"A horse is a thing of beauty... none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in his splendor." Xenophon, Greek Historian
A statue in the Plaça de Catalunya, north of Las Ramblas in Barcelona.
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The Centurion and his Mount
"A horse is a thing of beauty... none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in his splendor." Xenophon, Greek Historian
A statue in the Plaça de Catalunya, north of Las Ramblas in Barcelona.
Guard of the Red Brick Manor
A statue outside a building in Madrid. He had a friend standing with him, guarding the left side of the entrance.
Remembering Summer
Reflection of a summer sky
A most interesting flower
These photos are from the Alhambra in Granada, Spain.
Barcelona Apartments
I loved the layered colors of this apartment building. With red brick, white stone and blue roof, it made a charming rainbow.
The Saints of Toledo
The Cathedral in Toledo was full of beautiful pieces of art. El Greco, Rafael, and more were showcased inside this charming, old church. To see more about the cathedral, check out: http://www.sacred-destinations.com/spain/toledo-cathedral.htm
Pyrenees Countryside
I took this photo while driving through the Pyrenees mountains, on the border of Spain and France. We were on our way to Spain's national park, Ordesa y Mont Perdido, hailed as the Grand Canyon of Spain.
St. George and the Dragon
St. George and the Dragon was featured in a lot of the sculptures in Barcelona. You can find a re-telling of the story here: http://www.kellscraft.com/stgeorge.html
Myiopsitta monachus
A Quaker Parrot in Barcelona. Apparantly they've been having trouble with this breed: Quaker Parrots Invade Barcelona
Angel of Barcelona
High above the city, positioned atop the Cathedral, watching the world change decade by decade.
Bob Tail
This stray was wandering around the Palace of Carlos V, by the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. He was a handsome little kid, with a short, crooked tail.
Las Ramblas
Las Ramblas is a wonderful street in Barcelona filled with vendors, tourists, and street performers. The costumes you will find here are nearly mind=boggling in their complexity.
