Le Fort Ingall

Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac (Cabano), Québec

Le Fort Ingall est la reconstitution authentique de la forteresse britannique érigée à cet emplacement en 1839 lors d’un conflit frontalier opposant les États-Unis et le Canada.

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Fort Ingall

Temiscouata-sur-le-Lac (Cabano), Quebec

Fort Ingall is an authentic reconstitution of a British fort built on this site in 1839 during a border conflict between the United States and Canada.

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A 15-minute drive from the historic district will get you to one of the most beautiful estates in all of Savannah – the Wormsloe Historic Site.

Not only does the Wormsloe have trails branching out through the woods, but it also has historic ruins and paths that run along the edge of the forest, where you can get breathtaking views of the Isle of Hope. The former home and plantation of Noble Jones, Wormsloe offers a precious glimpse into the lives of Georgia’s earliest European settlers. The Jones house was originally constructed of “tabby.” Tabby is a mixture of sand, water, lime and oyster shells. Much of the oyster shells used to build the house came from shell mounds left behind from ancient Indian settlements on the site thousands of years earlier.

After an almost 120 km.(around 75 miles) pilgrimage to Santiago from Sarria in Galicia, Spain, we reached Plaza Obradorio. This is the kilometer 0 point of the road. A shot of tourists and pilgrims (peregrinos those sitting in the square) in front of the XVI century Santiago Parador located in a corner. The building now a magnificent hotel, was for hundreds of years the Royal Hospital of Santiago. The Catholic Kings who began the hospital project aimed at alleviating the recovery of pilgrims from their grueling pilgrimage.

Summer skies tend to glow with residue from surrounding areas around the British Columbia Province, including Washington State, USA

Scotch Pond, a historic moorage site during a late sunset

Some of the boats moored in this lineup include:

Miss Port Edward

Mythmaker

Galaxie

Double Dragon and various other commercial fishing vessels

Scotch Pond consists of a pond, originally a slough, dredged in the early 1950s and connected by a channel to the Strait of Georgia. Along with the pond are the remains of wooden boardwalk pilings which run directly along the south edge of the pond and were constructed in 1899 as part of the Scottish Canadian Cannery operation.

Garry Point Park on the Fraser River

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A view of a Wigwam and the Indigenous Area in Saint-Marie Among The Hurons located in Midland in Simcoe County in Central Ontario Canada

Indigenous travellers constructed temporary dwellings such as wigwams when they came to Saint-Marie.

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FISHBOAT/TUGBOAT? MODEL BEHIND AN OLD WOODEN RUSTIC WINDOW FRAME and the outside reflections mirrored on the glass

Turn of the century shipyard building

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

Steveston Fishing Village

Richmond, British Columbia

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A traditional Wendat Christian Longhouse located at the Saint-Marie Among The Hurons located in Midland in Simcoe County in Central Ontario Canada

The Christian Longhouse built like the traditional Wendat (Huron) dwelling, this dwelling provided shelter for the visiting converts.

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A view of the Farmer's Dwelling-Stables in Saint-Marie Among The Hurons located in Midland in Simcoe County in Central Ontario Canada

The French used wood and iron farming implements, while Huron tools were of bone,stone and wood.

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Standing beneath the iconic canopy of live oaks and Spanish moss, a photographer lines up his shot on the majestic entranceway to the Wormsloe Historic Site outside Savannah, Georgia. Hopefully his camera had anti-shake stabilization :) Thanks for viewing! Have a great week ... get in your grove and give it a fair shake :)

Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 400, f/5.6, 120mm, 1/125s

Saint-Marie Among The Hurons the Church of Saint Joseph located in Midland in Simcoe County in Central Ontario Canada

The Church of Saint Joseph was built to minister to the spiritual needs of the visiting Wendat, it represented the Jesuits efforts to bridge he gaps between the Wendat and French cultures. In the back of the church lies the graves of martyred Saints Jean de Brebeuf and Gabriel Lalemant.

