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We Highly Recommend a Visit to Valencia, Spain! February 2 - 7, 2024

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February 7th 2024
Published: February 21st 2024
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The week before our planned 4 weeks of travel around Spain with a two-week extension to fit in Vienna and Budapest, lots of work was done on the boat. On Monday afternoon we were able to pick up the stainless-steel support that we took to the local boatyard to have welded. The welding job was an excellent one – they definitely have quite the craftsperson at Ascar Boatyard. Now the work had to be... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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If You Aren't on the Street, Make Your Art Up High!If You Aren't on the Street, Make Your Art Up High!
If You Aren't on the Street, Make Your Art Up High!
The Telegraph Building Built Between 1915 & 1922 The Telegraph Building Built Between 1915 & 1922
The Telegraph Building Built Between 1915 & 1922
very proud of radiotelegraph invented in 1897
Enjoying Traditional Food of ValenciaEnjoying Traditional Food of Valencia
Enjoying Traditional Food of Valencia
the horchata drink and the farton pastry
Poked Our Head In To See this Part of the UniversityPoked Our Head In To See this Part of the University
Poked Our Head In To See this Part of the University
Plenty of Windows & Doors to AdmirePlenty of Windows & Doors to Admire
Plenty of Windows & Doors to Admire
doors are plenty big for entering on horseback!
A Few Details of the Outside of the Silk ExchangeA Few Details of the Outside of the Silk Exchange
A Few Details of the Outside of the Silk Exchange
many features makes it look like a fortress
One of the Corners of the Silk ExchangeOne of the Corners of the Silk Exchange
One of the Corners of the Silk Exchange
shows the importance of the crown as well as religion
Two of the Many "Entrances" Within the Silk ExchangeTwo of the Many "Entrances" Within the Silk Exchange
Two of the Many "Entrances" Within the Silk Exchange
The Silk Exchange Had Its Own Small ChapelThe Silk Exchange Had Its Own Small Chapel
The Silk Exchange Had Its Own Small Chapel
the stained glass window added to the effect
A Couple of the "Characters" Greeting You A Couple of the "Characters" Greeting You
A Couple of the "Characters" Greeting You
at the doorway of the Silk Exchange
The Couple of the Gargoyles on the Silk ExchangeThe Couple of the Gargoyles on the Silk Exchange
The Couple of the Gargoyles on the Silk Exchange
The Main Room at the Silk ExchangeThe Main Room at the Silk Exchange
The Main Room at the Silk Exchange
where trading was done
This room is called the "Golden Room" Due to CeilingThis room is called the "Golden Room" Due to Ceiling
This room is called the "Golden Room" Due to Ceiling
which was actually moved here from another building
Any Disputes Were Handled Here at the Silk ExchangeAny Disputes Were Handled Here at the Silk Exchange
Any Disputes Were Handled Here at the Silk Exchange
serving as a "court"
The Silk Exchange Building Even Had MusiciansThe Silk Exchange Building Even Had Musicians
The Silk Exchange Building Even Had Musicians
Here the Snail & Flowers Are Shown on the LeftHere the Snail & Flowers Are Shown on the Left
Here the Snail & Flowers Are Shown on the Left
and you can pick out other characters on the right
Views from the Garden at the Silk ExchangeViews from the Garden at the Silk Exchange
Views from the Garden at the Silk Exchange
A Few More Architectural Details at Silk ExchangeA Few More Architectural Details at Silk Exchange
A Few More Architectural Details at Silk Exchange
The Former Silkmakers Guild BuildingThe Former Silkmakers Guild Building
The Former Silkmakers Guild Building
now houses the Silk Museum
A Hidden Circular Staircase Was FoundA Hidden Circular Staircase Was Found
A Hidden Circular Staircase Was Found
and wonderful tiles on the steps at the Silk Museum
Example of Velvet and Silk Embroidery at the Silk MuseumExample of Velvet and Silk Embroidery at the Silk Museum
Example of Velvet and Silk Embroidery at the Silk Museum



23rd February 2024
L'hemisferic Is for IMAX & Plantaterium

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

L'hemisferic Is
With your specialty of split image photos this one is a cracker...brilliant!!! I have posted it in "Architectural details" thread in the Photography Forum. Check it out.
23rd February 2024
Enjoyed Watching Men & Women in Traditional Dances

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Joyful
The smiles and the exquisite costumes say it all...great images in your costume and dance sequences.
23rd February 2024
A Couple of the Ceiling Panels at St. Nicholas Church

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

St James & St Nicholas
So many fabulous images of "How Great Thou Art" in this blog that I had to post some in "Cathedrals, grand churches, mosques & places of worship" thread in the Photography Forum. Check 'em out. Gotta be my favourite blog of your split image delights! 10 stars!!!

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