Feria de Abril, Sevilla
Feria began as a cattle auction. Now it’s a combination of carnival and Kentucky Derby.
Eating, drinking, dancing and dressing up are all part of the festival.
It’s not ice cream.
The balloon man.
It was one crazy scene. There was so much going on I didn’t know where to point my camera.
We left at dark. But in true Spanish style, the party goes on through the night and well into the morning.
Posted on June 12th, 2015
Sevilla
Photographing people can be difficult for me when I’m traveling. That said, I couldn’t resist asking this crew for a quick snap!
Posted on June 10th, 2015
Congratulations Cooper!
It was plan A all along!
Posted on June 8th, 2015
Southern Spain
Córdoba, outside the walls of the Mezquita.
The Mezquita, once a mosque, was built in 785 on the foundation of a Christian church. In 1236, after Córdoba was recaptured by Fredinand III, the Mosque was reconverted into a Christian church. The Mosque was modified but still contains many Moorish architectural features.
Sometimes it’s little scenes that catch my eye! In the courtyard of the Mezquinta.
Posted on June 7th, 2015
Post #800
For my 800th blog post I’ve chosen three random images from Portugal. I just like them! This one was made in Lisbon.
Morning commute, Lisbon.
Fortaleza Wall. Fortaleza was where Henry the Navigator set up his school of navigation in the fifteenth century. Some of Portugal’s most famous explorers got their training here.
Posted on June 5th, 2015
Flash of Light
Lagos, Portugal, made on film with a plastic camera in less than a split second.
Posted on June 3rd, 2015
Sagres
The port at Sagres, a small fishing and surfing town on Portugal’s Algarve coast.
Posted on June 1st, 2015
Colorful
Olive in Lisboa!
Posted on May 30th, 2015
Palácio Nacional da Pena
Just outside Lisbon, sitting high above the town of Sintra, Palácio National da Pena was an unexpected travel treat.
It’s a crazy mixture of architecture, colors, towers, tile and tourists. A super fun place to visit. It’s well worth an afternoon if you’re ever in the area.
Some might label it kitsch! One of my favorite places of the trip!
Window and tile detail.
Olive, Alice and Cooper discussing the architectural merits of Palácio Nacional da Pena.
Posted on May 28th, 2015
Random in Coimbra
Coimbra is a university town with a beautiful historic center.
University students selling pencils to fundraise for graduation expenses. The university is the most prestigious in Portugal.
Like I said, it’s a university town! The Universidade de Coimbra was the first in Portugal and one of the first in Europe.
Olive and Alice explore the narrow lanes of the old town.
Posted on May 26th, 2015