St. Mark’s Square, Venice, Italy

St. Mark’s Square is that famous central gathering spot in Venice, the one you see on the travel shows. Here’s a look at it on a quiet evening with a lovely couple taking a photo:

BU214S8TSJaUMYK1qmUrqgDuring the day, things are crowded but on this morning, I got lucky.

DSC_3529There’s the famous clock to be seen with the many visitors:

DSC_3538And here’s a view from the canal, which shows why this place easily floods:

DSC_3613Enjoy Venice!

Published in: on December 14, 2018 at 12:48 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Cathedral of Toledo, Spain (2017) exterior

It had been 13 years since my last visit to Toledo, Spain. Far too long. Of course, I had to see the Cathedral, which has had some sprucing up since my last visit. It’s hard to capture this structure’s exterior in a single photo. Here is one attempt:

DSC_2923And that’s really only a small part. There’s a massive tower:

DSC_2944But as you can see, the closeness of the other buildings makes it a challenge to get a fair perspective.

DSC_2924In my next post, I’ll show some of the interior, which is equally impressive and ornate. Check back soon!

Published in: on December 27, 2017 at 1:42 pm  Leave a Comment  
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