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Make it stand out Jagged, tooth-like crenellations give the cathedral’s Romanesque façade a fortress-like appearance. But if you look closely, you’ll see rounded arches and sets of slender columns topped with sculpted capitals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8b6334e1-abd2-4eac-8589-536ca6c91398/LisbonCathedralArch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out The choir loft of the Sé de Lisboa offers a spectacular view overlooking the barrel vaults of the central nave and main altar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2df45697-4626-45bd-8b47-54e579567698/LisbonCathedralWindow.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out Originally destroyed in the 1755 earthquake, the rose window at the Sé de Lisboa was reconstructed in the 1930s using fragments of the original and features a central image of Jesus, surrounded by the 12 Apostles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/40fe91f7-bfbe-45c9-9b72-d3ed73a53d89/LisbonCathedralAltar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out The cathedral’s high altar was redesigned in the late 18th century in the ornate Baroque style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d1b45b2f-7a37-43fb-99b1-d0c6e8098252/LisbonCathedralStatue.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out This statue depicts Saint Vincent of Zaragoza, the patron saint of the Patriarchate of Lisbon, dressed as a deacon wearing a long red tunic and holding a book that evokes his role as preacher and protector of the Scriptures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/14dc92a7-3cf7-48be-aa7c-350a8dc6361d/LisbonCathedralFresco.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out The fresco above the center of the Chapter House depicts a scene of the allegorical figures of Prudence, Peace, Victory and Justice — virtues meant to guide those who gathered there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bf2d18d6-94c9-4b6a-aa68-83ee4f15c241/LisbonCathedralThrone.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out Among the treasures of the Sé de Lisboa is a ceremonial sedia gestoria, a richly adorned, portable throne once used in processions by the Patriarch of Lisbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0dd1b8d0-a299-408d-9500-38f2b84f66a7/LisbonCathedralWall.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out This painting depicts a scene from the Book of Genesis: Eliezer meeting Rebecca at the well, a common subject in Christian devotional art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/99a8a2bc-abf4-4aa8-a9da-4331554311c1/LisbonCathedralPainting3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out The Baroque 18th century painting above the high altar depicts the Assunção da Virgem (Assumption of the Virgin) and is attributed to José Inácio de Sampaio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cc7ccf21-2f5b-49f6-bcba-471244e77558/LisbonCathedralNiche.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out Located in the cathedral’s transept and installed during a 20th century restoration, these stained glass windows honor Lisbon’s patron saints: Saint Vincent (left) and Saint Anthony (right). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/64a02b58-6f5b-4023-bcdb-8f293e4f5b45/LisbonCathedralShip.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out This decorative plaque commemorates the legendary voyage of the relics of Saint Vincent of Zaragoza to Lisbon, and features a caravel flanked by two ravens. 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Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out The sepulcher of Maria de Villalobos depicts her recumbent effigy reading from a book of hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/159dc4f5-680c-4b2b-b406-9fb79748aa5b/LisbonCathedralSebastian.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out Saint Sebastian, a Christian martyr often depicted tied to tree trunk and pierced with arrows, has long been celebrated in art as a representation of resilience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/de433382-445e-4397-b640-084e9c5110e4/LisbonCathedralMary.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out The Chapel of Santa Maria Maior (Saint Mary Major) features a polychrome wood sculpture of the Virgin and Child and likely dates to the 16th or 17th century. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ec249829-2275-489a-980d-b819d99e1787/LisbonCathedralPainting2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out The Chapel of Idephonsus holds a painting Saint Ildephonsus receiving a chasuble, the outermost priestly vestment worn during mass, from the Virgin Mary, a gift honoring his defense of her perpetual virginity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/63497f6b-ef8a-4932-8575-26ffc8f36786/LisbonCathedralVestments.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out Whether or not you’re into Catholic costuming, the carved gilt-wood Baroque altarpiece is reason enough to visit the Patriarch's Dressing Room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/518aba81-2665-478e-94d2-21585d846f20/LisbonCathedralPieta.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lisbon Cathedral: A Guide to the Sé de Lisboa, Lisbon’s Oldest Church and Its Treasures - Make it stand out Located near the cathedral entrance, the Pietà depicts the Sixth Sorrow of the Virgin Mary as she holds the body of Jesus after the crucifixion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c0dff5db-9856-4aea-a89b-36bd3ca5bf62/LisbonCathedralAzulejos.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/controversial-theories-of-sodom-and-gomorrah-lots-wife-and-his-daughters-incest monthly 0.5 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3d1ef8d8-7da1-4a4e-8f6e-0f02e5fe823b/LotsFamilyFleeing.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s Wife and His Daughters’ Incest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c283faa6-11a3-476e-a107-443eff290125/LotsDaughtersOffered.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s Wife and His Daughters’ Incest - Make it stand out If the men of your town want to gang rape a couple of angels, you could offer up your virgin daughters instead, like Lot did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/be10baa2-f4d5-4b2f-ba3d-4c8579722118/AngelsAndLot.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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You might get turned into a pillar of salt like poor Lot’s unnamed wife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4ef9111d-01d0-41e3-9bfd-e0f680ca39b0/LotsDaughtersInCave.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s Wife and His Daughters’ Incest - Make it stand out What do you do when you think you’re the last survivors of an apocalypse? If you’re Lot’s daughters, the answer is as twisted as it gets: Get your father drunk, seduce him, and call it saving the human race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a6562850-3ab1-47b5-b06f-d035413b3bab/RuinsOfSodom.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s Wife and His Daughters’ Incest - Make it stand out Have archeologists found evidence of an actual city of Sodom? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/145acdc4-5267-4513-bd98-f9706b267019/GomorrahBurns.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s Wife and His Daughters’ Incest - Make it stand out Gomorrah barely gets its own story — it’s lumped in with Sodom, doubling the body count and amping up the horror. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/aging-abroad-what-happens-when-wanderlust-meets-healthcare-reality monthly 0.5 2025-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/13dd576d-549c-44d0-bcb2-97686d6d39ac/AgingAbroadPiazza.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Aging Abroad: What Happens When Wanderlust Meets Healthcare Reality? 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- Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/40c9bac4-51bb-451c-87e7-2d75a35a6c6a/AgingAbroadBeach.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Aging Abroad: What Happens When Wanderlust Meets Healthcare Reality? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/savannahs-telfair-academy-classical-casts-impressionism-and-the-bird-girl monthly 0.5 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/daa38f09-4113-4396-bf67-06db5656b4dc/TelfairAcademy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out The Telfair Academy sits on the east side of Telfair Square, and is a short walk from West Broughton Street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/948f499c-2443-43d0-bcf3-7fefb3f1d50f/GeorgeJones.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Portrait of Dr. George Jones by Rembrandt Peale, 1834 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fe9cde02-fc2d-4bcc-9f2e-80ddec7e26e8/TelfairStairs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/337ea656-9fe9-4440-9e97-24536a91d1c1/ThreeShackLandscape.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Three Shack Landscape by Hughie Lee-Smith, 1947 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9909a698-9533-4f76-af6c-9c1aa19a7328/PortOfLaRchelle.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Le port de la Rochelle by Gaston Balande, 1949 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a70ea345-88c7-42fe-97a5-7afe996dc2ae/Marketing.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Marketing by Robert Gwathmey, 1943 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/255d37ec-13a2-4bb9-a721-470d67efebda/Jerry.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Jerry by Emma Cheves Wilkins, 1944 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f8edfea6-784d-4415-a6b2-5efe9ef908f7/TelfairSculptureGallery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out The view of the Sculpture Gallery from the top of the stairs reveals a subtle distinction in the flooring. The lighter-colored area on the marble floor marks the spot once occupied by a fountain installed in 1966 and removed in 1973. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/870a7fba-7f92-46d7-9235-9b36d354103d/Pudicita.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Pudicita, 1st century BCE (cast made before 1893) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d25c4836-6705-4da6-aca1-f0f8d183750b/StuyvesantSquareInWinter.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Stuyvesant Square in Winter, by Ernest Lawson, 1907 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9961f890-9047-44c2-9d15-687746ae788f/BrooklynBridgeInWinter.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Brooklyn Bridge in Winter by Childe Hassam, 1904 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1fc8aae0-4810-4f0e-b89f-d5e7ad8957ac/Vespers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Vespers by Gari Melchers, 1892 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e4e3a365-2bab-45fe-8b19-f948d259b632/LandscapeGroupingTelfair.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Landscape grouping, with Shaghead by George Wesley Bellows and By the River by István Boznay, 1913 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e833204a-77ad-4278-91dd-15ce68669c8e/LingeringSnows.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Lingering Snows by Willard Leroy Metcalf, 1924 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4a682f51-f5e9-4ae8-9507-ad2e57b3154f/RotundaGalleryTelfair.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1032e06d-de07-41e4-bc82-6feb97be3d40/RotundaPaintingsTelfair.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Grouping featuring works by Adolf Lüben, Robert Seldon Duncanson, George Majewicz and Guido Von Maffei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bb9089a9-7599-489d-8c42-19e53765b92a/TheBlackPrinceAtCrecy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out The Black Prince at Crécy by Julian Russell Story, 1888 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/85a12a93-e3d5-4199-ac1e-ba611b653f37/LaParabola.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out La Parabola by Cesare Laurenti, 1895 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8bb04891-0d69-4f23-95ac-972cadca4b78/RegattaDayMenton.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Jour de régates, Menton (Regatta Day, Menton) by Alfred E. Stevens, 1894 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/79fdde58-04a1-4ac8-93b8-8e445466ba55/UpperGalleryParthenonTelfair.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out A view of the upper gallery, with a plaster casting of part of the frieze from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2584dda1-6b49-402f-8a60-a76b1c114563/OldCityMarket.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Old City Market by Augusta Denk Oelschig, 1950 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bf0f99ea-d5f5-420f-b009-d3ec44e9ff52/Savannah.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Savannah by Andrée Ruellan, 1942 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/79a3812d-b9fa-4b00-a2b0-834381d95ac2/BirdGirl.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out The iconic Bird Girl. Her outstretched arms don’t actually symbolize the weighing of good and evil — the shallow bowls in her upturned hands were intended to hold water and birdseed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/009f5a8e-d82c-4a37-ae05-2188afbd1411/BonaventureGate.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out An iron gate fragment from Bonaventure Cemetery hangs on the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/54538250-fae8-4b2d-8d64-511c84fce97e/Bonaventure.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - Make it stand out Bonaventure by Louis Bouché, 1969 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7a551be9-b30d-4b48-a600-315ce116135e/BonaventureCemetery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Savannah’s Telfair Academy: Classical Casts, Impressionism and the Bird Girl - 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Chapultepec Castle’s Lavish Décor and Imperial Intrigue in CDMX - Make it stand out Departure for Mexico by Cesare dell'Acqua, 1865. 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It depicts a sarao, a lively social gathering featuring music and dancing that played a key role in courtly and aristocratic life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3bbb2842-0f08-42eb-ae1d-6744d0a240f3/ChapultepecEntrance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Chapultepec Castle’s National History Museum in Mexico City - Make it stand out You’ll know you’ve arrived at the right place when you see the Old Guard House, located at the base of the entrance leading to Chapultepec Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/189909c3-1a43-4aee-b53a-ca390f5ad16a/ChapultepecSchoolkids.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Chapultepec Castle’s National History Museum in Mexico City - Make it stand out We hurried past the schoolchildren walking up the hill — and mostly avoided them while exploring the castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b5d1b0af-aa99-445d-895e-2f89c2303f48/ChapultepecMorelos.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Chapultepec Castle’s National History Museum in Mexico City - Make it stand out A bronze statue of José María Morelos y Pavón, a priest and revolutionary leader, by Ángel Tarrac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6aa86558-663e-4416-9138-6ce2a874bd50/ChapultepecFacade.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Chapultepec Castle’s National History Museum in Mexico City - Make it stand out The façade of the castle that houses the National History Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3448fab5-615f-4caa-accd-f20086278e76/ChapultepecMap.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Chapultepec Castle’s National History Museum in Mexico City - Make it stand out Vista de la Plaza Mayor de la Ciudad de México (View of the Zócalo of Mexico City) by Cristóbal de Villapando, 1695 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9f356ca2-b868-4072-b1b7-c3bb24cdf3f9/ChapultepecStaircase.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Chapultepec Castle’s National History Museum in Mexico City - 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Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House-Studio Museum - Make it stand out O'Gorman's Mexican fence post cactus barriers (and modern aesthetic) pissed off his traditional neighbors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b40e362f-d590-40d5-ac2d-7705a5d6b6a1/IMG_0862.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House-Studio Museum - Make it stand out The building that now serves as the restrooms originally functioned as a darkroom for Kahlo’s father, Guillermo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/35277234-5476-4672-a6a4-e4830ec144fb/OGormanHouseGuide.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House-Studio Museum - Make it stand out Our charming tour guide, Fernanda, was an expert on O’Gorman, Rivera and Kahlo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/22e94d3d-4e6b-42e1-a901-e12f221354d5/Museo+Casa+Estudio+Diego+Rivera+y+Frida+Kahlo_Casa_O_Gorman.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House-Studio Museum - Make it stand out You can imagine Juan O’Gorman’s bold modernist design didn’t go over so well with the neighbors, who lived in colonial-style homes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d9a3b517-cd5b-4a42-841b-08df5c33dda8/Museo+Casa+Estudio+Diego+Rivera+y+Frida+Kahlo_Casa_O_Gorman_Staircase.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House-Studio Museum - Make it stand out An exposed concrete spiral staircase swirls up the side of O’Gorman’s house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/73995c6b-812a-4e09-88f0-e9fce6ff426a/CecilOGormanHouseSide.