty than I expected. Little galleries are spread all over the walkable city centre and the ByWard Market is extremely lively and seems to personify Ottawa's heartbeat. The staff at the HI has been as friendly as ever (good thing they have nothing in common with the wardens that formerly ruled in this building...). They took us clubbing on Saturday and to the funniest Bingo session ever the day after. Bingo at the Zaphod is the locals favourite entertainment on Sundays apparently and I can see why. Imagine Bingo but without the grandmas and substitute false teeth and walking sticks with fancy dress and Jaegerbombs. The prizes that can be won are truly ridiculous and not always pretty - however a much better option than having to eat Sol eggs or getting a chocolate cake smashed in your face - the two other options...Such a fun thing to watch - whilst hoping nobody sees that you have a Bingo ; ) So yeah - this has been Ottawa - a truly strange but nonetheless awesome experience. Only one more night before we are free to go again - next stop: Toronto!