Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Olympic Stadium (Interior)

November 26, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Montreal, QC ~ We had the pleasure of taking the guided tour, which walks you through Olympic Park’s history and preparations for the 1976 Olympics. In addition to sporting and cultural events, the stadium houses a world class fitness training facility and olympic swimming pools. The Sports Centre boasts the most swim lanes of any facility in Québec, and is open to the public.

Categories: Canada, Montréal, Québec • Tags: 1976, architecture, Canada, gym, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district, Montréal, Olympic Park, olympic pool, olympic stadium, olympics, sports centre, stadium, swimming, swimming lanes, swimming pool, training facilities

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Olympic Stadium (Exterior)

November 26, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Montreal, QC ~ Olympic Stadium, also known as the Big O, is located in Montreal Olympic Park. Ariel views were taken from the Tower Observatory, the tallest inclined tower in the world. Address: 4141 Pierre-de Coubertin Ave, Montreal, QC H1V 3N7, Canada

Categories: Canada, Montréal, Québec, Uncategorized • Tags: architecture, Biodôme, Canada, Esplanade, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district, Montréal, Observatory, Olympic Park, olympic stadium, olympics, panoramic, stadium, tower, view

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San Xavier Mission

September 22, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Tuscon, AZ ~ San Xavier is a Spanish Colonial Catholic mission founded by Father Eusebio Kino in 1692. It is the oldest intact European structure in Arizona. The interior is filled with beautiful paintings, murals, and statues. The architectural design throughout is breathtaking!

Categories: Arizona, Tuscon • Tags: adobe, architecture, Arizona, art, az, cactus, church, colonial, desert, design, garden, grotto, historic, icon, landmark, mission, relic, religious, san xavier del bac, spanish, statue, Tuscon

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San Xavier Mission – Garden

September 22, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Tuscon, AZ ~ Mission San Xavier del Bac, also known as the White Dove of the Desert, has beautiful desert gardens and courtyards. Not pictured: very active prairie dog colony.

Categories: Arizona, Tuscon • Tags: adobe, Arizona, az, bell tower, cactus, chapel, clouds, desert, garden, grotto, historic, icon, iron gate, landmark, mission, relic, religious, san xavier del bac, shrine, sky, statue, Tuscon

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San Xavier Mission – Grounds

September 22, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Tuscon, AZ ~ San Xavier Mission is a historic landmark located on the Tohono O’odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation, 9 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona. These photos are of the surrounding grounds. After visiting the mission, you can take a walk up the hill to view the grotto, or visit the gift shop and food stand across the street.

Categories: Arizona, Tuscon • Tags: adobe, Arizona, az, cactus, clouds, cross, desert, garden, grotto, historic, icon, landmark, mission, relic, religious, san xavier del bac, sky, statue, Tuscon

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Supreme Court

September 22, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Washington, D.C. ~ The Supreme Court of the United States, highest federal court in the United States. Located at 1 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20543. Only passing by, did not get a chance to tour… maybe next time.

Categories: D.C., Washington • Tags: building, capital, court, dc, district of columbia, federal court, flag, government, historic, street, supreme court, trolly, united states, Washington

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Southwestern Church

May 21, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Santa Fe, NM ~ The first two photos were taken within the city of Santa Fe, but the remaining were taken within an Indian reservation, location unknown (unremembered). Sometimes we just start driving in a direction until we feel like stopping. Therefore, I can’t remember how we arrived at this particular reservation outside of Santa Fe, but I do remember stopping due to the beautiful church grounds.

Categories: New Mexico, Santa Fe • Tags: adobe, angel, brick, church, desert, door, indian, iron, iron gate, new mexico, NM, reservation, rock, santa fe, sky, southwest, statue

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Chalmers-Wesley United Church

May 21, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Québec, QC ~ Chalmers-Wesley United Church 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule Québec, QC G1R 4E8 Canada

Categories: Canada, Québec • Tags: Canada, church, door, QC, Québec, stain glass, stairs

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Downtown Red Wing

May 16, 2018 by Elizabeth Casa de Calvo

Red Wing, MN ~ Red Wing is located on the Mississippi River. It is known for natural attractions, nearby Frontenac State Park is popular for birdwatching. It is also known for, you guessed it, Red Wing Shoes and Red Wing Stoneware. Most towns situated on the Mississippi make for beautiful places to visit. This town is no exception, and has a lot of historic charm.

Categories: Minnesota, Red Wing • Tags: brick, building, church, cold, downtown, historic, ice, industrial, minnesota, Mississippi River, Red Wing, river, sleet, snow, street, town, winter

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