You can find street art in most urban cities and even in rural communities, but Los Angeles has such an influx of different cultures there is something for everyone. I found myself becoming more and more fascinated with the murals I came across so I started collecting photos of them. Many came from Downtown and East Los Angeles but I've also found some beauties in the … [Read more...]
Sailing from St. Vincent in the Grenadines to Grenada
Imagine island hopping on a sailboat to unknown paradises that pirates once inhabited, with reggae music wafting through the air as warm breezes blow, and lying on pristine beaches as you laze away the summer. That was a 3-week sailing trip I took from St. Vincent and the Grenadines ending on the island of spice in Grenada. The Grenadines are part of the Windward Islands in … [Read more...]
Madrid, Spain and Side Trips You Don’t Want to Miss
Gorgeous and majestic Madrid is a city of palatial splendor, ornate monuments, historical landmarks, art, and elegance. It is the capital and cultural hub of Spain and a doorway into its illustrious past. While we were there, we took side trips to the old city of Toledo, the Valley of the Fallen, and El Escorial. See also: GranadaSeville Touring the city … [Read more...]
Seville Spain: City of Romance
You can't go to Spain without visiting the seductive city of Seville. The opera Carmen, by George Bizet, takes place there and tours are available to visit some of the opera locations such as the old cigarette factory. For other photo galleries from our trip to Spain, click on the links below. GranadaMadrid Seville is located in Andalucía, which is in southern Spain. … [Read more...]
Granada, Spain: And the Magnificent Alhambra
When we traveled throughout Spain on a 3-week vacation, one of the stops we made was to the mystical city of Granada. It's the home of The Alhambra palace and fortress which Moorish poets have described as "a pearl set in Emeralds." From the Alhambra, you can see the Roma enclave and caves of Sacramonte, where you can enjoy traditional food and Zambra, a variation of … [Read more...]
