Blast from the Past

Wow, life has changed so much in 100 years! Even the past 30 years has had an incredible amount of innovations- new ideas and technology all of which have been created to make our lives better and more efficient, though arguments can certainly be made to the contrary.

Imagine back to the "simpler" [slower/ quieter/ harder??] times 100 years ago. Was the quality of life better or worse? Certainly everyone- including children did more manual labour. Life was work- physical work but was there less stress as we know it today? Was having a crop fail because of bad weather any less stressful than failing a University course exam? Would giving birth at home be better or worse than not having a family Doctor at all?

Peruse the pictures, only a handful of the hundreds or so I took while visiting a local "Pioneer Village" and think back. Imagine what trials and tribulations you'd experience. Are we better off? Comments appreciated.

Canada's Capital- Toronto

One of the most incredible cities in the world, Toronto has a lot to offer both its inhabitants and its visitors. If you are ever bored in Toronto it is your fault- because there is always something cool going on! The coolest part though, is that if you need to get away and hear yourself think, or lie down under a huge tree and read all you have to do is take a ferry across to Centre Island and find a spot to relax. Centre Island is another world- but not too far from the "real" one.

Life's a Beach

The constant lapping of waves on the shore is hypnotic. It lulls you into a more relaxed state and your heart-rate soon becomes the same as the rhythm of the surf.

Niagara Falls- March '08

Niagara Falls is a beautiful place to visit- but most people do it during the middle of summer- and while there is nothing like getting the soft, cool mist off the falls during a hot day- the Falls in winter is something special too.

Poland for the First Time

A view of my hotel room- kinda basic like a dorm room- but also some new and creative features . . . the TV is also the computer monitor, your room key must be inserted into a wall receiver which in turns allows electricity to work in the room- so that when you leave and take your key- everything is turned off- saving electricity and making sure you cannot forget your key! The room was small but very well laid out and efficient. The biggest difference between Europe and North America is space- we have more and demand more- is it really that important?

The opportunity arose to have me travel to Wroclaw, Poland.

After a 9 hour long flight through Munich, Germany and another 1.5 hour flight, we landed in Wroclaw. Good news! There was no snow on the ground and the weather was better than at home.