“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise”- Victor Hugo We are all home, trying to find something to do. This Coronavirus has us on edge, not sleeping and feeling like the air is not getting into our lungs. To be honest I am tired of hearing about it, but I know this topic of conversation and the negativity, psychosis and depression … Continue reading It’s going to be OK.
Locked up in a glass cage at the East Martello museum in key west, is Robert the doll . I have to say, this doll really gave me the creeps. The most hunted doll in the world. He was put there under lock and key to keep him from escaping. Apparently every year he is unlocked , taken out of his cage and given a … Continue reading If you don’t ask for permission, horrible things will happen to you.
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With the catholic population of Magog increasing, the Saint-Patrice mission was created in 1855. The chapel is built between 1859 and 1861, on the site of the current community center, located at 95, North Merry Street. After being erected, the subbasement was consecrated by vicar Millette on December 11, 1887. The actual church will only be consecrated in 1894 by Mgr. Paul LaRocque. If you … Continue reading St Patrice church Magog ,Quebec Canada
While all of us are flying here and there trying to figure out where to go on vacation. Canada just across the border and 6 hours by car from NYC, is a place that is safe and fun, another 1 1/2 hours and you are in Montreal . I know it’s not the first place people think about, when planning a vacation. I am guilty … Continue reading Montreal, under pressure xxlll festival. It’s a hoot.
Kobra has been very prolific in New York City this year, he is my favorite muralist. I have had the pleasure and the honor to meet him a few years ago in Brooklyn. He is also one of your favorites, 18 murals this year and I am determined to photograph all of them, so travel with me throughout the city of new York as I … Continue reading Put a little love in your heart. Kobra is spreading it all over the city that doesn’t sleep.
If you want to drive in Santo Domingo “Don’t” . Nerves of steel is an understatement, at least for me. Red lights ! oblivious. Lanes !! only a suggestion. Imagine you open a room full of crazies and distribute driving licences, cars and motorcycles and just say “go out there and drive, Don’t Worry about the rules , there are none” I know you think … Continue reading Nerves of steel, Dominican driving.It’s more than that.
Reservation required, This restaurant was highly recommended by the concierge at the Hotel Nacional . We were not disappointed. The food was fabulous. I was told that this restaurant was opened by Ivan Chef Justo ( Castro’s personal chef). Very nice ambiance , service when we went , was a bit slow, but not too bad. The decoration is very original. the table are set … Continue reading Al Carbon, best lechon in Havana
On my last day in Cuba I took a tour with Cubatours……. for a day to Vinales. 65 CUC. My only regret is that the tour did not allow me to really experience the town.The tour was well organized , comfortable and very informative. They kept to the schedule , left on time. Would recommend them . I booked the tour out of the Hotel … Continue reading Vinales ,Cuba. Who’s game for a puro.
How many of you wake up in the morning ,look at yourselves in the mirror and say ” holy Crap !! “what the Hell ? whose been playing in my face during the night?. I am convinced that before I go to bed, there is a little group of wrinkle fairies , just waiting for me to close my eyes. You all know what I’ … Continue reading Aging. A blessing, not afforded to everyone. One life to live.
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So Much to see, so little time. The streets and neighborhoods of New York are just so loaded with talent that, its hard to photograph everything. Like the person driving around with an ” I stop for Tag Sales” sticker… I stop for street Art .Don’t be behind me , cause if I notice some wall art, the brakes go on and the camera gets … Continue reading I love street art.Fun tags and street scenes in New York -photographs .
