I didn't think anyone would have a military salute (gunfire) at a high security event like that. I understand the pomp but still.

I am glad that the visit was treated with such high regard, however.

I knew what it was but wondered what trump and indeed any American would do if they heard loud shots out in the open. It might have been a hidden message - hope it was. Different culture here.

More peaceful! I would have ducked back in the car had I not known. But that used to be part of ceremony here too. I remember it from when I was a bit younger but I remember those 'salute' as we called them. But we've had so many assassinations here that we kind of had to let go of that part of ceremony in most places.

A sad adaptation.



ETA: My 'n' key is sticking.

A cannabis seed stuck in the cracks when mine sticks.

Different geography too. Parliament house (I'm watching the speech - Carney got a standing ovation from both sides) has a lot of space around it and no buildings nearby. Parliament house is mostly underground too.