Lots has happened since my last post and for those who are close to the family I'm sure you've been informed. Since this blog is accessible by everyone who has internet, I've decided to keep our loss private out of respect.
My second semester has started and I have a whole bunch of new classes. Here they are:
Worldwide Tours
Power of Pictures - Today's Visual Culture (that's my elective)
Apollo reservations systems
Active Citizenship
In addition to that, I'm continuing on with my French courses. I'm in level 3 of those now.
My classes are pretty good. I haven't decided which one is my favourite yet, but they all seem interesting anyway. As usual, every day in class I'm reminded of the fact that I want to travel! It's a dangerous program to be in for someone flighty like me!
A few weekends ago, May 5th-6th specifically, there was an event called Open Doors Hamilton. It is a special annual event during which historic buildings are open to the public. This year I went with Steph to the Auchmar Estate. This is a large house on the corner of West 5th Street and Fennel Avenue in Hamilton on the west mountain, 'kiddie corner' to Mohawk College. I have always seen that house and have always wanted to go in. This was my chance!
It was more or less what I expected in terms of architecture but it was much more worn down than I thought it would be. It is kind of sad to see what has happened to one of the few old buildings we have here in Hamilton. My time spent in Europe showed me many things, one of which was that we have almost nothing of historical significance around here. It's too bad that the Auchmar Estate is in the state it's in, but they are raising money for it and all.
Here are some pictures from that tour:
The south side |
The ceiling leading to the hallway |
The church that was added when the complex was being used as a monastery |
The north side. (almost identical to the other side because this was originally used as the front) |
I saw a tree that I liked so I lied down underneath it, looked up and took this picture |
Steph! |
That's all for now! I hope everyone is well!
Oh Ian, I hope you feel better before you have to go to work this weekend.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new semester, you will be on the move before long. Good luck