Posts Tagged ‘Spain’

Church Hopping: Don Justo’s “Trash” Cathedral

Church Hopping: Don Justo’s “Trash” Cathedral
Image via Wikipedia Some call it an eyesore.  Some may even consider it heretical.  But Don Justo Gallego Martinez’s “garbage” cathedral attracts tourists to Mejorada del Campo, just as the world’s largest crucifix draws people to Indian River, Michigan. Spain has a long history of mosaic art. ...
April 4th, 2011 | Arts, Church Hopping, Featured, Visual Arts | Read More

Dispatch #2: Memories of South Africa

Dispatch #2: Memories of South Africa
I. Ugly American I went to the World Cup with the intent to follow the Spanish team.  I’ve been a supporter for a couple years now.  They’re a perennial powerhouse, fun to watch, and have the potential to underachieve and break your heart.  All the best ingredients for a team to watch...
July 15th, 2010 | Featured, Sports | Read More