The Vernacular of Southern Spain: Part 1

Filosofia is posting from South Eastern Spain for the next two weeks

so here is a look at some of the architecture I have encountered thus far:

This house looks like it is supported by ivy.

    This is the main church in Murcia.

    This is a really nice column detail.

    This is a gorgeous Murciano window.

   This is a fountain decorated by local protesters at City Hall.

   This is where the Bishop lives.
   You may visit him if your priest contests your marriage.

    This is probably a very nice Rafael Moneo building but the Spanish
    have decided to inexplicably cover it with a giant billboard.

    And this this is a nice palm tree.

Ode to Los Angeles Part I: Farewell Food

      Los Angeles, give me some of you! Los Angeles come to me the way I came to you, 
      my feet over your streets, you pretty town I loved you so much, you sad flower in 
      the sand, you pretty town! - John Fante,  Ask the Dust

    Don't think I won't miss you, Los Angeles...

    When your beaches look like this in January.

    And your berries are ripe all year long....

    In this great city, so fraught with contradiction...

    there is indeed much to love.

    So before I go, I must tip my hat to some of my favorite things and places. 

    I would like to begin by biding adieu to some of my favorite foods:

    Farewell Randy's and your coconut donuts

    Farewell Palm's Thai and your lunch specials

    Farewell taco trucks

    Farewell Hot Dog on a Stick and Cherry Lemonade

 

    Farewell Cait's Cakes and your custom-made cupcakes

    And Farewell to you, Apple Pan French Fries

    Stay tuned for Ode to Los Angeles Part II: Farewell Architecture...