Saturday, March 30, 2024

Travel’s in Quebec Eastern Townships - Part 5

Whether dining on tasty delicacies that are artistically presented on the plate, or soaking in one of the outdoor hot tubs, a visit to the contemporary Balnea Spa and its restaurant, Lumami, is a restful retreat.





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Friday, March 29, 2024

Winter Landscapes on Roosevelt Island

Snuggled in the East River and just a short tram ride from Manhattan’s Midtown East, Roosevelt Island is a great place to soak up the bucolic landscape and contemporary architecture. (The 59th Street Bridge that hovers above the island is quite photogenic when a thick blanket of fog settles in.) Winter on the island is especially evocative when the undulating lawns of the Cornell Tech campus are covered in snow. These are a few winter images. 








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Monday, March 25, 2024

Travels in Quebec’s Eastern Townships - Part 4

Strolling along the trails in this expansive wetland (Marais de la Riviere-aux-Cerises) is a treasure for bird watchers and eco-focused visitors alike.



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Sunday, March 24, 2024

Travels in Quebec’s Eastern Townships - Part 3

Picturesque Lake Memphremagog in downtown Magog is bordered by a lovely more-than-a-mile ice skating path.



In my travels, I’m often attracted to colors and shapes. This is inside the contemporary interpretive center at the Marais de la Rivière-aux-Cerises, a stellar protected ecosystem in Quebec’s Eastern Townships that provides visitors with insights into the life of this expansive wetland.




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