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House-Studio Museum - Make it stand out We weren’t able to go upstairs in the O’Gorman House because they were setting up for a new exhibition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1f6da9b9-7e20-40d3-98e1-65f3741305b7/Museo+Casa+Estudio+Diego+Rivera+y+Frida+Kahlo_Casa_O_Gorman_Maquette.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The monumental Puerta de León (Lion Gateway) serves as the main entrance to the Real Alcázar de Sevilla. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0463af78-e6f2-4b39-a7e7-089170fc5c2d/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Puerta+de+Leo%CC%81n+-+Virgen+y+el+Nin%CC%83o.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out A statue of the Virgin and Child located within the stone walls of the Lion Gateway en route to the Patio de la Montería (Courtyard of the Hunt) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/591c1d73-df73-48a7-a7a2-81dff1ad1a58/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+House+of+Trade+-+Admiral%E2%80%99s+Room+-+Portrait+of+Fernando+VII.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out Carlos Blanco’s portrait of Fernando VII, one of the many royals who once called the Alcázar home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7ef5de37-2c43-4e2d-89de-2bb217fb1475/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+House+of+Trade+-+Admiral%E2%80%99s+Room+-+King+Alfonso+XIII+and+Queen+Victoria+Eugenia.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The Cuarto del Almirante (Admiral’s Quarters) is presided over by a large oil painting by Alfonso Grosso Sánchez depicting King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenia at the inauguration of the Ibero-American Exposition held in Seville in 1929. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5b412343-3cb7-4dd4-8d02-18eab9f0c958/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+House+of+Trade+-+Sala+de+los+Abanicos.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out Among the traditional Spanish hand fans in the Sala de los Abanicos (Hall of Fans) are the Abanico Inglés (English Fan), made of mother-of-pearl and silk, handpainted with birds and flowers, and the Abanico Macao (Chinese Fan), a handpainted silk fan with tortoise-shell ribs depicting a traditional court scene from the province of Macau. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/76523b91-7edb-49d1-8742-70bd6a1401df/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+House+of+Trade+-+Chapterhouse+-+Virgen+de+los+Navegantes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The Sala de Audiencias (Chapterhouse) is where you’ll find the Virgen de los Navegantes (Virgin of the Navigators) altarpiece, the first religious artwork linked to the discovery and conquest of America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/16e7fdf6-c9df-4631-bd81-19f5dec3ca60/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+House+of+Trade+-+Upper+Palace+-+Entrance+to+Vicente+Carranza+collection+-+Upper+Palace.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The entrance to the Cuarto Real (Upper Palace), which acts as a museum. 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The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The carved fountain spout, known as “grotesque,” in the Patio de Levíes combines artistry and utility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/07a3448d-a226-4d3e-a100-f9ce2b70d21e/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Patio+de+Romero+Murube%281%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The Romero Murube Courtyard, named after a famed Sevillian poet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b6925253-7128-4b29-a10b-f19f9f8c990a/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Patio+de+Romero+Murube.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out Wally takes a break on a bench in the courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/deb29089-1c48-4034-9458-0ff294b50e4c/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Mudejar+Palace+-+Entrance.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The entrance to the palace, crafted by artisans from Granada, Toledo and Seville, is considered a masterpiece of Mudéjar architechture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b86da033-da6e-4482-ae8d-1c57ba2e6943/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Mudejar+Palace+-+Exit.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The intricate grillwork adorning this doorway exemplifies the Mudéjar style’s mastery of geometric patterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/52ef88b9-9299-4350-828e-15d782954b18/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Mudejar+Palace+-+Window+Grille.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The window grille showcases elegant geometric patterns and stylized arches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ec7554ab-b020-4736-9303-bf91e1aa904c/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Mudejar+Palace+-+Patio+de+las+Mun%CC%83ecas+Galleries.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out Located in the palace’s private area, reserved for the enjoyment of the monarch and his family, the Patio de las Muñecas (Courtyard of the Dolls) includes elegant marble columns, sourced from the caliphal palace city of Madinat al-Zahra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/70b6ded9-8013-466d-8eef-55f425458ca8/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Courtyard+of+the+Dolls+-+Crowd.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out Touring the Alcázar is a contrast of admiring serene beauty while surrounded by throngs of fellow tourists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/367f909c-da68-4340-864b-9593ce19b90d/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Mudejar+Palace+-+Courtyard+of+the+Maidens+I.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The cupola roof of the Hall of Ambassadors is visible from the Patio de las Doncellas (Courtyard of the Maidens). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c4d9faf5-3d4e-4a5e-aeac-312f66416eb4/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Mudejar+Palace+-+Courtyard+of+the+Maidens+-+Multifoil+Arches.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The Patio de las Doncellas’ lower level features an arcade of polylobed arches reflecting the Mudéjar style, while the upper gallery incorporates semicircular arches influenced by the principles of the Italian Renaissance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ca96b869-6df7-4990-8e59-23f84649698c/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Mudejar+Palace+-+Arch+Detail+-+Patio+de+las+Doncellas.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The scallop motif, symbolizing the authority of the Catholic monarchy, seamlessly integrates with Mudéjar designs, highlighting the interplay of cultures and faiths in the Real Alcázar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ebdda862-851f-49bb-8bb9-5627a3279b9e/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Mudejar+Palace+-+Courtyard+of+the+Maidens+-+Sunken+Garden.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The sunken garden in the Courtyard of the Maidens is a result of a 20th century restoration of the original Islamic-era design, rediscovered through archaeological evidence and reinstated after centuries of Renaissance alterations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c084428e-7750-4bc9-a697-0ba8a71b0e40/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Mudejar+Palace+-+Alcoba+Real.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out The alcove used as a bedchamber by the king during the summer months is topped by a pointed barrel vault, designed to keep the space cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/71f3b2f9-1489-4a66-ba9d-bf38f444bd22/Real+Alca%CC%81zar+-+Mudejar+Palace+-+Ambassadors+Hall.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Alcázar’s Mezmering Mudéjar Palace in Seville - Make it stand out Once used by Pedro I as his throne room, the Salón de Embajadores (Hall of Ambassadors) stands as the most magnificent room in the palace. 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At one point, the saint had been cut out of the painting and smuggled to the U.S.! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/963e6995-7b14-4ce5-ab05-aa47fc9e897f/Catedral_de_Sevilla%2C_Sacristi%CC%81a%2C_pintura_de_Goya_en_1817%2C_Santas_Justa_y_Rufina.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Visiting Seville Cathedral - Make it stand out Saints Justa and Rufina by Francisco de Goya, 1817. 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Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out The marble fountain, depicting a young boy stepping on the head of an unusual-looking dolphin, has been restored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/22c4de72-10de-44d0-94dd-3d0ea1674a28/VanderbiltMansionGardenWalkway.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out Dramatic pergolas form a grand entrance to the gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/689f08fe-ae66-4607-81af-d6442e5ee70c/VanderbiltMansionArches2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out Each year, volunteers plant around 6,000 annuals in the formal gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0247c98e-151c-472c-a7e1-5f3e798cac41/VanderbiltMansionBarefootKate2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - 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The pool was being repaired when we visited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e148319f-62e2-4c17-9441-de7838b8c787/VanderbiltMansionStatue.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out This saucy statue was known as “Barefoot Kate.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3102e508-ab72-47ec-8be2-fc511a1ec2f0/VanderbiltMansionKateNotBarefoot.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out “Barefoot Kate” isn’t really barefoot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dd23382c-a35c-49a1-92d9-6641ac552a29/VanderbiltMansionRosePath.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out Louise particularly loved roses and had part of the garden devoted to them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/abda15b1-f73b-44d8-ada6-6ac23247b20d/VanderbiltMansionWally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out Wally is always willing to visit a garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9ee1102c-0e75-48fb-aa91-db5fa4804b69/VanderbiltMansionDukeSittingPretty.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out Duke sittin’ pretty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/60a3097d-4b7c-44be-b208-e74688fc8fdc/VanderbiltMansionTrees2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out Flowering trees with gorgeous shades of pink can be seen in the hills beyond the gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f4a68991-1034-4d02-9c5d-2b99ea8ffbe0/VanderbiltMansionSideView.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out The Vanderbilt Mansion is a prime example of Beaux Arts architecture, a style characterized by its grandeur and classical elements, popular in the Gilded Age. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4976f4c1-e95a-480e-942f-1dcf334df834/VanderbiltMansionReceptionClock.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out A gilt bronze Louis XVI-style revolving dial clock, featuring the Three Graces holding a globe, by Henry Dasson, sits atop a table with a rare deep purple porphyry stone top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/582af0bf-0249-47d4-8dfa-c6fa2e662061/FrederickAndLouiseVanderbilt.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt. Are you surprised she was the outgoing one? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ca7254fe-c78f-43ac-95cc-60cc4167c544/VanderbiltMansionTapestry.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out A tapestry hanging in the Vanderbilt Mansion, Hector Bids Farewell, from the 17th century, shows the Greek hero of the Trojan War in Renaissance style dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2635c688-136c-42e7-9af5-ce10205499dc/VanderbiltMansionReception.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out The front doors open to the reception hall, where you could sit on the sofa and admire the topless busts that support the mantel over the fireplace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8845a87a-920c-4719-98e0-5bf4c05f3727/VanderbiltMansionDen2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out A collection of beer steins and a mounted elk's head adorn Frederick Vanderbilt’s cozy den. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7d9d66a1-e664-4f83-8fc8-29e574d6002e/VanderbiltMansionCeilingMural.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out Louise disliked the ceiling mural in her sitting room of Aurora and Tithonus by American painter Edward Emerson Simmons, so much she had it painted over. It was restored in 1962. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bec4057d-6f7b-4853-add5-9082bc1fbe1b/VanderbiltMansionDrawingRoom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out You can imagine the games of whist that were once played at these small tables in the drawing room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/377fc71a-a64c-4f18-aa6a-95fea10c191f/VanderbiltMansionDrawingRoomSide.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out The drawing room, designed in the French Renaissance style, was often the center of social activity, where guests would gather for conversation, music and games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4a3e80e4-daca-49d6-a157-f6c63d6df087/VanderbiltMansionDiningRoom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out The dining room could seat 18 elite guests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/958a6eec-6bad-417f-a952-e52b48077e21/VanderbiltMansionDiningCeiling.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out The central mural in the dining room, painted by Edward Emerson Simmons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0f644ec3-2519-4656-b0ed-8143554d4cdd/VanderbiltMansionStaircaseBottom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vanderbilt Mansion: Gilded Age Opulence in the Hudson Valley - Make it stand out The blue and white Ming Dynasty vessel at the base of the grand staircase is estimated to be over 500 years old. 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A Traveler’s Guide to Global Tipping Etiquette - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/plaza-de-espaa-where-history-meets-artistry monthly 0.5 2024-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7836d667-5253-496b-bb6c-235a63747b70/PlazaDeEspanaDuke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plaza de España: Where History Meets Artistry - Make it stand out There’s talk that city officials might actually start charging admission because of overtourism in the Plaza de España. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8ec75d92-fd13-4b3f-8ffe-9e5d6b111fc2/Plaza+de+Espan%CC%83a+-+Wally+and+north+tower.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plaza de España: Where History Meets Artistry - Make it stand out Even the railings of the bridges are gorgeous in the Plaza de España. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fa90d9d4-348d-4ce6-ab91-a3dab3cbe7aa/Plaza+de+Espan%CC%83a+-+Pabello%CC%81n+de+Andaluci%CC%81a.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plaza de España: Where History Meets Artistry - Make it stand out Unlike other expositions, where most structures were temporary and torn down after the event, the elaborate Andalusia Pavilion was built to be permanent and was constructed using traditional materials such as brick, ceramic, iron and wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/30d37164-0464-4554-8606-17e6c73a913e/Plaza+de+Espan%CC%83a+-+portrait+medallion+of+Alfonso+el+Sabio.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plaza de España: Where History Meets Artistry - Make it stand out One of 48 portrait medallions from ceramicist Pedro Navía’s Triana studio depicting illustrious figures from Spain’s history, including this one of King Alfonso X “el Sabio” aka the Wise, who ruled from 1252-1284. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a6648489-8ad6-4ebc-a03e-14cd981cf402/Plaza+de+Espan%CC%83a+-+moat.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plaza de España: Where History Meets Artistry - Make it stand out Stunning architecture and rich history come together at the iconic Plaza de España in Sevilla. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b3eb7f50-316d-4c09-b3f6-e7e57e5d81ae/Plaza+de+Espan%CC%83a+-+portico+entrance.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plaza de España: Where History Meets Artistry - Make it stand out The porte-cochère acts as the grand entrance of the Plaza de España, now home to administrative offices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ebfdbe4e-d956-43e2-bf4e-005a771e48ff/Plaza+de+Espan%CC%83a+-+flamenco+dancer.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plaza de España: Where History Meets Artistry - Make it stand out Flamenco dancers often perform beneath the columned central portico of the Pabellón de Andalucía at the Plaza de España. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0d733a0d-c3d2-4d78-bb47-2789e9f5a502/Plaza+de+Espan%CC%83a+-+hall+I.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plaza de España: Where History Meets Artistry - Make it stand out Head to the upper gallery for a shaded walk and a great way to see the beauty of the plaza unfold below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/95efc159-f18b-43cd-b0e5-e62e228a80f6/Plaza+de+Espan%CC%83a+-+statue+of+Ani%CC%81bal+Gonza%CC%81lez+A%CC%81lvarez-Ossorio.