Hi Mike, You and I talked about your desire to hike the Dolomites in Northern Italy. At the time, we just couldn’t get a grasp on the logistics, so we decided to revisit the topic another day. Well, buddy, you ran out of time… The original tribute can be viewed here. Jayne and I eventually […]
With heavy heart today I announce the passing of my friend and fellow photographer, Mike Herwood. I met Mike at work in Information Technology at a local insurance company, in 2006. Along with another friend and fellow photographer, Vinny Rossitto, the three of us would occasionally meet in a conference room or at one of […]
Our last stop on our Spanish visit was to the city of Girona. Dating back to Roman times, this picturesque city is 62 miles from Barcelona and a pleasant train ride. Here is the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona. It dates back to early medieval times. The cathedral, as well as many other sights […]
Our favorite attraction in Barcelona had to be the Sagrada Família Basilica. This church was designed by Antoni Gaudi whose work on the building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Construction of Sagrada Família commenced in 1882 by architect Francisco Paula de Villar with Gaudí becoming involved in 1883 after Francisco resigned as […]
After spending time in Majorca, Jayne and I stayed for a couple of days in Barcelona. In fact, we spent that time based in the Gothic Quarter. Here, it is easy to see some of the early Roman and medieval architecture. The Cathedral of Barcelona dates back to the eleventh century. The exterior and interior […]