Doors that tell a story interest us — even though the story may be implied, not told. Consider three very different doorways and the lives of the people who passed through them.
Doorway of a humble dwelling at Acoma Pueblo, the oldest continuously inhabited dwelling in the U. S. where today approximately 100 people live year-round in this village that has no electricity or running water.
Doorway — Acoma Pueblo, NM
An elegant arched doorway from the opulent living room to the spacious hallway of the 36,000-square-foot home of John and Mable Ringling in Sarasota, Florida — Ca’ d’Zan.
Doorway — Ca’ d’Zan at The Ringling in Sarasota, Florida
And last, (perhaps least in terms of monetary value but not in historical significance), the prison door on Robben Island through which Nelson Mandela peered for 18 years.
Cell of Nelson Mandela — Robben Island, South Africa
Doors speak volumes, don’t they?
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Linda Arthur Tejera
You’ve got some very significant doors there! 😀
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks, Linda. I love doors but forget to take pictures of them. May have to start. These were fun to find in my archives. Best wishes for a good week.
My Anguilla Experience
Great choice of doors for the challenge! Loved the different stories.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for taking a look and commenting. We, too, love stories — of most of the places we visit.
dawnkinster
Jail cell door is my favorite even before I read whose it was. Such a story it tells.
Oh, the Places We See
Seeing that door that Nelson Mandela looked out day after day was quite an experience. I don’t know what I expected, but it wasn’t this small cell on this isolated island. Thanks for the comment.
Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread
These doors definitely speak volumes. 🙂 Have a nice weekend.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much, Judy. We loved all these doors and their stories, too. We’re traveling in Oregon this week — opening other doors through travel.
Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread
I love that sentiment – opening other doors through travel. 🙂 Enjoy Oregon, we’ll enjoy Maine, and hopefully share stories with each other.