Tag Archives: World Heritage Site

Ottawa RibFest

Ottawa RibFest It would be a busy weekend with both the ribfest and the dragonboat festival vying for my attention. On Wednesday I was at the final tune-up practice of the CFUW – Ottawa dragonboat team and now on Thursday … Continue reading

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Winterlude 2012 – Skating on the Rideau Canal

Winterlude 2012 – Skating on the Rideau Canal The Rideau Canal is billed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and maintains bragging rights as the World’s largest skating rink. In a good year, the frozen canal surface provides an enjoyable … Continue reading

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Pompeii, Italy

Ancient Pompeii, Italy If you were an individual walking across this forum during two fateful days in 79 AD, you would most likely have died. (LOCATION)

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African Safari – Ngorongoro Crater – Exploring the crater floor

African Safari – Ngorongoro Crater – Exploring the crater floor We survived the tricky driving down the side of the crater walls and found ourselves on a rather flat piece of the earth with wildebeest and zebra being the predominate … Continue reading

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African Safari – Ngorongoro Crater – Getting into the crater

A nice view to wake up to… African Safari – Ngorongoro Crater – Getting into the crater Sunrise over the Ngorongoro Crater is an exciting time as the lower reaches of the crater slowly come to life and the sun’s … Continue reading

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African Safari – Ngorongoro Crater – A short walk outside

African Safari – Ngorongoro Crater – A short walk outside After a morning of safari in the Serengeti we traveled to our lodge for the evening on the rim of the Ngorogoro crater. I was hoping to stretch my legs … Continue reading

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African Safari – Ngorongoro Crater to Oldupai Gorge

African Safari – Ngorongoro Crater to Oldupai Gorge

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Winterlude 2006 – Ice Sculptures

Winterlude 2006 – Ice Sculptures One aspect of the Winterlude festival in Ottawa, Ontario (Canada’s Capital city) that I enjoy seeing is the talented work of the amateur and professional ice sculptors. Amazing what they can do with blocks of … Continue reading

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