Friday, December 4, 2009

A Boat on a Canal, two Mules and a Lot of Girl Power …

 

At Great Falls, - one of Melli’s favorite places to go all year around -  ( and I can see why ) we took the canal boat ride.  This was a treat. 
Transportation like it happened a hundred years ago, a boat, a canal and a lot of muscle power … mostly by women and mules.

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18 comments:

  1. Wanda.....December 4, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    I loved this Jientje...your photos gave me the sense of reall being there, on what looks like a perfect autumn day. I love the macro of the rope fibers too!

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  2. moneythoughtsDecember 4, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Enjoyed your photos of the canal and learned something too. Yes, what a beautiful day.

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  3. LceelDecember 4, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Wow. Just wow.

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  4. NessaDecember 4, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Gorgeous sequence of photos.

    Flash 55 - Love

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  5. UnknownDecember 4, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Great shots! If the horse drawn buggy is pulling the boat through the canal, why not just ride the buggy? LOL but it is amazing the strength and stamina the pioneers of the past had. They really endured a lot didn't they!

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  6. United StudiesDecember 4, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    I remember taking this very same boat ride several years ago, it was fun. As usual, great pictures!

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  7. AnonymousDecember 4, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Beautiful Jientje, I felt as if I was along for the ride. I can see why this is one of Melli's favorite places.

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  8. MoonrayvenneDecember 4, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Makes me feel like I was there & now I really want to be. How beautiful! The colors just make it more scenic.

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  9. KathyDecember 4, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Hi Jientje, I have just been catching up on all your travels, your photos really are "chicken soup for the eyes" :-). happy weekend, Kathy.

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  10. quillyDecember 4, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Wow! You've captured excellent pictures! A few more & you'd have a documentary.

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  11. RADecember 5, 2009 at 3:36 AM

    Very beautiful shots! I can see why you mentioned it was photography heaven. Have a wonderful weekend :)

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  12. IngridDecember 5, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    That looks very interesting ! I see you have started to show pictures of your stay with Melli, that's what I was waiting for ! It's now already 3 weeks that I am back in the rain.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    what a lovely post - that would be so enjoyable to take that trip down the canal. You captured it beautifully.

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  14. MelliDecember 5, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    It's hard to believe that was only a month ago. Now it is all dull and dreary...

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  15. kayerjDecember 5, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    how fun, and what great shots. they really tell a story

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  16. WendyDecember 5, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    I would love to know where this is - I don't follow Melli but I think I should. Is this part of the Erie Canal? Great series of photos - as usual.

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  17. UnknownDecember 8, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    Oh what fun! It looks like a lot of work but very pretty and fun!

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  18. JayDecember 24, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    How picturesque that all is! But it looks hard and dangerous work.

    Merry Christmas!

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