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Friday, October 5, 2007

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Castilo de Sao Jorge Castilo de Sao Jorge Lee and I at Pena Palace Lee and I at Pena Palace Me in front of Monument to the Discoveries Me in front of Monument to the Discoveries Casa dos Bicos Casa dos Bicos
Me from the top of Monument of the Discoveries Me from the top of Monument of the Discoveries Smart Car Smart Car Us at Belem Tower Us at Belem Tower Me in front of Mosterio de Jeronimos Me in front of Mosterio de Jeronimos
Tree Parade Tree Parade Bobby at Cabo da Roca Bobby at Cabo da Roca Me in front of Lagos Promenade Me in front of Lagos Promenade Lee from Fortaleza de Sagres Lee from Fortaleza de Sagres
Castle and church overlooking Tavira Castle and church overlooking Tavira River at high tide River at high tide Amazing tile work at Plaza de Espana Amazing tile work at Plaza de Espana Lee in the gorgeous Plaza de Espana Lee in the gorgeous Plaza de Espana
One facade of cathedral One facade of cathedral Plaza del Triunfo Plaza del Triunfo Pedestrian-only Avenida de la Constitucion Pedestrian-only Avenida de la Constitucion Elaborate carved wood ceilings Elaborate carved wood ceilings
Different doors for big and small guests Different doors for big and small guests The craftsmanship is just amazing (and in 1400´s!) The craftsmanship is just amazing (and in 1400´s!) Famous Moorish arches Famous Moorish arches Gorgeous painted dome Gorgeous painted dome
Fountains with Columbus, Ferdinand and Isabella Fountains with Columbus, Ferdinand and Isabella me in the Gardens me in the Gardens Lee with Columbus, Ferdinand and Isabella Lee with Columbus, Ferdinand and Isabella Lee with fountains and Alcazar Lee with fountains and Alcazar
Loved the cactus decor! Loved the cactus decor! Lee on promenade in Tarifa Lee on promenade in Tarifa Audience participation time for Lee Audience participation time for Lee For only 1 euro I couldn´t resist For only 1 euro I couldn´t resist
I must have lost my mind! I must have lost my mind! A typical, colorful Tangier market A typical, colorful Tangier market Entering Gibraltar was a breeze Entering Gibraltar was a breeze The Rock is even bigger than it appears The Rock is even bigger than it appears
I don´t think this is going anywhere...Next! I don´t think this is going anywhere...Next! That´s some bulge in Lee´s pocket :-) That´s some bulge in Lee´s pocket :-) Loving the sunshine and amazing views Loving the sunshine and amazing views Actually walking across an active airport runway Actually walking across an active airport runway
Ronda - premier white hill town in Spain Ronda - premier white hill town in Spain Lee captures good shot of Nuevo Puente Lee captures good shot of Nuevo Puente Fortunately you can´t smell this ¨river¨ Fortunately you can´t smell this ¨river¨ ¨New¨Bridge was built in 1751 ¨New¨Bridge was built in 1751
White hill towns sit atop Sierra Nevada peaks White hill towns sit atop Sierra Nevada peaks The Alcazar is the oldest part of the complex The Alcazar is the oldest part of the complex Alhambra called most exciting European monument Alhambra called most exciting European monument Part of the stunning Alhambra complex Part of the stunning Alhambra complex
Alhambra is candidate for new wonder of the world Alhambra is candidate for new wonder of the world My attempt at being more like a photographer My attempt at being more like a photographer The Alhambra rises above all of Granada The Alhambra rises above all of Granada This pool reflects light into surrounding halls This pool reflects light into surrounding halls
Finally a photo of us together Finally a photo of us together The Generalife was the sultan´s summer palace The Generalife was the sultan´s summer palace The birds of prey show featured these LIVE birds The birds of prey show featured these LIVE birds Einstein discusses relative physics theory Einstein discusses relative physics theory