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Scotch Pond is a historic moorage site

Scotch Pond consists of a pond, originally a slough, dredged in the early 1950s and connected by a channel to the Strait of Georgia. Along with the pond are the remains of wooden boardwalk pilings which run directly along the south edge of the pond and were constructed in 1899 as part of the Scottish Canadian Cannery operation.

Garry Point Park on the Fraser River

Steveston, Richmond

British Columbia

Canada

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Steveston Historic Fishing Village is an ever so romantic fishing village, that is situated in Richmond BC, on the Mighty Fraser River

Canada

Left on the river - Closed float restaurant

Right - Historic Site, Gulf of Georgia Cannery ( Currently a museum )

Definitely one of British Columbia's best kept secrets.

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Golden hour conditions surround Stevenson Harbour as the sun neared the horizon.

Floating Restaurant

The scenic, Steveston Heritage Fishing Village is a charming & ever so romantic fishing village that is situated in Richmond BC on the Mighty Fraser River

Canada's Largest Fishing Harbour

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'Why be a copy, when you were born an original'

Saint-Marie Among The Hurons the Supply Depot a Timber Framed Building located in Midland in Simcoe County in Central Ontario Canada

En Colombage (Timber framed) named for the French construction style predominant at Saint-Marie, this structure has been re-built as a supply depot.

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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church c. 1888

Port Haney

British Columbia

Canada

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The Al-Khazneh (building that appears in "Indiana Jones"), for example, is a work of century 1 a.C .: made like real mausoleum. Its façade, of Hellenistic inspiration, impresses by the dimensions: it is 43 meters of height by 30 of width. At the top of one of the mountains surrounding Petra is another work of art: the Ad-Deir, another mausoleum, but which was used in the 5th century AD as a Byzantine church. To visit it, you have to face 800 steps that lead to the top. Petra was a powerful city. The Nabataeans put her on the route of the caravans that crossed the Arabian peninsula towards the Mediterranean or the Red Sea. They have developed irrigation systems and built dams to store rainwater that falls from time to time into the desert. In its peak, the place had 30 thousand inhabitants.

Highfield Historic Site represents a stunning example of early colonial architecture from the Regency Period (1811-1820). From the large French windows of the homestead​, visitors are treated to dramatic views of the rugged coastline and Bass Strait beyond.

Construction of what is now the Highfield Historic Site marked the first European occupation in ​North-West Tasmania. Building commenced in 1826 by convict labour under the watchful eye of Edward Curr, chief agent of Van Diemen’s Land Company. The property originally occupied some 350,000 acres of agricultural land which has reduced over time and today covers 9.5 acres.

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Saint-Marie Among The Hurons a Stone Bastien located in Midland in Simcoe County in Central Ontario Canada

By 1647 construction of the stone fortifications began, possibly forming a defensive citadel.

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Near Wawel Royal Castle, in historic Krakow, Poland.

Petra flourished in the 1st century AD when its famous Khazneh structure – believed to be the mausoleum of Nabataean King Aretas IV – was constructed, and its population peaked at an estimated 20,000 inhabitants.

A little bit of Norway in Texas. Immigrants from Norway first began settling in Bosque County in the mid-1800s. With strong ties to its Norwegian heritage, the church and nearby community retained use of Norwegian as the primary language well into the 1900s.

St. Olaf’s Kirke (Church) was built in 1886 by architect Andrew Mickelson and his brothers, Christian and Ole Mickelson to serve the Norwegian immigrants of the area. It was built with local limestone from which it became known locally as “The Rock Church”. The church is now used only for special services.

The church has neither running water nor electricity, and is heated by an old wood-burning stove. Both the stove and the Vocalion Reed Pump Organ were manufactured before 1900. The hand-painted finish on the pews mimic more expensive wood. Pews, floors, and light fixtures are all original. A beautiful carved wooden reredos (altar screen) stands behind the altar with the pulpit in the center above the altar.

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Scotch Pond, a historic moorage site during a late sunset

Some of the boats moored in this lineup include:

Miss Port Edward

Mythmaker

Galaxie

Double Dragon and various other commercial fishing vessels

Scotch Pond consists of a pond, originally a slough, dredged in the early 1950s and connected by a channel to the Strait of Georgia. Along with the pond are the remains of wooden boardwalk pilings which run directly along the south edge of the pond and were constructed in 1899 as part of the Scottish Canadian Cannery operation.

