Xmas Cactus

Xmas Cactus
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Here is this years crop, literally. This is the only bloom on the entire plant.
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Icewall

Icewall
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Here we are heading east out of Algonquin, after camping at Mew Lake camping area in the park. Mew Lake is the only campground open right now.

We saw a couple of groups snowshoeing. I should have got a shot of the yurts, they seem pretty popular at this time of the year because they are heated.

We didn't take many photos, but the ones we got we liked.

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Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle
Originally uploaded by Phototrain Photography

Here we are just north of Calabogie, Ontario.
We came around a curve and crested a hill and this dude was perched in a tree.

Fortunately the camera settings were correct. This was the first and only good frame.

The camping was good. Jacqui brought her arctic sleeping bag, that had seen very little service since her time in Yellowknife and Rankin Inlet.

We had a big campfire, there was very lttle wind. Despite the -16 degree temps, we were comfortable, whether awake or asleep.

Algonquin Park is beautiful any time of the year.

To see more images from our recent outdoor adventures, check out Jacqui's flickr account, lifecatcher2010.

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