Park Guell – Barcelona, Day 12

After spending out morning at the Sagrada Familia we went on to another Antonio Gaudí masterpiece and that is Park Guell! In 1900 the development of Park Guell was started. It began as a housing development by architect Antonio Gaudí. Because of the popularity of the place we were unable to get tickets to go … Continue reading Park Guell – Barcelona, Day 12

Seville, Spain – Mid-Morning, Day 5

After visiting the Plaza we went to the spectacular Cathedral of Seville. This Cathedral is the largest Gothic cathedral in the World where Christopher Columbus is buried. This was probably, at the time these photos were taken, the largest church I had ever been in. It was really breathtaking. The gold was unreal! The paintings … Continue reading Seville, Spain – Mid-Morning, Day 5

Earl Young Mushroom Houses

As you know I like the occasional Gnome, so it is only natural that when I saw the following houses when visiting Charlevoix in Michigan I would fall in love with Earl Young's gnome or mushroom houses. Earl A. Young (March 31, 1889 – May 24, 1975) was an American architect, realtor and insurance agent. … Continue reading Earl Young Mushroom Houses