Weathered

The Temple of Sounion stands as a tribute to the Greek god of the sea, Poseidon. Situated on Cape Sounion, roughly an hour’s drive away from Athens, this ancient weathered structure has seen the aeons come and go. Although the roof of the portico has long since gone missing, many of the columns stand tall and proud. The drive along the coastal road is a great way to unwind with the Aegean Sea shimmering alongside. The cape is an excellent spot to catch a breathtaking sunset away from the crowds that hoard Athens in particular and Greece in general.

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Tenterhooks

tenterhook

noun
historical
plural: tenterhooks

a hook used to fasten cloth on a drying frame or tenter

Clotheslines and tenterhooks…Venice, Italy.

 P.S. If you are indulging in wanderlust in Venice, I’d recommend you to take that side trip to the charming island of Murano.

 

Have a lovely week ahead!

Temporary

Icebergs float freely on Jökulsárlón, a stunning glacial lake in southern Iceland. These floes have broken away from Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacier that is part of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Iceland and drift around the lagoon at their own pace. Temporary in nature, they slowly melt away. Some giant chunks of ice will stick around for months, shape-shifting as the sun, wind and water wear them away. Others, minute in comparison, will thaw within a day.

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Rounded

Round and round goes the ride, the crazier, the better!

Ayia Napa, Cyprus

Stockholm, Sweden

Melbourne, Australia

In response to this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge prompt : Rounded

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Spiral staircase, Vatican City

Spirals are one of the most fascinating occurrences in nature and have inspired artists and architects through time immemorial. Built in 1932, this is the new Bramante Staircase in the Vatican Museum, a beautiful double helix staircase inspired by the original staircase built by Donato Bramante in 1505. Donato’s other striking contribution to the field of architecture is the design of the grand St.Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

In response to this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge prompt : Rounded

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