In the main square of the historic walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia is a statue of a man and while nobody is sure how it started, people now rub his nose as they pass by. The constant rubbing of the statue removes the old dark patina exposing a bright, shiny brass probosces.The statue is ofContinue reading “Image Of The Day • Rubbing The Nose?”
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Image Of The Day • Ultimate Graffiti
The Lennon Wall in Prague, Czech Republic, started during the 1980s as a tribute to John Lennon, and was inspired by the song Imagine. It became a symbol of peace and non-violent resistance to an authoritarian order. It was a political focus point for young Czechs rebelling against the communist regime. The wall lives onContinue reading “Image Of The Day • Ultimate Graffiti”
Image Of The Day • The Hanging Man
Strolling down Husova Street in Old Prague you’re likely to encounter an unsettling sight. Several stories above the middle of the street is a man just hanging there. The Hanging Man statue can be found in Prague’s Old Town district. The sculpture was created by artist David Cerny in 1996 as part of an artContinue reading “Image Of The Day • The Hanging Man”
Todays Images • A Steam Train In France
The Tournon – Lamastre Railroad Line About 125 miles north of the city of Avignon along the Rhône River in France is Doux Gorges. The area features some of the most beautiful and remote wilderness in France and attracts hikers and bikers from all over. A network of railway lines was constructed around Vivarais betweenContinue reading “Todays Images • A Steam Train In France”
Image Of The Day • Dusk In Würzburg
Würzburg, Germany is situated along the Main River, and is famous for its beautiful riverside scenery, walking trails and boat cruises. The city’s blend of historical architecture and natural surroundings create a picturesque environment. Take time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wurzburg Residence, visit impressive churches like St. Kilian’s Cathedral, andContinue reading “Image Of The Day • Dusk In Würzburg”
Image Of The Day • A Bald Eagle
On Resurrection Bay Several years ago, while in Alaska, we went out on a boat to explore Resurrection Bay. While we’ve taken boat trips from the Beagle Channel in South America to the Bay of Mumbai in India to offshore of Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, and nothing has come close to that amazing day onContinue reading “Image Of The Day • A Bald Eagle”
