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First Bike-ride of the Year

First Bike-ride of the Year Okay so I know my Dad has already biked most of Florida. But I’m just starting this year as a combination of weather and illness lead to a slow start. Decided to go along the … Continue reading

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Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse, NY

It was Spring, the weather was clearing up a bit and this was my first visit to a zoo since being on safari in Africa six months earlier. Seeing lions and elephants in a zoo setting won’t be the same … Continue reading

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Lower Jock River by Richmond, Ontario

The Jock River flows from farmlands near Munster, Ontario, passes through Richmond, Ontario and continues downstream to where it empties into the Rideau River below Hearts Desire weir. I had previously photographed other parts of the Jock River but not … Continue reading

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A bit of snow-shoeing and shopping.

Start of the day End of the day The forecast was for rain, drizzle and maybe snow for most of the day. In the end, we had a bit of drizzle and a bit of snow but all-in-all it turned … Continue reading

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Old Montreal, Quebec – Just out wandering on a cold Sunday morning – Part 1

It was morning. It was cold. The wind made it feel like -20C despite the bright sunshine. Very few people out on the streets. Wandering around the streets of Old Montreal under those conditions is quite the experience. The quiet … Continue reading

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Everglades National Park – Nike Missile Site

During the Cuban Missile Crisis of the 1960’s, a portion of the Everglades National Park was used by the U.S. Army as a missile site for the defensive installation of Nike missiles in three bunkers.

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Cycling in Florida – Pinellas Trail – Tarpons Springs

Late at night, we had pulled into the Tahiti near Tarpon Springs and enjoyed some much needed sleep. In the morning, the weather was still not looking the best but after a nice hot breakfast, we decided to stick around … Continue reading

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Driving Snow – Cortland, NY to Ithaca, NY

Driving Snow – Cortland, NY to Ithaca, NY While the east coast of the United States was getting hammered by a winter snow storm, we were driving along in mixed sunshine conditions until we reached Cortland, NY and stopped for … Continue reading

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Kanata (Ottawa), Ontario – A bit of Freezing Rain

Kanata (Ottawa), Ontario – A bit of Freezing Rain Ottawa residents awakened this morning to an ice-covered wonderland unless, of course, your car was parked outside and you wanted to get to work, in which case, it wasn’t such a … Continue reading

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Cascade Mountain trail, Adirondacks High Peaks Region

When I’m hiking on my own and staying in a tent, breakfast can be a rather meager and stark affair, but my wife was with me this trip so, breakfast was a bit more sumptuous. Nothing against the law about … Continue reading

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