Red Clouds ~ Cause & Effect

I love Facebook! This blog has a feed through Facebook's Networked Blogs, so immediately after posting, it is pulled by Facebook and voila... the blog is available for anyone to read! So, yesterday's post about the Red Clouds was visible and a very good friend of mine, Doug Banks, who is a photographer out of Canada replied to the post. Now, keep in mind that he is not a meteorologist, but he did have an explanation for the red clouds, and it sounds good to me, so I'm going to share it with everyone else!

"During the early morning, late evening, the sun is at a steep angle and hits the side of the earth and bounces up. The red clouds must be because of the angle of the earth and the amount of aerosol in the atmosphere. In Canada we have a saying: Red sky at night ~ Sailors delight! Red sky in the morning ~ Sailors Warning!"

Thank you Doug for making sense of this subject! This was my first time to ever see Red Clouds, and I certainly couldn't explain it!

Should anyone out there have a different explanation for the cause and effect of Red Clouds, please feel free to leave a comment!

Favorite Destinations ~ Pick # 3

Favorite Destinations ~ Pick # 3

Canada!

There is so much to say about Canada that I'm at a loss as to where to begin. Canada is simply stunning! It's a rare place that looks as good during the middle of winter as it does during the middle of summer, but Canada has nailed it!

In addition to the beauty that is Canada there is so much to see and do! Whether you're interested in Niagara Falls, a dinner at the top of the CN Tower, a day of fishing, gambling or on the lookout for Moose or Polar Bears, Canada has something to offer! Oh, and did I mention the wineries? A trip to Canada would not be complete without a day in wine country!

However, Canada would not be near as special of a place if not for our Canadian neighbors! Canadians are honestly the friendliest group of people I have ever met in my life! And, what I have discovered is that they're not just friendly in the tourist area's. Canadians just seem to have a friendly nature. Those that I have encountered (at restaurants, downtown Toronto, in Wal Marts, and at casino's; just to name a few places) all have a seemingly genuine concern for how others are feeling. I found Canadians to be so friendly that I secretly wondered if they got paid by the Canadian government. I do have friends from Canada and I always thought they were just "nice" people, but after spending time in Canada I have come to the realization that being nice just runs through a Canadians blood!

So, should you ever want to go somewhere that will leave an imprint on your heart, head to Canada! Soak up the gorgeous surroundings, snack on some Moose Droppings, and take some time to chat with our neighbors! Oh, and did I mention the wineries?