Neolithic Art at the Cuevas Tito Bustillo in Northern Spain
The north of Spain has several Neolithic caves, the most famous being Altimara. My friend told me you need to book almost a year in advance for that one, and […]
Ribadasella on Spain’s Northern Coast and Its Market
When we hit Ribadasella there was a market going on, which made us very hungry. These ‘bollos’ were some sort of unfamiliar squash or melon. These round (redonda) empanadas looked good enough […]
A Photo a Week Challenge: Neon Glow
A collection of glowing neon from around the world. Neon Number 55, one piece of huge collection of modern art at the Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain. One of thousands […]
WPC: Quest to Climb Cypress Mountain
Our quest this week was to climb Cypress Mountain over in West Vancouver. We took the rougher route, about 1000 ft vertical, and weren’t very impressed with the kind of shape we […]
Aviles, a Little Town Trying to Live Up to Its Big Art Reputation
October 8th, 2014. Aviles, a small industrial town on our way to the Picos de Europa, was blessed with a super-modern art gallery, the Centro Niemeyer. Niemeyer’s super-modern curvilinear design housed a broad empty […]
Centro Niemeyer, a Modern Art Gallery in Aviles, Spain
October 8th, afternoon. Our second stop enroute to the Picos de Europa was Aviles, a small industrial town with a modern art gallery, a ‘gift’ from the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. His […]
A Photo a Week Challenge: Sunrise
Although it’s highly unlikely that I’ll be up for sunrise at home, when I’m travelling it happens a lot! The Queen of the North ferry departs from Prince Rupert at […]
