Don't Let the Rain Come Down...

As promised, here is my blurb on my short trip to Costa Rica.

With plans to get away and rest, it was the perfect destination. Unfortunately, the weather was not as cooperative. But let's face it, we were heading to the rainforest - rain was inevitable.

That didn't stop us from having a good time. Two hikes through the rainforest and a day at the infinity pool was just what I required.

The first hike took us along a broken trail with sightings of many creatures, vegetation and beaches. Monkey's swung through the trees while small Halloween Crabs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_crab) scurried into small holes within the ground. The surroundings were picturesque and definitely memorable.

The second hike took us deeper into the rainforest along a small river. After crossing the river twice in water up to my knees, the reward of a beautiful waterfall awaited my eyes. Knowing that several people turn at the sight of the first river crossing only made me appreciate the hidden waterfall more.

It was a memorable trip, a much needed rest, and a great destination for one's camera. Enjoy the pictures!

When You've Got Nothing to Do...

...grab your camera!

I went around taking pictures today, and this is what I caught around the area of Deep River. Enjoy!


Looking out at the Ottawa River from the beach in Deep River.



This photo was easy to take - it's the affects that make it difficult for me to like. I'm curious about the washed out colours and wanted to try something new.



A simple picture with a nice affect.

What Are You Looking At?

While being stranded in Deep River for two weeks, I decided to take a walk down to the waterfront (Ottawa River). On my travels, I found these two park benches.

My question is "when you're sitting on these benches, what are you looking at?"

It's not like you can see the river on the other side of that forest!

Time Flies...

So, recently while chatting with a friend, I was scolded for not putting anything on my blog. And although I knew I hadn't posted recently, I didn't think it was anywhere near two months. So, what have I been doing for the last two months?

Three words will sum it up easily: "working and travelling".

Now, before you get all excited, some of the travelling was for work, and not lavish places, I might add.

After an exhausting time in Halifax (and a hugely successful store grand opening), I finally got to spend some time in my own bed back in Toronto. Not too long though, because after only three nights, I was quickly whisked away to the great north to help out some colleagues in Sudbury. The down side - Sudbury, the up side - I was close enough to home (Sault Ste. Marie) to visit mom on Mother's Day. After two weeks and another store grand opening, I was finally headed home.

Listen, I may have only been home for a week but it was nice to relax! Okay, at this point, I must confess. I was gearing up for vacation and I'm not ashamed to admit it! Two whole weeks of not having to travel from city to city, staying in hotels and eating in restaurants. So what did I do on my vacation? I travelled.

After a quick stop in New York (a couple of nights), I was off to Costa Rica (yes, I travelled from city to city for vacation; sue me). What can I say? Costa Rica was beautiful, even if it was the rainy season! With a little luck, the sun shone more than half the time (pictures to follow on a later blog). And after a few days, Costa Rica no-more and back to New York (for a week) where relaxation was in order (so was a little exercise after all the restaurant eating). New York was great and I always look forward to my next return to that pulsating city.

So, back home for a week to take care of some meetings and get things in order for my next project. Where to next? The thriving metropolis of Deep River (population 5000). It pains me to think I was among millions of people in a city that vibrates continuously, then off to the dead of nothing where possibly nobody has a pulse.

After a small Twitter update, here I am, typing this blog from The Bear's Den in a town where the people are nice, the scenery is beautiful, and I'm bored out of my tree.

Well, at least there's wireless internet!
Cheers!