From the Balcon de Europa From the Balcon de Europa 1 Room was 100m long x 50m wide x 35m high 1 Room was 100m long x 50m wide x 35m high I love the mosaic sidewalks throughout Iberia I love the mosaic sidewalks throughout Iberia Magnificent bougainvilleas abound in Spain Magnificent bougainvilleas abound in Spain
Frigiliana is perched above avocado orchards Frigiliana is perched above avocado orchards 19th century aquaduct for Mora sugar factory 19th century aquaduct for Mora sugar factory SF-Neat to see construction in progress SF-Neat to see construction in progress Sagrada Familia-under construction for 100+ years Sagrada Familia-under construction for 100+ years
Gaudi,Casa Mila-Famous melting ice cream building Gaudi,Casa Mila-Famous melting ice cream building Park Guell founded 1900 as residential development Park Guell founded 1900 as residential development Detail looks simple but total effect is beautiful Detail looks simple but total effect is beautiful Gaudi credited with starting modernism in Spain Gaudi credited with starting modernism in Spain
I just loved designs for color and uniqueness I just loved designs for color and uniqueness Gaudi used wave as this area supports walkway Gaudi used wave as this area supports walkway Park Guell is a beautiful oasis Park Guell is a beautiful oasis Barcelona was first European port to get cacao Barcelona was first European port to get cacao
Don Quixote and his windmills in chocolate Don Quixote and his windmills in chocolate Chocolate Museum had amazing chocolate sculptures Chocolate Museum had amazing chocolate sculptures Chicken Little; museum had no free samples :-( Chicken Little; museum had no free samples :-( Bambi and co. make learning about chocolate fun Bambi and co. make learning about chocolate fun
Amazing complex blends perfectly with nature Amazing complex blends perfectly with nature Europe´s oldest music school is here Europe´s oldest music school is here Montserrat is 50km NW of Barcelona Montserrat is 50km NW of Barcelona 17th century church most famous landmark in Sitges 17th century church most famous landmark in Sitges
Where did everyone come from? Where did everyone come from? Pristine promenade goes a couple of miles Pristine promenade goes a couple of miles Ibiza was founded in the 7th century BC Ibiza was founded in the 7th century BC Where is the handrail?? Grade must've been 40% Where is the handrail?? Grade must've been 40%
I was getting up a little earlier than others I was getting up a little earlier than others Beaches are small pebbles; few have sand Beaches are small pebbles; few have sand Even the beaches have no vacancies here Even the beaches have no vacancies here Favorite son - Christopher Columbus Favorite son - Christopher Columbus
Bogart and Bacall Bogart and Bacall Even Napoleon and the Nazis valued this harbor Even Napoleon and the Nazis valued this harbor Even the weather was perfect Even the weather was perfect Building facade detail - real or painted? Building facade detail - real or painted?
I can see how Portofino inspired Walt Disney I can see how Portofino inspired Walt Disney Typical Italian parking lot Typical Italian parking lot Beginning the toughest leg of the hike Beginning the toughest leg of the hike Peasant farmers began these trails 1000+ years ago Peasant farmers began these trails 1000+ years ago
The trail seemed to only go up The trail seemed to only go up All of Cinqueterre is UNESCO World Heritage Site All of Cinqueterre is UNESCO World Heritage Site Uphill trails-like biking w/wind in your face Uphill trails-like biking w/wind in your face Leaving Manarola looking for my thesaurus Leaving Manarola looking for my thesaurus
Vernazza-jewel of the Cinqueterre Vernazza-jewel of the Cinqueterre In rough seas boats use the town as a shelter In rough seas boats use the town as a shelter Corniglia - only one of the towns not at sealevel Corniglia - only one of the towns not at sealevel David has relatives in Manarola too? David has relatives in Manarola too?
