From the top down these were wind-swept, water-worn, time-born formations that from the foundations of the world were stacked for visual delight. Formations that demarked the end of the earth as we knew it. Formations Read More …
On an inland plateau a small village is emerging from the ashes of history. The Phoenix like revival or Pedralvia is a testament to resurrections of all kinds. The rose is a reminder that each Read More …
The green ceramic tile class this three story residence in the town square. Ok there are at least four town squares. You will not miss green! From the entry through the old wall there is a Read More …
Streets in cities tend to be known for restaurants or shops. I really want to take a few moments to share the street art on Rua Vasco Da Gama. This unassuming, one side abandoned street Read More …
Right next to our bedroom in Lagos, the community was celebrating ECO gardening with an exhibition of organically grown produce. Margaret and I wandered around the exhibit/sale event with a renewed sense of pride for Read More …
Perched on a retired kiln chimney the stork nest a mix of sticks and delicate grasses. A place to rest emerging young. High above our morning walk this stack of bricks rises as a monument Read More …
We transgressed private property lines. No one chased us away. In the courtyard a tile-work depicting the gathering of crops. Possibly the gleaning. In a courtyard of over abundance generosity was possible. The stranger was Read More …
My friend went through a lot of effort to disassemble and reassemble a wood burning pizzeria oven. All this in Langley. Here in Monchique this double arched bread oven is still used daily in the Read More …
The mechanical monster masquerades as a museum entry. A few decades ago the donkeys in harness were marched in circles around this well head. This morning they eat marmelo (quince) from my hand. Look the Read More …
The forecast was rain. Head for the hills. Our ride a post World War Two all terrain vehicle. Manual wheel locks and a clearance that on initial alighting appeared excessive. A few minutes outside of Read More …