“Grain by grain, a loaf. Stone upon stone, a palace.” George Berna Moroccan royalty never lived in this palace but it was home to Si Moussa the man who managed the household of the sultan. My second stop on my … Continue reading
“A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat.” Unknown. What a treat for me and my feet – this with free travel in the whole of Hungry if over 65 and a member of … Continue reading
“If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.” Alphonse de Lamartine When I entered Hagia Sophia “Holy Wisdom” I got a feeling that building was … like a tired very beautiful old … Continue reading
Just back from my 5th visit to Istanbul, this time Istanbul was very different … VERY quiet, no queues to major tourist attraction, no guests at the restaurants or hotels … it felt at times that I had the magic … Continue reading
“Industrial design keeps the customer happy, his client in the black and the designer busy.” Raymond Loewy The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health (LRCBH), open for patient care in July 2009 and completed May 2010 at 888 W Bonneville Ave … Continue reading
…. Madrid is a feast of beautiful buildings and details, both old and modern. I’m not really into standing at a distance and capture magnificent buildings in their full glory, I love to capture the details and be close up. … Continue reading
… but also very hot, today +36C, but somehow it feels very pleasant … I think it’s all down to the breeze we have and all the greenery that Madrid offers. Arrived yesterday evening … a very nice man was … Continue reading
It’s now 18 months since I revisited Hong Kong and Japan after 36 years … one of the best journeys I ever done, but that is really no surprise. Japan is so magical as everyone says. I want to take you to … Continue reading
“Old places have soul” Sarah Anderson A pre-war house at Ulica Mała, Praga, Warsaw – with a modern balcony door. What I understand is some of the houses converted into luxury apartments today, but they kept the buildings as they … Continue reading
Two International Finance Centre, Hong Kong. 412.0 m (1,351.7 ft), completed in 2003. „Three more inches and you’d really be sexy.” – Three more inches? I’d be a skyscraper.” Author: Angela Morrison https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/transition/
