St. John's harbour
Quidi Vidi village
Quidi Vidi village
Quidi Vidi village
The view from The Rooms
“Sinew & Stars” by Glenn Gear
The Rooms
Overlooking St. John's
Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, was so captivating in the dense fog. The sound of power of the roaring Atlantic was pierced every minute by the spooky fog horn.
Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, was so captivating in the dense fog. The sound of power of the roaring Atlantic was pierced every minute by the spooky fog horn.
Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, was so captivating in the dense fog. The sound of power of the roaring Atlantic was pierced every minute by the spooky fog horn.
Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, was so captivating in the dense fog. The sound of power of the roaring Atlantic was pierced every minute by the spooky fog horn.
Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, was so captivating in the dense fog. The sound of power of the roaring Atlantic was pierced every minute by the spooky fog horn.
Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, was so captivating in the dense fog. The sound of power of the roaring Atlantic was pierced every minute by the spooky fog horn.
Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, was so captivating in the dense fog. The sound of power of the roaring Atlantic was pierced every minute by the spooky fog horn.
Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, was so captivating in the dense fog. The sound of power of the roaring Atlantic was pierced every minute by the spooky fog horn.
Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, was so captivating in the dense fog. The sound of power of the roaring Atlantic was pierced every minute by the spooky fog horn.
Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America, was so captivating in the dense fog. The sound of power of the roaring Atlantic was pierced every minute by the spooky fog horn.
Jelly Bean Row’s colourful houses
Jelly Bean Row’s colourful houses
Posie Row
I’m officially a Newfoundlander! (Observe my kissing skills…)
Overlooking George Street - the famous bar district
A beautiful morning on our day of departure - looking out at St. John's harbour towards Signal Hill
At Glad Day Bookshop with Ryan and Andrew for David Kingston Keh's book launch of "The B-Side of David Garneau"
At Glad Day Bookshop with Ryan and Andrew for David Kingston Keh's book launch of "The B-Side of David Garneau"
About to head to Kelowna, BC, for IABC conference. Stopover in Toronto on the way to the airport
About to head to Kelowna, BC, for IABC conference. Stopover in Toronto on the way to the airport
It was really neat seeing forests from up above - with the Fall colours it looked like a multi-colour canvas!
It was really neat seeing forests from up above - with the Fall colours it looked like a multi-colour canvas!
Sunset at Kelowna waterfront
Ogopogo - the legendary monster of Lake Okanagan
Kelowna's waterfront is very beautiful
Kelowna's waterfront is very beautiful
Kelowna's waterfront is very beautiful
Kelowna's waterfront is very beautiful
Quail's Gate winery
Quail's Gate winery
Mission Hill winery
Mission Hill winery
Mission Hill winery
Mission Hill winery
Mission Hill winery
Sunset at Kelowna's waterfront
Sunset at Kelowna's waterfront
Sunset at Kelowna's waterfront
Brookfield Place, Toronto
Brookfield Place, Toronto
Brookfield Place, Toronto
Exploring around St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
Exploring around St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
Exploring around St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
Exploring around St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
Exploring around St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
Toronto for the day with Claude and Raph and Doug - Dec 29, 2023
Tree buds - March 8, 2024
Visiting beautiful downtown Midland - March 15, 2024
Visiting beautiful downtown Midland - March 15, 2024
Visiting the cottage - March 15, 2024
Visiting the cottage - March 15, 2024
Visiting the cottage - March 15, 2024
Easter decorations spotted on my walk around the cottage
Visiting the cottage - March 15, 2024
Tilt Arcade Bar for Joe's birthday
Downtown Toronto skyscrapers
New construction in downtown Toronto
Brookfield Place - Allen Lambert Galleria
Brookfield Place - Allen Lambert Galleria
St. Lawrence Market
Laurence working his craft at the antique store
Checked out the erosion and cliff views of Lake Erie at the end of Iona Road
Checked out the erosion and cliff views of Lake Erie at the end of Iona Road
Checked out the erosion and cliff views of Lake Erie at the end of Iona Road
Checked out the erosion and cliff views of Lake Erie at the end of Iona Road
Emerson made us two pies! Coconut Cream and Earl Gray Cream
I woke up before the crack of dawn, and was inspired to head to North Avenue Beach, where I'd read you get the best sunrise views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. The beach pavilion is shaped like an ocean liner
The North Avenue Beach pier, before sunrise
I was not disappointed by the view of the Chicago skyline from the North Avenue Beach pier
Overlooking the Chicago skyline from the North Avenue Beach pier
Overlooking the Chicago skyline from the North Avenue Beach pier
Overlooking the Chicago skyline from the North Avenue Beach pier
The sun begins to rise over Lake Michigan
The sun begins to rise over Lake Michigan
Early morning beachfront life coming alive along Chicago's beautiful shortline
