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The spectacular Boldt Castel is a testament to the tragic love story that began in the late 19th century between the millionaire George C. Boldt, a prominent hotelier and proprietor of the famous Waldorf Asteria Hotel in New York, and Louise Augusta Kehrer known for her grace and beauty. She was the light of George’s life, and he credited her for much of his success. The dream and grander of the Rhineland-style of Boldt Castle began in 1900 in Alexandria Bay, on picturesque Heart Island, nestled in the calm waters of the St. Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands area of New York State.
It was to be a gift to Louise, a symbol of his undying love and devotion. George spared no expenses with the finest architectural details of the six story, 120 luxurious room castle, complete with tunnels, Italian gardens, playhouse and dove-cote. However, the love story took a sorrowful turn in 1904 when Louise tragically died due to heart failure at age 42. Her sudden death left George devastated and he immediately stopped the project; he never returned to the island. The fairytale castle was abandoned for 73 years. In 1977, the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority acquired the property and started important restoration efforts. Today, it is a major tourist attraction for visitors from around the world. Their love, though marked by sadness, continues to resonate through the halls and towers of Boldt Castle, capturing the hearts of all who visit.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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Le spectaculaire château de Boldt témoigne de l'histoire d'amour tragique qui a commencé à la fin du XIXe siècle entre le millionnaire George C. Boldt, hôtelier de renom et propriétaire du célèbre hôtel Waldorf Asteria à New York, et Louise Augusta Kehrer, connue pour sa grâce et sa beauté. Elle était la lumière de la vie de George, et il lui a attribué une grande partie de son succès. Le rêve et la grandeur du château de Boldt, de style rhénan, ont commencé en 1900 à Alexandria Bay, sur la pittoresque Heart Island, nichée dans les eaux calmes du fleuve Saint-Laurent dans la région des Mille-Îles de l'État de New York.
Il devait être un cadeau à Louise, un symbole de son amour et de son dévouement éternels. George n’a pas lésiné sur les dépenses pour les plus beaux détails architecturaux du château de six étages et de 120 chambres luxueuses, avec des tunnels, des jardins à l’italienne, une salle de jeux et un théâtre ainsi qu'un colombier. Mais l'histoire d'amour prit une tournure tragique en 1904, lorsque Louise mourut tragiquement d'une insuffisance cardiaque à l'âge de 42 ans. Sa mort soudaine laissa George dévasté et il arrêta immédiatement le projet ; il ne revint jamais sur l'île. Le château de conte de fées fut abandonné pendant 73 ans. En 1977, la Thousand Islands Bridge Authority acquit la propriété et entreprit d'importants travaux de restauration. Aujourd'hui, c'est une attraction touristique majeure pour les visiteurs du monde entier. Leur amour, bien que marqué par la tristesse, continue de résonner dans les salles et les tours du château de Boldt, capturant le cœur de tous ceux qui le visitent.
Inscrite au registre national des lieux historiques en 1978.
Here is an image without any snow or hint of winter for a change!
The weather here is very cold, not to say freezing like hell, but ok at the same time I know that -5°C with a strong cold wind is nothing compared to other places like Canada or Alaska or North Dakota...
So to cheer you up here is an image taken during a mildest period in end Summer when light was playing with clouds while illuminating the church below.
Light reflects from your shadow
It is more than I thought could exist
You move through the room
Like breathing was easy
If someone believed me
And everyday
I'm learning about you
The things that no one else sees
And the end comes too soon
Like dreaming of angels
"The XX ~ Angels"
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Noisy Miners are a hugely successful bird, that managed to find a niche of survival in Suburbia & Rural areas alike, thanks to their ability to have a wide range of feed they can live off - marvelous, particularly considering they are in the larger family of Honey Eaters.
They live in large family groups, and their loud alarm-cries cannot be mistaken, nor ignored.
Often, it is these birds that chase away larger nest-robbers, ranging from Butcher Birds, Magpies, over to Tree Monitor Lizards and even the occasional Eagle.
I always listen out for their cries, as they also warn of snakes and foxes in the area! Clever critters! I do love watching their antics :D
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Un cofrade de la Cofradía de la Orden Franciscana Seglar en La procesión de La Amargura en el Monte Calvario en Plaza Mayor, Jueves Santo.
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At the outdoors shrine I encountered on Easter Sunday.
Walking around a deserted Belfast on Easter Sunday I was surprised at one point, walking down a quiet side street, to hear voices singing hymns; I knew all the churches had been closed because of the virus. Venturing on I encountered a very touching scene: there was an shrine to the Virgin Mary outside a closed church, and a handful of people were praying and singing to mark this holy day, in an otherwise empty city.
Infant Jesus of Prague.
It is in the most popular neighborhoods of the city that you can find the deepest, almost touching devotion. The one taken here is almost a procession. Everyone crowds to touch and ask for the blessing of the "Bambinello" (it could be translated as little Boy), to ask for the grace of a healing, perhaps that of having a child, a job. I find this Love, this longing, this devotion beautiful.
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My Recent Trip thru the Southwest Led me to some Beautiful Places once again and of course not to mention with some Beautiful Skies💙 - Toroweap Overlook at Sunset/Twilight was just Jawdropping Beautiful, this was looking to the South over the Grand Canyon toward McKee Point.
Hope you enjoy the shot! and I hope to have some more New Images up soon in the near future