This year I attended the BSDCan 2023 conference in Ottawa, Canada. This was the first time I’ve attended a BSD conference and I had a wonderful time.
Ottawa is a charming city with a rich heritage. It isn’t overly challenging to navigate, given that it serves as the capital of Canada. Embarking on an early morning stroll along Wellington Street, flanked by government buildings and adorned with tulips on a sunny morning, constitutes one of my favorite memories from the trip.
Remarkably, the weather remained favorable for the majority of the trip. There was only a little rain, during which I found myself slightly dampened while exploring the Byward Market in pursuit of a late-night treat. My quest led me to a French bakery offering generously-sized chocolate chip cookies that satisfied my craving entirely. After returning to my hotel, I managed to dry off, savor my cookie, and enjoy a can of Canada Dry while watching the end of “Beverly Hills Cop” en français.
The smartest thing I did all trip was attend the ’new to BSDcan’ intro meeting run by Michael W. Lucas on Thursday evening. Michael described BSD
