Category Archives: TOURING

EASTERN ONTARIO DROUGHT

Posted on August 8, 2012 by bilyreid

Eastern Ontario endures the worst drought in over 50 years. My back lawn is burnt to a crisp and have lost three plants in the new front garden due to my lack of awareness of the severity of the situation. … Continue reading →

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PAKENHAM

Posted on July 16, 2012 by bilyreid

Sunday morning ramble in Eastern Ontario out towards the village of Pakenham finds me in search of the elusive Upland Sandpiper. Although I have spotted many feeding on the ground in tall grass, just can’t seem to find one willing … Continue reading →

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WINTERLUDE 2012

Posted on February 12, 2012 by bilyreid

Pretoria bridge. Midway point of 4km skateway. For my time delay video of skating on the canal click here. Fun for all ages!! Security detail. Making frozen maple taffy. Finally, a legacy photo treat from the days of yore when … Continue reading →

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MAYO CLINIC

Posted on January 19, 2012 by bilyreid

No visit to Rochester, Minnesota is complete without a tour of the world famous Mayo Clinic. Statue of the Mayo brothers outside main entrance of the Gonda Building. Mom likes the Rodin sculpture!! Plummer Building. Early Clinic headquarters.

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IT’S DÉJÀ VU….

Posted on December 12, 2011 by bilyreid

…..all over again!!! I’ve been reworking an image from my recent trip to France which is rapidly becoming the image of the trip!! And there’s not a mountain in sight!! Go figure!! The historic windmill at Moulin-à-Vent in the Beaujolais. … Continue reading →

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DINING OUT IN CHAMONIX

Posted on November 6, 2011 by bilyreid

…or chasing Euro Trash with trashed euros!! Having successfully mastered the intricacies of shopping for basic food supplies in the local Super U in Les Houches, it was soon time to venture further afield and sample the dining in Chamonix … Continue reading →

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LAC VERT HIKE

Posted on October 31, 2011 by bilyreid

For the past week, we have been flashing by the village of Servoz which is halfway between Chamonix and Sallanches. Too bad, as it turns out to be one of the prettiest in the valley. In navigating to the parking … Continue reading →

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SALLANCHES AND MEGÈVE

Posted on October 29, 2011 by bilyreid

We desperately need to communicate with the outside world!! Curt’s computer has caught a virus and hence we can’t use any WiFi connections. Nor can we find a reasonable cell phone package for international phone calls. Given that the day … Continue reading →

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MONT TRUC HIKE

Posted on October 26, 2011 by bilyreid

Summer has returned to the Valley as the weather breaks clear and warm. We decide to do something a little different by driving back down the valley past Servoz and come back in to the other side of the central … Continue reading →

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MOUNTAIN MEN…..again!!!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by bilyreid

Sunday, Oct 09. The weather seems to be making a change for the better. With lots of snow still on the high ground making footing unsafe, we decide to tour some of the small villages and hamlets up the valley … Continue reading →