“Carry me caravan take me away,
silver and gold in the mountains of Spain.”
Thank you Madrid for welcoming refugees!
Jesus fue un refugiado.
Somos todos los refugiados!
Cheers to you from warm & welcoming Spain~
“Carry me caravan take me away,
silver and gold in the mountains of Spain.”
Thank you Madrid for welcoming refugees!
Jesus fue un refugiado.
Somos todos los refugiados!
Cheers to you from warm & welcoming Spain~
I always look forward to the stunningly beautiful photographs you take, Cindy.
You make me glad I posted them. Thank you~
Well they’re wonderful and your welcome, Cindy.
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Beautiful pictures.
I am honored. Thank you.
Those ceilings are stunning! Are those in the nave paint or mosaic? They look 3-D.
The neo-gothic interior of Catedral de Almudena is spectacular and huge! Very hard to portray the massive size. It is the work of many artistis from many countries over a wide span of time. The interiors are paint, mosaic and sculpture. Although the building of the cathedral occurred in the 1800’s, there is ancient artwork incorporated in the design.
I wonder if you have seen The Church of the Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg, and if that is why you wondered about mosaics? It is a good question.
This is a beautiful church. What is the name of it? I spent a month in Madrid and didn’t go there, didn’t know about it.
It is The Catedral de la Almudena, near the Palacio Real. Check out the website:
http://www.catedraldelaalmudena.es/
It was breathtakingly beautiful.
Always such stunning architecture! Beautiful photos, Cindy! Where to next? 🙂
After Spain comes Portugal again! We wanted to spend more time in each country on this trip. It was a good plan except for the weather. It seems it will rain and be COLD for quite some time.
Hard to believe the weather isn’t cooperating, based on your photos. Can’t wait to see more!! 🙂
On rainy days, we head to inside locales~
Really love that last photo. Stunning.
I love the exposed brick underlayment that exists under all the amazing artwork, kind of like the building undressed. I especially love it when you can see bricks going back over time from different epochs. I have photos of this. In Spain extant buildings and sites go back to the time of The Moors, and before. Truly ancient.
As always, your photographs are magnificent!
Ahh, I’m honored. Thank you Charles~
Stunning…
That is exactly what I thought when I saw it!
Madrid is so beautiful. I hope you will have time for some churros and hot choclate.
Europe and it’s chocolate. I can only eat it about once a week. Que lastima mia! It is so freaking good. (:
The churros I have for breakfast. It’s healthfood. 🙂
We have the same health food lol
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Una belleza….abrazos….
Fue impresionante! Gracias~
I love Spain. You won’t want to leave haha.
I don’t want to leave, plus I found this bakery. Why oh why can we not have bakeries like this in the US!
Wow, again! That first photo: wow. Then the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth: wow. Then the sign welcoming refugees: double wow.
Awwww, you are so kind. I was pretty blown away by the talent of the artists who created these masterpieces!
Me too.
I love the ceilings. An incentive to look up instead of just at our feet. 🙂
I tend to look in both directions and found a 5 euro note yesterday! Woo Hoo!
I wondered where that had got to. 🙂
Finders keepers!
Stunning photos. You do capture some great images, Cindy! <3
Ahhh, thank you & cheers~
Amazingly Beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you more for appreciating it!
Take me to Spain!!! He,he…
WOW! these are awesome.
I was impressed too, so pleased you enjoyed & cheers to you my friend~ <3
You take this pictures yourself?
Just beautiful 😉
Yes I do and thank you! 🙂
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Lovely..
I love your blog and pictures 😉
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Beautiful! Can’t wait to go back! And how wonderful to see the welcoming message.
Yes, wonderful and hopeful attitude~
Like jewels and wonderfully rich paintings, Cindy. I just wonder if you’re having a good time? Smile 🙂 🙂 Joking, of course.
Cheers and know you are too! <3
Wonderful job, Cindy.
Thank you and have a wonderful weekend~
AWESOME! Very beautiful.
Very pleased you enjoyed!
