Another pretty site, especially, at night. The Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota
The only arched bridge made of stone on the Mississippi River.
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Stone Arch Bridge – Minneapolis
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Florence – 1st Things First
My friends invariably ask me 2 questions… Where are you going this month? and What do you do first? The answer to the first question changes every month… The answer to the second, however, is always the same…
Just wander.. roam..explore with no destination in mind…
Up and down the side streets, in and out of alleys…
Early evening … lights just beginning to come on… the streets in Florence were strangely empty of people… even the Piazza di Duomo
Maybe because it was late November.. maybe because it had just stopped raining.. It was peaceful.. quiet..and very pretty.
A great 1st night..
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Rome – The 1st Real Day
Since we arrived so late in the day, we had just decided to rest and relax (after a few hours of walking and shooting) and get ready for a long day of walking, exploring and enjoying the city..
As always, the first stop was the Spanish Steps.. a large plaza and street guarded by the church, Trinita del Monti..
The Trevi Fountain was closed for repair or upgrading.. couldn’t really get the whole story but it was still crowded. The entire fountain was curtained by a 8′ high plexiglass wall so photos were useless..
Then we headed over to the river..I love to walk along the river. The architecture of the buildings found there is amazing..and there all kinds of little side streets and back alleys where you might find a hidden gem of a cafe..
The winding river paths bring you to the Ponte Vittorio Bridge…
Castle Sant Angelo
and Vatican City.. The first look at St. Peter’s Basilica is usually from one of the many bridges crossing the Tiber River..
Ok..so we had been walking for about 4 1/2 hours by this time and I wasn’t sure I was up to the climb.. 551 steps to the top of St.Peter’s Basilica..which might very well be the best view in Rome.. but still 551 STEPS…
Stay Tuned 🙂
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Riga, Latvia – Parks Galore
I thought I would start stepping away from talking about a city’s landmarks.. When you search online for any city, there will be 1000 pages talking about the iconic landmarks and photos taken from every angle. Now don’t get me wrong..I love to see the landmarks..the sites that make a city famous..the churches and parliament buildings..the museums.. and I love to photograph them as well…
But I also look for places the locals hang out.. and in most cities, especially in warmer weather, that means the parks.. the green spaces..
and in Riga, that means along the canal..
Parks like Kronvalda and Bastion Hill … sitting on benches among the flowers and fountains in front of the National Theater
There are stone and wooden pedestrian bridges
Shady lanes and broad sidewalks
and, even, boat tours along the Riga Canal..
Parks and green space in Riga cover more than 30 hectares.. the fall colors were just beginning in September, and I can imagine the beauty of the changing leaves
So take the time to see the “Old Town” center.. experience the bars, restaurants, and all the wonderful and historic sights.. But spend a little time walking through the beautiful parks and shaded lanes too.. You will be glad you did..
Next we’ll take a little trip through the side streets and back alleys of Riga… stay tuned 🙂
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Shot of the Day – Dniper River
Dniper River
Standing at the observation point near the “People’s Friendship Arch” in Kyiv, Ukraine, gives you a perfect view of the Podil and the Dniper River below. The Dniper Is Ukraine’s longest river and flows through the center of the city..
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Arles – Shot of the Day
Arles, France.. one of my favorite places in Europe..When the sun starts to set, it lights up all the buildings on the east bank..
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Budapest – Shot of the Day
Parliment Building in Budapest, Hungary from the south side of the river.
The day was gorgeous..warm and sunny with a few clouds drifting in the sky. Budapest is full of history and amazing architecture just waiting to be discovered.
Aren't We All Just Tourists Here? 