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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – February 2013

Graeme and I holidayed in Punta Cana in December 2009 (2009 Dominican Republic blog entries) This time around, it was my wife and I who were hoping to enjoy a bit of warmth and sunshine away from Ottawa’s snow-covered landscape. … Continue reading

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Gatineau, Quebec Balloon Festival/Festival de Montgolfières de Gatineau 2011

(UPDATE: Saturday, September 3, 2011 blog entry – Balloons didn’t launch in the evening but it looked promising for awhile. Photographed other things instead.) September 2, 2011:It’s that time of year again and the Festival de Montgolfières de Gatineau starts … Continue reading

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Mount Jo, Trail #77, High Peaks Region, Adirondack Mountains

Mount Jo, Trail #77, High Peaks Region, Adirondack Mountains October 12, 2006 – The day before. October 13, 2006 I was staying at the campground maintained by ADK at the base of the trail and overnight the winds howled as … Continue reading

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