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plaza de España: Where History Meets Artistry - Make it stand out Local lore has it that the likeness of architect Aníbal González is turned away from the fountain —added by Vicente Traver y Tomás — because he wasn’t a fan of the feature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1e621bf8-4f32-453f-a7a2-42acb0998b91/IMG_0086.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plaza de España: Where History Meets Artistry - Make it stand out The South Tower of the Plaza de España stands about 243 feet (74 meters) tall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2ae6948c-f7ac-469c-bf98-23aaa2685b6a/Plaza+de+Espan%CC%83a+-+Co%CC%81rdoba+bench.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plaza de España: Where History Meets Artistry - Make it stand out In the Córdoba alcove, the hand-painted azulejo mural portrays the moment the city surrendered to King Ferdinand III of Castile. 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The Hidden Gems of Barcelona - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b7697ab9-a123-4a11-ab0a-984b190ffcaa/BarcelonaRoundaboutAerial.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Hidden Gems of Barcelona - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/descriptions-of-gods-body-in-the-bible monthly 0.5 2025-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5f30fa10-b7d2-4797-b494-0b3981e2c533/1280px-Michelangelo_-_Creation_of_Adam_%28cropped%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out Perhaps the most famous depiction of God is this detail of the Creation of Adam, painted by Michelangelo on ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c37f9911-f96e-4941-bd8d-33ef14f32fd8/Yahweh.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out Add up all the descriptions of God in the Old Testament, and you get a red-skinned, powerfully built older man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cbbac444-8a9b-4a02-9758-1975517766fa/What_God_Looked_Like.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out The depictions of Yahweh in the Bible are disparate, but some common themes emerge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/63b7eb82-1fd9-41d3-8d4c-12c2adf09af3/%2522The+Garden+of+Eden%2522+by+Lucas+Cranach+der+A%CC%88ltere%2C+a+16th-century.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out God liked to walk in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve … before they dared to eat of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e6ee1258-7b48-4885-ba6d-327c4c4d0711/GodAndMoses.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out Yahweh first showed himself as a burning bush to Moses, but after a while they became good friends and would often take walks together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5e3f2e64-4e4e-482d-8400-2f20369dbc4f/Raphael_-_Ezekiel%27s_Vision.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out The prophet Ezekiel saw God in a chariot supported by hybrid heavenly creatures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ac8c9134-33f0-407c-afe6-676a6243fd31/The+Eternal+Father+%28oil+on+canvas%29%2C+Guercino+%28Giovanni+Francesco+Barbieri%29+%281591-1666%29.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out You didn’t want to be on Yahweh’s bad side; he was prone to violent reactions — including stomping people to death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/20d0adc5-a341-45a3-8066-a42cdbd74a83/IsaiahVisionGodInTemple.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out In Isaiah’s vision of God, is that a massive robe filling the Temple — or something more phallic? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fecea2da-c352-4afc-89ab-f7a8a679270d/MinErection.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out The Ancient Egyptian god Min was usually depicted as having a massive erection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1de78012-d29f-480b-ada6-e106106e6b42/Cain+Fleeing+from+the+Wrath+of+God+%28The+Body+of+Abel+Found+by+Adam+and+Eve%29.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out Cain, who killed his brother, Abel, might have been God’s son, not Adam’s! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f4d7ac10-f746-405c-9277-9b52d988d3f7/God+the+Father+%28oil+on+canvas%29%2C+by+Jacob+Herreyn.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out Yahweh, like the Greek gods, who had sex with many unwilling women, could be prone to lust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/69009bec-7652-47f4-8d78-710839292885/GodsButt.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out Yahweh knew Moses couldn’t handle seeing him all in his glory — so he offered just a peek of his cheeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1f9946a4-80c0-4080-ae6b-f47e78149d13/MosesWithHorns.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out Whether they were literal or beams of light, Moses came back from a convo with God bearing horns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/07254818-ecdb-42c8-bdbb-0988d9a1f592/Signorelli%2C_Luca_-_Moses%27s_Testament_and_Death_-_1481-82.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out Poor Moses never entered the Promised Land — but was it God who took the care to bury him? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2b468e63-0d77-4c5c-b114-9685da06c3a4/Baal.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out Baal, one of Yahweh’s biggest rivals in the ancient Middle East https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e6617fa1-015d-4e34-993a-97280b31e40d/FireBreathingYahweh.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out There’s a horrific description of a fiery God — right before he gobbles up a roasted king of Assyria. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/13099b3a-3f3e-419c-84a5-45a8b3b18bf9/El.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out The ancient Levantine deity El https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d09ea592-e1aa-446e-8a8c-0dc8af93036f/God+the+Father%2C+1510+%28Oil+on+Canvas%29%2C+by+Ludovico+Mazzolino.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Descriptions of God’s Body in the Bible - Make it stand out Are there few statues of God because one of the Ten Commandments forbids “carved images”? https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/museo-de-mlaga-art-archaeology-and-awe monthly 0.5 2024-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/895d2b5f-0bb8-46b7-b3ac-575f2bdb014d/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Gladiators.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out The Malaga Museum has an impressive fine art collection, including Gladiadores/La Meta Sudante (Gladiators/The Meta Sudans) by José Moreno Carbanero from 1882. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bcc649a4-c5a6-435a-a74c-15b81369bcab/MuseoDeMalagaPalms.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out The building that houses the museum is called the Palacio de la Aduana and was the customs house for the busy port. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/715aea8a-959a-4d4d-9a03-24c1633c609b/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Vistable+Warehouse+-+Room+View.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out A mix of unmarked artifacts, including green glazed pottery and religious statuary, is displayed on wooden shelves inside the Visitable Warehouse section of the Museum of Málaga. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b0107519-8e28-4f5a-8d8a-6b66664b9be7/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+terracotta+heads.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out A collection of Hellenistic pottery, including terracotta heads, pig figurines and feet fills one of the display cabinets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/960660cb-7fd9-40ea-8077-5ea2b2487cbb/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Vistable+Warehouse+-+Room+View+II.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out The warehouse is fun to explore, with its jumble of marble architectural fragments, a pair of Christ figures missing their crosses and a cathedral bell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9005c490-82ed-49c9-89bc-1592574dbb87/IMG_1120.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out Look for the scale models, including one of the Roman amphitheater and (we think) the interior of Málaga Cathedral. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f2fde819-fd6f-471f-b549-463b49e98882/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+-+Courtyard+View+II.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out A view of the palatial courtyard of the Museum of Málaga. The classical terracotta busts were added in 1885 to commemorate Queen Isabella II’s son Alfonso XII. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fa02ada5-979f-48ef-a381-0425777eb63a/IMG_1144.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out When we visited, there was a special exhibit on the hometown hero Picasso. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4604367e-237c-4a55-bc55-f1abf06223af/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+-+Presence+of+Picasso+-+Gallery+View+I.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out A selection of lithographs from Picasso’s Faunes et Flore d’Antibes series at The Presence of Picasso exhibition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/316b5930-ae88-4b27-8f1b-8b46948be2c3/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Picasso+Fauno+Blanco.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out Fauno Blanco Tocando el Aulós (White Faun Playing the Flute) by Pablo Picasso, 1946 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/261e78fe-d177-45dc-aa31-d30fafb4aece/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+View+of+Fine+Arts+Gallery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out A glimpse of what awaits you at the beginning of the Fine Arts section of the museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1aa4c460-2f64-4a53-af43-57b6ec2f21ea/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+The+Acrobats.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out Los Saltimbanquis (The Acrobats) by José Suarez Perigrín, 1932 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/575f86bb-1ca0-48b7-b569-b11b5edbe6f6/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+The+Judgment+of+Paris.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out El Juicio de Paris (The Judgment of Paris) by Enrique Simonet y Lombardo, 1904 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ab211982-440e-44e7-8d3e-17e9c850dfd5/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+After+the+Bullfight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out Después de la Corrida (After the Bullfight) by José Denis Belgrano, 1890 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4ebb7322-5e73-41e7-8cd4-110c9a287f3d/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Study+of+the+Male+Anatomy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out Estudio de Anatomía Masculina (Study of the Male Anatomy) by Bernardo Ferrándiz y Bádenes, 1862 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bcf12133-1d00-43cc-b96f-109f23c7179a/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Tarquin+and+Lucretia.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out Tarquin y Lucrecia (Tarquin and Lucretia) by José López García, 1988 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/964d4425-189b-4747-9797-4fcffaebcefa/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Allegory+of+Ma%CC%81laga.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out Alegoría de la Historía, Industría y Comercio de Málaga (Allegory of the History, Industry and Commerce of Málaga) by Bernardo Ferrández and Antonio Muñoz Degrain, 1870 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/688fef70-4851-458c-b6b0-9c2435006354/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Corbels.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out Mudejar ceiling corbels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/54ab0d40-503c-47b1-8fd1-4cf1442fd6a4/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Head+of+Saint+John+of+God+.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out Head of Saint John of God by Fernando Ortiz y Comarcada, circa 1755-1765 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f3ccd162-9293-46f3-a170-1f3e5c4979a3/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Ecce+Homo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out Ecce Homo by Pedro de Mena, circa 1676-1680 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d27f2d3f-2539-486c-b4a0-33b36066ceb1/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Postrimeri%CC%81as.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out (Postrimerías) A Moro Muerto, Gran Lanzada, or (Dying Moments) Kicking a Man While He’s Down by Bernardo Ferrándiz y Badenes, 1881 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/04248da7-1ec3-46d9-a626-eba7b66cf70a/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Corinthian+Helmet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out This Italo-Corinthian helmet most likely belonged to a high-ranking warrior. It was unearthed in 2012 by archaeologists excavating a site between Calles Jinete and Refino in Málaga’s historic quarter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/08303f02-f1b4-464b-918c-47bf440f4139/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Casa-Loring+Villacevallos.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out A collection of marble busts, and funerary plaques from the Villacevallos collection acquired by the Lorings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a694c52d-6354-4001-88b5-80ed3bf77d49/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Head+of+Saint+John.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out This 18th century religious sculpture, depicting the realistic severed head of Saint John the Baptist, is paraded through the streets of Málaga during Holy Week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/72a8e58f-8525-4a07-96f3-c8e052e7f5bf/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Mosaic+of+Priapus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out A mosaic fragment depicting Priapus, the son of Venus and Bacchus. Commonly shown with a massive erection and basket of fruit, it’s no surprise he’s a god of fertility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e715545c-e344-4155-94a5-a8498ebac84d/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+Mosaic+of+Venus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out A detail of the center of a 1st century Roman mosaic depicting the goddess Venus surrounded by a menagerie of birds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8e2fdfa9-0d1a-467f-b010-a7c3a33608f8/Museo+de+Ma%CC%81laga+La+Dama+de+la+Aduana.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Málaga: Art, Archaeology and Awe - Make it stand out The 2nd century Roman statue known as La Dama de la Aduana, discovered while digging the foundations of the museum in 1791, welcomes visitors at the entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a6585cb2-72a4-4472-8ead-dc74e7df92ed/CourtyardFountainMuseoDeMalaga.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Rick Bayless Garden Tour: A Flavorful Experience - Make it stand out A boulder behind the adjoining property had a face drawn on it by the Baylesses' granddaughter — which Wally, of course, couldn’t resist sitting on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/29ee927e-16dc-4882-9f7e-e7dbabacfd54/WallyDukeBaylessGarden.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Rick Bayless Garden Tour: A Flavorful Experience - Make it stand out Wally and Duke think the garden tour is worth the price of admission. 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A cutout of Randy greets visitors to Randyland in Pittsburgh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/908968af-1ef9-4e8f-a0fa-a271633ccc06/MacAndRandyWorking.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Joyful, Colorful World of Randyland in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Mac, who sadly passed away, helping his partner, Randy upkeep the attraction. Their hard work has helped revitalize the Mexican War Streets neighborhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3156095c-6606-4200-8550-d0246abcf5b9/RandylandRoof.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Joyful, Colorful World of Randyland in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Randy’s work never ends — so while the attraction is free to visit, consider leaving a donation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/907359da-af94-4d5f-b3c5-2d555a1b8626/RandylandStore.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Joyful, Colorful World of Randyland in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out There’s lots of fun, artsy things to buy at the general store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/21dfa632-9cf8-434b-b091-0305b41aaa4d/Randyland.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Joyful, Colorful World of Randyland in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out You can’t miss Randyland, a fun activity for kids of all ages. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-journey-through-beneluxs-timeless-charms monthly 0.5 2024-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5617f56d-17dc-4a1c-8233-0f1eac66cd57/Thalys-train-Amsterdam-to-Brussels.