The sun begins to rise over Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach
The sun begins to rise over Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach
The sun begins to rise over Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach
Just as the sun broke through the low clouds, a whift of mist appeared over the bay around Chicago's Gold Coast in front of the skyline
Morning breaks on the Chicago shoreline over Lake Michigan
Morning breaks on the Chicago shoreline over Lake Michigan
Just as the sun broke through the low clouds, a whift of mist appeared over the bay around Chicago's Gold Coast in front of the skyline
Just as the sun broke through the low clouds, a whift of mist appeared over the bay around Chicago's Gold Coast in front of the skyline
Morning breaks on the Chicago shoreline over Lake Michigan
Chicago's beautiful skyline from North Avenue Beach
Chicago's Gold Coast has many beaches and a popular walking/biking trail all along the shoreline
It was a really beautiful morning to explore Chicago's Gold Coast
Chicago's energy was coming alive in the early morning - sunrise at 5:15am
A human taking a loving portrait of his doggie at the lakefront
Chicago coming alive in the early morning sunrise
Humans and their doggies playing in the waves
A good doggie
Sunrise lakefront yoga - what a beautiful way to greet the day
Let Love
Not far from the shoreline, took in Chicago's famous Water Tower and the Magnificant Mile
Chicago's historic Water Tower
The Magnificent Mile is a high-end shopping district along North Michigan Avenue. The street is lined with beautiful gardens.
Looking South down North Michigan Avenue along the Magnificent Mile
Chicago was all decked out to celebrate Pride Month
The Tribune building
The Wrigley Building and the Tribune Building
The beautiful control building for the Michican Avenue lift bridge over the Chicago River
The architecture... just like, wow!
Headed to Millenium Park - a beautiful public space
The cheeky Crown Fountain in Millenium Park. It displays animated videos of people's faces, with water occasionally spouting from their mouths
Pritzker Music Pavilion - a beautiful bandshell in Millenium Park
Joe and I headed to Wrigley Field to catch the Cubs vs. the Mets. The Cubs lost 11-1
Edmonton Oiler's fans hyping it up outside Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field is in impeccable shape for being more than 100 years old
Joe and me taking in the ambiance at Wrigley Field
The ambiance at Wrigley Field and the crowd's energy were amazing
After the game, stoopped at Wrigleysville Dogs for a famous Chicago-style hot dog
A highlight of the trip - took in a sunset architectural boat cruise along the Chicago River, narrated by a volunteer expert from the Chicago Archiecture Centre
Viewing the downtown Chicago skyscrapers - historic and modern and everything in between - from the vantage point of the river really offered an incredible perspective
To the right, London House and the Chicago Riverwalk
In the centre, the iconic circular scallopped towers of Marina City
There's a famous commercial from the late 80s for an insurance company where a car drove right off the Marina City parking level into the Chicago River! I would have a very hard time parking up there!
Sunset was a spectacular time to take the architectural boat cruise
Just in awe of the breathtaking architecture
Did you know that once upon a time, the Chicago River flowed in the opposite direction. A major engineering feat was done to stop it from flowing out into Lake Michigan so it would stop dumping pollution towards the drinking water intakes in the lake
Chicago architecture as seen from the Chicago River
Modern skyscrapers in downtown Chicago
Here, the Chicago river splits into a North and South branch
One of the many lift bridges spanning the Chicago River
A former rail bridge, now always in the open position except for yearly testing
Downtown Chicago is just bustling
Here you can see the L-train, Chicago's above-ground elevated metro line
The Willis Tower still dominates the Chicago skyline
The Willis Tower still dominates the Chicago skyline
The Britanica building
The Wrigley Building (left) and the Tribune building (right)
Some more modern architecture
The view from the mouth of the Chicago River
After the sunset boat cruise, we headed up to the top of 360 Chicago (formerly the John Hancock building) to take in the skyline at night
The Strawberry full moon was lighting up the sky over Lake Michigan
The L-train
When I imagined spending my time exploring Chicago, I didn't consider that an afternoon at the beach would be possible! Beautiful sandy beaches are within easy access of downtown
Relaxing on the beach at Lake Michigan
The Chicago Board of Trade building
This sculpture is by Pablo Picasso
This is another famous piece of public art in downtown Chicago - by Joan Miró
On a future visit, I hope to explore the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago has the world's largest Starbucks - the Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Inside the Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Inside the Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Every Wednesday and Saturday night in the Summer, there are fireworks at Navy Pier
The brightly-lit marquee of the Chicago Theatre
Got to experience first-rate jazz music at one of Chicago's original jazz clubs, The Green Mill. Loved its art deco moody vibe
After more than a year being fenced off for repairs, the famous Bean scuplture was reopened just in time for me to explore it!
