turquoise is a prized gemstone whose intense blue colour is often mottled with black or brown minerals. the name comes from the french turquoise, meaning "turkish", because it came to europe through turkey originating from iran. this turquoise and diamond necklet is of the highest quality persian turquoise, a name denoting colour rather than source.
we had lunch at the strathcona hotel yesterday and this giant pear was sitting on top of the buffet counter. it is not real, of course.
lotsa things going on: a jogger decided to do his push ups right there at the pier, as 10 kayaks passed by and of course, the sailboats were out in that beautiful weather.
once in a while i would have a craving for baklava and the best place for me to get it is at the st. lawrence market. you have a choice of triangle or cigar shape. doesn't matter: they are the best baklava in town.
there's only one market in toronto: the st. lawrence market. coming here any day of the week is a special occasion.
a "play me, i'm yours" street piano is parked near the park at the flatiron building and these three photog types were playing around with it.
sailboats galore at the lake today. too hot inlands but beautiful on the waters. and i have to view this from the office!
came upon a wedding at the lutheran church near the gardens. the father of the bride is driving this beautiful vintage car to the front of the church where the couple awaits. the couple drove off, the groom at first not knowing what to do with clutch and such, probably, because the car coughed and died twice before he jerkingly drove away into wherever. at the back there's a sign that says "just married" and attached are tin cans which really made for a loud clanging sound as they left. i love my camera!
a painting on the wall of east side mario's restaurant where we had a late lunch/early dinner today. shows a schematic map of new york city. here's the part of the brooklyn bridge and note the two men at the top. one says: wanna buy a bridge? and the other: how much? hilarious!
the freight carrier doing its business on the welland canal. she took off as soon as i clicked my shutter.
love is storm and wind, then tide
taken at the welland canal on west street. a group of young people trying to beat the heat by swimming in the canal.
