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
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
The first two photos were taken within the city of Santa Fe, but the remaining were taken within an Indian reservation, location unknown (unremembered).
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
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
The Red Wing Amtrak runs the Empire Builder line, which runs daily from Chicago, Seattle, and Portland, with westbound stops at Winona and Saint Paul Minnesota. The station was opened in 1905. It is located on the Mississippi River and houses the Red Wing Visitor and Convention Bureau. It was a cold day on this visit, but the station and platform were very peaceful and inviting. It is a nice place to sit and watch the trains go by. Location: 420 […]
Categories: Minnesota, Red Wing • Tags: Amtrak, brick, building, Canadian, cold, Empire Builder, factory, historic, ice, industrial, minnesota, Mississippi River, Red Wing, river, snow, train, train station, winter
Madison Square dates back to 1839, and features a bronze monument of Sergeant William Jasper, an American Revolutionary War soldier. St. John’s Episcopal Church (est. 1853) is also located within the square. The historic square is known to have hosted guests like General William Sherman and Robert E. Lee, and is even reported to be haunted. I call shenanigans on the ghosts. Instead you’ll find many nice restaurants and shops nearby, including the amazing Savannah College of Art and Design […]
Categories: Georgia, Savannah • Tags: bronze monument, Georgia, haunted, historic, historic square, madison square, revolutionary war, Savannah, savannah college of art and design, sergeant william jasper, st. john’s episcopal church town square
I highly recommend visiting the International Spy Museum. This was one of the most fascinating museums I’ve been to in a while.
Categories: D.C., Washington • Tags: 007, agent, counterintelligence, covert, cyber attack, cybersecurity, dead drop, disinformation, double cross, handler, history, intelligence, international spy museum, James Bond, museum, politics, rouge, sabotage, spies, spy, spy kit, vintage posters
The featured photo in this set is the “Friendship Archway,” a Chinese gate at H and 7th Street. All photos were taken in the historic Chinatown area, east of downtown along H and I and 5th and 8th street.
Categories: D.C., Washington • Tags: architecture, asian, buildings, Chinatown, Chinese, city, dc, design, friendship archway, gate, office, street, urban, Washington
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