Keukenhof Gardens, Our Visit To Holland’s World Of Tulips
On a sunny morning, Bob and I drove south out of Amsterdam towards the village of Lisse where we planned to visit the world famous Keukenhof Gardens. Read more
Northern Saw-Whet Owl We Sighted In Toronto
Bob and I went for a walk one afternoon in Milliken Park, here in Toronto, Ontario, and by chance, we spotted a Northern Saw-Whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) at rest in the thick brush. I had never seen an owl in the wild before, and certainly not one in such close proximity. We have frequented this park for years, and this was the first time we were lucky enough to catch sight of an owl. Read more
Rijksmuseum, The Netherlands Most Famous Museum
On a cool, damp morning, Bob and I hit the streets of Amsterdam early. Long lineups were already in place at Anne Frank Haus, so we proceeded to the Rijksmuseum, a gallery where Rembrandt’s works are on display in the Netherlands. Read more
Amsterdam a world of bikes, tulips, and windmills
After landing at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, Bob and I boarded a train for a 25-minute ride into Amsterdam. At the downtown railway station, we inquired about catching a cab to our hotel but were told that it was located nearby. And so, with bags in hand, we set off through the streets on our short walk! We needed to stretch our legs in any case. Read more
A Visit To Historic Merrickville In Ontario
The historic village of Merrickville is situated on the scenic Rideau River, in Ontario, Canada. It is a unique and vibrant Victorian village. Read more
Fall Colors at Algonquin Park and Oxtongue Lake 2012
We took a drive up from Toronto, Ontario on October 1, 2012, to checkout the fall colors in the Algonquin Park and Oxtongue Lake areas. From atop the Dorset tower, the view of the color sure proved the drive worthwhile. According to the local people with whom we spoke, this was the best fall color seen in this area in 10 years. Read more
Oxtongue Lake, Tom Thomson and The Group of Seven
For the first time ever, the Community of Oxtongue Lake took part in Doors Open Ontario. For Bob and I, it was a thrill to attend , and as things would turn out, it was a total success! Read more
Bowhead Whales we sighted off Kekerten Island
Another cold wet morning greeted me on Kekerten Island as I prepared for what I hoped would be a day of filming Bowhead Whales off Baffin Island in Nunavut. Read more
Juvenile Bowhead Whale off Baffin Island
An early dawn found a grey sky with the waters of the Arctic Ocean sitting at low tide below our base camp on Kekerten Island, off Baffin Island. Read more