Sunday, August 22, 2021

Visit to Paris Ontario, August 21, 2021

 Went to Paris, Ontario yesterday about a 2 hour drive from Toronto (lesser time if the 401 was not so slow). Had a nice time (would have been nicer if it had been less ot, if I had been more 'fit', so that I could have walked up and down the steep roads without feeling so tired)Had lunch by the Grand River in Cobblestone Public House's backyard patio. 









above: photos of downtown street from different angles

Below a few homes built with cobblestones: pillars and foundation of cobblestones.

I missed a few houses which seemed to be built entirely of cobblestones







Below: views of Grand River from Cobblestone  Public House






Above: Hiram Capron's photo on the right of this mural in downtown Paris: he is the founder of this town which was incorporated in 1849.

Below: a few random photos

Above: some flowers, which were so pretty...I dont know what it's name is...never seen it before
Above: a tree or plant, which has crept through this fence
Below a wall made of these rocks...looked like an art work


Below: Views of The grand river and Nith River, both flowing through Paris












above:the jutting white on the right is probably the patio of  a restaurant overlooking the river

There are many of these flowerpots hanging on the bridges in Paris.




Below are a few decorated shop windows of Downtown Paris





Above: view of a part of the  downtown street
Below: the backs of the downtown buildings...backing on to the Grand River
Despite the buildings backing on to the river, and despite the river running in the heart of the city, the waters appear clear and one can see the bottom of this shallow river. Why can't people in countries like India keep their water sources clean like this? (before you comment, I am from India)




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