Amos’ Pond

When I lived in Pickering briefly, and many years ago, I stumbled upon Amos’ Pond. Back in those days it didn’t seem as overgrown and wild as it does now, even though suburban spawl has begun to surround it.  For these kids it’s a place of wonder and adventure, where they study with rapt attention all the little critters hiding under the leaves and scurrying about as we beat through their jungle.

 

fruitland

Some friends of ours have purchased some land in the Niagara area of Southern Ontario. This is a place of summertime abundance – the cherry trees hang heavy with fruit, and one can smell the sweet peaches in the air.

any excuse for a party

Brazil defeated the Ivory Coast in a preliminary match, but by the looks of this party you’d think they’d just won the World Cup!

Escola de Samba de Toronto helped transform an Italian street festival into a Brazilian street party, but the Italian fans didn’t seem to mind too much.