Farewell Canada Tour: Lined up and waiting

If you're looking for a place to spend eternity, there are several openings here at Mount Royal Cemetery! These stones are lined up and waiting for new tenants. I do like they way they are so shiny - the green grass is nicely reflected, but I hope someone will plant some flowers once these graves are in use. The weekend is here, for more reflections take a look at Weekend Reflections. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Black and white boy

A family from the Netherlands who came to Canada in the 1950s dedicated this memorial to all other Canadian immigrants who arrived in this country on a quests for "distant horizons, diverse possibilities and searching for the self". Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Little Emma

By the dates on this stone, Emma was certainly a full-grown woman, but those pink flowers and the tiny tombstone suggest something childlike. Photo taken in July 2013.

Confidential to my sister: Happy Birthday!!!

Farewell Canada Tour: Simpson lady

I was surprised to find quite a few Simpson graves in the Mount Royal Cemetery. It certainly isn't a very French-sounding name! In any case, I definitely liked the look of the pensive lady and the way the name stands out. Hope you are enjoying this tour of the cemetery, for more cemetery shots, visit Taphophile Tragics. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Through the pearly gates

No trip up the Royal Mount would be complete without a visit to the cemetery. It is said that some famous people are buried here - I didn't find any of them! But I'll show you what I did find in my tour of the cemetery this week. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: The plaza

A final look at the Royal Mount. This plaza stretches out in front of the chalet and you can get some great vista shots from the railing. I miss Montreal already! For more skies take a look at Skywatch. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Chalet on the mount

This fantastic chalet awaits visitors at the top of the Mount Royal. There is a welcome center inside where you can get maps of the mount and all the walking trails. 

Unfortunately, I didn't have time to do one of the hikes, but I certainly enjoyed the architecture and design of the chalet. I don't know what it's original use was, but it certainly is grand! Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Montreal vista

I think the best part of the Mount Royal is actually the view. The city is such an interesting mix of new and old. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: Montreal

Here's the main attraction atop the royal mount for which Montreal is named! I'm sure this big cross looks more impressive at night, but I never made it back in the evening to see. Photo taken in July 2013.

Farewell Canada Tour: First leg Montreal

My time in Canada is quickly coming to an end, so I've been trying to squeeze in all the trips I can before leaving. The first leg of my Farewell Canada tour was Montreal. I spent a long weekend there back in July. I found this interesting mural just off Saint Laurent Boulevard. It must have taken quite some work to paint such a large wall! For more murals, take a look at Mural Monday. Photo taken in July 2013.

The guardian

I don't know what the actual title of this work is, but I like the way she seems to be guarding this pathway at Taliesin West. 

Here's a closer look at the lady. Photo taken in February 2013.

Desert views

A not uncommon sight in and around Phoenix, Arizona. Photo taken in February 2013.

Red door

The door to the red theater at Taliesin West. I love that bright color! Photo taken in February 2013. For more red, visit Ruby Tuesday.

Sunny spot

A wonderful spot in Scottsdale, Arizona to soak up a bit of sun and ambiance! Photo taken in February 2013.

Super shadows

I love the lines created by the pergola over one of the walkways at Taliesin West. Photo taken in February 2013. If you enjoy shadows, head over to Shadow Shot Sunday for more.

Inside a kaleidoscope

I found this public work of art on the streets of Scottsdale. When you walk inside and look up you see all these wonderful reflections, it really is like being inside of a kaleidoscope! 

 

Here's a look at the piece from the outside, the actual name it is The Doors and Sound Passage. I loved the way there was so much public art in and around Scottsdale. For more reflections, visit Weekend Reflections.

Sign of reality

I found this quote from Laotse inside Talesin West. I think it's quite appropriate to the venue. Photo taken in February 2013. For more signs, visit Signs, Signs.

Red accents

A look at the actual structure of Talesin West. Wright did a wonderful job of integrating the natural landscape into his buildings. If you're ever in the Phoenix area, it's definitely worth it to take one of the tours of this architectural gem. Photo taken in February 2013. For more red, take a look at Ruby Tuesday.

Primitive mural

While on the tour of Talesin West, our guide explained that Frank Llyod Wright's architectural vision was for what was manmade to harmonize with its natural surroundings. Wright loved to used stones and boulders he found in the desert as part of his work such as this one with ancient Native American drawings on it. Photo taken in February 2012. For more murals, take a look at Monday Murals.

Flags and fences

I don't know what ties to Germany and Wisconsin this golf course has, but I like the way the flags were flying in the wind. Photo taken in February 2013. For more fences, head to Friday Fences.