Trinity, Newfoundland

Trinity, Newfoundland is a dream of a village. Set on the water, its many historical buildings are colourful and charming. Window sills hold books and glass jars. Lace curtains flutter in the sea breeze. One of its churches was built by sailors in the form of an upside down boat. At least, that’s what one of the locals told us. Cheerful road signs and a friendly cat - what more could you ask for?

St. Paul’s Anglican Church

The church, built by sailors, was modeled on the hull of a ship, albeit upside down.

Church of the Most Holy Trinity

In the mountains of France

Somewhere in the French Alps there is a small village.  Situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Grenoble, it lies nestled under the shadow of ancient ruins and along the shores of a river with turquoise waters. Away from the bustle of city life, forgotten by time, its charming streets ramble between old buildings, alongside doorways, beneath the flapping of laundry drying in the spring breeze.

Window shutters and doorways are a pop of colour on the sun bleached stone buildings. The river water moves swiftly, the kayakers are there for a moment and then gone. The views from the top unparalleled - waving grasses, towering stone ruins, fields of green, tiled rooftops and distant mountains.

Photos also taken by Gary and Victoria.