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Big Charlie Black has an itch behind his ear, but

Big Charlie Black has an itch behind his ear, but he's just too fat to scratch it. This sculpture "Big Charlie Black" by Carrie Grant is one of the many sculptures to be found in downtown Mesa, Arizona. March 1 is National Pig Day in the U.S., so it seems a good day to share this photo. See my latest blog post (follow link in bio) for more info on the Mesa sculptures.⁠
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New post on the blog featuring a sampling of the a

New post on the blog featuring a sampling of the almost 40 sculptures in the compact downtown core of Mesa, Arizona. This sculpture of a woman and her book titled "Booked for the Day" is a personal favourite. To read the post go to https://www.destinationsdetoursdreams.com/2021/02/downtown-mesa-sculpture-tour/ or follow link in bio.⁠
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On International Polar Bear Day, I'm sharing a pho

On International Polar Bear Day, I'm sharing a photo I took a few years ago at the Journey to Churchill exhibit at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.⁠ The new CBC series Arctic Vets follows day-to-day operations of the Assiniboine Park Conservancy. It features expeditions to Manitoba’s subarctic, emergency animal rescues and daily life at the conservancy. The first of ten episodes aired last night.⁠

Remembering cocktails at the iconic art deco Ameri

Remembering cocktails at the iconic art deco American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in London, England and wondering when this kind of unique experience will be possible again and when it might feel "normal" again. And yes, that is gold leaf in the top of my cocktail. ⁠
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One of the Festival du Voyageur snow sculptures al

One of the Festival du Voyageur snow sculptures along Provencher Boulevard in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada⁠
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New post on the blog about snow sculptures in Winn

New post on the blog about snow sculptures in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Although Festival du Voyageur has gone virtual this year and people from around the world were unable to compete in the snow sculpture contest, there are still a lot of snow sculptures to be seen (in person, not virtually) throughout the city. This sculpture sits in front of the impressive Canadian Museum for Human Rights building. Go to https://www.destinationsdetoursdreams.com/2021/02/winnipeg-festival-snow-sculptures/ or follow link in bio. ⁠
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Throwback Thursday to the Icons mural (2015 versio

Throwback Thursday to the Icons mural (2015 version) on the wall of the Prince Albert pub in Brighton, England. Mural was updated in 2017 to add some celebrity icons who passed away in 2016.⁠
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Flashback Friday to 2015: enjoying a pint and a vi

Flashback Friday to 2015: enjoying a pint and a view with a friend at the Fortune of War pub on the seaside in Brighton, England. Shaped like an upside down boat, the pub opened in 1882. Its doors are closed at the moment due to COVID-19, but hopefully it won't be long until they can welcome back patrons and hopefully I make it back there some day.⁠
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These photos of blooming roses are a bit of a pick

These photos of blooming roses are a bit of a pick-me-up on a day of extreme cold warnings in Manitoba. The pics are from the from the Mesa Community College Rose Garden in Mesa, Arizona, taken in April 2014.

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