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Camping in Florida- St. Lucie Lock and Dam, Stuart, Florida

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Ron

We were happy that we decided to go to a hotel last night. Lots of thunder, lightning and high winds overnight and a tornado was sighted west of where we would have been camping. Today, we would be setting up … Continue reading →

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Gumbo-Limbo Trail – Everglades National Park

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Ron

The Gumbo-Limbo Trail is accessed from the same parking lot as the Anhinga Trail but unlike the Anhinga Trail which heads out into open space, the Gumbo-Limbo Trail heads into the darker shadows of a forest canopy. The Gumbo-Limbo tree … Continue reading →

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Anhinga Trail, Florida – An Anhinga or Two

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Ron

The Anhinga is a fish-eating bird that requires deeper water for fishing as, unlike the wading birds, it must dive to capture its meal. During the drier seasons, the ponds around the Anhinga Trail retain sufficient depth for the Anhinga … Continue reading →

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Anhinga Trail, Florida – An Alligator or Two

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Ron

Once we tore ourselves away from the sight of Black Vultures attacking the cars in the parking lot, we began our walk along the Anhinga Trail and its boardwalks. An interesting experience with Vultures all along the trail, alligators only … Continue reading →

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Tarpon Springs, Florida – The Sponge Docks

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Ron

We had begun the day with intentions of cycling the Pinellas Trail from Tarpons Springs to St. Petersburg but when it began to rain and remain cold, we decided to turn back at about the 30 km mark and take … Continue reading →

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On the Road Again

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Ron

5:05 PM Arriving in Toronto. Looks pretty miserable and wet out the train window. Raining and 4 C with quite a bit of snow on the ground.

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Old Quarry Trail, Kanata

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Ron

Old Quarry Trail, Kanata (Location) Nice temperatures and a perfect blue sky was all that I needed to head over to the Old Quarry Trail by the Hazeldean Mall with carrots in one pocket and sunflower seeds in the other … Continue reading →

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Upper Canada Village, Morrisburg, Ontario – a second visit.

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Ron

Upper Canada Village, Morrisburg, Ontario – a second visit. Driving from Ottawa to the Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, Ontario, Jeremy and I opted to take the more leisurely route along the shores of the St. Lawrence River. Jeremy and … Continue reading →

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Ottawa to Morrisburg – a bit of snow and a few stops

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Ron

Ottawa to Morrisburg – a bit of snow and a few stops The weather forecast said that the weather would be nice in Morrisburg so when Jeremy and I left Ottawa we weren’t expecting to encounter any tough sledding during … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve and Fireworks

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Ron

New Year’s Eve and Fireworks At this time of the year people begin to ask us how to take pictures of fireworks. There is probably some perfect way to do it but we’re not completely sure what that way is. … Continue reading →

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