Photographic impressions from our travels near and far… The Athens Acropolis • Most people relate the Acropolis with Athens but an acropolis is actually a Greek word meaning a citadel or a fortified section of a Greek city. It is typically built on high ground or on a hill. Most Greek cities in the fifthContinue reading “Images of The Acropolis In Athens”
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In Praise of Public Transportation
Often Americans traveling internationally are amazed at the public transportation they encounter. From metro rail systems to street cars to modern bus fleets and even ferries it’s hard to believe how many cities have really impressive public transportation. With a few exceptions, Americans are just not accustomed to efficient, clean and economical public transportation. WhileContinue reading “In Praise of Public Transportation”
Images of Alaskan Glaciers
Photographic impressions from our travels near and far… In the neighborhood of the North Pole – A Land of Flowing Ice – The bright blue color in the glaciers comes when pristine snow falls on the ice fields and is compressed over thousands of years by the weight of new snow falling year after year.Continue reading “Images of Alaskan Glaciers”
Images of Venice
Photographic impressions from our travels near and far… Venice Italy • There are not enough superlatives to describe the experience of visiting this island city on the Italian Adriatic. The nobility of Venice created a myth that their city was founded by refuges fleeing Troy after the Trojan War. While not true, Venice has beenContinue reading “Images of Venice”
Images of Bangkok’s Grand Palace
Photographic impressions from near and far… The Grand Palace (Thai: พระบรมมหาราชวัง ) is a complex of buildings at the very heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (later Thailand) since 1782. The Grand Palace grounds take up 2.35 million square feet in the middle of theContinue reading “Images of Bangkok’s Grand Palace”
Images of Jerusalem
Photographic impressions from our travels near and far… The Holy City of Jerusalem – A sacred place to three of the worlds major religions. This ancient city is the original home of the Jewish people and is the foundational land of Christian story as well as an important place to Muslims. Walk through winding streets,Continue reading “Images of Jerusalem”
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