Discovering The World Through Our Lens
As Bob and I toured the small town of Ajijic, Mexico, also known for its heavy contingent of resident Canadians, we soon discovered why it is referred to as a Town of Murals. Read more
When I read Sonia Day’s article in the Toronto Star, about Mosaiculture 2013, an international competition being held at the Montreal Botanical Garden, I was consumed with intrigue. Competitors from around the world had created giant living “sculptures” using plants as their medium, and the theme for 2013’s competition was Land of Hope. Bob, and I just had to go and check it out. Read more
In the small French village of Giverny, we found Monet’s Garden that he began to build and cultivate back in the 1880’s. In 1890, the digging of his Nympheas basin was started for what would become his Water Garden. Read more
During our last few days in Holland, we headed towards the North Sea coast in the Dutch province of Zeeland. Once there, we stayed in Zeeland’s oldest seaside resort village of Domburg. Read more
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
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