Manotick, in Spring

Terry and I often head to local towns and villages on Saturdays, to enjoy a change of scene.

Recently we drove to nearby Manotick for breakfast at the Miller's Oven...

(This cafe, run by volunteers, is still going strong, I'm glad to say... A few months ago, we were told that it would probably be shut down, due to lack of volunteers.)

After eating, we headed over to the nearby historic mill - which was still closed.

In a few weeks it will no doubt be open again on weekends, as a working museum.

Across the street from the mill, the old stable where farmers' horses rested after delivering grain to the mill, now houses a used book store.

We watched the rushing fresh, clean spring water that powers the mill.

A cool wind made it chilly to stand around for long - but we enjoyed our little walk in the cool spring air before heading back to the car.