One week after Labour Day I’m getting back into non-summer mode with a regular routine and everything. I thought today would be a good day to look back on my summer travels. This summer I travelled to both the east and west coasts of Canada, and spent a few days in the rockies!

Photos are on my flickr page. In chronological order experience the maritimes then my trip to BC and Alberta.

Last summer, I was able to grow some tomatoes, (too many actually, but they didn’t ripen until I’d picked them and brought them indoors), and some cucumbers. This year I’m not moving in in July, so I was able to start the garden at a more normal time. I have increased the number of vegetables in the garden from 6 to 12, plus set aside a small space for herbs, (currently there are 4 planted, plus some more in pots). We’ll see how this all works in a space that’s approximately 6 feet by 12 feet.

I’ve also planted a lawn beside the vegetable garden and taken over the flower bed in front of the house, (formerly cared for by the landlord – just mow over it when the grass is cut). And, of course, everything is being done for as little money as possible.

So, that’s the introduction! There are some photos on flickr and I will cover more specific subjects in greater detail later on.

Now I’m going to let the pictures do the talking.

Well, this is taken from my living room, just after eight this morning. That is a jackhammer on the end of it. I thank that’s about all that needs to be said. Oh – my roomate said the water got shut off around 10, but I was out of the house then and it was back on by the time I got home.

About a week and a half ago I was walking in the Old Port of Montréal and saw this sailing by the end of the quay. Fortunately I hadn’t forgotten my camera and took some pictures available in this flickr set.

On another note I am creating a new category here – The Camera – with a theme of “Don’t Forget the Camera.” I have had a couple of times recently, like this were I was glad I had my camera. Also, a couple where I wished I did, (The day before yesterday I went out without the camera only to find a full-scale bank holdup and bomb scare right across the street from my appartment).