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Jean in Florida's avatar

Thank you for a lovely post! I shared it with my Canadian neighbors who are back home now that winter has gone.

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

Thank you Jean, it briefly feels like (a cold day in) Florida here ;-)

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Marian NoΓ«'s avatar

πŸ‘Œ πŸ“·πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ . . .the river walk and talk (-:

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

that would have been a better title!

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Mischa Geracoulis's avatar

Reading *this* this morning feels uplifting and more "normal" - thank you :) A summer of hiking sounds absolutely dreamy!

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

Stay tuned, I plan to share my experiences here

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Aida Brunell's avatar

Thanks to your newsletter now I know Samuel de Champlain, the Rideau river, Ottawa and more.. so keep on exploring and photographing… πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘‹πŸ»πŸŒΊ

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

Thank you, Aida. I will

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Evelyne Luethy's avatar

What an fascinating walk and history lesson you took us on. Loving your pictures! I think you could easily add explorer to your list and you got de Champlain beat as a photographer and storyteller. Keep on writing and sharing those pictures.

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

Thanks Evelyne!

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Dawna Stromsoe's avatar

What a lovely walk & talk…the new life in your β€œit’s getting greener” and the thoughtful β€œeye in the life” photos were a delight. I love bridges. The polished stainless steel spheres were wondrous and reminded me of a longtime favorite quote from β€œThe English Patient” by Michael Ondaatje: β€œThis woman who would someday know the sacredness of bridges”. Thank you, Alex.

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

I walked southwards, on the west side of the bridge. When I saw this metal balls, I walked up to them, admired them and tried to find myself as just a small spot like you can see on the picture. And then returned to the west. A bit like Kip, only approaching from the other side, but likely unlike Hana. I think the reader will never know the end, but I guess he was right, or at least kind, to think so.

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Dawna Stromsoe's avatar

It’s wonderful to keep our curiosity alive. My favorite scene was Kip bringing Hana to the church and illuminating the walls as Hana gasped in delight at the unexpected beauty. Thanks for reminder of this film. Will watch, experience again today!!

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

Enjoy!

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Alexander Verbeek's avatar

Thanks, Lizzie :-)

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