Wednesday, November 30, 2011

A Melody in Madrid

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A musician at Puerta del Sol in Madrid, Spain

Here's what he sounded like..listen carefully, you'll recogonize the song:


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Soprano Josefina Meneses performing at the Palacio Real de Madrid

Her voice was breathtaking:

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While enjoying Madrid's Plaza Espana, witnessed a group of teenagers randomly break into dance.

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And was nightly serendaded by fantastic singers.

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Was lucky enough to hear the dueling pianos of Ivon and Ivet Frontela Rico at the Palace

Here's a peek at what they sounded like although this does not do them justice:

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There is something about Madrid that just calls out for stunning fans (that and the heat necessitated it..)

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Some young men performing parkour at the Plaza Espana.

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These photos don't capture just how awesome it was to watch parkour.

In case you're curious about parkour, here's a clip on it:




Sunday, November 27, 2011

A Rambling Stroll in Madrid (and an Africa Shout Out)

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Puerta del Sol at dusk - Madrid, Spain

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Puerta del Sol

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The architecture in Madrid is stunning.

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Fountain on Plaza de Oriente (which is next to the Palacio Real de Madrid)

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Downtown Madrid

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All the street signs were this beautiful.

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Plaza Mayor in Madrid

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Plaza Mayor

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Naturally I would run into a shop with an African name: Peleteria Somalia

Friday, November 25, 2011

Palacio Real de Madrid

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Palacio Real de Madrid (Royal Palace of Madrid) - Madrid, Spain

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Capturing the palace's beauty.

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The palace is the official residence of the King of Spain, but he does not live there. The palace is used for state ceremonies.

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It's sometimes incorrectly called Palacio de Oriente because it is beside the Plaza de Oriente.

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Ah, Madrid, how can one not love you?

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Loved this little kid and his joy.




Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

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One of the entryways to the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain

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I loved the roof, this just doesn't do it justice.

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The entrance to the exhibit by Yayoi Kusamai that spanned a very, ah, eccentric life

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Yayoi Kusama's light installation.  This room was so amazing I couldn't pass up the chance to photograph it.

Some more information on the Museo Reina Sofia.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Au revoir, Sénégal, au revoir...

It is with sadness that I note my time in Senegal has come to end and this will by last post on the beautiful country. In honor of the wonderful experience I've had living in Senegal, this post is a collection of my favorite photos from my time wandering Dakar and beyond.

Please stay tuned because this does not mark the end of my African adventure or the blog as I am relocating to a new country in southern Africa and will pick up my photographic wanderings right quick!

For my favorite photographs from Zimbabwe: go here!!

For my favorite animal photographs: go here!!

In no particular order, my favorite photographs of Senegal:

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The sunset over Lac Rose (Pink Lake) -- An Amazing Sunset

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A young Senegalese boy wandering the beach at Lompoul-sur-la-Mer - Lompoul: Unexpected Company

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Dusk in beautiful Saint-Louis - Part VIII: Dusk Embraces Saint-Louis

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Sunset along Dakar's Corniche after a rain storm - Take My Breath Away

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The light house in Gandiol - Part IV: Gandiol's Light House

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The sun streaming through the clouds after the first rains of the season in Palmarin - Light Through the Storm

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A Senegalese boy with Mali style baskets in Fadiouth - Fadiouth, Senegal

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A dune in Lompoul - Lompoul: The Campsite & Dunes



Wednesday, November 9, 2011

A Dakarois Smorgasbord

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When I think of Senegal outside of Dakar, this is the image in my mind.

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Car rapides in Les Almadies, Dakar, Senegal

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A car rapide in traffick in Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal

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The Grand Mosque of Dakar

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Mosque by the Sea's beach where fishermen launch each morning

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Muscle Beach

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A work out bench at "muscle beach" (as the ex-pats call it) near Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) in Dakar, Senegal

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A Senegalese man exercises.

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In case you were curious the full spread of work out equipment.

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Hello, UCAD!
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