Roman Holiday

The Battle of York Parade

 The City of Toronto commemorated the War of 1812 and the Battle of York with a huge military parade from the Provincial Legislature Buildings down to Old Fort York.

 John was at work but I caught up with them as they crossed the Bathurst St Bridge just east of the old fort.

 I loved this woman in 1812 period clothing catching the lead Pipe Band on her camera

 and this glamorous Horse Guard.

Then I moved up to the bridge itself to get some shots of the uniforms.

I found it a colourful and moving event. So many kilts!

The War of 1812 Bicentennial

The City of Toronto had a celebration of the Battle of York at Fort York yesterday.

 After the Battle of York parade, vistors poured into Old Fort York and I followed.

 The grounds were full of participants in British, military, Native people and Old York costume.

 I couldn't stop taking pictures of the action and costumes.

I particularly liked the militia groups. 

It was a fascinating peek into Toronto's past right in our own neighbourhood.

Peggy Lee: Is That All There Is?

For the Friends of Reta

Last week we returned to St Catharines to visit Bill's mum.  Reta was in fine form.

Bill took some portraits of her at the Heritage family restaurant. I kept saying "Look at me, Reta."

 I confess I put my finger up my nose -- honestly! Glad she looked good.

Reta and her son waiting for our cab. It was a lovely Spring day.

 We also visited St Kitts two weeks ago. We're just getting the pictures up now. 

 Bill and I were thrilled to learn that this building on Niagara Street featured in the cult Christmas movie "A Christmas Story". The scene with the boy who's tongue stuck to a pole was shot here.

Reta liked Bill's blue shirt.

Thank you for your patience with my camera, my lovely Reta.

We watched a movie together then we called a cab,

to take us to Coppolla's Ristorante

for our usual Vegeteriano pizza

followed by biscotti with espresso

and our beloved Sicilian liqueur [Averna Amaro Siciliano].