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out The high-speed Thalys train from Amsterdam to Brussels travels at speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h), covering the distance in under two hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bf05cea6-84c0-47a1-89a6-6a82fa407fc6/NetherlandsTulipsWindmill.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out Windmills and tulips are part of the appeal of Benelux (the Low Countries of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5d659e20-983f-41e9-bd32-17d76c7fc182/ParisAerialAtNight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out Paris, the City of Light and of Love, has a timeless allure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9128183a-3016-4557-9150-409188e3cb34/AmsterdamCanal.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out Amsterdam is home to almost 62 miles of canals, 90 islands and 1,500 bridges. In fact, there are more waterways than roads! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/63fe8ba5-bf28-460a-8ff8-b61e9ca82e45/AmsterdamBridge.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out Taxes were charged based on the width of a building — which explains Amsterdam’s tall and narrow houses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bfe80198-f689-4d6c-ba46-eaf28dd91dca/GrandPlaceBrussels.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out Gorgeous Baroque and Gothic buildings line la Grand-Place in Brussels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e387e3d7-2038-48fc-8fcc-d2207feaec6e/AtomiumBrussels.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out The Atomium, built for the the 1958 World Expo in Brussels, stands tall at 335 feet (102 meters) and was designed to resemble an enlarged iron crystal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3a134760-c886-4291-8213-55bee448814e/Manneken_Pis_in_Brussels_%28Belgium%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out Young Duke Godfrey III of Leuven, the inspiration behind Manneken Pis, is said to have brought luck to troops by pissing on the enemies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5c4bfa87-3e18-440b-a3fd-400ecb0eebd1/BrugesBridge.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out The medieval town of Bruges is known for its fairy-tale charm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b3553374-8770-4879-94f9-f7101682ba7d/BelfryBruges.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out The Belfry of Bruges, a medieval marvel dating back to around 1240, stands 272 feet (83 meters) tall and served as a treasury and observation post to spot fires. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/11977a67-364f-4f04-9d08-716b6e6d56cd/Bru%CC%88gge_Begijnhof_Ten_Wijngaerde_Hof_03.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out Founded in 1245, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Begijnhof was once home to Beguines, independent lay women leading pious lives, and is now inhabited by Benedictine nuns and single women, offering a tranquil retreat in the heart of Bruges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c52b4595-b7fd-420a-adfc-a27721d2188b/LuxembourgCity.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out Luxembourg City boasts the world’s second-highest GDP per capita and has three official languages: German, French and Luxembourgish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cd374586-a392-4c82-8de1-7f9db9a48150/GrandDucalPalaceLuxembourg.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out During the German occupation of Luxembourg in World War II, the Nazis caused a lot of damage to the Grand Ducal Palace using it as a concert hall and tavern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c2d4d032-67ca-4930-bff8-bbfda13067bf/AmsterdamBridgeTwilight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Journey Through Benelux’s Timeless Charms - Make it stand out The charming canals of Amsterdam are but one highlight of a trip through Benelux. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/alaskas-natural-wonders-an-adventurous-travelers-guide-to-the-last-frontier monthly 0.5 2024-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ed32eb04-d671-4fa2-a63e-6ea2885a7a49/AlaskaPondHeader.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alaska’s Natural Wonders: An Adventurous Traveler’s Guide to the Last Frontier - Make it stand out True explorers can discover the untamed beauty of Alaska: glaciers, forests, wildlife and rugged coastlines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7b0632b4-8638-40dc-9c9d-16a4843aea73/AlaskaCruise.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alaska’s Natural Wonders: An Adventurous Traveler’s Guide to the Last Frontier - Make it stand out Aboard an Alaskan cruise, every view is a postcard moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/de7c6f0b-652b-4ff5-88e6-7d298c380015/Monahan_Flat_and_the_eastern_Alaska_Range_mountains.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alaska’s Natural Wonders: An Adventurous Traveler’s Guide to the Last Frontier - Make it stand out Denali, aka Mount McKinley, is the tallest mountain in North America, standing at an impressive height of 20,310 feet (6,190 meters). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/387eb28d-79de-4391-bbbd-cbb6b24dc20e/alaska-glacier-ice-709d44.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alaska’s Natural Wonders: An Adventurous Traveler’s Guide to the Last Frontier - Make it stand out Some of the numerous glaciers in Alaska are 30,000 years old! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b63e721a-cec4-4c10-b749-213399f66d5e/AlaskaForest.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alaska’s Natural Wonders: An Adventurous Traveler’s Guide to the Last Frontier - Make it stand out The boreal forest in Alaska takes up about 65% of the state’s land mass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d6dd9276-5bfa-4775-b812-fc5a5a909f36/AlaskanMoose.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alaska’s Natural Wonders: An Adventurous Traveler’s Guide to the Last Frontier - Make it stand out Up to 8,000 moose are hunted every year in Alaska. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7820d303-df2a-4648-a6d2-319f8f78d952/KodiakBearAndCub.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alaska’s Natural Wonders: An Adventurous Traveler’s Guide to the Last Frontier - Make it stand out Kodiak are members of the grizzly family and are only found on an archipelago in Alaska. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4465a559-60f6-4690-b1ef-b6dd36210a98/KetchikanAlaska.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alaska’s Natural Wonders: An Adventurous Traveler’s Guide to the Last Frontier - Make it stand out Ketchikan, known as Alaska’s “first city,” sure looks quaint — but this strip is its historic red light district. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/362c49e8-4f2c-4b8b-87aa-38cef420590c/Orcas_in_Alaska.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alaska’s Natural Wonders: An Adventurous Traveler’s Guide to the Last Frontier - Make it stand out Orcas, aka killer whales, are actually dolphins. But the other part of their name is apt: They’re apex predators that hunt and consume sharks, baby whales and seals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f55617ca-b77b-4a11-9295-601a92a8a833/scenic-view-from-the-seward-highway-in-the-chugach-national-forest-alaska.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alaska’s Natural Wonders: An Adventurous Traveler’s Guide to the Last Frontier - Make it stand out Alaska: where adventure meets awe-inspiring beauty. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/santa-mara-la-mayors-islamic-roots-and-catholic-grandeur monthly 0.5 2024-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/846878a3-8cb2-4410-a20f-7d430be8bf7f/Santa+Mari%CC%81a+la+Mayor+exterior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out The unassuming façade of Santa María la Mayor reflects the adjacent Ayuntamiento (City Hall) and a Moorish minaret-turned-bell-tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fcfcd19f-7755-4a7b-8e95-7e46223cebf0/Puente+Nuevo+bridge+Ronda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out Ronda’s iconic Puente Nuevo, or New Bridge, certainly isn’t “new” — having been completed in 1793 — but it is the most photographed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8d407a89-1a58-4596-a486-481caf44009d/Book+of+Hours+of+Queen+Isabella.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out A copy of the illuminated Libro de Horas de la Reina Isabel (Queen Isabella’s Book of Hours). The original is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f009f13a-7a3a-4263-8297-37575e848fd5/SantaMariaLaMayorMary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out A statue of Mary as the Queen of Heaven. One interpretation of the crescent moon she’s standing on is that it represents her perpetual virginity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5b2d12c0-0d35-4e2a-b288-70db8641b9e5/Chandelier+of+Santa+Mari%CC%81a+la+Mayor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out This three-tiered chandelier suspended from the central vault of the Renaissance nave includes 34 lights and 24,700 pieces of sparkling cut crystal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5a0a77e9-9058-4c06-8760-64cf447c066d/Altar+del+Sagrario.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out This altar is an impressive example of Spanish Baroque, a style known for its exuberance, grandeur and rich decorative elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/545de5f2-1085-4882-9f77-625b2222cdb6/Altar+del+Sagrario+detail.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out The Virgin de la Aurora shows Mary in her aspect as Our Lady of the Dawn, a beacon of hope and a source of spiritual guidance for Catholics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d92391d6-6e93-43f3-9c0f-a334cb1d179a/San+Cristobalo%CC%81n.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out The Christ child sits upon the shoulders of the giant Saint Christopher and holds a fancy rattle, er, globus cruciger, a small sphere with a cross affixed to its top, symbolizing his sovereign dominion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1740cf70-5b40-4959-8ce3-aa4790504e5a/Altar+de+Nuestra+Sen%CC%83ora+del+Mayor+Dolor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out The dramatic statue of Nuestra Señora del Mayor Dolor (Our Lady of Sorrows) depicts the Virgin Mary with her eyes cast heavenward, heart pierced by a sword, her hands clasped in prayer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f9b5f199-1435-45be-a12c-da6e295cf51d/Choir+Screen+of+Santa+Mari%CC%81a+la+Mayor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out The Renaissance-period choir screen is embellished with imagery of the apostles and other saints and has a lectern stand holding a 16th century antiphonal (choir book). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d02b07ec-abb2-4261-9a5b-f50155510236/Baldaquino+del+Altar+Mayor+of+Santa+Mari%CC%81a+la+Mayor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out The high altar of Santa María la Mayor has an elaborately carved wooden canopy that showcases the Holy Spirit, the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4ecf0564-4f57-49ac-8a1c-f7562065ea0f/SantaMariaLaMayorDukeRoof2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out Be sure to climb up to the rooftop, like Duke did, for a view of Ronda from above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ccd1eacf-f2e2-4445-88b9-77401a989191/Jo+on+the+balcony+of+Santa+Mari%CC%81a+la+Mayor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out Jo stands on a balcony overlooking the square and the Ayuntamiento, the City Hall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3f45517a-4193-4952-8013-81bd7a17bea1/SantaMariaLaMayorRoofView.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out Views of the Old Quarter and the mountains beyond from the rooftop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c8794201-580a-4262-a4a7-beb42263f260/Spiral+Stairs+of+Santa+Mari%CC%81a+la+Mayor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out Seen from above, the spiral staircase leading to the rooftop resembles a snail’s shell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/76ed2b93-9645-41b5-91ba-08e390def8b4/Baby+Jesus+at+the+Museum+of+Santa+Mari%CC%81a+la+Mayor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out A figurine of the Baby Jesus with outstretched arms was one of Duke’s favorite pieces in the church’s museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5f8d5dcb-f715-44fa-82bb-0142e3c0ee7b/SantaMariaLaMayorFacade.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa María la Mayor’s Islamic Roots and Catholic Grandeur - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/palacio-de-vianas-secret-gardens monthly 0.5 2024-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/41614aaf-acb6-4edf-a0a9-a5d820420357/VianaBarsLeadShot.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The Palacio de Viana dates back to the 15th century and grew to include a dozen courtyard gardens, many of which are abundant with climbing vines complemented by a distinctive shade of blue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3136c4c6-d95e-4804-82f8-e14692ce8eda/VianaEntrance.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The striking entrance onto the Plaza Don Gome was added by Luis Gómez de Figueroa y Córdoba, the 2nd Lord of Villaseca. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4d4bf59c-15c3-4bbb-9bc2-f93813ae76a4/IMG_9733.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The seamless blending of indoor and outdoor spaces gives the palace a beautiful harmony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ebf3bd2d-70a8-4c55-a744-64aa57077451/VianaReceptionArch2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The courtyards of Córdoba are a testament to the city’s rich history, influenced by various cultural groups, including the Romans, Visigoths, Muslims and Christians over thousands of years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fa5b54db-cd56-4ece-a41b-fe061a45827e/VianaColumnsFountain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The Courtyard of the Columns is actually the newest of all the patios at Viana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8ea7996f-c9eb-4330-8a63-069a41fb40d3/VianaGate.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The entrance to the palace is through this charming courtyard, which had large photos of bald women cancer survivors when we visited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f1203f19-f4ef-4100-89c5-8bfcf9b71ed6/VianaReception2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out A date palm surrounded by an arcade of 16 Tuscan columns stands at the center of the Reception Courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6bc686e5-e4a1-4cd6-9aaf-baa9ec68d13b/VianaReceptionArch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out A tour of Viana starts off with a bang, with the large, dramatic Reception Courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/aefe57a7-3121-4871-8b9f-dff7eb844903/VianaCatsCU.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out Walls lined with potted geraniums are a common sight in Córdoba, and the Courtyard of the Cats was no exception. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/867015b3-2001-4bbb-916e-2817d2e9510c/VianaCatsPots.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out This courtyard once belonged to the Puentezuela de Tres Caños houses and served as rental properties until the second half of the 18th century. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/806f20de-4153-4ef7-a27a-502cc3b2e290/VianaOrange.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The Courtyard of the Orange Trees is filled with centuries-old orange trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f83cfd0a-a82e-4f09-9d1a-b92c92fab9a3/VianaOrangeTree.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The patio was inspired by traditional Muslim orchard gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b7671536-d640-44ff-a622-196a61509846/VianaOrangesFountain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out How dapper! The last marquis of Viana would pick a flower from the courtyard every day to put in his jacket’s buttonhole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/af59be16-d783-404b-abd3-1aacfabd9844/VianaBares.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The Marchioness of Viana had these tiered steps built to display her pots of cineraria during the passing of the Virgin of Anguish on Holy Thursday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f1374b66-f956-4e34-a633-981ed69688f1/VianaBarsFountain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out Cordoban courtyard gardens liberally use potted plants for decoration, something we hadn’t seen anywhere else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7ae9667d-9fbf-4569-a9fb-08d1643e347a/VianaMadama.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out That’s Madama — the water nymph who gave the courtyard its name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6167d013-9b8d-4498-847d-842c0729ed43/VianaGardenFountain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The large garden at Viana was inspired by those in France. It’s composed of symmetrical, meticulously trimmed hedges designs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/57511d15-1ef0-42ac-bc69-db41009aad02/VianaGardenGrotesque.