Mayan Warrior, Chichén Itzá
Much of what we know of the religious and war practices of the Mayans is inferred from the carvings on their monuments at sites such as Chichén Itzá. Here is … Read more
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Crucifixion, San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende is perhaps best known among Americans (of the United States variety) as a charming colonial town with lots of attractions for the expats and tourists. There … Read more
Pyramid of Kukulkan, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
The big pyramid of Kukulkán at Chichén Itzá against the bright blue sky. Kukulkán is a Maya feathered serpent deity similar to the Aztec Quetzalcoatl. We got up early this … Read more
Mayan Temple Ruins, Kabah, Yucatan, Mexico
A very hot day in the Yucatán yesterday exploring the remains at Kabah and Uxmal along the “Ruta Puuc,” which is a circle of Mayan ruins surrounding the city of … Read more
Easter Monday, Valencia Spain
Easter Monday, Lunes de Pascua in Spanish, is the day after Easter Sunday. In Valencia, as in many other Spanish cities, the day is marked with processions of the city’s … Read more
Cathedral, Mexico City
The Cathedral in the Plaza Zócalo in Mexico City is the largest church in the Western Hemisphere. It’s a Unesco World Heritage site. But, with a few exceptions–and not that … Read more
Sydney Opera House Evening Light
The roof of the Sydney Opera House turns gold in the Australian summer sunset. I’m always amazed at what lovely shots I can get with my phone when I was … Read more
Family Photo, Feria de Abril, Sevilla, Spain
The Feria de Abril (April Fair) in Sevilla, Spain originated in the 19th Century as a livestock exhibition. It has morphed into a celebration of all things Sevilla. There’s a … Read more
San Miguel de Allende, Woman in the Window
As we sat eating our lunch in a rooftop restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, I noticed a woman had been at her window peering down at the customers for … Read more
Roadside Shrine, Near Con Con, Chile
Roadside shrines are common in South America and often attract additional adornments and petitions.
