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Category Archives: Architecture
Weekly Photo Challenge: Work of Art
Much of what we saw in Russia could be considered prime subject matter for this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Work of Art. But one site memorable for its Rococo style and wealth of interior art on walls, floors, and ceilings … Continue reading
Posted in Antiques, Architecture, Destination, Travel, Viking River Cruise, Weekly Photo Challenge
Tagged Catherine Palace, postaday, Pushkin, Rococo style
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Discovering Boise: Old Idaho Penitentiary
It was almost closing time at the Old Idaho Penitentiary when I arrived in Boise after working in Idaho City, but this landmark I’d seen from the Idaho Botanical Gardens next door was on my list of must-see destinations. One … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Destination, Museum, Travel
Tagged architecture, Boise, Idaho, Old Idaho Penitentiary, prison, prison cell, Territorial Prison, Women's Ward
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Five things to do in a day: St. Petersburg, Florida
Of course, we all want ample time to explore a city lined with mature, moss-filled trees. A city where world-class art museums, shops sporting local crafts, and hotels with beckoning porches await us. A city like St. Petersburg, Florida. But … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Destination, Hotels, Museum, Restaurant, Retail Shops, Travel
Tagged 400 Beach, banyon trees, Florida, Iron Pelican, Paper Street Market, Ricky P's, Salvador Dali, Shapiro's, St. Pete Beach, St. Petersburg, The Vinoy
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Window
A window can be a portal to the soul, to the world, or to a person. And for this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge, the word WINDOW reminded us of a recent trip to the new Dali Museum in St. … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Artist, Destination, Museum, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge
Tagged Dali Museum, enigma, Florida, Salvador Dali, St. Petersburg, Yann Weymouth
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Weekly Photo Challenge: From Lines to Patterns
For the Weekly Photo Challenge: From Lines to Patterns, the art and architecture of Amer Fort (also called Amber Fort) near Jaipur, India, have stood the test of time in terms of enduring design. Since completion in the 16th century, Amer Fort’s … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge
Tagged Amber Fort, Hall of Mirrors, India, postaday
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A Word a Week Challenge: Arch
This week’s A Word a Week Challenge brings up the word Arch which, in turn, brings to mind two buildings flanking the Taj Mahal that held us spellbound. These two red sandstone buildings, identical in structure, open to the Taj … Continue reading
Posted in A Word a Week Challenge, Architecture
Tagged Agra India, archways, bas relief, Mughal architecture, Taj Mahal
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A Word a Week Challenge: Decadent
When I saw that the topic for Sue Llewellyn’s A Word a Week Challenge was the word Decadent, I couldn’t help but take a break from posting about China to switch over to Russia. One of the most decadent places … Continue reading
Posted in A Word a Week Challenge, Architecture, Museum, Travel, Viking River Cruise
Tagged Atlas, Catherine Palace, opulent, Russia, St. Petersburg
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Touring the Forbidden City, home of the last Emperor of China
It was hard to believe that we were leaving Tiananmen Square to tour one of our can’t-wait-to-see locations, the Forbidden City. After all, we had seen this site in The Last Emperor years ago and remembered it fondly. Filmed with the permission of Chinese … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Beijing China, Destination, Travel
Tagged Beijing, Chinese lions, Forbidden City, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Marble Carriageway, Puyi
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The Vastness of Tiananmen Square
Although we had arrived in Beijing one day prior to the first itinerary day of our Viking River Cruise and had a leisurely day exploring the Beijing Zoo and Lama Temple, our first “real” day found us literally running to … Continue reading
China’s quietly reverent Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
On our first of many hot, steamy days touring China, we left the Beijing Zoo, navigated the labyrinthine subway system (completely dependent on the kindness of strangers), boarded Line 2 of the Circle Line, and walked the sidewalk lined with … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Beijing China, Destination, Travel
Tagged Beijing, China, joss sticks, Lama Temple, Tibetan monks, worship
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