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The grotesque-style gazebo on one side of the garden struck us as a bit ominous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/85b4bdfb-b665-4807-9dd0-67cb5475d83c/VianaPool2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out Traditional Islamic gardens had pools to aerate and oxygenate the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7b125142-a4cc-4354-9e40-94f4c7507842/VianaWell2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The well at Viana connects to an underground stream. It supplies all the water at the palace, nourishing the numerous plants and feeding its fountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/474170dd-5f31-4092-9ad5-1540be4fc69f/VianaGardenersFaceFountain.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The Fuente de Doña Leonor, named for one of the daughters of the 2nd Marquis of Viana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fc5f0d6f-91ad-47f6-a918-0982b943361a/VianaGardenersPlumbago.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out Plumbago has been trained to grow up the wall in the Courtyard of the Gardeners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/60672765-2a6d-472c-a67a-da456d41412e/VianaGardenersWally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out Wally on the Courtyard of the Gardeners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/192ac93a-1bfc-46a1-a10e-874ccc4c8db1/VianaChapelCouryard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out There’s a sense of quietude when you enter the Courtyard of the Chapel. It’s meant to be a place for introspection before worshiping in the small chapel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7c7f7609-b1cc-4448-a1b7-9da1d92164c9/VianaChapelStatue.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out Archeological artifacts decorate the courtyard — evidence of a fad spurred on in part by the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in Egypt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7b211cd0-808e-4a2a-b3e0-ec954310a001/VianaChapelAltar.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The altar of the family chapel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/76a73f1e-1bc3-4628-807a-04e2b94a0852/VianaArchivesFountain.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out A beautiful blue and yellow zellij tiled fountain is the centerpiece of the Courtyard of the Archive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0fad02e4-8496-4baf-82f4-4cadd9a3ff0c/VianaArchives2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The archives are on the second floor, containing over 300,000 documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cb1418c7-06c0-4961-b420-fb064e10d469/VianaColumnsCourtyard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out The gorgeous Courtyard of the Columns was created as an event space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8c142352-33ef-4e11-bce4-a810dd836033/VianaCourtyardDuke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out Duke dances gaily with the Romany cutout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/771167da-aced-49e2-b59b-f0777781cdb1/VianaWallyColumns.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out Wally strikes a pose with a sassy niño. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/be1a47c2-4936-4b63-a398-0680bd29f759/VianaTapestry2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out There are a couple of rooms you can peer into or wander through at the palace, to see the furnishings of the noble families who lived here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/90a326b0-070e-4cf9-94b1-09055a3df79e/VianaClock.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palacio de Viana’s Secret Gardens - Make it stand out This whimsical Baroque clock was one of the more distinctive pieces we saw at the Palacio de Viana. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/itlicas-rich-roman-heritage monthly 0.5 2024-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d7b7ac9f-7191-485f-b01e-9ee4e30010c1/house+of+the+birds+garden+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out The House of the Birds is the largest complex at Itálica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9ce2e512-f9c4-4fbf-89fd-332cc3122730/venus+of+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out The Venus of Itálica was unearthed in 1940. This is a replica — the actual statue is in the Archaeological Museum of Seville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e0ed8c5d-1e0e-40ca-8469-89b20ae11a32/diana+black+and+white+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out A replica of the 2nd century statue of Diana, goddess of the hunt, greets visitors to Itálica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/078e95f3-815b-4297-a9e2-10903823ce2f/statue+of+hadrian+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out A reproduction of a statue of the Roman emperor Trajan in heroic pose found in Itálica. The original can be seen at the — you guessed it — Archaeological Museum of Seville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/37eeaa63-5f19-485a-87a2-f9c9543c63fb/field+trip+group+italica.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out Aside from a group of schoolchildren, we pretty much had Itálica to ourselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/987172ad-8d3c-4632-89e9-a901285795a7/plaque+and+milestone+italica.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out Plaques and a milestone with Hadrian’s name on it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/662dc05a-9cff-451a-ad36-8fb20e69399d/amphitheater+exterior+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out Start your visit to Itálica by exploring the amphitheater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/09350b8d-73b5-4bf0-b6ac-36f3d61845a5/amphitheater+corridor+italica.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out The interior portions are closed off to the public. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/46c4db83-94aa-4cc4-9b59-d1cc74440b53/amphitheater+italica+wide.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out Attention, Game of Thrones fans! The amphitheater at Itálica, with some help from CGI, became the Dragonpit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1b4f6a5a-7cd8-4b7e-9685-533568de8e22/amphitheater+pit+italica.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out The passage leading to the fossa beastiaria, where wild animals were caged before being released into the amphitheater to be “hunted” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3ce37636-1da4-4bb2-95f5-7da9ddde8c91/labyrinthmosaicitalica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out A variety of rather well-preserved murals can be seen at Itálica — though many of them are missing their central images. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dd3fdde2-4891-49ee-8252-c22875efb038/peristyle+house+of+exedra+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out The House of Exedra was a private club of sorts for the elite of Itálica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/58ab9bb2-aeb2-44c9-8804-266ed8fee1a0/exedra+latrine+mosaic+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out Potty humor? The floor mosaic of the latrine is embellished with scenes featuring well-endowed pygmies battling cranes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/133ebc22-2d19-4b0c-945b-e68b46301e19/toilets+house+of+exedra+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out Look how close you had to sit to other people while taking a dump. Could someone pass the sponge stick, please? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0d20b277-f149-4db6-aab5-c6a2f2f299df/mosaic+of+neptune+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out The god Neptune, king of the sea, rules over a variety of mythological water creatures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/93bcdc8c-e2ac-41a7-8001-59f732989473/house+of+neptune+frigidarium+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out At the time we visited, the mosaic was covered by netting for protection — but you can see a crocodile chasing a pygmy at the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0e2d21fa-edd9-4d7d-9866-505dd5875a50/tabernae+oven+italica.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out The remains of an oven from a bakery, one of the tabernae, or shops that lined the street-side of these luxurious villas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c91a7031-95ed-4380-b452-229c0490dc11/bird+mosaic+house+of+the+birds+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out The main mosaic at the House of the Birds features various bird species, including a peacock, owl, rooster, pigeon, sparrow, heron, goose, parrot and mallard duck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f773805f-c7ee-4166-afe7-de385b2f217c/field+trip+house+of+the+birds+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out Kids on a field trip wander around the House of the Birds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f159522b-c7b5-47ab-942c-cbfe7c080a1c/chamber+mosaic+house+of+the+birds+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out A room at the House of the Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/60737004-5642-4856-8c46-b88a335cae00/house+of+the+birds+geometric+mosaic+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out A colorful, well-preserved mosaic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9027948b-6fd2-4897-8952-3a94b0143fc1/mosaic+house+of+hylas+italica.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out The portion of the mosaic showing Hylas, Hercules’ well-endowed boy toy, getting sexually accosted by nymphs has been removed and is now in the Archaeological Museum of Seville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ed937ce6-30fb-4977-819d-68bf604bcf45/planetarium+deities+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out A mosaic at the House of the Planetarium depicts the Roman gods who were associated with each day of the week. In the bottom right, for example, is Helios, who drove the chariot that pulls the sun across the sky. Not surprisingly, he’s paired with Sunday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/63bdb99e-3748-4d0b-a10c-05728d0d50d3/tigers+and+centaurs+house+of+the+planetarium+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out Centaurs and tigers line the mosaic of Bacchus and Ariadne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b78b7727-bed1-49f3-a7c3-739dfa7791f9/wally+amphitheater+Italica.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out The gladiator Wally celebrates yet another stunning win. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3c60fdf3-f313-4bf0-91e8-f4fba7d7ea58/high+point+view+italica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Itálica’s Rich Roman Heritage - Make it stand out This elevated spot in Itálica offers a scenic view of the cobbled Roman road and the town of Santiponce. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-teaching-english-in-cambodia monthly 0.5 2024-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f005f07c-b351-4cef-a4db-26cb9842931c/cambodianstudents.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pros (and Cons) of Teaching English in Cambodia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c142e2fd-3c62-4821-bc21-fa75c8d2cbe0/CambodiaSchooljpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pros (and Cons) of Teaching English in Cambodia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2a21026a-a0c2-43a0-a438-758f206bb2cf/CambodianStudentsTablets.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pros (and Cons) of Teaching English in Cambodia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4e6aa18a-203f-41cc-b324-03f595420d63/Preah_Sisowath_Quay%2CSangkat_Phsar_Kandal_Ti_Muoy%2C_Phnom_Penh_12204%2C_Campuchia%2C20-06-16-Dyt_-_panoramio.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pros (and Cons) of Teaching English in Cambodia - Make it stand out Phnom Penh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3900a0fc-7351-4fa8-82d6-5be8eb5c49a1/AngkorWat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pros (and Cons) of Teaching English in Cambodia - Make it stand out If you’re not teaching in a popular area, like Siem Reap, you can feel very isolated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bd7bbc05-5a81-4426-9510-68dc073409ea/taphrom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pros (and Cons) of Teaching English in Cambodia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/dos-and-donts-for-a-safe-and-healthy-trip-to-bali monthly 0.5 2024-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1434df7c-56ea-47a8-9029-6a575b73e2d9/BaliSunsetTemple.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Do’s and Don’ts for a Safe and Healthy Trip to Bali - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/afdd802c-ff2d-4f8a-bef3-eaf944a3bdbd/artem-beliaikin-3szDqOlHeok-unsplash.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Do’s and Don’ts for a Safe and Healthy Trip to Bali - Make it stand out A ride-share app could make getting around Bali a whole lot easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9184914c-e91b-41aa-a139-d2ec835a521a/BaliMosquitoNetting.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Do’s and Don’ts for a Safe and Healthy Trip to Bali - Make it stand out A lot of beds on Bali have mosquito netting — and for good reason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/532d8eda-761c-478f-a73d-9495dad69686/BaliBeach.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Do’s and Don’ts for a Safe and Healthy Trip to Bali - Make it stand out Heatwaves in Bali are 30 times more common now because of climate change, according to the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/70c19f59-0769-42d5-9715-6b9478437e14/BaliTourism.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Do’s and Don’ts for a Safe and Healthy Trip to Bali - Make it stand out Touristy areas are more likely to have filtered water and ice, but that doesn’t mean you should ever drink the tap water. One of the first things you should do is get a bottle of water to put in your bathroom for when you brush your teeth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4a9a322c-13d4-4fe6-8135-833643418e46/Screenshot+2024-01-23+at+8.54.17%E2%80%AFPM.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Do’s and Don’ts for a Safe and Healthy Trip to Bali - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/21f5d249-7425-47d3-b6f7-e369b3f225c7/BaliFestival.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Do’s and Don’ts for a Safe and Healthy Trip to Bali - Make it stand out A huge part of the charm of Bali is experiencing its rich Hindu culture. And while Hinduism is more tolerant of gays than Islam, don’t do anything that could get you into trouble (i.e., be low-key). https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/mansions-monuments-and-museums-of-the-plaza-de-jernimo-pez-in-crdoba monthly 0.5 2024-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0db9f07d-44ed-4bda-a1fb-36ad8dcf14cc/IMG_8767.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/67136819-0410-485c-875a-fa7221c3831f/IMG_9654.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out From palace gardens to private residence to school to museum, the Palacio de los Páez de Castillejo has had a rich history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4f13ef6f-4323-4209-9fc8-3474ca06d33c/korai.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out A pair of life-size marble korai, female figures dressed in long tunics, and a Corinthian capital with acanthus leaves creates a striking vignette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/34387365-8d18-4237-a822-3bc4a5cdd832/mosaic.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out This lovely Roman mosaic includes motifs such as interlaced Solomon’s knot, vines, pomegranates and crescent-shaped pelta shields. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bf7c264d-cefb-4cdc-8cf5-7355e4030662/mudejar_niche.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out One of the many beautiful Mudéjar-style niches with scalloped arches within the palace courtyard — and the equally dashing Wally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/307dbba3-a890-44c2-921a-3915b9a932f8/IMG_9651.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out The silhouettes on the cloth added a modern art feel to this area of the courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/864b9394-860e-475c-96a7-fd612e5cfbff/torso.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out This impressive sculpture, known as the Thoracata of Córdoba and named after a type of Roman battle armor, depicts the massive torso of a hero — possibly Aeneas in his escape from Troy — wearing an intricate breastplate adorned with a pair of griffins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e7f12677-69fd-418b-b75b-602128fea514/palace_staircase.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out This staircase features a sandstone railing designed by Hernán Ruiz II as well as a Roman mosaic depicting rearing horses drawing a chariot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/19dc4c64-1408-4d02-b396-58bbb4834c4f/PalaciodelosP%C3%A1ezdeCastillejo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out Be sure to go through that gorgeous gateway — it’s free and only takes a short while to stroll around the courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/02b905f7-7c4a-4105-90fd-bbf3a38b667c/casa_del_judio.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out Although it’s not open to the public, the exterior of Casa del Judío is worth pausing to take a look at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/160e0471-09ca-4fdb-998b-f7d53709f788/CasaDelJudioMotorbikes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out While eating at La Cavea, we spotted a cool couple in front of the Casa del Judío. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8af6c50e-f0b6-4e4c-8b9e-dda81a2a344d/Cafe%CC%81-BarLaCavea.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out A cute location and a good option if you want a snack or drink while visiting the archeological museum — but otherwise you can find better food elsewhere in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9372a32c-7862-497f-beea-00f60efe236a/IMG_9891.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out Beware choco! Although our Spanish friends say it’s actually good, this one was rubbery and flavorless. If you really want to cringe, do a search for “cuttlefish.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a795be8b-11cd-4366-9f36-d45751fac8ce/mudejar_stucco.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mansions, Monuments and Museums of the Plaza de Jerónimo Páez in Córdoba - Make it stand out Detail of an intricately carved Mudejar relief featuring sebqa work, a decorative technique characterized by the repetition of geometric and vegetal forms. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/torre-campanario-de-crdoba-scaling-the-heights-of-the-towns-tallest-landmark monthly 0.5 2024-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/15fb5fb4-d5b7-4494-845b-8639e9e1dd6d/TorreCampanarioArch.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Torre Campanario de Córdoba: Scaling the Heights of the Town’s Tallest Landmark - Make it stand out We chose to visit just before sunset to get some of that golden hour glow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a6bcbd8e-f9c2-42e8-962b-98e32a8c4c78/TorreCampanarioFoliage.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Torre Campanario de Córdoba: Scaling the Heights of the Town’s Tallest Landmark - Make it stand out The original minaret didn’t stand in the exact location of the bell tower, but it was close by and accessible from within the Patio de los Naranjos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/522b18e5-2053-4953-af51-8c42dcb853f3/alminar-model.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Torre Campanario de Córdoba: Scaling the Heights of the Town’s Tallest Landmark - Make it stand out The original yamur and cross from the Reconquest are displayed alongside a scale model of the minaret built by Abd ar-Rahman III at the Museo Arqueológico de Córdoba. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/36d2ed9a-7a3a-4abf-a7ce-f688d5cdb69d/vista-de-cordoba.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Torre Campanario de Córdoba: Scaling the Heights of the Town’s Tallest Landmark - Make it stand out Vista de Córdoba (View of Córdoba) by François Boussuet, painted in 1863, depicts the Guadalquivir River, the Roman Bridge and a view of the Mezquita-Catedral’s bell tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b83d39f4-d2ec-4c4a-af66-246127625cf3/casco-historico.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Torre Campanario de Córdoba: Scaling the Heights of the Town’s Tallest Landmark - Make it stand out Where else would you get the best view of this charming town than from its tallest building? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e9efd9a5-c364-49ee-a29e-3e92ac31e99a/tower-entrance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Torre Campanario de Córdoba: Scaling the Heights of the Town’s Tallest Landmark - Make it stand out This is how you access the staircase of the bell tower. Groups of 20 go every half hour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/60dbdaa9-10ca-4dd2-a186-d689abb89f3e/Mezquita21.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Torre Campanario de Córdoba: Scaling the Heights of the Town’s Tallest Landmark - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/34be6e00-78c1-43d1-8796-5565e42a9193/PatioDeLosNaranjosAerial.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Torre Campanario de Córdoba: Scaling the Heights of the Town’s Tallest Landmark - Make it stand out You can gaze upon the Courtyard of the Orange Trees and the Mosque-Cathedral from one side of the bell tower and a view of the narrow streets of the Historic Quarter on the other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d9f0715f-aa1b-4a10-8ead-cfd17ea11b67/door-forgiveness+%281%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Torre Campanario de Córdoba: Scaling the Heights of the Town’s Tallest Landmark - Make it stand out Crafted from pine and adorned with gorgeous geometrically patterned bronze plaques, the towering doors of the Gate of Forgiveness bear commemorative inscriptions as well as an elaborate door knocker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0d68b9d5-213e-4382-864b-5d89e9e2d6a9/alminar-cupola.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Torre Campanario de Córdoba: Scaling the Heights of the Town’s Tallest Landmark - Make it stand out The minaret’s original cupola, adorned by a Christian cross, can be seen as you climb the bell tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/876ebdcb-d93e-4642-8967-5f64cfa57b7f/capilla-mayor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Torre Campanario de Córdoba: Scaling the Heights of the Town’s Tallest Landmark - Make it stand out Who’d have thought that this what the rooftop of the cathedral looks like?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/47cf3bf6-1da3-4dce-892e-fbe3c92c60aa/1981-bell.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Torre Campanario de Córdoba: Scaling the Heights of the Town’s Tallest Landmark - Make it stand out Each of the bells is said to have its own nickname. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/38cdb500-5547-464d-8a66-b1504e70addb/IMG_8915.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Torre Campanario de Córdoba: Scaling the Heights of the Town’s Tallest Landmark - Make it stand out Don’t worry. Wally was just pretending the bells were ringing. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/museo-de-bellas-artes-de-crdoba-local-artists-through-the-ages monthly 0.5 2023-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bb183262-ed6e-4f53-b88d-d39dfa5dda28/les_tres_edades.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out The Cordoba Fine Arts Musuem is unassuming but provides an educational diversion for an hour or so. One gallery is dedicated to the works of sculptor Mateo Inurria and his works, including Les Tres Edades de la Mujer (The Three Ages of Woman) from 1923. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0a03a426-f10c-4100-b208-6cd2b7fa7701/fuente_del_potro.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Colt Fountain in Plaza del Potro is an homage to the livestock that was once sold here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9e8092ab-3473-44a9-9b3e-241801f148cf/PlazaDelPotro.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out You enter the museum courtyard through the arched doorway seen here, underneath the fancy writing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/078b4b45-5d95-4bda-bd6d-511a017caaf5/museum_courtyard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Andalusia is filled with charming courtyards, and this one doesn’t disappoint, with its beautiful stonework paths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/86dfb26e-4214-4f7f-baba-306662ba47db/cabeza_de_gonzalo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Cabeza de Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba para el Monumento al Gran Capitán (Head of Gonzalo Fernández of Córdoba for the Monument to the Great Captain) by Mateo Inurria, 1915 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d9db1522-ee67-45bd-9310-9c9d651cf56e/PlazaDeLasTendillas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Notice how the head of this statue is marble while the rest of it is bronze? The original metal head can be found in the Fine Arts Museum, though we’re not sure what prompted this odd decision. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2cb12e8d-0fa3-4994-91f5-811813a3c9d4/Sala_IV.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out You can start your exploration of the museum by turning left into the room covering the Baroque period and seeing religious art reappropriated by the government. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4f70bba5-9f3a-4087-bb6b-9a8c0df276e6/inmaculada_escalante.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Inmaculada Concepción (Immaculate Conception) by Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante, 1667 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/66397f4e-a794-41cb-8994-7a268002453b/el_sacrificio_de_isaac.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out El Sacrificio de Isaac (The Sacrifice of Isaac) by Antonio del Castillo y Saavedra, circa 1650 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fdbfcf7f-d7dc-4431-9bfb-bc6f476fe995/bautismo_de_san_francisco.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Bautismo de San Francisco de Asis (Baptism of Saint Francis of Assisi) by Antonio del Castillo y Saavedra, circa 1664 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e1e166b1-ada5-41ee-905a-a61cfc6a39a5/bendicion_sanchez.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Bendición Sánchez by Julio Romero de Torres, 1904 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/85af3012-c886-409b-9626-68df1dc6f33f/bodegon_de_naranjas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Bodegón de Naranjas (Still Life With Oranges) by Rafael Romero Barros, 1863 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/73fdb29c-f305-4a44-b494-1bbcdcf02295/novia_sefardi.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Un Recuerdo de África, Novia Sefardí (A Memory of Africa, Sephardic Bride) by Rafael Romero Barros, 1878 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a50bc0d2-fc8b-4db9-83cc-e20756ff63af/colon_saliendo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Columbus Leaving the Mosque by Rafael Romero Barros, 1886 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f9682826-c52f-48f5-811a-5982773bb5aa/Sala_VI.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out We were pleasantly surprised to discover there was quite a large collection of modern art as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/525fd024-5619-4a68-b830-06f171313e3a/sin_titilo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Sin Título (Untitled) by José Duarte Montilla, 1981 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a41d34ce-9d5c-407f-99de-068f29fbde07/el_cante.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out El Cante (Flamenco Song) by Julia Hidalgo Quejo, 2005 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8f559a2c-0242-490f-aa25-0d3d1c5d35e1/la_fuente.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out La Fuente del Patio del Museo (The Fountain in the Museum Courtyard) by Rafael Botí Gaitán, 1990 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/41b51b1f-6a32-41d8-9014-fdf8ec938b3f/mujeres_vela.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Mujeres Vela (Sail Women) by Antonio Rodríguez Luna, 1945 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/114af2b2-848f-4b39-a362-ca45ef5a9575/IMG_9842.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Un Náufrago (A Castaway) by Mateo Inurria, 1890 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b4253bf5-928e-4c9d-a0be-2cf2eb813a8f/buenas_mujeres.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Buenas Mujeres para ser Caballos (Good Women to be Horses) by Ginés Liébana, 1979 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5f6213f1-f1f0-4dd8-ba90-b1f029295419/IMG_9138.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Faded religious frescos and graffiti scribbled by hospital patients line the staircase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dd4683e5-8590-45e7-ae67-4103f4cee3bd/la_flagelacion.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out El Retablo de la Flagelación (Altarpiece of the Flagellation of Christ), circa 1500 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f4e0cde1-444d-4dbc-afef-4636d44da4af/retrato_de_joaquin.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Retrato de Joaquín y Rafael Mir de las Heras Niños (Portrait of Joaquin and Rafael Mir de las Heras Children) by Enrique Romero de Torres, 1905 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/41b1abff-a786-4b10-a0d9-d439f51f672b/BellasArte.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Take a quick lesson in local art history at the Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba, from Baroque to modern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2f8eda76-f415-49db-ac79-c7681e53fd2e/IMG_9055.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Museo de Bellas Artes de Córdoba: Local Artists Through the Ages - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-mezquita-crdobas-mesmerizing-mosque-cathedral-hybrid monthly 0.5 2023-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9ad12cf1-af29-4ab1-8e9c-11410605879e/Mezquita21.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out Ancient Rome, Islamic Spain and Catholicism all come together in the breathtaking Mezquita in Córdoba. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/52abd440-e991-4c5b-88a9-733bfa1aa3dc/MezquitaExterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out Parts of the massive structure’s exterior retain their Islamic architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9e8c2e3c-d95a-40dd-a0e7-ac397ec86f5f/Mezquita2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9ecfef7c-7693-4204-92db-8c7ac7028bea/Mezquita25.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out All those red and white arches, designed to mimic infinity, are truly hypnotic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/31363e12-5576-4561-8489-61ac015abf04/MezquitaWood.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out Gorgeously painted wooden ceiling beams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1c14ee78-9040-4412-b78f-9e937394a1b0/MezquitaJesus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c6fc1397-7c0c-4278-bf8e-3051a2022849/MezquitaPews3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1866d202-6e61-4022-9764-bbb33495da00/MezquitaCross.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/21206e5c-3b9d-4300-9eeb-f4fa63be76b7/MezquitaMary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/25858397-b8fc-4110-8db4-c5fe90e0be73/MezquitaNiche.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/497ec536-f6f9-471d-ba35-4373dc17ef5d/MezquitaSitty.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4b0a6523-07ea-4b32-bd5d-a73344dcd711/MezquitaAfar.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fcd82a21-e69e-41d0-8a2a-bd41a03d3291/PatioDeLosNaranjos.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4a34fc64-6f6b-434a-aec3-537cc153d50c/PatioDelNaranjos.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/19d67ad6-4909-4fba-928b-94298ec56d1b/MezquitaCalle.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/12e1f210-1726-48d6-80ba-8c4be008f59a/MezquitaDichotomy2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mezquita: Córdoba’s Mesmerizing Mosque-Cathedral Hybrid - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/saints-statues-and-semana-santa-a-tour-of-iglesia-de-santiago-apstols-treasures monthly 0.5 2025-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/400b280b-8538-4e60-8f61-1fa24600a69f/ImmaculateConception.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out This figure depicts the Immaculate Conception of Mary. She stands atop a crescent moon and the world. Her left foot crushes a serpent, symbolizing the original sin assigned to all humans since Adam and Eve—except, of course, to the pure Virgin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f1009e00-df0c-41f3-8f11-d7595a1e367b/SantiagoApostolDoor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out The church’s wooden doors feature vieras, or scallop shells, the symbol of Saint James. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/98ba18b0-846d-42f2-a08f-7a0d293b9262/SantiagoApostolIslamic.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out The pointed brick arch of the central doorway framed by tiles arranged in a geometric pattern is all that remains of the former mosque. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/aaadd8e9-702c-42a9-9a93-54bdbc9108f6/SantiagoApostolMainAltar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out A view of the ornate central nave, dome and altar. The carved central altarpiece holds a likeness of the church’s patron, Santiago Apóstol aka Saint James. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/86fbcb72-7703-4ca4-9b5d-c3c0d0de07b4/SantiagoApostolCagedMary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out A depiction of Mary as the Queen of Heaven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/906082d1-00f5-49d0-bc30-5ee52cfa944c/SantiagoApostolFont.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out Málaga local Picasso was christened in this baptismal font, located near the entrance of the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7451c752-8760-41b9-94ad-58a1e065c893/NuestraSenoraDelPilar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out This diminutive likeness of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pillar), stands atop a small column. You can’t see it because it’s covered by the red and gold mantle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e393d852-fc53-4538-8c95-8582927899b7/SantiagoApostolPainting.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out This oil painting, Virgen de las Animas (Virgin and the Souls) by Juan Niño de Guevara depicts Mary seated on a throne of clouds, comforting souls condemned to Purgatory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a36384b6-9eca-4bcc-ae1e-fe09cf23a19d/MarySorrowfulLove.