Kazan — summer 2012

All night long when I would wake up and absently rub my forehead, I could feel skin peel off. And this morning I have low grade nausea and a low grade headache. I think I have a bit of sunstroke. Been some years since that happened. more »

Last Christmas in Canada I stubbed my toe something fierce, which resulted in an enormous bruise under the left side of the big toenail on my right foot. Now it looks like half that toenail wants to slough right off. Since only half of it is coming… more »

I returned to La Sagrada Familia so I could see the interior. Purchased both an entry and an elevator ride so I could get the view from high up as well. This particular blog template is not particularly suited to larger photos, so I've put my photos… more »

Now let's go to the emotional side. The interior of the basilica is, if anything, more astounding than the exterior. Groined arches make an incredible interior space, and the play of light through the windows produces a feeling of something that I can… more »

I had purchased a 5-day “Barcelona Card” for my stay, which gives me unlimited access to the major public transport services and also free entrance to dozens of museums and nearly two hundred discounts. Among the free entrance coupons was one to Le… more »