The 'thee-a-tawh.'
The 'thee-a-tawh.'
0 2023/06/18 13:59:03
Exotic fruit in Brixton.
Exotic fruit in Brixton.
0 2023/06/18 13:58:31
The Zetter Townhouse.
The Zetter Townhouse.
0 2023/06/18 13:58:07
The past of England. HRM (without any eye contact): "So you're the new addition to my bodyguard. A Canadian they tell me, is that so?" Me: "Yes maam." HRM (calmly): "Well you're off to a bad start, I must say." Me (alarmed): "Oh no. H-howz that maam?" HRM: (between clenched teeth): "You're stepping on my foot!"
The past of England. HRM (without any eye contact): "So you're the new addition to my bodyguard. A Canadian they tell me, is that so?" Me: "Yes maam." HRM (calmly): "Well you're off to a bad start, I must say." Me (alarmed): "Oh no. H-howz that maam?" HRM: (between clenched teeth): "You're stepping on my foot!"
0 2023/06/18 13:53:39
The future of England. She is cavorting in the fountains of Somerset House. We visited its Courtald gallery days prior to an incident wherein young eco-protestors glued themselves to the Van Gogh. By the way, a clueless young Brazilian tourist came this close to crashing into us as she did cartwheels for her boyfriend's camera lens. Also, a wealthy Brahmin lady frowned at the results after I agreed to her request that we take a few shots of her posing by the dancing waters. Sorry, your highness.
The future of England. She is cavorting in the fountains of Somerset House. We visited its Courtald gallery days prior to an incident wherein young eco-protestors glued themselves to the Van Gogh. By the way, a clueless young Brazilian tourist came this close to crashing into us as she did cartwheels for her boyfriend's camera lens. Also, a wealthy Brahmin lady frowned at the results after I agreed to her request that we take a few shots of her posing by the dancing waters. Sorry, your highness.
0 2023/06/18 13:52:40
Andre is a vendor at the Herne Hill Farmers Market. A man playing the nearby Public Piano was just then doing a lovely version of the Beatles' 'Golden Slumbers'. Many sang along. That brought tears to my eyes. 'Once there was a way...'
Andre is a vendor at the Herne Hill Farmers Market. A man playing the nearby Public Piano was just then doing a lovely version of the Beatles' 'Golden Slumbers'. Many sang along. That brought tears to my eyes. 'Once there was a way...'
0 2023/06/18 13:49:40
An exotic tree at Hampstead Heath's little sister, Golder's Green. Pretty sure that this was a Tibetan cherry tree.
An exotic tree at Hampstead Heath's little sister, Golder's Green. Pretty sure that this was a Tibetan cherry tree.
0 2023/06/18 13:48:10
Mayfair, don't you know.
Mayfair, don't you know.
0 2023/06/18 13:47:42
Scattered across both sides of the Thames (in no particular order), that unexpected birds-eye view of the London skyline revealed: Canary Wharf docklands; the Shard, the Gherkin/Leadenhall (cheese grater), the Tower of London; City Hall, various bridges inc. Tower and London; HMS Fodoria; the London Eye; the Walkie Talkie plus a sizable chunk of East London and more.
Scattered across both sides of the Thames (in no particular order), that unexpected birds-eye view of the London skyline revealed: Canary Wharf docklands; the Shard, the Gherkin/Leadenhall (cheese grater), the Tower of London; City Hall, various bridges inc. Tower and London; HMS Fodoria; the London Eye; the Walkie Talkie plus a sizable chunk of East London and more.
0 2023/06/18 13:33:53
We boarded in Toronto, full of advice from our London-born neighbour: "You two won't recognize it. Been plenty of changes since you've been." We eventually loomed into London, unawares of the remarkable aerial view that awaited. Our flight was part of the 70% that use the Eastern approach.
We boarded in Toronto, full of advice from our London-born neighbour: "You two won't recognize it. Been plenty of changes since you've been." We eventually loomed into London, unawares of the remarkable aerial view that awaited. Our flight was part of the 70% that use the Eastern approach.
0 2023/06/18 13:32:09
This is said foto---who is she? Any ideas? Outside chance that it may've actually been our landlady--we spoke but never met. I am done. the mystery
This is said foto---who is she? Any ideas? Outside chance that it may've actually been our landlady--we spoke but never met. I am done. the mystery
0 2023/06/08 08:30:27
It seems that 11% of all Montrealers cycle to work.
It seems that 11% of all Montrealers cycle to work.
0 2023/05/21 19:34:49
We shopped there twice.
We shopped there twice.
0 2023/05/21 19:24:52
Consider shopping at Tamey Lau's 'Dragon Flowers' shop on Bernard east near the Rialto theatre. She not only sells top-quality flower arrangements but her collection of (for sale) hanging Victorian-topped birdcages are among the motifs identified with urban Montreal culture.
Consider shopping at Tamey Lau's 'Dragon Flowers' shop on Bernard east near the Rialto theatre. She not only sells top-quality flower arrangements but her collection of (for sale) hanging Victorian-topped birdcages are among the motifs identified with urban Montreal culture.
0 2023/05/21 19:21:58
A pair of fellow visitors.
A pair of fellow visitors.
0 2023/05/21 19:21:24
A mural done by a local young woman. Has Banksy done any murals in mMntreal?
