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Notre-Dame Basilica, Montréal

A lengthy train ride this morning gave me an opportunity to add a few new photos I took on a business trip to Montréal.

I also put together a PANORAMA of Notre-Dame Basilica which was taken early this morning. I never expected the basilica to be this beautiful – the lighting was also perfect and nobody was around. The beautiful interior easily rivals some of the most famous European basilicas and cathedrals (such as Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Paris).

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal

Falling stars

Metal scrappers with remnants of a rocket in Altai

Via sokol-off

Joyful dolphin

Dolphin following our boat, Galapagos Islands

See Ecuador & Galapagos Island gallery

New London bus

The New Bus for London is inspired by the much-loved Routemaster and will use the latest green technology when it launches in 2012.

The Mayor unveiled the design for the New Bus for London in May 2010.

The New Bus for London will meet London Buses’ requirements for vehicles in public service in London, including high standards of accessibility, safety and emissions abatement. In addition, it will be more durable, more fuel efficient and better ventilated. The bus will incorporate a double-deck and a platform at the rear near-side corner, so passengers will be able to get on and off easily.