Sweet rest

Young Jim Logan has been resting in this spot  in Hamilton Cemetery since 1937. A very nice tribute to him from his loving wife, Evelyn. For more cemetery shots, visit Tapophile Tragics.

Dry punchbowl

Since it seems I neglected to show you the actual "punch bowl" here it is! Unfortunately, we had a very dry spring and summer here in Ontario and this waterfall didn't have water when I visited. It's still rather spectacular to see though! 

You'll find this fall in Hamilton, Ontario - a city well-known for it's falls. I hope next year they will be a bit more waterfull.

Punchbowl barn

I'm not sure if I ever showed any shots of the dry Devil's Punch Bowl falls, but here's a look at a small farmer's market type store that bears its name. I would have loved to buy one of those beautiful hanging baskets, but I settled on some homemade banana bread instead!

Hope everyone has great plans for the weekend. It's going to be a wet one here in Ontario. Maybe that's a good sign for me to get back to the gym.

Shiny door

The beautiful entrance to DundernCastle in Hamilton, which I still have not visited! The third time will be the charm, I'm sure. I did at least get a few exterior shots the last time I was there with my MiL. I hope it's as majestic inside.

Sweet ones

 

A pair of touching memorials from the Hamilton Cemetery to young lives lost. I imagine that Daisy and Francis were sweet babies and dearly missed by their parents. For more cemetery shots, visit Taphophile Tragics.

Strange symbols

You'll find this skull and crossbones on the gravestone of Jason Armstrong in the Hamilton Cemetery. Although we all know that the skull is a symbol of death, I find it odd that whoever chose this stone decided to advertise death so openly. 

Here's a closer look. It's rather creepy, especially with all the moss. If you like graves and cemeteries, take a look at Tapophile Tragics.

Loyalist tomb

I was intrigued by the Land Family tomb. Apparently Col. Robert Land Senior was an important folk figure. He was one of the first white men to settle the area which is now Hamilton, Ontario. 

The details on his tomb also reveal something about his political beliefs. He was a loyalist to the "United Empire" and reportedly spied on behalf of the British during the American Revolution. I've definitely learned something from this little cemetery visit with my MiL! 

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Memorial benches

My MiL is in town visiting from Germany, so I've been out and about and getting lots of good shots for my blog. This one comes to you from the Hamilton Cemetery. As you can see behind this lovely memorial area, the grass is totally brown and dry. We need some rain here in the GTA! I was hoping my MiL would bring some from Europe, but so far no luck. If you'd like to see more cemeteries from around the world, take a look at Tapophile Tragics.