Now I know! Pace is Peace in Italian! Now I know! Pace is Peace in Italian! Portovenere is not on the usual Cinqueterre hike Portovenere is not on the usual Cinqueterre hike The most gorgeous town in Italy-Portovenere The most gorgeous town in Italy-Portovenere I could admire view of Portovenere forever I could admire view of Portovenere forever
Bikes were the most popular way to travel Bikes were the most popular way to travel The canal added some atmosphere to town The canal added some atmosphere to town Endless private beach clubs in town Endless private beach clubs in town More than 6km of peaceful seafront forest More than 6km of peaceful seafront forest
There's another creative Pace out there There's another creative Pace out there Perfect weather packs the beaches Perfect weather packs the beaches Market days provide sensory overload Market days provide sensory overload What a yummy and creative idea! What a yummy and creative idea!
I was glad to see the clapper after 400 steps I was glad to see the clapper after 400 steps Crayola created Burnt Sienna after Siena Crayola created Burnt Sienna after Siena It's always a beautiful day in Siena It's always a beautiful day in Siena Piccolomini Library rivals the Sistine Chapel Piccolomini Library rivals the Sistine Chapel
One of many tempting gelaterias One of many tempting gelaterias My 4 star "hotel"(I have right half only) My 4 star "hotel"(I have right half only) Huge lemons compared to apples and peaches Huge lemons compared to apples and peaches The best view of Sorrento was from the sea The best view of Sorrento was from the sea
Typical pedestrian street in old Sorrento Typical pedestrian street in old Sorrento Sorrento was beautiful at sunset Sorrento was beautiful at sunset Faraglioni Rocks are noted feature of island Faraglioni Rocks are noted feature of island Buildings were often built right on the edge Buildings were often built right on the edge
Mt. Vesuvius was never far enough away Mt. Vesuvius was never far enough away The water was so clear and a gorgeous color The water was so clear and a gorgeous color I always thought Italian coast looked liked this I always thought Italian coast looked liked this Italian queue trying to get into Blue Grotto Italian queue trying to get into Blue Grotto
Water in Blue Grotto was this amazing blue Water in Blue Grotto was this amazing blue Amalfi had a tiny but popular beach Amalfi had a tiny but popular beach The entire coast was just magnificent! The entire coast was just magnificent! Villa Cimbrone was hosting a wedding later (who??) Villa Cimbrone was hosting a wedding later (who??)
Many buildings are 5th and 6th century Many buildings are 5th and 6th century City claim to fame are ancient mosaics City claim to fame are ancient mosaics Imagine 5th century mosaics before Super Glue! Imagine 5th century mosaics before Super Glue! President´s Palace was on busy street in front President´s Palace was on busy street in front
Wedding photos being taken with bored bystander Wedding photos being taken with bored bystander Across Danube is bulk of city apartments Across Danube is bulk of city apartments Parliament(1902)-buildings newer than other cities Parliament(1902)-buildings newer than other cities Margaret Island-2.5km long jewel right in town Margaret Island-2.5km long jewel right in town
PLEASE DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!!! PLEASE DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!!! It is easy to fall in love with Budapest It is easy to fall in love with Budapest You seldom see the Chain Bridge without traffic You seldom see the Chain Bridge without traffic Millenary Monument in middle of Heroes Square Millenary Monument in middle of Heroes Square
All too common sight throughout country All too common sight throughout country Little Beach-only beach from town w/o a car Little Beach-only beach from town w/o a car The heart of town is Little Beach and promenade The heart of town is Little Beach and promenade Old town is smaller than Dubrovnik but very nice Old town is smaller than Dubrovnik but very nice
Upscale bars, clubs&cafes were packed at night Upscale bars, clubs&cafes were packed at night Budva's idea of Rodeo Houston-less fried Twinkies Budva's idea of Rodeo Houston-less fried Twinkies Very sad that the government chose to sell this Very sad that the government chose to sell this This beach next to old town was full of Italians This beach next to old town was full of Italians
It's much easier to get food at the grocery store It's much easier to get food at the grocery store King Njegos (1813-1851)is most popular ruler King Njegos (1813-1851)is most popular ruler The prettiest town in the world! The prettiest town in the world! Dubrovnik-"Pearl of the Adriatic" Dubrovnik-"Pearl of the Adriatic"
Buildings all share a common look&Croatian flag Buildings all share a common look&Croatian flag Stradun is THE street in Dubrovnik Stradun is THE street in Dubrovnik Stradun at night is center of activity Stradun at night is center of activity Old harbor has ferry to Lokrum every 30 minutes Old harbor has ferry to Lokrum every 30 minutes
Anxious to visit Lokrum and resident peacocks Anxious to visit Lokrum and resident peacocks Swimming around Lokrum is like an aquarium Swimming around Lokrum is like an aquarium Maximlian(Holy Roman Emperor)loved Lokrum Maximlian(Holy Roman Emperor)loved Lokrum Visibility in water is incredible! Visibility in water is incredible!
