Two years ago I was supposed to go to northern Spain for Easter. This year I finally got to do it. For towns in the Basque region and all over Spain this is like their Spring festivals and they parade and put on reenactments with great fervor. The hoods and robes that they wear when…
Category: Europe
Buckaroo Bonzai Across the Balkans During COVID
The countries of the Balkan region have been used and abused by every major power since recorded time began. Currently, they are taking a break from beating up on each other while trying to join the EU and NATO. I decided that COVID-wise they are not more dangerous than my hometown and took the opportunity…
Krakin’ Up In Krakow
Quick side trip to soak up some Christmas vibe to Krakow, Poland. It was educational and lots of good food, too. Since the sun set at about 3:30 PM, there were lots of opportunities for twilight shots. Related Images:
South Caucasus 2019
The 3 countries of the South Caucasus region comprise a small strip of land between the Caspian & Black Seas and are all the stand between 3 great world powers of Russia, Turkey & Iran. Granted 2 of them aren’t what they used to be, but they remember their greatness and power and still try…
France 2019
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Is Medieval Stucco a 21st Century Canvas?
So I have another day in Lisbon, but I have logged over 20k steps and traveled to the exurbs of Sintra & Cascais and I can say without fear of contradiction that murals and graffiti are abundant. I don’t know if they are encouraged or that the powers that be have just given up. I…