Spanning the Arno River, the Ponte Vecchio (“Old Bridge) – or some earlier version of it (several rebuilds) – has existed on this spot since early Roman times. It was the only bridge not destroyed by the German army in its retreat from Italy in WWII. (This was apparently by express orders from Hitler.) Taken in May 2003.
From the Across the Pond Collection
Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cuzco sits in the Andes at an elevation of over 11,000 feet (more than two Denvers! Takes some adjusting!) The scene above is the Plaza de Armas (main square) featuring the Church of the Society of Jesus. Construction on this church was begun in 1576. Taken in May 2016.
From the South of the Border Collection
For a view of the city itself from a nearby hillside, see Cuzco View.
From the Ozarks Scenes and Seasons Collection
Something grabbed me about this place as I walked over the bridge. I’m still not sure I can identify the attraction, but I love the picture. It was taken in May 2009, in the small village of Betwys y Coed in Wales.
From the Across the Pond Collection
January tends to provide more opportunities than most months it appears for striking sunrises and sunsets, at least from our perspective. Originally, I had a sunset shot here, taken just over a week ago, in early January ’22, but decided it would be more metaphorical, in the beginning of this year, to have a sunrise. This shot was taken last year (in Jan ’21).
To see the oridinal sunset shot over Taneycomo, visit TaneycomoSunset.
From the Ozarks Scenes and Seasons Collection