Toronto, Canada

Adventure and excitement abounds in Toronto, the provincial capital of Ontario. Located on the north-western shores of Lake Ontario, it is also the largest city in Canada. The city boasts of many top class attractions like CN Tower and Rogers Centre. There is a bustling downtown and superb harbour front with spectacular views.

CN Towers, formerly the world's tallest freestanding building before Burj Khalifa surpassed it in late 2007, is a definite visit while in Toronto. It has a great observation deck with a fantastic 360 degree view. The glass floor can be scary if you are acrophobic, imagine walking on a mere sheet of galss at a height of 342 metres with a clear view of the ground. The elevator is super fast and you will be at the skypod in a jiffy. It is said one can even see the mists of Niagara Falls from the observation deck on a clear day.

A walk down the harbour front is a must while in Toronto. The waterfront is lined with amazing art studios, cafes, bars and shops. The view is spectacular and one can spend the evening browsing or indulging.

Toronto is truly a cosmopolitan city. Nearly half its population was born outside of Canada. The ethnically diverse population ensures there's always plenty of events around the city, catering to the different cultures. I was pleasantly surprised to see a huge Indian population in the city. It also meant I could treat my taste buds to some authentic Indian food outside of the sub-continent.

Miami Skyline

It's been quite sometime since I posted something to the blog. My schedule at work may have contributed to it, but I mostly blame my lazy self for this hiatus. And I had to break it somehow and again get back into the habit of posting. Browsing through my picture collection I came across one from a trip to Miami in September last year. Miami is a great place with its fabulous beaches and fantastic night life. And being with college friends added to the fun.

While driving over the causeway on Key Biscayne I got my first glimpse of the Miami Skyline. The view from the place was really superb and I loved it. I could imagine the view as day turns to night and the lights come on. We were back just after sunset and the view was truly spectacular. We turned off the road on to a type of park almost at the entrace to the key.

There were a few people around enjoying the cool breeze. A smell of barbecue wafted in the air to the accompaniment of foot-tapping Carribean music. It was a great atmosphere and I loved the setting. I took a few long exposures and then we had a fun session taking pictures with the whole gang using the new remote I had recently procured.

I loved the Miami skyline and sitting there under the tree line, chatting with my friends, I certainly didn't want to be any place else.

The Old Man by the Sea

In New York for the Memorial Day weekend. Really bowled over by the Big Apple.One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in ten minutes as in ten years.

I loved the tall skyscrapers, the busy streets where people jostle and whir like molecules in an overheated jar. Each person on the streets of New York is one of a type. The city is one big theater where everyone is on display.

I met this gentleman by the quay while waiting for the ferry to take us to Liberty island. Long queues under an unrelenting sun. This old gentleman was entertaining the crowd by playing some musical instrument and dancing to its beats.

His expression left something unsaid, some story untold. The eyes had seen a lot. Wish I had been able to chat up with the old gentleman that day.