Two art galleries in Madrid

We are in Madrid, Spain. Had a busy day at the palace earlier today. (Yes, visiting…as a tourist!) What shall we do next? This evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm entrance to Prado is free! Museo del Prado is Spain’s national art museum. But you knew that , didn’t you. Prado is famous! Let’s go! I […]

Travel Quiz 23 Where in the World

Do you have your observation skills all tuned up? Okay, fellow travelers. Where in the world were we when we took this photo?   If you have been there, you will never forget it will you. If you have not been there, here are some clues: Clue 1: We are in a train station (seriously!) […]

Travel Quiz 23 Answer

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Madrid’s train station

Train stations are a big thing in Europe…much more so than in North America. I guess that is logical as travel by train is so much more common in Europe. Madrid’s oldest and largest train station is Atocha station. You will find it right in the heart of Madrid (right where a tourist would hope […]

Royal Palace, Madrid

As you know, I am compelled to visit the palace in any country that has a monarch. Spain has a king and queen so…let’s find the palace. Palacio Real de Madrid. Hmm…which direction from here? Plaza Espana. That sounds right. Plus I know Plaza Oriente is near the palace, so if parking for that is […]

A Glimpse of Victoria, BC

  Well, Hello Victoria! This city’s connections with Queen Victoria are many. It is a Canadian city was named after Queen Victoria. It is a seat of government (being the capital city of the province of British Columbia.) This city retains a British “feel” in many ways. So let’s take a look at some of the sites in […]

Emily Carr House, Victoria BC

Emily Carr was one of the first artists whose work truly “spoke to me” as a child. I think it is because of her that I started to look at art with a keen eye and an open heart. So it was a no-brainer to visit her former home in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Welcome […]

David Foster Way, Victoria BC

The Inner Harbour of Victoria, BC, Canada is the gateway to Victoria in a sense. I say that because most of the places a tourist would likely find of interest are on (or a short distance from) the Inner Harbour. A few years ago it was difficult to walk around the whole Inner Harbour and still […]

Travel Quiz 22

Welcome back. Ready to test your knowledge of places around the world? Let’s go! Where in the world is this? and What is that tall white pillar/needle? Hint: click on the photo to enlarge it. Aside: It was difficult to get a photo of the complete scene so this is a photo of a painting I […]

Travel Quiz 22 Answer

Well, how did you do? Where in the world were we when we took that photo and bought that painting? Here is one final photo which may help you if you did not get it on your own. This one was taken from Plaza de Mayo. (to check out the original clues, click here.) That tall […]

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