This is a visual feast….!
I felt the same way when I saw it! Thank you~
Wow gorgeous!!!! You lucky person being in Spain!!! Hugz, Lisa and Bear
Hugs back to you and Bear!
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Lovely architecture…beautiful!
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Honored by your thoughtfulness! Cheers to you~
Exquisite. Beautiful images and message. We are all refugees. 💘
I am so glad you like message too. Buddha and Jesus were refugees. We show what we are made of by how we treat people in need.
Always great photos Cindy. Thanks
Muchas gracias mi amigo!
I love symmetry.
Yes. It is comforting.
In cathedrals at least. There is always Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Gehry, or Antoni Gaudi. Will you be giving us some Gaudi this trip?
Oh yes! How could I not!!!!! We went to his house. Quite the house!
Superb photos Cindy. What cathedral is it?
Alison
It is is Cathedral del Almundena near the Palacio Real. Cheers to you Alison~ <3
Such photos! Definitely “eye candy” !
It is a cathedral with piz-zazz! Hope you are well my friend~ <3
I wish I could have been there! When I was in college years ago, one of my Aunts wanted to take me there for a month, Being on the school basketball team, timing was wrong. By Ancestry DNA testing I am 31% European, and have many Spanish Basque relatives, . The pictures are beautiful as usual and I really enjoy their Architecture from the Moors and Arabs from centuries ago. You always make my day…one day I will make it there. Hugs Cindy, may your trip continue to abundantly blessed!
The Moorish architecture is a new experience for me and I find it fascinating. Their forts and castles are all over Andalucia and they are amazingly spacious and beautiful. I will post some photos soon for you Wendell. The Spanairds are warm and welcoming people and I think you will feel quite at home when you visit Wendell. Cheers to you my friend and Hasta Luego~
Wow so beautiful. Love the colors and intricate details!
Isn’t it incredible! I was wowed too~
Incredible churches – Catholicism’s mark on the world.
An amazing legacy of cathedrals and artwork~
Indeed. (We won’t mention how they got their money. ;-D )
Refugees welcome. Amazing
It is the right thing to do. Thank you Madrid!
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Jesus is a Refuge for Refugees and all who seek sanctuary!!! Amen, Grace, Peace and Blessings for these wonderful, excellent, beautiful, stupendous photographs!!!
God Bless you and yours and you are so right! Christians need to ACT like Christians. Amen & Welcome Refugees! <3
Just stunning…:-)
Muchos gracias mi amigo!
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Gracias!
Cindy, I put on my shouting shoes when I saw your photos!! Amen! God Welcomes All into his Kingdom and as Christians we should be Jesus to all seeking solace and assistance. Giving Praise to the Almighty for shelters in the time of storm! Your photos are on point!!
The Boys & Girls Choir Of Harlem – Jesus Is A Rock In A Weary Land
https://youtu.be/yaOQViUSvT0
I love you in your “shouting shoes!!” And Amen indeed! The Harlem children’s choir gives me goosebumps. They are so GOOD!!!! <3 <3
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Such beautiful pictures. A view into a different world!
We are lucky our planet has so many different countries and cultures to explore~
That is so true Cindy!
What a beautiful cathedral. Lovely pictures
It has an art deco feel to it that was quite creative~
Wonderful splendor.
I agree!
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Cindy Knoke has reached Madrid on her travels through Spain and Portugal and is celebrating the beauty of the architecture and also the welcoming attitude of the Spanish people.
Such warm and welcoming people and Madrid is a fascinating city. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and be well Sally!
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Gracias!
Breathtaking and inspiring! 🙂
Yes, this cathedral was definitely both & cheers to you Liz!
great pictures, the colours, even gold come out nicely. Espana vale una viaje.The weather is a bit mixed, isnt it, at present?
Yes the color and artistry were visually stunngin and Spain is wonderful. The weather is not so wonderful!
Yes, heard it from a Facebook friend of mine living in Granada, she complained about the cold weather that made her even look for a blanket… Enjoy the trip, anyways, Spain is beautiful.