A mural done by a local young woman. Has Banksy done any murals in mMntreal?
0 2023/05/21 19:20:13
Another local young woman.
Another local young woman.
0 2023/05/21 19:19:25
Some young local women.
Some young local women.
0 2023/05/21 19:18:45
Colorful mural with ominous entrance.
Colorful mural with ominous entrance.
0 2023/05/21 19:16:40
Other female-themed art, done in metal.
Other female-themed art, done in metal.
0 2023/05/21 19:15:49
More um, female murals.
More um, female murals.
0 2023/05/21 19:14:01
A mural by kids at their Mile End school.
A mural by kids at their Mile End school.
0 2023/05/21 19:04:29
A mural showing kids at small local Parc Toto-Bissainthe. Marie Clotide Bissainthe ('Toto') was a Haitian-born comic.
A mural showing kids at small local Parc Toto-Bissainthe. Marie Clotide Bissainthe ('Toto') was a Haitian-born comic.
0 2023/05/21 19:01:53
Montreal is a lot like its Anglo counterpart Toronto in that they are both quite multi-kulti. Folks from all over come to live there. Here, an Indian cartoon strip, something about 'ladies of the World Unite!' Nearby was another mural depicting Portugese fado superstar Amalia Rodrigues. Also close by was Leonard Cohen's ex-house.
Montreal is a lot like its Anglo counterpart Toronto in that they are both quite multi-kulti. Folks from all over come to live there. Here, an Indian cartoon strip, something about 'ladies of the World Unite!' Nearby was another mural depicting Portugese fado superstar Amalia Rodrigues. Also close by was Leonard Cohen's ex-house.
0 2023/05/21 18:59:42
A Plateau-area mosaic depicting a local female popstar. We tried, but could not discover who she was.
A Plateau-area mosaic depicting a local female popstar. We tried, but could not discover who she was.
0 2023/05/21 18:58:28
Note just how many floors high this one is! The location is near a popular skateboard park that may or may not be soon replaced by you guessed it...condos.
Note just how many floors high this one is! The location is near a popular skateboard park that may or may not be soon replaced by you guessed it...condos.
0 2023/05/21 18:57:15
This B&W piece was the result of a ten-person team effort. It is located on a loading dock called 'quai des arts' right on The Main, the active N-S strip of St. Laurent Boulevard. The main is an essential stroll for flaneurs and baladeurs. Note that til recently, this street was the dividing line between the French and English sections of Montreal.
This B&W piece was the result of a ten-person team effort. It is located on a loading dock called 'quai des arts' right on The Main, the active N-S strip of St. Laurent Boulevard. The main is an essential stroll for flaneurs and baladeurs. Note that til recently, this street was the dividing line between the French and English sections of Montreal.
0 2023/05/21 18:55:06
Montreal has long been a city that accepts folks of every stripe.
Montreal has long been a city that accepts folks of every stripe.
0 2023/05/21 18:54:17
This one was in a back alley. Montreal has some 500km of those laneways. There has been a recent municipal program to tidy up those lanes and make them more vibrant. Such lanes are called 'Ruelle Verte' (green alleys).
This one was in a back alley. Montreal has some 500km of those laneways. There has been a recent municipal program to tidy up those lanes and make them more vibrant. Such lanes are called 'Ruelle Verte' (green alleys).
0 2023/05/21 18:51:01
The couple who now own Wilenskys. One minute after I took this shot, a New Yorker who'd been away for decades brought his wife in to see this eatery, his former fave teenage haunt.
The couple who now own Wilenskys. One minute after I took this shot, a New Yorker who'd been away for decades brought his wife in to see this eatery, his former fave teenage haunt.
0 2023/05/21 18:42:27
Next: back to Montreal plus les autres choix de musique.
Next: back to Montreal plus les autres choix de musique.
0 2023/05/21 17:20:59
There was a real red STOP sign on the islet a la gauche (off to the left). The sign warned canoeists.
There was a real red STOP sign on the islet a la gauche (off to the left). The sign warned canoeists.
0 2023/05/21 17:19:50
Neat the entrance.
Neat the entrance.
0 2023/05/21 17:19:26
Peaceful scenery everywhere you turn.
Peaceful scenery everywhere you turn.
0 2023/05/21 17:18:16
Le Chute des Fodoria, named for the Greek Goddess of trip reportage.
Le Chute des Fodoria, named for the Greek Goddess of trip reportage.
0 2023/05/21 17:17:05
Mother Nature.
Mother Nature.
0 2023/05/21 17:16:37
A tangle of branches and roots.
A tangle of branches and roots.
0 2023/05/21 17:16:00
Mushrooms, fungi et les autres can be seen here.
Mushrooms, fungi et les autres can be seen here.
0 2023/05/21 17:13:57
Suggested lake worth seeking out for peace of mind: Lac Lauzon.
Suggested lake worth seeking out for peace of mind: Lac Lauzon.
0 2023/05/21 17:13:06
But for most visitors, it is the motif waterfalls that best define this park: above is Chutes Croche, a nice brief hike.
But for most visitors, it is the motif waterfalls that best define this park: above is Chutes Croche, a nice brief hike.
0 2023/05/21 17:07:17
Advertising | Cookie Policy | Privacy Statement | Terms of Service | Manage Preferences - Your Privacy Choices