— When we visited Manaus (Amazonas) in 2014, I made sure our hotel would be within walking distance to this majestic opera house. In fact, the view from our balcony can be seen in another entry here. On our second … Read More

— Patron Saint of Social Justice, San Martín de Porres has his remains in the chapel bearing his name in the Convent of Santo Domingo in Lima, Peru, where he was born in 1579. He was the illegitimate son of … Read More

— Home away from home, as I jokingly refer to it, the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) has become a permanent fixture for fun. From concerts to races, COTA continues to add more attractions. This spring, event promoters BikeReg.com has … Read More

— Even going to meetings at work can be fun. I cannot help but see the beauty we have on our campus. The recently re-done south entrance to campus has become a favorite of mine. I have also seen several … Read More

— The view of the Austin skyline from the Long Center for the Performing Arts is a favorite scene for Austinites to appreciate the beauty of our ever-changing downtown area. With the sun setting around the time this shot was … Read More

— Alcatraz Island is located on the San Francisco Bay, approximately one and a quarter mile from San Francisco.It is one of the most popular attractions in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The site was originally the first lighthouse and … Read More

— I don’t nearly post as many shots of my hometown as I probably should. A city known for its seafood cuisine, beaches and stunning sunsets, Fortaleza takes pride in her laid-back lifestyle. Along the Beira-Mar Avenue, several places have … Read More

— When visiting Taos, New Mexico, one should always plan to drive to the San Francisco de Asis Mission Church. A National Historic Landmark and World Heritage Church, the church was built between 1772 and 1816 by the Franciscans who lived … Read More

— A sunset at Beira-Mar Avenue in Fortaleza can be magical. It has become a tradition for locals and tourists alike to make sure to be strolling along the seashore at the end of any given day to admire this wonderful scene. … Read More

— Built in 1579, the Monastery of St. Catherine is a monastery of nuns of the Dominican Second Order located just a few blocks from the main plaza in Arequipa. Once you enter the monastery, its vivid colors (deep blues … Read More

 — Murano, Italy, is known as a paradise for glass work. The city is a series of islands just across the lagoon in Venice and easily accessible by one of the several vaporetti that serve the area.  Close to our departure … Read More

— Fall foliage in Central Texas is often a hit-and-miss event. Just like with spring wildflowers, fall foliage depends on the right weather conditions and changes. I do not know if we’ll have dramatic fall foliage this year — if any, at all. … Read More