My son is traveling in Switzerland which is like an Alpian blizzard!
Truly beautiful pictures of Spain, Cindy. Lovely that they’re so welcoming to the refugees. 🙂 — Suzanne
Spain has it’s own hardships economically, but it still provides a welcoming environment. Bravo Spain!
Wonderful photos and sentiments!
So glad you agree and thank you~
Your photos of Spain and Portugal are exquisite, as always Cindy – a gift to all. Yet as I read Eduardo Galeano’s “Memories of Fire,” I am reminded of the cost for the peoples of the “Americas” and Africa.
Oh yes, horrifying history. The wealth contained within these churches came from the blood of the people who built them. I am struck by this everytime I visit an ornate embellished palace or cathedral, the late of equitable distribution of resources and the concentration of wealth and riches in the hands of the few. Now we see it with global corporations. This and continuous warfare is our grievous history.
Absolutely stunning. I love, love, love the architecture. You do take the most wonderful photos. Thank you for sharing. Wow! 🙂 <3
It was truly a visual and artistic feast. I am so pleased you see it as I do~
All I know, Cindy, this is a feast to my eyes. Thank you for sharing. <3 <3
Great pics Cindy! Can’t wait to see what you discover next! Have a great trip!
So happy you are traveling along with me!
Spain is apparently every photographer’s dream. I love how you can take me where I can’t go!
I love it more that you come with me!
Oh how lovely!! I want to go too 🙂
I hope you do! You will fall in love~
Wonderful!
So glad you enjoyed!
I love that elaborate ceiling!
It is so uniquely creative. I agree with you~
The ceilings are a photographer’s dream. Madrid is a feast for the eyes…
It is indeed. So much richness of detail everywhere you look~
spagnolescamente e grandiosamente conturbanti 🙂
Muito obrigado e ter um fim de semana maravilhoso!
‘Spain-did’, my friend! ♡〜٩( ╹▿╹ )۶〜♡
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Hiya Cindy > Ahhh that last photo got me again. Slow connection here but worth the wait to see that amazing ceiling.
Honored that you would wait! <3
¡Hola Cindy! Veo que ya estás paseando por Madrid. Me hubiera gustado conocerte en persona, pero sé que es algo complicado en estos momentos. Me alegra que estés disfrutando de España y espero que te lleves un bonito recuerdo. Besos <3 <3 <3
Espana es tan hermoso. No quiero dejar! Me encantaria conocerte tambien mi amiga. Abrazos y besos! <3 <3
Espero que se presente otra ocasión para conocernos. Me alegra que hayas disfrutado de tu visita a España. Has elegido un buen tiempo porque está todo florido y no hace demasiado calor. un abrazo Cindy.
Me encantaria conocerte. Espana es tan hermoso. Otra vez debo visitar para conocerlos! Saludos mi amiga y abrazos tan bien~ <3
Hey! I´m waiting here, you might have passed my house, but the refugees…. you do know how many money on taxes we pay here? And now we have to spend more… get the refugess to somewhere else, the USA lets see how that goes, apart from that, still love ya, as always beautiful pictures and you should have called me, I´ll take you and your familly to the best restaurant there is , called ” Los Bravos”
Dang, missed the opportunity to meet two blogging friends in Spain. We could have had a fiesta and I could meet your puppy-dog!
Next time give me a call so we can eat a good paella
With pleasure and please bring the puppy! (:
As usual, you captured wonderful beauty … and cheers to the welcoming sign!
Thank you and yes, Thank you Spain!
These are gorgeous, Cindy, and seeing that welcome refugee sign brought tears to my eyes, love of humanity, beautiful!!!!!!!!!
