Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
Outside Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavik’s Lutheran Cathedral, is a statue of Leifur Eiriksson who was an Icelander born about 970 and who explored the oceans and the lands west of Iceland, establishing colonies in Greenland and Newfoundland and who according to legend reached America long before Christopher Columbus or Amerigo…
New discovery at Machaerus where John was imprisoned — Ferrell’s Travel Blog
All four of the Gospels make some reference to the imprisonment of John the Baptist (Matthew 14:3,10; Mark 6:17; Luke 3:20; John 3:24). This must have been a significant and traumatic event for both the disciples of John and the disciples of Jesus. Mark, the shortest gospel, gives the most complete account of why Herod […]…Read more »
A soft sunrise over the Vermilion Lakes
Christopher Martin Photography Dawn reached across the Fairholme Range and brushed the sky through to Mount Rundle. An eight second exposure traced the motion in the scene, blurring the water into soft streaks and stretching out the clouds above. Photographed on June 4, 2017 on the Vermilion Lakes in Banff National Park’s Bow Valley. View…Read more »
Bring On The Good Skin
There are several good food choices to help retain healthy skin. Here are a few: Avocados: They have healthy fats that lock in moisture and strengthen skin cell membranes Beets: They support healthy liver function which contributes to glowing skin Berries: The skin of the berries have anthocyanins in them which strengthens skin elasticity. They…Read more »
Natural Peach Syrup
I try to avoid most syrups as they are too sugary. I’ve been on a Mediterranean diet to help lower my cholesterol and to hopefully lose weight. I found this recipe and thought I would share it. It doesn’t have any sugar in it. You will need these ingredients: 6 cups sliced peaches 3 cups…Read more »
Scribbling with moonlight
Christopher Martin Photography The moon was scribbling on the surface of one of the Vermilion Lakes in Banff National Park on the weekend. View original post
Interesting Yard
I found this person’s yard décor unique and thought I would share it.
Recipe: Creme de Menthe Brownies
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Aurora over the Elbow River
beautiful lights Christopher Martin Photography Last weekend there was a massive storm in the sky on Saturday night. Not the thunder and lightning kind – though there was a very energetic rain shower around 2am – rather a geomagnetic storm. With that came bright auroras which rippled and shot for several hours. The rain actually…Read more »
Loons on the lake in Banff National Park
Christopher Martin Photography I found a pair of common loons on the third Vermilion Lake in the Banff National Park on the weekend. They were diving and skimming the water surface for food, enjoying the sunshine and paddling close to each other at different points. The sunlight caught the iridescence in their feathers. It is…Read more »