A boy and a Bean
After more than a year being fenced off for repairs, the famous Bean scuplture was reopened just in time for me to explore it!
A former library, the Chicago Cultural Centre is one of the most beautiful buildings in Chicago
A former library, the Chicago Cultural Centre is one of the most beautiful buildings in Chicago
A former library, the Chicago Cultural Centre is one of the most beautiful buildings in Chicago
A former library, the Chicago Cultural Centre is one of the most beautiful buildings in Chicago
The historic Macy's flagship store in downtown Chicago has soaring mosaic-roofed atriums
Joe and I enjoyed brunch at the historic Lou Mitchell's diner - operating for more than 100 years
We had the "Canada Party" reception at Navy Pier, it was a blast!
A morning thunderstorm over the Chicago River
Chicago Riverwalk is a beautiful promenade with many riverfront patios and scenic spots to enjoy.
Chicago Riverwalk is a beautiful promenade with many riverfront patios and scenic spots to enjoy.
An IABC conference tradition - nothing unites friend familiar and new like karaoke. We took the legendary Brando's Speakeasy by storm!
One final sight that I just had to fit in before catching my train home from Chicago - the iconic Hollywood Gay Beach with its rainbow lighthouse
One final sight that I just had to fit in before catching my train home from Chicago - the iconic Hollywood Gay Beach with its rainbow lighthouse
Happy Pride, Chicago! Thank you for an amazing visit
Grand Bend on a Thursday night after work with Dane
Pride London Festival Parade - July 21, 2024
Pride London Festival Parade - July 21, 2024
Pride London Festival Parade - July 21, 2024
Pride London Festival Parade - July 21, 2024
Pride London Festival Parade - July 21, 2024
Port Stanley beach day with Jason, Ashley and Quentin
Art installation at Brookfield Place, Toronto
Train home to London - July 28, 2024
Sunflower field near St. Thomas with Dane, July 31, 2024
Sunflower field near St. Thomas with Dane, July 31, 2024
Ipperwash Beach with Dane
Ipperwash Beach with Dane
Stratford Festival adventure with Ryan and Andrew to see Something Rotten
Stratford Festival adventure with Ryan and Andrew to see Something Rotten
Stratford Festival adventure with Ryan and Andrew to see Something Rotten
Northern Lights - 1:31-2:02am August 12, 2024 - Eight Mile Road and Adelaide Street, north of London, Ontario
We arrived at our picturesque campsite at Kearney Lake - it had plenty of trees
After a solid night's sleep, I awoke at dawn and was treated to the magical mist in the forest
I ventured to Kearney Lake and saw a solo canoeist paddling to shore through the mist
I ventured to Kearney Lake and saw a solo canoeist paddling to shore through the mist
We took advantage of the pleasant sunny weather on Friday to head to nearby Lake of Two Rivers for a swim
We spent the rest of the afternoon on Friday relaxing in our hammocks reading
On Saturday, we timed a perfect window of opportunity in between two rain storms and rented a kayak to paddle from Pog Lake to Lake of Two Rivers and back. It was wonderful to be on the water paddling again
On Saturday, we timed a perfect window of opportunity in between two rain storms and rented a kayak to paddle from Pog Lake to Lake of Two Rivers and back. It was wonderful to be on the water paddling again
Visiting the Cottage - Labour Day Weekend, 2024
Visiting the Cottage - Labour Day Weekend, 2024
Marque Smith & Andrew Koornstra's wedding day - with Emerson in Sarnia
Marque Smith & Andrew Koornstra's wedding day - with Emerson in Sarnia
Northern Lights at Cottage - October 10, 2024
Northern Lights at Cottage - October 10, 2024
Northern Lights at Cottage - October 10, 2024
Thanksgiving at the cottage - October 13, 2024