Rare medieval bastion w/3m thick walls Rare medieval bastion w/3m thick walls Wawel Castle home to Polish kings for 500 years Wawel Castle home to Polish kings for 500 years Tram network was efficient w/no graffiti Tram network was efficient w/no graffiti Rynek Glowny-center of tourist life in Krakow Rynek Glowny-center of tourist life in Krakow
Common scene all over town;sad to see Common scene all over town;sad to see St. Kings Chapel(1927)took 30 years to build St. Kings Chapel(1927)took 30 years to build Salt Mine in operation for 700+ years Salt Mine in operation for 700+ years Wieliczka Salt Mine-UNESCO Heritage Site 1978 Wieliczka Salt Mine-UNESCO Heritage Site 1978
Carts w/obwarzanki were everywhere(round pretzel) Carts w/obwarzanki were everywhere(round pretzel) Pope John Paul II was Krakow Archbishop 64-79 Pope John Paul II was Krakow Archbishop 64-79 Galleria was full of kids & expensive merchandise Galleria was full of kids & expensive merchandise "Work sets you free" at entrance to Auschwitz "Work sets you free" at entrance to Auschwitz
1000+ prisoners were housed in each building 1000+ prisoners were housed in each building 1.5 million people were murdered at Auschwitz 1.5 million people were murdered at Auschwitz Mass bathroom was only open at set times Mass bathroom was only open at set times Atrocities at Auschwitz will forever be remembered Atrocities at Auschwitz will forever be remembered
Memorial is in 12+ languages at Birkenau Memorial is in 12+ languages at Birkenau 1897 bridge with typical unpronounceable name 1897 bridge with typical unpronounceable name Not all is pretty; lots of Communist-era housing Not all is pretty; lots of Communist-era housing Cute little gnomes are fun idea and appealling Cute little gnomes are fun idea and appealling
Island is attractively lit up at night Island is attractively lit up at night 13th c. St. Adalbert's church reflection 13th c. St. Adalbert's church reflection More than 50% of buildings were ruins after WW2 More than 50% of buildings were ruins after WW2 City made a Top 10 list for Budget Traveller mag City made a Top 10 list for Budget Traveller mag
Square is 2nd largest in Poland behind Krakow Square is 2nd largest in Poland behind Krakow Much of old town has seen recent upgrades Much of old town has seen recent upgrades August II helped Dresden become region power August II helped Dresden become region power Cathedral w/78 statues over 3 meters tall Cathedral w/78 statues over 3 meters tall
Biggest stone dome north of the Alps Biggest stone dome north of the Alps Zwinger is gorgeous;museums now Zwinger is gorgeous;museums now Dresden is less than 2 hours from Prague or Poland Dresden is less than 2 hours from Prague or Poland Wagner&Strauss debuted many operas here Wagner&Strauss debuted many operas here
102m Procession of Dukes has 25,000 tiles 102m Procession of Dukes has 25,000 tiles Lots of young people keep Dresden edgy Lots of young people keep Dresden edgy Neustadt has eccentric bars&trendy cafes Neustadt has eccentric bars&trendy cafes
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