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history: Evangeline Trail Nova Scotia * Churches * 404 Years of North American Settlement - 11/11/08 10:29 PM
From Shelburne, a few hours in Yarmouth, then on to the Evangeline Trail. No pictures of the Port of Yarmouth! I was sometimes overwhelmed by the continuous photographic opportunities everywhere, of historical architecture, lighthouses, and fabulous ocean scenery - the camera gets in the way of the experience, I find.
Smuggler's Cove National Park, the latest of many previous names, at the Yarmouth end of the Evangeline Trail. Legend has it, the cave was used by rumrunners hiding contraband during Prohibition in the US. Check out the house atop this national treasure! I tried to cut it out, but there it remains ruining my experience.
Driving solo in Canada's Maritimes summer /08, a … (30 comments)
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history: A Long Time Coming....... CONGRATULATIONS AMERICANS!!!!!! - 11/05/08 08:41 PM
From here, north of the 49th Parallel, to Kenya Africa where Barack Obama's extended family still lives, the world celebrates with you!
From my earliest awareness of racial differences and struggle, then through the brave demonstrations, tragedies and hard-won victories of the 50's through 70's and beyond, I helplessy watched and felt the despairing pain of unfairness and brutality. I felt the joy with the advances of change, justice and equality.
NOW IT IS HERE, a result of all that has gone before.
This victory is more than just yours, America. It has been a long time coming - an event that scores big for … (42 comments)
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history: Allo from Bouctouche! 'La Sagouine' A Proud Canadian Acadian Triumph - 09/12/08 09:15 PM
"Allo! ..hI'me 'ome!"
My very fond memories of the Acadian culture in the Maritimes was highlighted at Bouctouche (book-tush) New Brunswick. The site of the delightful village setting here is based on a book called 'La Sagouine' by Antonine Maillet, originally of France. and built on Flea Island, which was formerly thought good for nothing, but fleas ( I believe these fleas were ficticious!)
If you've heard of French Canadians who rudely ignore you if you don't speak French, THEY WERE NOT HERE! My first time in French speaking culture, the locals very graciously spoke English to me, as in my limited … (22 comments)
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history: Okanagan Wines - the Beginning - 10/03/07 12:41 PM
The wine industry in Kelowna began in th 1930's I believe, with really bad really cheap 'Calona Wine'. I am often surprised at how many from far and wide remember it! Commonly known as 'gut rot' it was particularly popular through the '50's and '60's sold by the gallon jug!!
We have come a long way since then with world class wineries and award winning wines of international acclaim.
It is said that vines were initially introduced to the Okanagan by the pioneer Pandosy Missionary Oblate priests.
Italian farming families who immigrated here in the pioneer days lay claim to being the 'first'. There is some … (4 comments)
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