Wanders of OZ

The Virgin Mary just passed me by, carried rhythmically by a sea of devotees, trudging barefoot and singing hymns of praise. This is not a dream. It is the height of Sevilla’s holy week celebration when the city is at a standstill for weeklong activities, the highlight of every year in this Andalucian capital.

Prague

18 September 2007

Prague is pretty no doubt, even drop dead gorgeous. It is one of the few European capitals that has been well-preserved, free of wartime destruction. The squares are lively and the architecture breathtaking, encompassing elegant Romanesque and grand Baroque to opulent Rococo and radical Art Nouveau. I was invigorated by the colors that surrounded me – different shades of greens, yellows, blues…. where else can one get away with having a pink house? Prague is awash with color.