I'm often struck by the diversity in jobs and responsibilities of historical figures. For instance, Samuel de Champlain has been described as a French colonist, navigator, cartographer, draftsman, soldier, explorer, geographer, ethnologist, diplomat, and chronicler.
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.
What a lovely walk & talk…the new life in your “it’s getting greener” and the thoughtful “eye 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 “The English Patient” by Michael Ondaatje: “This woman who would someday know the sacredness of bridges”. Thank you, Alex.
“I looked into these spheres and saw myself immersed in the world, precisely as they are intended to do. The mirror balls show a beautiful world from every angle you look at it. It looks like a happy globe where people would live in peace.” What beautiful and idyllic words!
It’s a lovely article with interesting history, beautiful photos and alluring text that transports the imagination. The sort of descriptions I look forward to in your summer adventures.
The back page is a wonderful find. Thanks for another uplifting share.
Thank you for a lovely post! I shared it with my Canadian neighbors who are back home now that winter has gone.
👌 📷🚶♂️ . . .the river walk and talk (-:
Reading *this* this morning feels uplifting and more "normal" - thank you :) A summer of hiking sounds absolutely dreamy!
Thanks to your newsletter now I know Samuel de Champlain, the Rideau river, Ottawa and more.. so keep on exploring and photographing… 👍🏻👌👋🏻🌺
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.
What a lovely walk & talk…the new life in your “it’s getting greener” and the thoughtful “eye 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 “The English Patient” by Michael Ondaatje: “This woman who would someday know the sacredness of bridges”. Thank you, Alex.
“I looked into these spheres and saw myself immersed in the world, precisely as they are intended to do. The mirror balls show a beautiful world from every angle you look at it. It looks like a happy globe where people would live in peace.” What beautiful and idyllic words!
It’s a lovely article with interesting history, beautiful photos and alluring text that transports the imagination. The sort of descriptions I look forward to in your summer adventures.
The back page is a wonderful find. Thanks for another uplifting share.