Mykonos Is Famous For These Iconic Structures The windmills of Mykonos are the historic landmarks of this Greek island, known for their unique architecture and historical significance. These windmills were initially constructed in the 16th century by the Venetians, who ruled Mykonos at the time. They were primarily used for grinding wheat and other grains,Continue reading “Todays Image • The Windmills Of Mykonos”
Category Archives: A Bit Of History
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today is a holiday celebrating one the country’s greatest Black Americans, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and sadly, for now, his dream is being forgotten. I have vivid memories of that sunny day in Washington, D.C. on August 28th 1963. I was a teenager and along with my best friend, we spent hours riding busesContinue reading “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”
The Sydney Opera House
Above Sydney, Australia’s iconic Opera House seen across Circle Quay from The Rocks. It was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon after an international design competition and opened in 1973 after a long and difficult construction process. The idea for the Sydney Opera House dates back to the 1940s, when the New South Wales governmentContinue reading “The Sydney Opera House”
Revisiting D-Day On Veterans Day
A Salute To All Those Who Served Veterans Day is more a time to remember than a holiday and we all should give thanks for those who served this country regardless of who they were. Following is a return visit to the location of one of the America’s most horrific battles and one of ourContinue reading “Revisiting D-Day On Veterans Day”
Love Locks Become An Epidemic
A Statement of Love Goes Viral We weren’t aware of love locks before about a decade or so ago but now as we travel we come across collections of padlocks attached to bridges, fences and other public structures everywhere. It wasn’t difficult to figure out what was going on by all the couples names engravedContinue reading “Love Locks Become An Epidemic”
The Historic Charleston, South Carolina
Spend Some Time With A Classy Lady It has been a number of years (actually a few decades) since we last visited and, while it is hard to believe that a city, which is over two and a half centuries old, can change a lot in that time, it really has and much for theContinue reading “The Historic Charleston, South Carolina”
The Intentional Travelers 