Brightly Colored Homes, Newfoundland

Brightly colored homes

Brightly colored homes in Newfoundland, Canada

My theory regarding brightly colored homes seems to still hold true.  European towns with long, cold winters have the most brightly painted houses.  These brightly colored homes were a common sight in St. Johns NL, Newfoundland-Labrador, Canada.  Most every home and business in this town followed this tradition.  Islands seem to have more subtle pastels.

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A Visit to Lake Louise, Canada

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Banff National Park.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Banff National Park.

Partly on the advice of my dad, I looked forward to our visit to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the heart of Banff National Park, Alberta Canada.  What fun it would be to have a room with a balcony overlooking beautiful Lake Louse and hike in the surrounding mountains.

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