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…
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…
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…
A Not Completely Futile Dash Through Teotihuacán
There’s no rush to get to the entrance of the archeological park of Teotihuacán. The sign says it opens at 7, which is when I arrived, but the guard won't…
Notes from Mexico City
It’s easy to skip Ciudad de Mexico (look for Mexico City under ‘C’s in the Spanish drop down choice), especially if you’re ultimately headed to the beach or some colonial…
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…
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…
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…
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…
