Fai Quan
formerly known as "Prosaic Traveller"
Boston MA (2) – Back Bay
The Back Bay neighbourhood of Boston is located south of the Charles River. This gorgeous area is one of the two most expensive residential homes. Newbury Street and Boylston Street are fashionable shopping destinations and is home to some of Boston’s tallest office buildings.
Back Bay in the foreground
Charles River
MIT in the background
Victorian Brownstones
Home to Newbury Street (shopping) and Boylston Street (last leg of the Boston Marathon)
Back Bay to the east and the Longfellow Bridge
Back Bay to the west.
Fenway Park, home to the Boston Red Sox.
Charles River
Boston MA (1) – One Evening
My first evening in Boston, I roamed around the area near my hotel. The corner where Massachusetts Avenue meets Westland Avenue is home to the First Church of Christ Scientist and the Boston Pops Symphony Hall.
Christian Science Mother Church on the left and the Boston Pops Symphony Hall is centre
Apartments along Massachusetts Avenue
Christian Science Centre Plaza
Prudential Centre Mall in the background
St. Germain Apartments located on the corner of St. Germain and Dalton.
Prudential Tower
Christian Science Mother Church
Nelson BC, Canada
Nelson, BC is a charming city nestled in the Rocky Mountains beside Kootenay Lake. Known for its’ stunning views and thriving arts, I also found a fine sophisticated lifestyle.
A beautiful view of the lake
A great airstrip makes it convenient for small commuters.
A bridge connects the north and south shore.
A historic downtown building adds to the charm of the community.
The Fire & Rescue station was the film location for the movie “Roxanne”, starring Steve Martin and Darryl Hannah.
A great coffee and deli shop
Residences full of character
A delicious meal can be had at this eatery. The public staircase located to the left of the tables provides access to downtown from the lake.
Perth ON, Canada – Art in the Garden
Art in the Garden showcases artists and crafts people at Kiwi Gardens. Items such as garden sculptures, blown glass, wind chimes, pottery, etc., are displayed throughout the nursery. This annual event occurs in the month of June, perfect weather time.
Merrickville ON, Canada – Jewel of the Rideau
Merrickville is located 76 KM south west of Ottawa, Ontario. Also known as the Jewel of the Rideau, this community has about 3000 residents.
Colorful commercial building preserves the historic features.
Mainstreet Family Restaurant, located on St. John Street
A bright red telephone booth livens up the front of a shop on St. Lawrence Street
Beautiful stained doors to a building located in the Ayling’s Marina
Flowers add a nice touch to a window
Lush in greenery
Historic ruins located north of Merrickville
The Rideau Canal
Perth ON, Canada – Heritage Town
Perth is a town located 83 KM southwest of Ottawa, Ontario, with a population of just under 6,000. The downtown core of Perth consists of historic stone buildings that are homes to retail stores, offices and eateries. Instead of abandoning these buildings, they have maintained and kept the beauty intact.
Heritage Perth water tower
The McMillan Building (1907) is also known as the Perth Carnegie Library
Code’s Mill (1882) is home to a full service wedding, banquet and conference facility.
Mex & Co Restaurant, located on the Gore Street
Fishing along the Tay River
The concentration on getting the good catch.
“Big Ben”, with Ian Miller, was a world champion show jumping horse.
Big Ben Park
Ottawa ON, Canada – The Cooper Brothers
Westfest is an annual music festival held in the Westboro area of Ottawa Ontario. I had the fortunate pleasure of attending the event to see The Cooper Brothers perform two of my all-time favourite songs, “Know Her When I See Her” and “Show Some Emotion”. I had possession of these tunes on vinyl, cassette, CD and now iPod.
l to r Darwin Demers (guitar), Ed Bimm (keyboard), Brian Cooper (bass), Bob Holtz (drums), Richard Cooper (guitar)
Darwin Demers
Brian Cooper
Richard Cooper
Ed Bimm
Darwin Demers
Darwin Demers and Brian Cooper
Bob Holtz, Richard Cooper, Jeff Rogers and John Steele (in the back)
Ottawa ON, Canada – Black & White
I have been to Ottawa on an annual basis to visit my best buddy from high school. My visits to this city is very limited when it comes to sightseeing. My sole purpose is to spend time with my friend. We can spend days just sitting in her yard, her porch, living room, kitchen and backyard and just talk. Therefore, the photos does not do Ottawa justice as far as things to do and see.
I have decided to go with the “black and white” theme for this post.
Back view of Parliament House
Library of Parliament
Parliament Hill
National War Memorial
Nepean Point to the right, Alexandra Bridge to the left
Alexandra Bridge to Hull, Quebec
Locks on a pedestrian bridge over Rideau Canal
A church on Wellington
A church on Wellington
Russell ON, Canada – Fall Fair
My first Fall Fair was located in Russell, Ontario. I attended this event a couple of weeks ago and found it was everything I had envisioned a Fall Fair to be.
Colorful handmade signs providing direction and events.
Square Dancing
Calming the herd
A happy rider
Cows being patient
A baby goat
A winning contribution to the Vegetable Creativity Category
Old time toys
Toy boat
Saskatoon, SK Canada (7) – Color Me Rad
On Saturday, September 14th, 2013, Saskatoon was the location of the “Color Me Rad” 5K Run for The Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Participants of the 5K Course were doused with 5 different colours of cornstarch at various locations along the route. A great day of beautiful weather help make the event a success.
Getting ready before the race
White! The perfect colour to wear.
Adding her own color to the group around
Lots of fairy princesses
You don’t HAVE to wear white.
The yellow station
Spinning around will guarantee colors on all sides
Waiting for a color bomb
The color bomb!
Another color bomb!
The last wave of runners coming in. Purple station before the Finish line.
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