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Chapel of the Holy Cross | Sedona, AZ

March 28, 2020 by E. Casa de Calvo

The cross sits at the top of a hill, and is built within the red rock cliffs. The hill top offers a spectacular view! I was warned that the cactus (seen in this set) spits needles at you if you get too close. Another tidbit: the architect who designed the chapel was also a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. A beautiful place of reflection.

Categories: Arizona, Sedona • Tags: architecture, Arizona, art, az, beautiful, cactus, chapel, Chapel of the Holy Cross, church, cliffs, cross, desert, design, Frank Lloyd Wright, historic, history, holy, holy cross, Jesus, landmark, landscape, nature, Our Lady of Mercy, outdoors, painting, red rock, scenic, Sedona, southwest, travel

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San Xavier Mission Grounds | Tuscon, AZ

September 22, 2018 by E. Casa de Calvo

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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Swamp Tour | Westwego, LA

October 17, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

I drove to Westwego, about 20 miles away from New Orleans, for a swamp tour of Bayou Segnette. I saw all kinds of neat critters; gators, birds, and the neatest of all, a family of nutrias building a nest. The tour was relaxing and peaceful. The tour guide mentioned that he used to play in these swamps as a kid… without a boat. I’m surprised he is still alive to tell about it!

Categories: Louisiana, Westwego • Tags: boat, brown, cross, dock, green, ladder, louisiana, moss, new orleans, pier, swamp, tour, trees, water, waves, westwego

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South Texas Sunday | Riviera, TX

July 8, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

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.” The Our Lady of Consolation church is located south of Kingsville, TX on Country Road 628. This church has a fascinating history; established around 1908, served as a school, convent, and place of worship for early settlers. If you are hungry after church, you can keep going east on Country Road […]

Categories: Riviera, Texas • Tags: antique, baffin bay, buildings, cactus, church, cross, highway, historic, old, Our Lady of Consolation, riviera, road, sea food, south texas, stain glass, summer, texas

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Old Idaho State Penitentiary | Boise, ID

May 3, 2012 by E. Casa de Calvo

This is a popular place to exercise. Located behind the penitentiary are large bluffs and walking trails. Many people park their cars at the base of the hills and walk/jog the trails. You could spend all day here depending on how far you’d like to go. Many of these pictures were taken at the top of these bluffs. As a side note, the penitentiary is said to be haunted. For those of you who are fans, the Ghost Adventures crew […]

Categories: Boise, Idaho • Tags: bluffs, boise, buildings, clouds, cross, ghost adventures, haunted, hill, hills, historic, horizon, house, idaho, old, penitentiary, sky