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:
During the day, things are crowded but on this morning, I got lucky.
There’s the famous clock to be seen with the many visitors:
And here’s a view from the canal, which shows why this place easily floods:
Enjoy Venice!
In a previous post, I put up the video from inside the Sistine Chapel. Now, I add a few still photos taken with my Nikon 1 AW and that beautiful wide angle lens. The first is Michaelangelo’s apocalypse which is behind the altar:
And here is a view of the ceiling:
And a slightly closer shot of the center of the ceiling:
The next view gives you a sort of perspective on the chapel:
I was fortunate to have the early morning “Waking the Vatican” tour when photos were permitted. It was worth arriving on-site at 5:45 AM. I’d do it again and pay the price to view this magnificent art work. Coming soon: A post from inside St. Peter’s.
Pelayo won a great victory in Covadonga, taking advantage of tactics and terrain to save his kingdom from conquest. As a result, shrines were built and later a massive church.
You can see how the church stands upon an outcropping in the valley. Here’s the statue of Pelayo:
And check out the mountain in the background. The scenery in this part of Spain is nothing short of stunning. Here’s another perspective on the church.
I’ll have another post soon that shows the tiny chapel built into a hillside cave. Check back frequently.
La Rioja, like much of Spain, features some marvelous views. A broad valley of fields and vineyards, it is dotted by some hills from which you can see for miles.
There are mountains on either side. When the weather rolls in, you can see the clouds folding over the top and spilling downward.
This is a place to linger, to check out the local scene, enjoy the food and wine. Take your time.
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