Category Archives: TOURING

POSITANO

Posted on November 5, 2019 by bilyreid

Probably the most well known town on the whole Amalfi Coast, picturesque Positano draws tourists from around the world. POSITANO FROM THE BEACH BEACH SCENE POSITANO WATERFRONT POSITANO FAREWELL FROM THE FERRY TO SORRENTO

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AUTUMN SPLENDOUR

Posted on November 4, 2019 by bilyreid

We were fortunate to have a spectacular display of fall colour in the Gatineau Hills this year. Below is a scene typical of the area. MEECH CREEK COVERED BRIDGE, GATINEAU, QUEBEC

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PATH OF THE GODS

Posted on October 31, 2019 by bilyreid

The Path of the Gods is named after a legend, according to which it was the passage of the Greek Gods to save Ulysses from the sirens that were on the island of Li Galli. It is one of the … Continue reading →

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THE CAMBRIDGE LEPER CHAPEL

Posted on October 31, 2019 by bilyreid

My recent visit to Cambridge allowed a brief reunion with my old friend, the Leper Chapel of Saint Mary Magdalene. The romanesque Leper Chapel in Cambridge, also known as the Leper Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene, is a chapel on … Continue reading →

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MOUNT VESUVIUS HIKE

Posted on October 17, 2019 by bilyreid

The first objective of our Italian adventure was an early morning assault on Mount Vesuvius. VIEW OF NAPLES FROM MOUNT VESUVIUS Pleasant start to the hike. Onwards and upwards! VOLCANIC CRATER VIEW SOUTH TOWARDS THE AMALFI COAST AND THE ISLE … Continue reading →

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ITALIAN HOLIDAY

Posted on October 17, 2019 by bilyreid

I had a great time hiking in Italy last month. The trip started and ended in Napoli, a nitty gritty port city in the south of Italy with a bad reputation. I had visited Naples decades ago and had an … Continue reading →

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CAMBRIDGE ICE RINK

Posted on October 5, 2019 by bilyreid

The official opening of the spanking new and long awaited Cambridge Ice Rink was held on Saturday, 28 Sept. Fortunately I was in town for a reunion dinner at my old college and was able to attend the gala opening … Continue reading →

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HOMAGE TO BRUEGEL

Posted on October 3, 2019 by bilyreid

During a recent stopover in Naples, I had the opportunity to revisit the Capodimonte Museum on a pilgrimage of sorts to reconnect with Pieter Bruegel after a far too long interlude of several decades. On the very first day of … Continue reading →

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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY

Posted on August 12, 2019 by bilyreid

Today is International Youth Day and my young friend Zac Wagman makes an official stop in Ottawa on his cross Canada ride for sustainable forestry development. Zac started the ride in Victoria, BC and hopes to finish in St. John’s, … Continue reading →

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NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL

Posted on April 15, 2019 by bilyreid

Unbelievable news out of Paris! Notre Dame cathedral has gone up in flames. Below is a rough sketch of the cathedral I made back in the day when I was backpacking through Europe and couldn’t afford a camera. At least … Continue reading →