Balconies of Valletta
Have you discovered a Gallarija? I’ve become enchanted by these enclosed balconies above the doorways & shops in Valletta, capitol city of the island of Malta.
Aix: Home of Paul Cezanne
Cezanne’s life in Aix is preserved in several locations available to visitors, thanks to the Aix-en-Provence Tourism Department: Studio, home, and gardens.
My 2019 UNESCO Bucket List
Many on my 2019 list aren’t registered UNESCO sites, but are substantial cultural sites for their respective countries. And some listed are just pure fun . .
Frank Gehry and Seattle
This brief intro to a great building from the wild design of Frank Gehry & an interior inspired by Jimi Hendrix. Included are stock images, links, & text.
Tacoma’s Pt. Defiance Rose Garden
An image-heavy intro to one of Washington’s largest rose gardens in a large urban community park overlooking Puget Sound with included info-links per usual.
Is the World’s Biggest Rose Bush really in Arizona?
According to Guinness, this Lady Banksia is the world’s biggest rose bush. In 1940, when Mr. Ripley saw it, it was ‘only’ 2000 sf across, now it’s over 8000.
Tacoma’s New Elk Temple
A renovated 19th century lodge became a downtown core hotel with a bar on every floor, a ballroom, artwork about local subjects & cozy rooms for guests, Wow.
Frank Gehry & Bilbao Spain
Gehry’s designs have inspired many in the architectural world, & this building in Spain is on of his most iconic, reflected in the waters of the Narvion River.
Salvador Dali’s Museum
An image-rich description of our lengthy visit to this Figueres landmark. It’s one of my longest posts with info-links, video, & a score of my better pictures.
4 Fragrant Rose Gardens
Here are 4 remarkable gardens. 2 in France, 2 in England that inspire me through my nose & hands to add aromatic plants to my designs.
Monet’s estate in Giverny
Monet’s garden was one of his biggest sources of inspiration, so he created and managed the expansions himself with precise instructions for his 7 gardeners.
The Palaces of the Alhambra
This World Heritage site in Grenada began as a 13th century Moorish Palace with gardens overlooking the city. My images show its exterior & interior details.
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