One of the stops during our Mediterranean cruise in 2017 was Valencia, Spain. The Museo Fallero or Fallas Museum is a must-see attraction. In there remain principally those ninots indultats that, across the times, have been saved from the flames by popular vote and, in minor scale, saved by some Fallas Queens Read more…
The Falles is a traditional celebration held in commemoration of St. Joseph in Valencia, Spain. Our tour included a visit to the Fallas Museum. Although every year all the falla are burned but one is spared and kept in the Museum. Fallas to be preserved are chosen by popular vote Read more…
Some days we go for a short ride and end up in places like Port Hope, Ontario. Just under an hour’s drive from Toronto is Port Hope, home to the Canadian Firefighters Museum. Fire hydrants of different models, years, manufacturers. Can you imagine the time when THIS was the fire Read more…
More artworks from the Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery in Huntsville. Autumn’s Garland – Original by Tom Thompson. Mural Artist – Gerry Lantaigne. Winter in the Northern Woods – Original by Lawren Harris. Mural Artist – Janine Marson (shown as displayed and closer) Mirror Lake – Original by Franklin Charmichael. Mural Artist – Read more…
Huntsville, Ontario is my kind of place. Their downtown street is lined with mural reproductions of famous artworks by Tom Thomson and Canada’s renown Group of Seven artists. This outdoor trail is aptly called the Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery. I had so much fun looking for them – luckily enough they Read more…