Last May I was in Southern California for a lots of reasons that nicely lined up. For starters, a visit to Death Valley; then the Big Bang Theory series finale viewing party, in Pasadena; then also the Explore JPL event; and then also visiting family. Although the agenda was packed, everything really lined up nicely, […]
The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco is a wonderful structure used by many as a backdrop for engagement and wedding photographs, and also as a nice relaxing place to enjoy a warm afternoon walk by the Marina. Needless to say, the Palace of Fine Arts in itself has compelled […]
A visit to Barcelona cannot be considered complete without a close look at Antoni Gaudi’s masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia. The massive cathedral, in construction since 1880 and still work in progress, will capture you within its walls, and let you marvel at the beauty that you will discover at every angle and surface, spiraling staircases […]
Work brought me in Barcelona last December. After the business part was done, I spent three additional days wandering around the city’s main attraction points, a day trip to Tibidabo and a day trip to Figueres, visiting the Dalí Theatre and Museum. I had been to Barcelona before, with very fond memories of the rich […]
A friend’s wedding brought me to Santander, precious capital of the region of Cantabria, in the north of Spain. As i had never visited the city, the day after ceremony and reception, a friend of mine offered to come and guide me through the city before catching the bus that would bring us to Madrid. […]
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