People are so beautiful when they do the right thing! Hugs to you Belinda~ <3
I agree. Huge hugs! <3
Bonjour CINDY et bon week-end de Pentecôte
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En cette nouvelle soirée
Comme un oiseau de tendresse
Je viens te chanter mon bonjour
Comme on chante les belles histoires
Je te peints mes pensées à l’encre de mes mots
Comme on peint les jolis tableaux
Je te dessine le contour de mes plus beaux sentiments
Comme on dessine l’innocence à travers les yeux d’un enfant
Je t’ai écris ces quelques lignes nappées de bonheur
Comme on écrit les plus beaux souvenirs
Je te souhaite une bonne soirée . avec des petits bisous
AMITIE
Bernard
Merci beaucoup mon ami Bernard!
Wonderful
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Muchas gracias mi amiga! <3
you’re welcome
What beautiful places you travel, Cindy. The photos are outstanding! And a big “Thank You” to Madrid!
Spain is showing it’s heart! <3
Absolutely stunning, Cindy! I’m enjoying your travels vicariously. 🙂
I love having you travel with me!
Beautiful, Cindy!
I knew you would love the artistry Resa! Cheers to you~
Cheers!
Beautiful.
Thank you so much!
So many gorgeous photos here, Cindy — looks like you’re having a wonderful trip!
So kind of you Debbie & cheers to you my friend~
Wow! Just wow!
Awww, love that word!
Beautiful beyond description.
The work of many very talented artists!
Such beauty. Thanks Cindy. –Curt
So glad you enjoyed Curt as I am enjoying your epic adventure posts~
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Thoughtful of you and most appreciated! Be well my friend~
Oh how I loved these photos, Cindy — thanks so much for taking me to Madrid.
So glad you are joining me. We travel well together!
Oh yes you can take me there, I’m coming with you…Glorious images.
I do so wish you could actually join me Pauline, but having you along virtually is almost as nice! Cheers to you & Jack~
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Fantastic architecture and designs 😀
Yes, I was blown away by the creative design.
Beautiful buildings, Cindy. I love the “welcome refugees” banner. It says something lovely about the country and its people.
My sentiments exactly! <3
Beautiful and meaningful post. I love the pictures of course but they make me miss Spain. The last time I visited was in 2007 when my grandfather passed away. I would love to return under happier circumstances. <3
Oh bittersweet memories for you. I do hope you return. We have been three times in the past four years because Spain has such a way of calling you back.
I agree and I do plan to return. 🙂
Looking forward to hearing about it when you do!
I may have shared how foolish I was as a teenager going to Spain and Portugal, Cindy. Took a camera, bought some postcards and Lladro figurines and have very little in the way of memorabilia!
I absolutely loved the churches and cathedrals but your photos create more than memories, they foster a longing to go back there! Smiles and hugs, Robin xo
This is what Spain does to you. There should be a warning label: “Visiting Spain may cause addictive desire to return in certain susceptible people.”
What magnificent ceilings!
Aren’t they unique and stunning. So glad you see this too~
España tiene algunas de las más bellas iglesias, Cuz, y tus fotos son la evidencia de la misma. Espero que usted está teniendo un gran tiempo…, abrazos!
Ahhhh, abrazos y felicidades mi primo mejor!
Such incredible images!
Oh thanks so much, this is because they are incredible places.
Beautiful architecture.
Yes, just think about how much architecture and design all over the world originated from Spain.
And the richness of it all is amazing, that’ll never be replicated again, so much money spent and quality craftsmanship.
I agree with you completely.
The sign of welcoming refugees is sure a nice, and surprising sight to see ~ and you’ve painting the scenes of the cathederal so very well. Love your last shot ~
Long rows of arches, especially very old ones, make interesting photographs. Glad you enjoyed % cheers to you~
Cindy your photos are always so alive. What camera do you use?
Awww, thanks so much! I use a Sony HX400~
That is so good to see that poster! Spain has a heart. Here in Aracena the local people still take children for a holiday who live around Chernobyl so they can get cleaner air! I think that disaster was 1986.
How wonderful and I am so sad I didn’t see this comment until now. Spain does have <3
How true-we are all refugees. If only we treated each other that way…
Agreed. Pretty discouraging that we are backsliding.