A-Z Photo Challenge: The Letter V
V is for Vienna! A view of the St. Michael wing of the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. Travel safe. Have fun. Continue reading A-Z Photo Challenge: The Letter V
Month: November 2012
Independence Square, Kiev
Independence Square in downtown Kiev is the public political center of Ukraine. This view of the square shows the column erected in 2001 as a tribute to Berehynia, a female spirit from Slavic mythology that has come to symbolize a “hearth mother” that serves as both a nurturer and protector of Ukraine. Interestingly, the column was erected on the site of a former monument to Lenin. Continue reading “Independence Square, Kiev”
Gorilla Gazing
Kongo spent a couple of hours visiting his big cousins at the zoo yesterday. All the gorillas were out because it was close to feeding time. I love the expressions on their faces. It was better than watching the Disney movie, Chimpanzee, which is one of Kongo’s favorites! Continue reading “Gorilla Gazing”
A-Z Photo Challenge: The Letter U
U is for UNDERGROUND The Kiev Metro Station, Zoloti Vorata (Golden Gate) is more than 340 feet underground. Build during the 1980s when Ukraine was part of the USSR, this beautiful station is designed in a Ukrainian style. It takes two escalator rides to get to the boarding area. Travel safe. Have fun. Related articles Golden Gate (travel-monkey.me) Continue reading A-Z Photo Challenge: The Letter U
Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful
A helping hand from a friend. Something we can all be thankful for at one time or another. This picture was snapped by Kongo yesterday at the San Diego Zoo. Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful
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