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| Playa de Rodiles, Villaviciosa (Asturias), Spain |
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
one of those days...
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| Eau Galle, Wisconsin - USA |
It's one of those days where I all want to do is go for a walk in nature...
Sunday, October 5, 2014
a ride on the lake
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| Eau Galle, Wisconsin |
I can feel the crispness of the air and hear the soft sound of the water splashing the shoreline just looking at this picture.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
Thursday, October 2, 2014
hidden surprises
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| Elantxobe (Bizkaia - Basque Country), Spain |
All along the northern coastline of Spain, one can find these hidden surprises!
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
facing the port
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| Mutriku (Gipuzkoa - Basque Country), Spain |
This colorful village, something so characteristic of fishing villages, devotes most of its time to just that, fishing!
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
María Cristina
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| San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa - Basque Country), Spain |
The María Cristina bridge was inaugurated at the turn of the 20th century after using a temporary wooden walkway which connected the downtown to the rest of the city.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
evening strolls
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| San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa - Basque Country), Spain |
Beautiful views, amazing company, outstanding food... the perfect evening stroll!
Saturday, September 27, 2014
purples and pinks
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| San Sebastián (Gipuzkoa - Basque Country), Spain |
The Zurriola Bridge and this serene backdrop make for a picture perfect moment...
Friday, September 26, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
another gorgeous beach
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| Bolonia (Cádiz - Andalucía), Spain |
Keep walking until you reach the top of the dune! Click here to see the view once you get there!
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Andalusian farmhouse
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| Conil de la Frontera (Cádiz - Andalucía), Spain |
This cortijo (Andalusian farmhouse) built in the middle of a pine plantation in the late 19th century has been converted into a guesthouse and is the perfect place to stay and enjoy what this area has to offer.
Monday, September 22, 2014
that magical time of day
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| Tarifa (Cádiz - Andalucía), Spain |
I know I've posted a picture similar to this one earlier, but I couldn't resist! Here's another one of Tarifa, this time including its castle, with the silhouette of Morocco in the background. This is my absolute favorite time of day, when the light turns everything a golden color. Its as if time stops everything happening around you.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Saturday, September 20, 2014
high tide or low tide?
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| Cabo Roche (Cádiz - Andalucía), Spain |
Continuing along the coastline beyond Roche, between Cabo Roche (Cape Roche) and Conil de la Frontera, is a wonderful area of coves tucked away among the cliffs. It's a nice way to spend the day. It is a good idea, however, to know when the high and low tides are, otherwise you may have a shorter day than you expected!
Friday, September 19, 2014
find the beauty...
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| Tarifa (Cádiz - Andalucía), Spain |
Find the beauty wherever you go or in whatever you do...
Thursday, September 18, 2014
change of plans
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| Roche (Cádiz - Andalucía), Spain |
You have your pick of beaches all along the coastline of Cádiz - one right after the next... We stumbled upon this one after taking a wrong turn. Needless to say, it changed our plans for the day!
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
southern beaches
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| Conil de la Frontera (Cádiz - Andalucía), Spain |
The whitewashed town of Conil de la Frontera makes a perfect backdrop for a day at the beach!
Monday, September 15, 2014
endless walks on the beach
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| Conil de la Frontera (Cádiz - Andalucía), Spain |
For those of you who love endless walks on the beach, this one is for you!
(Playa de los Bateles)
(Playa de los Bateles)
Sunday, September 14, 2014
looking beyond to Morocco
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| Tarifa (Cádiz - Andalucía), Spain |
Laid-back Tarifa with Africa in the distance...
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Friday, September 12, 2014
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Monday, September 8, 2014
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
Architect Frank Gehry and his team designed the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in downtown Chicago's Millennium Park. It is considered one of the most state of the art outdoor music pavilions in the world with seating for as many as 11,000 people.
There is nothing more cool than to sit here and listen to free live music with Lake Michigan on one side of you and amazing architecture on the other!
Friday, September 5, 2014
Aqua
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
This iconic skyscraper in downtown Chicago is named 'Aqua'. It was designed by architect Jeanne Gang and it was her first skyscraper project. The unique wave-like balconies jutting out of the façade and its close proximity to Lake Michigan influenced the name.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
René Magritte in Chicago
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
The second largest museum in the United States, only after the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The Art Institute of Chicago, as can be expected, offers top of the line exhibits. This time I got to see René Magritte, a Belgian surrealist artist.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Sunday, August 31, 2014
overlooking Lake Michigan
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
From atop the Willis Tower looking out on Lake Michigan. Yep, it's only a lake!
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Willis Tower? Sears Tower?
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
The Willis Tower, formerly named the Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world between the years 1973 to 1998. Go up and have a look at the view from the 108th floor!
Friday, August 29, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
skyscrapers along the river
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
The Chicago River originally flowed into Lake Michigan, but due to high levels of pollution and the water supply being threatened, it was decided to reverse the flow of the river by building a series of canals. This river eventually connected with the Illinois River which in turn connected with the Mississippi River flowing all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. The Chicago River turned out to become an important link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River Valley.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Corncob towers on State Street
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
These peculiar looking buildings, called Marina City, overlooking the Chicago River occupy an entire city block. They were the first constructions in the United States to be buildt with tower cranes.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Chicago River Cruise
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
I highly suggest taking a cruise on the Chicago River with the Chicago Architecture Foundation. It's a great way to appreciate the amazing architecture that can be found in this great city.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Marina City
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
Architect Gertrand Goldberg designed these twin towers called Marina City. These residential/commercial use buildings are unique due to the parking on the lower level as well as a small marina on the Chicago River at the foot of the buildings.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Chicago River
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
Chicago's Riverwalk is full of fun things to do! You can watch people kayaking or get out there yourself! The Riverwalk is a great way to see Chicago and its amazing architecture!
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Chicago Riverwalk
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
Pedestrians can enjoy a pleasant walk along the Chicago River in the heart of the city. One thing to be said about Chicago is that it is constantly undergoing new projects to make the city more attractive. Plans have recently been made to extend this walk to go further along the river.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Lake Point Tower
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
This 70 story residential building sits along the shoreline of Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago. The iconic building to its right is the John Hancock Center with 100 floors.
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