Garachico: the emigrant
This sculpture shows an emigrant leaving (or returning to?) Garachico, a pleasant village on Tenerife.
Garachico lost its economic importance when the harbour was mostly made unusable by a volcanic eruption.
March 11, 2006
Random post from the past:
Palermo: Monreale
The cathedral of Monreale was built by king William II who wanted it to be a sign of his power and sovereignty - outdoing the existing basilica in which the bishop (Walter of the Mill, an Englishman) resided. A few years later, the bishop ordered his basilica to be torn down - and a new one to be erected in its place. In any case, the cloister of Monreale is a beautiful place - and you can spend lots of time examining the architectural details: almost every column has an individual design.. ...
February 11th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
This is so inspiring. I love it.! Thanks.-Whit.=))