While travelling along back roads through the Western Catskills and Central New York, Ginette regularly calls out to Gord “Stop, there’s an old weathered barn!” Dotting the rural countryside, these architectural relics evoke memories of simpler times and glorified country life. Here’s a collection from our travels ranging from simple to grand, abandoned to well-loved,…
Montreal historic stone home viewed from Carré Saint-Louis (St-Louis Square), a lively urban park in the Plateau Mont-Royal. — Montreal, Quebec.
As I try to understand the current migrant crisis and read headlines like these; “Colder weather fails to deter refugees in Izmir” “Izmir, the Hub of Turkey’s Migrant Smuggling Ring” and “Running from death’: Refugees pack streets of Turkey” I can’t help but reflect on my recent trip to Izmir with my daughters. Unlike migrants who…
A late September hike to the summit of St Regis Mountain delivers autumn colors and a panoramic view of the Adirondack High Peaks and surrounding lakes. From the bald summit, you can climb a little higher, taking the new stairs of the recently restored fire tower. — Santa Clara, New York
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