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New England Trip 2012 – Day 6 – New London, Connecticut

New England Trip 2012 – Day 6 – New London, Connecticut We had started out the morning with a visit to Essex, CT, followed that with a quick visit back to Old Saybrook where we had stayed the night before … Continue reading

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Florence, Italy

Florence, Italy To begin our day, we traveled to the Galleria dell ‘Accademia where are guide took us through the various sculptures and works of art until we reached the Michelangelo sculpture of “David”. Photography in the Galleria dell ‘Accademia … Continue reading

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Canadian Tulip Festival, Ottawa Ontario – Day 5, May 10th, 2011

I bit of heat and sunshine can do wonders for a tulip bed and that is certainly what is happening for the tulips that have been planted around the flower beds of Dow’s Lake. Still plenty left that haven’t started … Continue reading

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Winterlude Ice Sculptures – Ottawa – 2010

Winterlude Ice Sculptures – Ottawa – 2010 “Winterlude” is the name chosen for the winter festival celebrated in early February each year in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For many the main attraction is skating on the Rideau Canal. For others it … Continue reading

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Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba The Manitoba Legislative Building, by Western Canadian timelines, would be considered one of the older buildings on the Canadian Prairies. Designed by architect Frank Worthington Simon, the building is constructed of Tyndall Stone, a dolomitic … Continue reading

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