Comments on: Weekly Photo Challenge: Work of Art

By: Rusha Sams

Rusha Sams — Fri, 23 May 2014 03:26:02 +0000

I don’t know if my original response came through. I was traveling and using an iPhone for a reply. So, I’ll try again. I agree with you about the lavish lifestyles that seem ridiculous in the face of the realities so many people face. But as a tourist, I still want to see what was designed, built, furnished, etc. Hope this doesn’t make me a bad person — just curious. But you are so right — it does fly in the face of reason.

By: Rusha Sams

Rusha Sams — Fri, 23 May 2014 03:23:23 +0000

So glad you looked down. I would forget to do that when we were moving room to room — the gold and mirrors caught my attention, but when I looked down I couldn’t believe the intricacy! It’s really a lavish place!

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By: FreeRangeCow

FreeRangeCow — Thu, 22 May 2014 15:30:53 +0000

That inlaid floor is beautimus! Wow!

By: Rusha Sams

Rusha Sams — Thu, 22 May 2014 12:36:05 +0000

Thanks so much. I didn’t have a very good camera at the time, but when I look back at these pictures, I have very fond memories! Appreciate the comment.

By: Sartenada

Sartenada — Thu, 22 May 2014 08:46:42 +0000

Excellent post with beautiful photos.

By: Rusha Sams

Rusha Sams — Wed, 21 May 2014 16:18:56 +0000

Thanks! It was fun taking these pics even if I was shivering in the cold one or two of these mornings. But so what, right?

By: whichwaynow101

whichwaynow101 — Tue, 20 May 2014 22:52:28 +0000

Spectacular!

By: Rusha Sams

Rusha Sams — Tue, 20 May 2014 16:10:21 +0000

You are so right. It’s even more incredible to me that they would renovate the building, then tear it down, and put even more time, energy, and money into it. I can’t remember how little time anyone spent living there. What a waste! But we tourists sure love it. It IS like Dr. Zhivago!

By: Rusha Sams

Rusha Sams — Tue, 20 May 2014 15:47:52 +0000

It’s quite the place, all right. And there must be 20 rooms with those Delft fireplaces!!! Thanks for reading.