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Kingston was chosen as the first capital of the united Canada and served in that role from 1841 to 1844. However, the city was considered too small and lacking in amenities. Its location also made it vulnerable to American attack. Consequently, the ca…

Having lived most of my life within the state of Indiana where children cannot enter a drinking establishment or even pass through a bar, I did not ever cultivate or understand the habit of stopping at a neighborhood beer joint. I was already married …

This is our first time to travel into international waters and there is a very specific and formal protocol that must be followed by boaters. At all times we are to fly on our stern the colors of our home country, which in our case is the US flag. Up…

Bright and early we were up and ready to head across Lake Ontario to Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The winds were favorable which meant that the waves upon the lake made travel very comfortable. We pumped out the head while still in the US as we have hea…

As we travel we have had the opportunity to experience many different ways of life, culture and local trends within both urban and rural settings. I have found that the best way to get a “feel” for an area is by paying close attention to the local…