The Colosseum

I recently visited the Colosseum in Rome and a sense of dark sadness clouded over me. I could picture the agile and courageous gladiators in the arena. The pensive part was the sadism  and cruelty of the Roman emperors — I was overcome with … [Read more...]

Barn Swallows

One of the most unique thing about the beautiful cathedrals, churches and monuments of Europe are hundred of barn swallows, little birds, that fill the skies.These chirping little angels reside in these majestic buildings. Hundreds  of  happy birds  … [Read more...]

This Little Light…

I am in awe of the beautiful churches of Europe. From Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, to the Notre Dame in Paris, the awe-inspiring Cathedrals in Italy, and the ultimate — the Vatican.  One feels like a Lilliputian in these grand houses of … [Read more...]

Amazing Europe

The European culture is deep rooted in music, art, food, literature, languages, and its diversity of cultures amazes me. The Caucasian race looks so much the same and yet different in it's many nuances. Previously, I viewed Europe as one big country … [Read more...]