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Tim Horton’s Dragon Boat Festival – Ottawa June 2013

Tim Horton’s Dragon Boat Festival – Ottawa – Saturday June 22nd I’m at Mooney’s Bay Park again today for the full course of dragon boat racing. The team that my wife is on, the CFUW – Ottawa Dragonauts, survived their … Continue reading

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The Sunset – Can I improve on it?

The sunset – How can I improve on it? This morning, a friend of mine, Bruce Itterman, e-mailed me a sunset photo that he had taken and asked me for comment. Personally, I love sunsets but hate trying to take … Continue reading

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Batchawana Bay and Lake Superior Shoreline

Batchawana Bay and Lake Superior Shoreline Last year, when we drove along the Lake Superior shoreline on the way to Sault Ste. Marie, we stopped at a number of locations to take a look at this scenic east coast of … Continue reading

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Heading home – First leg – Staten Island to Poughkeepsie, NY

Heading home – First leg – Staten Island to Poughkeepsie, NY When we first woke and looked across the bay, there was a low fog obscuring the New York City skyline but it didn’t last long.

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2012 Jock River Canoe and Kayak Race, Richmond, Ontario

March 31, 2012 – I visited the Jock River Race official site (http://www.jockriverrace.ca/) again today. I knew that they have decided that the lack of snow cover and no ensuing rainfall to speak of had forced them to move the … Continue reading

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Another day trip into Varadero

Another day trip into Varadero Unlike the blue sky days we had enjoyed so far, today offered a change in weather and the possibilities of a few rain showers.  I had traveled into Varadero the day before for a bit … Continue reading

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Blowing Rocks Preserve, Hobe Sound, Florida

As we headed south along South Beach Road (County Road 701), we took a rest at Blowing Rocks Preserve which is managed by The Nature Conservancy. What makes this section of the beach somewhat unique is that the shoreline is … Continue reading

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Cycling in Florida – Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound, Florida

Our camping spot beside the canal at St. Lucie Locks and Dam in Stuart, Florida had its advantages. Every hour a new batch of boats would pass by :-).

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Tradewinds Park, Coconut Springs, Florida

The Butterfly World Complex is situated in Tradewinds Park in Coconut Springs, Florida so after the facility closed for the evening I had time to walk around the park with my camera while waiting for John to return from his … Continue reading

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Day 1 – European Inspiration – Ferry Ride down the River Thames

Day 1 – European Inspiration – Ferry Ride down the River Thames After a ride on the London Eye , my plan was to head towards the Tower Of London, but it was about a 30 minute walk down the … Continue reading

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