On my way to the grocery...

Looking out the window on my way to the grocery store...

Gimel and Dillon

When we brought Dillon home five years ago, Gimel, our gentle giant, was so tolerant of this tiny, but energetic bundle of dark fur.  I love the visual contrast of their size and color... 

The Interior of the Sagrada Familia

It's difficult to convey the scale in these two dimensional images.  Absolutely awe inspiring...

Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain was designed by Antoni Gaudi.  Although still incomplete (as seen by the cranes in the backgrounds), the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Construction began in 1882, Gaudi became involved in 1883, and anticipated completion (still committed to his design) is 2026, the centennial of Gaudi's death.

I've been hesitating to post these pictures because every time I revisit them, I don't feel like the images capture its essence.  The sheer enormity and detail of both the exterior and interior was overwhelming.
It was difficult to take it all in...an absolute "must see"... (more to follow).

Mini-Hollywood or Outer Space?

Due to its arid landcape, numerous "spaghetti westerns" (a sub-genre of Western films including "A Fistful of Dollars") were filmed in Almeria, Spain on the Mediterranean Sea.  "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Wind and the Lion" were also filmed here.  Many people describe this area as "terrestrial" looking...

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Moonlight over Morocco

The full moon and its reflection in the water was picture perfect...