Wordless Wednesday: "Where's Mommy?"

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Scenic Sunday: Sunny Afternoon in Granada

Skywatch Friday: Say No to Snow

More snow on the way! I want to be... In beautiful Nerja, Spain.
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Scenic Sunday: Portal Perfect

I love photographing doors, doorways, and portals of all kinds, but when the view beyond is as beautiful as this one at Granada's Alhambra, I am truly in heaven.
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The rooftops of Jaen

I took these photos from the medieval converted fortress at the top of the hill that dominates picturesque Jaen, in Spain. The town looked much bigger from up there, ironically, though you can see how far up we were. The house in the last shot, which I really like, is visible among the trees in the forefront of the first picture.

Scenic Sunday: Wish I was there...

I started scanning my slides again today and was thrilled to find this photo of one of the prettiest coves I have ever seen, from my visit to Nerja, Spain. I posted a close-up of the little cottage in the cliffs here, but feared this photo had somehow gotten lost in the shuffle. I apologize for posting two beaches in a row, but they are quite different, I think. Plus, it's been raining all day and these cheer me up!
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Skywatch Friday: True blue

Here in Washington, DC, we haven't seen the sun much lately, so I had a hankering for a true blue sky. Here's one from Seville's Alcazaba. I'm smiling just looking at it--hope to see something other than gray here soon.
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Scenic Sunday: 'Round Ronda

A couple of shots from spectacular Ronda, a small town in Spain built on two sides of a deep--very deep--gorge. The last photo shows the bridge connecting the two parts of town.

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Protected from the elements

This is one of my favorite photos from Spain--a charming little fisherman's cottage, built right into the cliffside in Nerja. Somewhere I have a photo of the entire cove...

People watching in Madrid

As you might know by now, I love people watching... I took these photos in Madrid; the top one, which is one of my favorites, is in Sabatini Gardens. I love the peaceful look on this man's face. If you look closely you'll see he might be worried as something is growing on his ankle. The other two photos are in Retiro Park, where my friend and I rented a rowboat and actually went out on the lake.

Changing gears

The Jewish Quarter in Old Toledo is well worth a visit; the narrow streets are really glorified alleyways and the old buildings brim with charm. Of course, the Jews were kicked out of Spain in 1492 and, if you look closely (top and left), you'll see a cross at the top of the old synagogue. Unfortunately, the museum, which I understand has some beautiful, very old and valuable artifacts, was closed when I was there--must go back!

Another parador panorama

Since everyone enjoyed seeing the fabulous converted fort I went to in Jaen, I thought I'd post a photo of the beautiful parador in Toledo. Didn't stay in this one, we were pre-booked at a converted nunnery, which was also lovely but considerably cheaper. We did pop up for a drink, and here was the view from up there.

I could get used to this

A couple more photos of the fabulous parador (fortress-turned-hotel) in Jaen, as well as the view from our room. Not bad, not bad at all.

Skywatch Friday: Clouds of La Mancha

Driving through La Mancha on the way from Toledo to Jaen, we passed a calvacade of windmills, all lined up and waiting for Don Quixote. I loved the way they looked up on the hill, under the lovely morning clouds. I especially like the doughnut shaped formation on the right!
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Scenic Sunday: Granada

I was taking so many photos when I was in Granada, Spain, I had to be dragged away... definitely a scenic spot.
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Wordless Wednesday

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Skywatch Friday: Seville

Took this photo at the Alcazaba in Seville, Spain; love the tiny little plane trail that intrudes in the perfect nature frame.
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No barber in Seville, just bulls

The climb up the Giralda Tower (top) in Seville was rather strenuous, but the view was worth it. The bottom photo shows the Plaza de Toros, where I actually witnessed some bullfighting. Don't think I'd want to do that again, but it certainly was an experience I haven't forgotten!

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