Garry Point Park on the Fraser River

Steveston, Richmond

British Columbia

Canada

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Lindisfarne Castle

There is no use of saying it's dangerous, I know.

My adrenaline is in these heights.

Thanks a lot for your concern, I really appreciate it.

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Cast an eye across the superb panorama in front of you – far above the mortal goings-on of both ancient and modern city – and it’s easy to see how this site must have seemed closer to the sky than the earth.

A walk in Wadi Farusa:

Adventurous travellers often deviate from the main trail through Petra to climb to the High Place of Sacrifice, an area of temples with stunning views of the valley below. It's well worth the trip, but on the way down to reconnect with the main route, push a little further. The walk back past Wadi Farusa offers ample opportunity to sit down for tea with a local family or explore tomb complexes where little more than goat droppings mark the passage of time. Either experience adds a certain depth to Petra that most visitors never make time for.

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When the ancient city of Petra reached its peak about 2,000 years ago, most of its structures were carved directly into the sandstone cliffs of the mountains of southern Jordan.

A view of inside the Shoemaker/Tailor Building at Saint-Marie Among The Hurons located in Midland in Simcoe County in Central Ontario Canada

.Fabrics sent from France were sewn into clothing.

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1,5km / 0,7 miles - 1,5h - moderate

The Al-Madras Trail is a hiking trail located in Petra, Jordan. It is a relatively short trail, taking about half a day to complete, and offers stunning views of the ancient city from a different perspective. The trail is named after the Arabic word for "oil press," as the area was once used for agriculture.

The trail starts just before you reach the Siq, the narrow gorge that leads to the main entrance of Petra. From there, it winds through the Wadi Al Madras, a valley that runs parallel to the Siq. Along the way, you will see a variety of Nabataean tombs and other archaeological features.

The highlight of the trail is the High Place of Sacrifice, a religious complex that sits on a hilltop overlooking Petra. The views from here are truly breathtaking.

Here are some additional things to know about the Al-Madras Trail:

It is not as well-marked as some of the other trails in Petra, so it is a good idea to have a map or guide.

The trail can be quite dusty, so it is a good idea to wear shoes with good traction.

There is no shade on the trail, so be sure to wear sunscreen and bring a hat.

The trail is not suitable for people with mobility issues.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding hike with amazing views, the Al-Madras Trail is a great option. Just be sure to be prepared for the heat and dust.

Mountains.

Founded in 1240

these mysterious wall passages

take us back in time.

Dora Meulman

1st image in this series

The impressive brass-plated cupola rises above the colonnades.

Another motif I captured pretty much every time we pass is the lovely Nine Maidens Bronze Age stone circle near Belstone. This time round we had this dramatic transition between gorgeous sunlight and sinister dark rain clouds in the back. We made it back to the car just in time without getting completely soaked.

For some more impressions of that fabulous circular walk at Belstone, Northern Dartmoor National Park, feel free to have a look at the video I made: youtu.be/7XgS45of6iM

The Royal Tombs.

Locked Waterway in Saint-Marie Among The Hurons located in Midland in Simcoe County in Central Ontario Canada

The Locked Waterway was re-built as a locked canal permitting canoes entry to the mission from the river. The nature and function of the waterway is still in debate. Other theories include it's use in powering a mill wheel or in drainage.

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Medina Azahara, Cordoba

Tea, but I wanted to have beer.

Climbing the processional way, pausing for tea with the Bedouin in the gardens of wildflowers.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Lewis & Clark State Historic Site (Camp Dubois). The site, located in Hartford, Illinois, commemorates Camp River Dubois, the camp of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from December 1803 to May 1804. The site is National Trail Site #1 on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and is located directly off the Confluence Bike Trail, part of the Confluence Greenway. The 55-foot, full-scale cut-away keelboat demonstrates how the men handled packing the hundreds of bundles, boxes, and barrels of goods and supplies. www.nps.gov/places/lewis-clark-state-historic-site-camp-d...

