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South Texas Sunday

July 8, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

Riviera, TX ~ These photos were taken while on a drive to the country side. If you happen to live in these parts, you’ll know that everywhere is technically the “country side.” Either way, this was one of those afternoon drives where we went off of the main highway just to see what we could find. The Our Lady of Consolation church is located south of Kingsville, TX on Country Road 628. This church has a fascinating history; established around […]

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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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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 | 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.

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Ghost Town

May 7, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

Fluvanna, TX ~ We like to take detours on road trips, just to explore. However, this detour was short lived. We felt uneasy immediately upon entering the town. I’m sure this is due to watching too many “The Hills Have Eyes” flicks. Fluvanna is about an hour and a half away from Lubbock, TX. It seems this area was deserted around the 1940’s after railways were taken over by highways. As far as I can tell, it is still a ghost town.

Categories: Fluvanna, Texas • Tags: abandoned, beetle, bluff, brush, buildings, car, cliff, country, feild, fluvanna, grass, gravel, highway, horizon, powerlines, road, rocks, sky, stop sign, street, summer, texas, windmill

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Downtown Boise

May 3, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

Boise, ID ~ While I lived in Boise, the state capitol building seemed to be under constant construction. It may have since been fully renovated, but somehow I doubt it. Another impressive aspect was the town’s cleanliness (no sarcasm implied; it was unusually clean). I have yet to visit a comparable city, except perhaps for Des Moines, IA. Finally, if you are ever in the neighborhood, you must visit the Egyptian Theater. It was established in 1927, and has been beautifully maintained. […]

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Boise Train Depot

May 3, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

Boise, ID ~ The Boise Train Depot has a long history (established in 1881). In 1924 it was remodeled to reflect a Spanish style architecture. It was operational, off and on, until 1997. It is presently listed on the National Registrar of Historic Places, and is a popular tourist attraction.

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