Okay, so not exactly a difficult destination to guess…but who’s first to see this blog entry? Griping shock, sadness, terror, hope…the site represents all this and more. Our hearts go out to all those affected, the victims, their friends, co-workers and loved ones still adjusting to the aftermath of this act. Maybe you’ve seen the devastation in […]
This roofless church has stood unfinished since 1560. In the back is a cool 2 story cloister with faded 16th century murals–(where I had intended to photograph this beautiful girl but the officials kicked us out even though my guide had secured the necessary permits…). Just beyond, to the right, a small church fits into a stoney niche […]
I’m the great and mighty oz… this fierce face seems to say. High atop one of the most important monuments on this UNESCO World Heritage site, the mouth in the hook-nosed Mayan rain god, Chaac, leads to an inner sanctuary temple. Visitors are no longer allowed to climb the worn steps of this 131 foot pyramid, or access the […]
This iconic structure may appear familiar even if you’ve never visited in person. Chances are, some of your favorite movies have been shot at this UNESCO site, including one that hit theaters last summer. Set in an arid desert miles away from crowded cities, this kasbah is still partially inhabited. Just where in the world […]
This timber church was built to resemble a Viking ship, a distinctive style which became popular throughout the country. Set on a sloping hillside, this UNESCO church dating from 1150, overlooks a scenic fjord where small ships cruise past in the summer months. When we visited, the caretaker unlocked the massive door and led us inside the dark interior […]
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