Photos: General Interest (Click to enlarge).
Schooner Victory Chimes off the coast of Maine, USA. Schooner Victory Chimes

Victory Chimes is part of a flotilla of schooners operating out of Camden, Maine. They take on passengers at very reasonable rates, but you have to heave-ho on the ropes.


 
The Commonwealth Expedition.

Founded by Lionel Gregory OBE, under the patronage of HRH Prince Philip, Comex has brought thousands of Westerners into contact with the East. These pictures were taken on Comex 8.

Ayer's Rock (Ularu), in Australia's Red Centre Ayer's Rock

Ularu is a sacred site, and climbing to its top is probably not a good idea. If you got there, this is what you might see.

The Olgas (Katajuta) in Australia's Red Centre The Olgas

Katajuta is also a sacred site. Both are located in Australia's Red Centre.


 
A view of Lake Ontario.

This nautical folly can be found near Jordan Station, on Lake Ontario, a few minutes from St. Catharine's and Niagrara Falls.


 
Milkweed.

Many consider it a nuisance, but when milkweed blooms in high summer, it attracts Monarch butterflies. If you break its stalks, a white milky sap exudes.

Updated: 2002/03/20. All rights reserved. Christopher Brown-Syed 1995-2002. Disclaimers.