Spotted these masks on a railing in the Yanaka section of Tokyo, Japan.
(Nikon D850, Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8D)
Segovia Cathedral, some details
As mentioned in the previous post, here are some details from Segovia’s Cathedral. There are a number of ceremonial objects on display, including these vestments:
There there are statues from various periods:
Which show the change in style, technique, and taste in how they’ve evolved:
You’ll also find some equipment from the period when the cathedral was built:
Thus, the cathedral is a sort of living history museum while at the same time a functioning religious site. There are literally hundreds of things to see and experience here, so take your time.
Moasterio de la Armedilla, Spain
Driving south from Peñafiel toward Segovia, I came upon the ruins of the Monasterio de Armedilla.
The plaque above shows a rendition of how it once looked. Today, you’ll find ruins of the main buildings:
And here’s a look inside:
It’s amazing how many ruins of structures like this exist in Spain. One need only drive along some of the more rural roads to encounter them.
Just be careful doing any exploring. There many be dangerous conditions and creatures about.
The Bent Page 
Old North Church
The Old North Church is famous for “one if by land, two if by sea.” Here’s a photo of the Paul Revere statue with the steeple of the church in the background:
Paul Revere’s statue with the Old North Church in the background.
Inside, you’ll find a rather austere building as the next photo shows:
Interior of the Old North Church, Boston, MA, USA.
It’s amazing to think that this building figured prominently in the start of the American Revolution. Here’s another view of the interior:
Another view of the interior of the Old North Church, Boston, MA, USA.
If you happen to be in Boston, you definitely want to stop in here for a look around. You’ll be surrounded by history and see one of the places where it all began.
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on September 25, 2014 at 12:41 pm Comments (1)Tags: American History, American Revolution, Boston, church, church interior, history, Old North Church, Paul Revere, photos, religion, travel