(羅馬競技場Colosseum，攝於義大利 Italy 羅馬 Roma)　

This boathouse housed two "surf boats" that were a last resort to rescue capsized boats in the Manitou Passage during the early 1900s. The first course of action was to shoot rescue lines with a "Lyle Gun" to the offshore boat. The Life-Saving Station was decommissioned in 1941.

Seen at the historical site of the US Coast Guard Station, Glen Haven, Michigan. (shown in first comment below).

Saint-Marie Among The Hurons the Boivin Building located in Midland in Simcoe County in Central Ontario Canada

Donne Charles Boivin designed and oversaw construction of the French buildings, possibly using three-dimensional models as his blueprints.

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Lyveden New Build

Not a ruin but an Elizabethan summer house that was never completed. Begun by Sir Thomas Tresham, the building remains incomplete & virtually unaltered since his death in 1605.

A panoramic view of the double stone circle of Grey Wethers situated in the open moorland near Fernwerthy forest on Dartmoor. Excavations at the site revealed charcoal in the centre of each stone circle. One can only imagine the kind of rituals that took place there during the Bronze Age! The place definitely feels magical!

@ Kornberg Castle, Styria AT

A view of inside the Chapel of Saint Marie at Saint-Marie Among The Hurons located in Midland in Simcoe County in Central Ontario Canada

A place of worship in the European style, it served the needs of the missionaries, who began their day with prayers and Mass.

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One of the many roads through the Colonial National Park and Yorktown Battlefield in Virginia.

Hall Place, Bexley, London.

Textures by Isabel Marchan

Kilby General Store and Farm

Historic Site

Early 1900s rural BC

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Hadrian's Wall viewed from Housesteads Fort

Steveston Historic Fishing Village is an ever so romantic fishing village, that is situated in Richmond BC, on the Mighty Fraser River

Canada

Center - Closed float restaurant

RIght - Historic Site, Gulf of Georgia Cannery ( Currently a museum )

Definitely one of British Columbia's best kept secrets.

If you enjoy quaint fishing villages, combined with light and vibrant colours, I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to browse through my.... 'I 💖 Steveston album'

www.flickr.com/photos/120552517@N03/albums/72157677404584764

Thank-you for all the overwhelming support and many friendships. Wishing you all good health.

Happy Clicks,

~Christie by the river

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the bell tower silenced

wind howls through tall arches-

an eerie stillness.

Dora Meulman

Built in the 2nd century AD, the gateway originally had huge wooden doors and side towers. It marked the entrance to the temenos (sacred courtyard) of the Qasr Al Bint, separating the commercial area of the city from the sacred area of the temple. The few remaining floral friezes and a figure with an arrow suggest that this was once a very grand structure.

Downhill from the Theatre, the Colonnaded Street marks the centre of the Ancient City. The street was built around AD 106 and follows the standard Roman pattern of an east–west decumanus, but without the normal cardo maximus (north–south axis). Columns of marble-clad sandstone originally lined the 6m-wide carriageway, and covered porticoes gave access to shops.

At the start of the Colonnaded Street is the Nymphaeum, a public fountain built in the 2nd century AD and fed by water channelled from the Siq. Little can be seen today, although it’s recognisable by the huge 450-year-old pistachio tree, giving welcome shade in summer.

Also along the Colonnaded Street are the limited remains of the market area and the unrecognisable ruins of the Royal Palace.

The street ends at the Temenos Gateway. Built in the 2nd century AD, the gateway originally had huge wooden doors and side towers. It marked the entrance to the temenos (sacred courtyard) of the Qasr Al Bint, separating the commercial area of the city from the sacred area of the temple. Look closely for the few remaining floral friezes and a figure with an arrow, which suggest that this was once a very grand structure. Opposite are the minimal ruins of the Nabataean baths.

A view of the Fleshing area in Saint-Marie Among The Hurons located in Midland in Simcoe County in Central Ontario Canada

The French supplemented their agricultural needs with fish and wild game, using the furs and hides for their needs.

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