Came across this collection of adobe bricks drying in the Andean sun. These type of bricks have been around for thousands of years and are still commonly used in construction in the small villages of Peru. They are made of earth/mud admixed with straw or dung. Bricks tend to be small so that they air-dry without cracking. Mud is used as a mortar, and the structures they make are surprisingly durable.
In a former British colony, Marilyn learns about its history and explores its beauties
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As the year draws to an end, Jayita’s visit to a religious landmark inspires her to wish world peace for us all
This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
DrFumblefinger shares images of a Lewis and Clark statue he spotted on the Boise State Capitol grounds.
Sylvia shares some photos of southern Patagonia, as her plane’s approach into Ushuaia’s airport reveals great views of the Andes Mountains and the Beagle Channel.
