America's Road

 

Everywhere you go in Williams Arizona you see tributes to Route 66 which was one of the first of the numbered roads in the U.S.  The highway ran from Chicago to Santa Monica California and many travelers drove that route over the past 100 years.  Williams Arizona was the last town to be bypassed Interstate 40 when it was built.  Williams has been celebrating its Route 66 history ever since.

Williams Arizona

Bryce Canyon

 

Bryce Canyon National Park is known for its red "hoodoos" or spire-shaped rock formations.  It has several scenic overlooks and many hiking trails into the canyon.

Near Panguitch Utah

An Adorable Creature

 

Meerkats are such fascinating creatures.  I love watching them as the sit up like this and observe everything around them. This is one of many that reside at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park.

Litchfield Park, Arizona

The Capitol Dome

 

On this the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it seemed appropriate to post something related to United State Independence.  Here is a sunset shot of the beautiful dome on the U. S. Capitol building. It was built between 1855 and 1866 and is 288 feet tall.  It's crowned by the bronze statue of Freedom.

Washington D.C.

Chinese Gardens

 

A picturesque pagoda in the Chinese section of the Huntington Gardens at the Huntington Library and Gardens.

San Marino California

Italian Supreme Court

 

The Supreme Court building called The Supreme Court of Cassation.  This elaborate building is topped with a sculpture depicting Winged Victory driving a chariot and four horses.

Rome Italy

Tropical Retreat

 

Hollinsed House is a villa in the heart of Key West.  It works as a bed and breakfast retreat with four guest rooms.  It's surrounded by a lush, tropical garden. 

Key West Florida

Honoring Walter Cronkite

 

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications honors the memory of that veteran broadcast journalist.  The school is part of Arizona State University and the building houses television studios for the local Public Television station.

Phoenix, Arizona

Leadenhall Market

 

Leadenhall Market in the City of London early on a Sunday before the shops were open.

London England

Florence Cathedral

 A close-up view of that famous dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi.  It sits atop the Florence Cathedral.  Construction of the cathedral began in 1296 and was completed in 1436.  

Florence Italy

Native American Stormtrooper

 

A Native American stormtrooper painted by artist Rod Velarde.  It was part of an exhibition at the Museum of Northern Arizona.  It is hand painted using acrylic paints.

Flagstaff Arizona

Need a Hat?

 

If you are in the market for new hat, you might be able to find one here at Laird Hatters located on Cornmarket Street in Oxford.  

The building dates back to the 15th century.

Oxford England

The BBC

 

The headquarters of the BBC in London.  I was able to visit the inside several years ago but it since has been closed to the public.  To the far right is a glimpse of All Souls Church.

London England

Central Plaza

 

Piazza del Campo, the central gathering plaza in Siena.  

Siena Italy

Buttoned-Up

 

A statue of a lion with  a buttoned-up mouth located on the grounds of Villa Melzi. A buttoned mouth on a lion indicates a female guardian lion and symbolizes retaining wealth and keeping bad energy out.  

Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy

Setting the Scene

 

A diorama at the entrance to Bearizona Wildlife Park, the drive-through park located on historic Route 66 in northern Arizona. Cars drive through the park to see bears and buffalo and lots of other northern Arizona animals.

Near Williams Arizona

Impressive Tomb

 

There are many elaborate tombs inside the Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires.  This one belongs to Luis Angle Firpo an Argentinian boxer born in 1894 and passed away in 1960.  He was nicknamed the Wild Bull of Pampas.  He was the first Latin American in history to challenge the world heavyweight title.

Buenos Aires Argentina

Quiet Courtyard

 

One of the quiet courtyards inside the Getty Mansion Museum.  

Pacific Palisades California

Extreme Architecture

 

Called the Lloyd's Building, this radical looking building houses the headquarters of the Lloyds of London insurance company. 

The architecture style is called "Bowellism" which is represented by services such as ducts and lifts located on the outside of the building rather than in its core.  It was designed by Richard Rogers.

I took this photo in 1991.  It's nearly impossible to get a similar photo today because the building is now surrounded by other tall buildings.  

Here is my attempt to capture it in 2023 pointing the camera straight up.

Inside a Grand Hotel

 

The lounge inside the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.  I love those chairs and sofas all the color of sherbet.  To see more scenes inside this beautiful hotel, click here.

Lake Como Italy

Grand Hotel

 

Grand Hotel Tremezzo with views of beautiful Lake Como.  It is a luxury hotel with rates around $2000.00 per night.  

Lake Como, Italy

Out to Dry

 Fresh air drying is common in many ancient cities.  I saw this scene when I was in Florence.  There is just something charming about an everyday scene like this when it is set against ancient walls and architecture.

Florence Italy

Looking Up

 

Looking up at the Eiffel Tower.

Paris France

Cabot's Pueblo

 Cabot's Pueblo historic house and museum. It was built by Cabot Yerxa, an adventurer.  Construction began in 1913.

Desert Hot Springs California

Copper Queen

 

The lobby of the historic Copper Queen Hotel.

Bisbee Arizona

Trafalgar Square

 

Trafalgar Square on a wet day.

London England

Madonna Dell'Orto

 

The Venetian church Madonna dell'Orto was the parish church of Tintoretto and contains many of his works of art.

Venice Italy

University Library

 

The Taylor Institution is the Oxford University Library.

Oxford England