E. Casa de Calvo

Mackinac Island Mainland

May 30, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

Mackinac Island, MI ~ I truly regret not getting more photos of the homes and buildings on this island. We were having too much fun I guess. This is one of the most beautiful getaways I’ve ever been on. Most travel is done by bike, buggy, or foot, which means a lot of exercise and outdoor time. The historic element is amazing. It is as if the town is preserved in time, a pristine reflection of the Victorian era. One […]

Categories: Mackinac, Michigan • Tags: barn, buildings, clouds, great lakes, hills, historic, horizon, house, lake, lighthouse, mackinac, michigan, old, road, rocks, shore, shoreline, sky, summer, trees, victorian, water

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Mackinac Island Shoreline

May 28, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

Mackinac Island, MI ~ This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited. There is so much history and beauty to behold. The time it takes to fully explore requires more than a typical weekend stay. Most of these pictures were captured while bicycling around the island, which is what most visitors do since not too many cars are transported over. A special thanks to Matthew Lindeman for being our expert guide and gracious host!

Categories: Mackinac, Michigan • Tags: bike, boat, bridge, clouds, dock, ferry, flag, horizon, island, lake, lighthouse, mackinac, michigan, road, rocks, shore, shoreline, sky, storm, trails, water

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St. Ignace Lighthouse

May 24, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

St. Ignace, MI ~ In my opinion, Michigan gets more and more beautiful the further north you go. St. Ignace is one of those northern towns. It has many beautiful attractions and is a primary port for ferries transporting people to and from Mackinac Island. This set of pictures was taken at the docks near the St. Ignace Lighthouse.

Categories: Michigan, St. Ignace • Tags: boardwalk, clouds, dock, great lakes, horizon, lake, lighthouse, michigan, moss, pier, rail, red, rocks, shore, sky, st. ignace, summer, water, yacht

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Fuel Station

May 24, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

Ropesville, TX ~ Ropesville is located about 30 minutes southwest of Lubbock, TX. These photos were taken from a gas station located right off of the highway. This was a common stopping point on our road trips. There isn’t anything too impressive about this particular gas station, but what did impress me was the scale – everything does seem bigger in Texas!

Categories: Ropesville, Texas • Tags: barn, buildings, cars, clouds, desert, fuel, gas, highway, parking lot, road, ropesville, sky, summer, texas

Garza Hotel and Theater

May 22, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

Post, TX ~ Post is a small town about 45 minutes away from Lubbock, TX. This was often a stopping point on our way out of town. There is a really good (in a bad way) burger stand on the north side of town. They served all of the goodies I remember buying at the snack bar in high school – burritos, cheese fries, ice cream, and, of course, a texas size greasy cheeseburger. These pictures were taken on a […]

Categories: Post, Texas • Tags: book store, buildings, country, highway, historic, hotel, intersection, main street, median, old, post, sign, sky, storefront, street, summer, texas, trees

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Texas Tech University

May 20, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

Lubbock, TX ~ One of Lubbock’s trademarks is its flat land. Whenever it rains, flash flooding is a problem due to poor drainage (again, a product of extremely flat land). If you were unfortunate enough to be caught walking during a shower, expect to get soaked, even with an umbrella. After a few minutes it will feel like you are walking through inches of water. Better yet, it was always a sad sight to see people on the sidewalk get […]

Categories: Lubbock, Texas • Tags: barn, buildings, campus, clouds, crosswalk, historic, library, Lubbock, parking lot, rain, silo, sky, street, student union, texas, texas tech, university

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National Ranching Heritage Center | Exterior

May 20, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

Lubbock, TX ~ The center covers a lot of ground; over twenty acres. You can take a mini journey thorough the ranching history of the area by touring restored structures (homes, barns, schoolhouses, etc.). The tour begins with a dirt floor structure, and ends with a modern day structure. It is a walk through time. Some structures are even open for exploration.

Categories: Lubbock, Texas • Tags: cactus, cloud, country, heritage, historic, historical, house, longhorn, Lubbock, outhouse, ranching, schoolhouse, sky, summer, texas, victorian, windmill

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National Ranching Heritage Center | Interior

May 17, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

Lubbock, TX ~ The National Ranching Heritage Center showcases Lubbock’s rich ranching history and pioneer days. There are numerous exhibits that highlight the tools of the day. This set of photos showcases the interior designs of different eras.

Categories: Lubbock, Texas • Tags: antique, armoire, buildings, chalkboard, country, crib, curtains, door, fireplace, fixture, furniture, heritage, historic, house, iron, kitchen, Lubbock, mirror, ornate, painting, piano, pictures, pioneer, ranching, rocking chair, schoolhouse, sewing machine, stain glass, stove, tête-a-tête sofa, texas, window

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Lubbock Lake Landmark

May 12, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

Lubbock, TX ~ The Lubbock Lake Landmark is an archeological and natural history preserve. No actual lake exists here, but an attempt to create one in the 1930’s revealed artifacts of inhabitants spanning nearly 12,000 years. The sculptures below are said to be reconstructed from bones found here. You can observe actual digs, and even participate in some. This is a fascinating place!

Categories: Lubbock, Texas • Tags: archeology, bison, fence, flowers, historic, lake, landmark, Lubbock, mammoth, plains, prairie, railroad, sky