From the monthly archives: October 2009
Rome’s street beggars were a peculiar and entertaining folk. It was hard to discern whether these people were legitimate vagabonds. The hobos I’m accustomed to are gruff, dirty, raggedy-clothed types, whereas Roman hobos were considerably well-dressed, awfully put together and appeared to pick up a cup for the hell of it. I found it a [...]
Oh, gilded church with your decorative inlaid ceiling, your formidable angelic statues and towering vaulted heights, one could quickly surmise why the meek and meager of a less sophisticated time heeded the power of God. The golden sky of St. Peter’s Basilica is awe-inspiring to say the least.
Momentary relief from Rome’s searing midday sun atop Castel Sant’Angelo.
Back in May, Chris and I took our first road trip up North to the lovely land of Canada. We dined at a most delightful Jamaican restaurant off Queen Street West in Toronto. Our waiter was awesome and made us succulent midday alcoholic beverages on the spot. We wanted juice; he made it happen.
A couple embrace alongside the Douro in Villa Nova de Gaia. It’s hard not to feel the love in this region, but I’m sure the potency of the Port wines in the cellars that the line this river could have something to do with the euphoric, splendid feeling…
Churchgoers pray before gilded shrines at Igreja da Trindade in Porto. Having gone to Catholic school for fourteen years and being generally detached from organized religion, it’s amazing to see what a stronghold one’s faith can have on a life. For these people, this is their mediation. Devoted, with heavy heads bowed slightly, not a [...]
Nearing sunset, the city shines in blocks of color. An illustrated series of lines and crossings; it takes a moment to find where one building starts and another ends. The walls speak the years of wear and tear. The modern hints almost seem out of place. It would be nicer to see them without technology, [...]
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