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out This nave holds the processional images of Jesús de la Sentencia (Jesus of the Judgement), María Santísima del Amor Doloroso (Holy Mary of Sorrowful Love) and San Juan Evangelista (Saint John the Evangelist) which belong to the religious brotherhood of the Hermandad de la Sentencia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d9caccdc-40fe-4e22-9a9e-e6583ef1bb93/SantiagoApostolMary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out Jesús El Rico (Jesus the Rich) hides behind María Santísima del Amor Doloroso (Holy Mary of Sorrowful Love), which belong to the brotherhood of the Cofradía del Rico. El Rico pardons one prisoner each year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a3e86ae5-5541-44b5-91bc-ee39fa64d3f4/ElCristoDeMedinaceli.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out On the first Friday of March, the venerated figure of El Cristo de Medinaceli is taken from his niche, redressed and placed upon a gilded platform. Devotees kiss his feet, leave three coins and make a wish for each — only one of which will be granted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bd5fbb0d-d679-40a1-9ff3-149588174baa/SantiagoApostolBlue.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out One of the most dramatic aspects of the Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (and that’s saying something!) is the blue hue of this elaborate dome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/29351748-a414-4505-8af0-7774908bddda/SantiagoApostolLastSupper.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out This relief depicts a crowded take on the Last Supper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d50ee37b-41fc-4f5a-a293-bc7904d5a43e/SantiagoApostolPews.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saints, Statues and Semana Santa: A Tour of Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol’s Treasures - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/from-bishops-manor-to-boutique-haven-los-patios-del-pauelo-in-crdoba monthly 0.5 2023-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ffa5e5c2-0aeb-4ecd-8677-135ffb905517/PatiosDelPanueloCourtyard1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out The entrance patio is furnished with a sofa, a set of barrel chairs and a low table. Because it was right outside the door to Apartment 2, we liked to think of it as ours — but were willing to share if need be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8fb0d1b7-d6d7-4032-8d8e-afb4ea7c96ac/PatiosDelPanueloWallyWall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out Wally leans against the Los Patios complex’s exterior wall in one the narrow pedestrian lanes that make Córdoba so charming — and provide a respite from the heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cf2a3745-3f98-4ce4-88bc-f00f17c22810/PatiosDelPanueloFrontDoor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out Look closely: The mitre and crozier, symbols of a bishop, are visible above the entrance to Los Patios del Pañuelo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/95ea4a4b-bce0-4888-83a8-e691573c7fca/PatiosDelPanueloWindow.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out An interior window acts as a perfect frame for a view of the gorgeous courtyard beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/095e9608-63ff-4e4c-b3be-19971ca4aad4/PatiosDelPanueloEntrance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out A kinetic modern painting depicting the nativity, with Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus, by Kiko Flores, is displayed on the first patio and is a ode to the building’s previous life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ef962f91-25f5-4772-8cb0-5301a3ea941e/PatiosDelPanueloLivingRoom.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out The living room area in Apartment 2, looking at the kitchen. We loved the zen-like calm the space evoked, and details like the wood-beamed ceilings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cc56386c-b4ac-4eb9-af76-bbb6ec994aa2/PatiosDelPanueloKitchen.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out Clean lines and sleek cabinetry keep the kitchen uncluttered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/045ba63a-7a39-44f0-87f7-c6bb75e29999/PatiosDelPanueloBedroom1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out This was the bedroom we chose to sleep in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/768da096-76b2-430b-bade-48899c5f05d2/PatiosDelPanueloBedroom2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out Apartment 2 has a second bedroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487d76f-a649-468e-89c3-fbc7f0f5cb0f/PatiosDelPanueloBathroom.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out The small but modern bathroom in Apartment 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a7fab348-1ba3-49da-b07f-7a71558ac6fa/PatiosDelPanueloArches.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out Period details like the brick arches and columns were restored during the renovation and came from the nearby ancient city of Madinat al-Zahra. Be sure to explore each patio to appreciate each one’s unique beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/88e1f2ba-570f-4d8d-b5c8-d2dddcfdc5e9/PatiosDelPanueloCourtyard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out Every corner of Los Patios del Pañuelo pays homage to its past. This includes a stone fountain adorned with lion heads in the second terrace — an original fixture that’s been lovingly restored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/92e3d79e-da0d-4270-8640-f73d9ce9804a/PatiosDelPanueloViewNight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out The best-kept secret of Los Patios is the balcony off the meeting room. The charming concierge recommended we go up there with some drinks to enjoy the sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e2e02708-6792-487b-b623-999810e30c2b/PatiosDelPanueloSign.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Bishop’s Manor to Boutique Haven: Los Patios del Pañuelo in Córdoba - Make it stand out The name awkwardly translates to The Patios of the Handkerchief, referring to a narrow alley out back. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/iconic-stadiums-and-sporting-landmarks-around-the-world monthly 0.5 2023-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d5e3843b-f602-4ed9-b6aa-2b500abd5bf6/CentreCourtWimbledonEntrance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Iconic Stadiums and Sporting Landmarks Around the World - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a55ec5b9-fcdb-48f1-849c-45633276b993/CentreCourtWimbledon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Iconic Stadiums and Sporting Landmarks Around the World - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bdbd2b50-187b-4d0c-9a13-ff8a710fc393/ClevelandBrownsStadium.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Iconic Stadiums and Sporting Landmarks Around the World - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2b7525a4-d5f7-4353-a9da-742af50ccdb6/ClevelandBrownsStadiumField.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Iconic Stadiums and Sporting Landmarks Around the World - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1d649e3b-c716-47a3-a037-6e22d6942611/colosseum.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Iconic Stadiums and Sporting Landmarks Around the World - 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Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out If you like creepy settings and learning about the history of mental illness treatments, book a tour of the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane the next time you’re in that neck of the woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/43ce56ab-4380-420c-969d-a9c987e53667/BuffaloStateAsylumGroup.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out Geoffrey has been giving tours for a long time and knows an impressive amount about the facility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3b5b3043-85a4-46b5-9193-f4dfd9153502/RichardsonHotel.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out The asylum was the largest commission of Richardson’s brief career. His vision for the hospital reflected the Kirkbride philosophy to create a holistic environment for the recovery of mentally ill patients. The central part is now a hotel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/44109e40-3429-44cf-bc23-512b9098efee/BuffaloStateAsylumLadder.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out The entire complex took a quarter of a century to complete due to a lack of funds. After a 10-year delay the five women’s wings were finally completed, in 1886. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d7f5f4b1-c161-4088-b6c4-e8a602f63d34/BuffaloStateAsylumBarbershop.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out The men’s ward included a barbershop. One side ended up becoming a repository for plaster molds used to make ceramic Christmas-themed figurines that were sold in an onsite shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a91b167c-bce6-45db-8b36-d7a532198012/BuffaloStateAsylumDoor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out Beware! You never know what lurks behind that door! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/26e2fefd-ba5e-437f-9ba8-d15675d82eaa/BuffaloStateAsylumHallWreck.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out There’s a substantial amount of work ahead, with various ideas being considered for the future use of these spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3f71a299-0b34-49c7-a228-801064958c4d/BuffaloStateAsylumBasketballs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out One of the most evocative images Duke captured that day: the light streaming into the crumbling corridor, with three basketballs sitting forlornly beside a pair of long-dormant radiators at the end of the hall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0e8d604a-d462-4ba6-b95a-74f71537ba6a/BuffaloStateAsylumYellow.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out When patients weren’t farming or doing occupational therapy, they spent their time in the light-filled corridors, which acted as day rooms. They were 210 feet (64 meters) long and 15 feet (4.5 meters) wide. Fun fact: One was included in the Robert Redford film The Natural. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a7fb48a2-1a12-468a-8e8d-87eb215a5e11/BuffaloStateAsylumWindow.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out Despite its current state of decay, this room retains a sense of its former grandeur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2d5e9481-995a-4ef8-9748-e6a198f6c87f/BuffaloStateAsylumFireplace.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out The sexes were separated at the asylum, and only the women could enjoy fireplaces — the men weren’t to be trusted with fire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d61c99b7-3bef-47c3-b736-d7c955c32fdd/BuffaloStateAsylumBasement.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out Unfortunately, there’s nothing left of the tracks that help deliver food from the nearby kitchens to the dining halls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5249645f-9ebb-4e3e-be48-28520721ea7f/GroverClevelandBabyPoliticalCartoon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out A political cartoon from 1884 depicts Grover Cleveland and references story that he had an illegitimate child (whose mother he had committed to an insane asylum). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/46b37da8-cb0f-474b-a1fa-25038145a8fb/BuffaloStateAsylumCrapper.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out Some of the bathrooms still have toilets and sinks. High windows allowed natural light to enter without compromising privacy — a practical feature in the era before electricity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e096c81f-0ff5-4bb7-8313-532b0d51997b/BuffaloStateAsylumTables2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out The tables have quite literally turned, and there’s still a significant amount of work ahead, as the rest of the complex awaits redevelopment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4f22da11-9e00-419b-8d7d-83e26b8bc830/BuffaloStateAsylumSinks.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mayhem, Madness and Mystery at the Abandoned Buffalo State Asylum - Make it stand out Overcrowded and underfunded, the mental institution finally closed in 1974. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4d1e7a29-0000-43f3-8407-71226dfd9e06/BuffaloStateAsylumWheelchairs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out The original campus was 203 acres but is now 42. The largest reduction in size occurred in 1927, when half of the land was used to develop Buffalo State College, Duke’s alma mater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8fba4eb4-61c9-4fba-a10d-1242da080f77/RichardsonArch.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out Duke loves his detail shots — and this one is of the Minton tile inside the south entrance portico, the original entrance to the central building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/eb257b70-c568-40ac-b817-e8a33d843250/RichardsonHallway.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out The hallways at the Richardson feature warm globe lights and distinctive carpeting that evokes the decay of the abandoned wards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/be66e937-1b69-44d8-87c0-b1aa56f5eaef/RichardsonPorteCochere.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out I’ll say it: I’m not a fan of the porte-cochère, which feels more appropriate for a gas station than a boutique hotel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e810434f-77aa-4d61-abec-145e916183dc/RichardsonCheckin.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out I saw the sign…and then some! The overabundance of wayfinding signage at the Richardson made it feel cheap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bcafee61-1609-4633-89ef-8f4094792ad5/RichardsonStencil.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out During renovation, Douglas Development uncovered decorative stencil work and replicated it throughout the hotel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/edd07bcf-e154-44f8-bb6a-ac1902e978db/RichardsonStairs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out The reception desk is tucked under this impressive staircase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dc280818-4ff6-4dab-837c-493079391522/RichardsonFloor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out The richly patterned and colored tile flooring in this curved connector passage was made by Minton, Hollins & Co. in Staffordshire, England. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/67c467d0-6705-49e0-8f97-04a37d4e8121/RichardsonRoom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out Just what the doctor ordered: Our room was cozy, uncluttered and bright. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/31c53dcc-78b3-4e92-b781-78dd0bd96024/RichardsonBarista.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out Café Calvert was the perfect place to start our day. They offer caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages, as well as an assortment of delicious sweet and savory baked goods. Tell Jenna we say hi! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ce37fc2d-7aa1-4852-bc06-f19b24774595/RIchardsonPizza.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out Get a pizza (and great cocktails) at Bar Vaux. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/86007444-cb8d-45d9-aeb3-c0bba5c43d77/RichardsonCurve2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out The building features rounded passages between buildings — originally designed to deter putting beds in the hallways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b6488ab3-7388-446a-93fd-d4c4f34c2fc1/RichardsonLounge.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out The upstairs lounge is a nice spot to hang out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/60c4a12d-6edf-42fd-838b-819aca316525/RichardsonTrees.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Richardson Hotel: A Night in a Former Insane Asylum - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/why-vitellius-the-little-known-roman-emperor-haunts-artistic-masterpieces monthly 0.5 2023-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2a4e9b7c-3019-41ec-a976-9c30e594634f/Vitellius.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Vitellius, the Little-Known Roman Emperor, Haunts Artistic Masterpieces - Make it stand out Most people nowadays aren’t familiar with Emperor Vitellius — but he was once well known as a depraved glutton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f9c1f9d9-0090-417a-bdf2-b7c6696c3e25/MaryBeard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Vitellius, the Little-Known Roman Emperor, Haunts Artistic Masterpieces - Make it stand out Mary Beard, a famous classicist, and author of the new book Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/04694b7b-4473-4bde-b5a9-c894552226b2/1280px-The_Feast_in_the_House_of_Levi_by_Paolo_Veronese_%28edited_2%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Vitellius, the Little-Known Roman Emperor, Haunts Artistic Masterpieces - Make it stand out The Feast in the House of Levi by Paul Veronese, 1573 The painting has not one but two figures modeled after Emperor Vitellius! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fc8924fd-6b99-4833-b6a0-316045c30b40/1809px-THOMAS_COUTURE_-_Los_Romanos_de_la_Decadencia_%28Museo_de_Orsay%2C_1847._O%CC%81leo_sobre_lienzo%2C_472_x_772_cm%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Vitellius, the Little-Known Roman Emperor, Haunts Artistic Masterpieces - Make it stand out If you want to show depravity, as Thomas Couture did in his 1847 work The Romans in Their Decadence, you need look no further than Emperor Vitellius, whose face can be found below the topless woman on the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8e80b54d-2dbc-48a0-aa51-e5a0e41d7643/672px-Rochegrosse_Vitellius_trai%CC%82ne%CC%81_dans_les_rues_de_Rome_par_la_populace%2C_1883.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Vitellius, the Little-Known Roman Emperor, Haunts Artistic Masterpieces - Make it stand out Vitellius Dragged Through the Streets of Rome by Georges Rochegrosse, 1883 The emperor ruled only briefly, and met a gruesome end — beaten, impaled on a hook and thrown into the Tiber River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c775bf77-e093-43cc-bc86-7783ecae983b/1148px-Ave_Caesar_Morituri_te_Salutant_%28Ge%CC%81ro%CC%82me%29_01.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Vitellius, the Little-Known Roman Emperor, Haunts Artistic Masterpieces - Make it stand out This painting, by Jean-Léon Gérôme, was once known as Hail, Caesar! We Who Are About to Die Salute You — until it was spotted that the emperor was actually Vitellius. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6ec9a627-1eed-44aa-b285-3a2a3a69faf3/GrimaniVitellius.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Vitellius, the Little-Known Roman Emperor, Haunts Artistic Masterpieces - Make it stand out The legendary Grimani Vitellius, which pops up in numerous paintings, has a shocking secret. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7eb89136-757e-4062-bf19-eba40f9533fd/BoyDrawingBeforeTheBustOfARomanEmperorMichaelSweertsc1660.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Vitellius, the Little-Known Roman Emperor, Haunts Artistic Masterpieces - Make it stand out Boy Drawing Before the Bust of a Roman Emperor by Michael Sweerts, circa 1660 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1be17339-b7e7-45e3-b229-c6ccbb97c85a/Vitellius%2C_aureus%2C_AD_69%2C_RIC_I_72_%28obverse%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Vitellius, the Little-Known Roman Emperor, Haunts Artistic Masterpieces - Make it stand out A gold coin depicting Vitellius. The emperor’s depiction is what led to the mislabeling of the Pseudo-Vitellius bust. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/forest-lawn-cemetery-lost-among-the-dead monthly 0.5 2023-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3d19e346-5cee-490f-96dd-adb3951ec88a/ForestLawnGay.JPEG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead - Make it stand out Wally (and Duke) had a gay old time in Forest Lawn Cemetery — though it was a tough one to navigate on foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/573c0bad-eb6d-4a6a-988f-d240e1ab5ce6/ForestLawnHistoricAd.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead - Make it stand out An add to celebrate Forest Lawn’s 75th year, paying homage to its origins at the site of Judge Granger’s homestead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c0bc1c87-9e53-4b61-85f6-24148c61509d/ForestLawnRiver.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead - Make it stand out When graveyards were associated with disease, cemeteries were built in rural areas and acted as gorgeous greenspaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1ed1c115-541b-4475-91b1-4a9d5f43348b/ForestLawnRedJacket.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead - Make it stand out The monument to Seneca Nation chief Sagoyewatha, also known as Red Jacket, stands atop a column inside the Delaware Ave entrance. He got his nickname from the red wool British infantry coat he wore during the American Revolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fa0c77cc-898a-42d7-8151-ceec4c0c4092/ForestLawnBells.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead - Make it stand out These eight bells were originally part of a set of 43 that was forged in Le Mans, France and hung in the steeple of St. Joseph’s Cathedral. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/44e9105f-762e-42d5-80c5-057bd76bdfa6/ForestLawnOisheiBell.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead - Make it stand out The Oishei bell's surface bears the Latin inscription “Laudate Dominum Omnes Gentes,” which means “Praise the Lord, All Ye Nations” — more commonly known as Psalm 117. Note the gargoyles guarding the top of the bell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b739d18a-e778-467b-938f-868d8a5ffc6f/ForestLawnBlocher.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead - Make it stand out The lavish Blocher Monument (located in Section 11), is hard to miss. Look inside: It depicts Nelson Blocher, son of John and Elizabeth Neff Blocher, in repose. Above his head, a scantily clad angel beckons him to Heaven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1dc191d9-cfc1-4df1-a565-bd620858d82c/ForestLawnInsideBlocher.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead - Make it stand out There are three crypts beneath a moveable slab in the floor — one for each of the Blocher parents and their son, Nelson. Rumor has it there was a fourth reserved for Nelson’s long-lost love, Katherine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d683c6a7-5b3e-4275-a465-89cf815c6f33/IMG_8502.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead - Make it stand out The Firemen's Monument (Section 8) boasts a 17-foot-tall granite pedestal engraved with the names of the Buffalo firefighters who had died by 1901 battling the blazes that ravaged the city, which was primarily constructed of wood. It’s surrounded by concentric circles of additional firefighter graves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/85fe9585-77f6-493a-b60c-db607d0ebc93/ForestLawnChapelAngel.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead - Make it stand out The chapel at Forest Lawn dates back to 1882 and was constructed of stone taken from the cemetery’s own onsite quarry. The angel statue is in remembrance of lost children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/574ec6de-b874-4c68-b035-8ed5b31cea7d/ForestLawnSphinx.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead - Make it stand out A reclining sphinx wearing the traditional nemes headcloth of Egyptian royalty sits atop a large pedestal with the name “E. Gilbert”‘ engraved on the front. It can be found in Section 8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/66e6c04b-c25b-45df-98de-6fbf3b402174/ForestLawnThreeGracesFountain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead - Make it stand out The original Three Graces fountain was commissioned for sculptor Charles Cary Rumsey’s father-in-law, railroad magnate E.H. Harriman for his palatial Hudson River estate, Arden House. 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Birge & Sons, a renowned wallpaper manufacturer, and the George Pierce Company, which produced the Pierce-Arrow automobile, once favored by presidents and Hollywood elite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/577eee9a-71bb-4d54-843b-7ca6a438c62b/ForestLawnAspiration.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Forest Lawn Cemetery: Lost Among the Dead - Make it stand out Aspiration, a bronze statue of a cloaked female figure is the work of sculptor Harriet Frishmuth. Cast in 1926, it commemorates iron mogul William A. 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The sights in Guanajuato are equal parts beautiful and bizarre. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/6-of-the-most-unforgettable-galpagos-attractions monthly 0.5 2023-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a1e2a56e-66e4-4eea-872b-b1390bcfb196/GalapagosTortoiseLede.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Most Unforgettable Galápagos Attractions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cdd80bae-347a-4dc1-87f4-66f7da801a4d/SeaLionsGalapagos.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Most Unforgettable Galápagos Attractions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/180db6bc-260a-47b1-8568-69e9f683a6f8/Loberi%CC%81aBaySeaLion.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Most Unforgettable Galápagos Attractions - 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6 of the Most Unforgettable Galápagos Attractions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6498fd36-f056-4727-b758-04d11eb3c2cf/LosTu%CC%81nelesDeBellavista.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Most Unforgettable Galápagos Attractions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/efbd5c2d-ea6c-4a55-86b6-7fdac2e7b464/LosGemelosGalapagos.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Most Unforgettable Galápagos Attractions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/02253af7-701e-48f0-b514-83c6733aca7b/ScalesiaForestGalapagos.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Most Unforgettable Galápagos Attractions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/27f94701-5d01-43ab-b08c-dee218519a60/GalapagosSanCristobalSeaLion.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Most Unforgettable Galápagos Attractions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-many-versions-of-the-virgin-mary-the-surprising-origins-of-her-iconography monthly 0.5 2024-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b14be2e8-fb40-4b90-a89d-9dc1e2077d50/Mater_Dolorosa_MET_DP347261.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography - Make it stand out The Virgin Mary takes many guises in art over the centuries, from Queen of Heaven to the Sorrowful Mother whose tears have miraculous properities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/38170901-7270-4ce7-b748-661974e1cb9d/mary%2C_queen_of_heaven_1952.2.13.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography - Make it stand out Mary, Queen of Heaven by the Master of the Saint Lucy Legend, circa 1495 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fcfa706b-3ab4-4bd5-b7ee-d1e0d12f50d7/811px-Diego_Vela%CC%81zquez_-_Coronation_of_the_Virgin_-_Prado.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography - Make it stand out The Coronation of the Virgin by Diego Velázquez, 1636 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b4bcca9a-42a1-41c1-8945-c571599b8478/MariaReginaPopeJohnVII.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography - Make it stand out Madonna della Clemenza icon from the church of Santa Maria in Trastevere in Rome, 8th century. It’s the first to show a pope, John VII, prostrating himself at her feet (though it’s hard to make out now). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cfb94d49-f4c9-4997-bcc9-129cc50d53d9/Fra_Angelico_-_The_Coronation_of_the_Virgin_-_WGA0630.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography - Make it stand out Coronation of the Virgin by Fra Angelico, 1435 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f17b34bb-45d1-4ca7-8f17-3a4a915b91da/Neri_di_Bicci_-_The_Coronation_of_the_Virgin_with_Angels_and_Four_Saints_-_Walters_37675.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography - Make it stand out The Coronation of the Virgin With Angels and Four Saints by Neri di Bicci, circa 1470 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ac4b690b-e932-404c-b417-3b9c940c9a72/MaryBrideofChrist.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography - Make it stand out You wouldn’t marry your mother, would you — even if she was the Virgin Mary?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b0cd928f-9328-49e7-be2c-99f722dbefc6/Dirk_Bouts_%E2%80%93_The_Virgin_and_Child_NG_2595.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography - Make it stand out The Virgin and Child by Dirk Bouts, circa 1465 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/979ecec9-6eee-419a-8795-62a3e8d1055e/Quellinus_the_Younger_Maria_Lactans.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography - Make it stand out Madonna Nursing the Child (Maria Lactans) by Erasmus Quellinus the Younger, circa 1614 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6dd835bd-3366-4267-a160-263f132c6e3a/BernhardClairvaux_Lactatio_SourceUnknown.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography - Make it stand out According to a 14th century legend, Saint Bernard prayed before a statue of Mary. It came to life, and the Virgin placed her breast in Bernard’s mouth, nursing him as she did the baby Jesus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7963850e-c563-4875-9301-798fcda9834d/874px-Juni_-_Angustias_20140710.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography - Make it stand out Madonna in Sorrow by Juan de Juni, 1571 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d35f17e2-371f-4f4e-94e1-21340e31f00c/1031px-Pieta_de_Michelangelo_-_Vaticano.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography - Make it stand out La Pietà by Michelangelo, 1499 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7f95769d-e131-4311-8057-7fb60eb3ecde/842px-Mater_Dolorosa_with_open_hands.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography - 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San Miguel de Allende’s Knockout Door Knockers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1691945493716-SPCWBWM0V7U5Q6SIFPDA/SMAKnockerSeaCreature.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - San Miguel de Allende’s Knockout Door Knockers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1691945499135-IG7XYR9V935E2A53R0XZ/SMAKnockerSun.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - San Miguel de Allende’s Knockout Door Knockers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e6fc2cee-b7ab-4d93-9f61-50536b2b8cc6/SMAKnockerImp.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - San Miguel de Allende’s Knockout Door Knockers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/why-did-christ-have-to-be-born-of-the-virgin-mary monthly 0.5 2023-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cc37bc70-45d3-4574-ad99-2226e306752d/the-nativity-by-giotto-12682.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Did Christ Have to Be Born of the Virgin Mary? - Make it stand out Nativity, Birth of Jesus by Giotto, circa 1305 Early Christians needed their savior to have been born of a woman without sin, and that included the act of fornication. Greek myths could have influenced their theology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d2032bf7-470a-42fa-b9f5-a9acc25f9741/alexander-the-great-birth.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Did Christ Have to Be Born of the Virgin Mary? - Make it stand out Alexander the Great’s mom dreamed of a lightning bolt striking her vagina — and lo and behold! She became pregnant with the future king of Macedon. 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Did this bird imagery inspire the Holy Ghost’s representatoin as a dove? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/28e4f56d-8591-41b8-9a37-16300963ffe6/Fra_Angelico_The+Annunciation.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Did Christ Have to Be Born of the Virgin Mary? - Make it stand out The Annunciation by Fra Angelico, 1445 The shaft of light symbolizing the Holy Ghost isn’t too different from Danae’s shower of gold. Notice the contrast of the Virgin with Adam and Eve being expelled from the Garden of Eden to the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c222471d-a924-4873-9f1f-8fd0770e5f8c/The+Annunciation+from+the+High+Altar+of+St.+Peter%27s+in+Hamburg%2C+the+Grabower+Altar%2C+1383.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Did Christ Have to Be Born of the Virgin Mary? - Make it stand out The Annunciation from the Grabower Altar in St. Peter’s in Hamburg, Germany, 1383 Saint Ephrem the Syrian wrote, “Perfectly God, he entered the womb through her ear.” The idea was that by conceiving via her ear, Mary remained a virgin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ebb49e7f-c578-427e-a518-7f6d8ba6da4d/thefall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Did Christ Have to Be Born of the Virgin Mary? - Make it stand out Painful births were one of God’s punishments for Eve eating the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. But Jesus’ mother couldn’t be connected with anything so sinful, so she was said to be a virgin, pure and intact. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/falling-for-frank-lloyd-wrights-fallingwater monthly 0.5 2024-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/45a7124f-3601-4482-98e6-4073fd1b7e47/FallingwaterDukeWallyIconic.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out Duke and Wally pose by the aptly named Iconic View of the home. The cantilevered terraces unite the indoor and outdoor spaces, blurring the lines between nature and architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/924939d6-134b-4c74-9e95-345b883ddb36/FallingwaterBearRun.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The rushing waters of Bear Run stream were especially feisty after the rain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f45f61e0-b27b-45a0-b209-c82c1ad56ccc/FallingwaterAfar3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The Edgar J. Kauffman Sr. Residence aka Fallingwater looks picture perfect from any angle. The color of the terraces and the bridge were chosen by Wright to match the underside of a dying rhododendron leaf, or sere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4dacbc03-b866-4b84-8dab-d782e4a55382/FallingwaterPlanes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The original budget for Fallingwater was $35,000, but the final cost (including the guesthouse) ballooned to $155,000. To put this in perspective, an average house cost $5,000 to build in the late 1930s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fdaea5fd-eeb4-4c2d-b793-18a34a9a8fef/FallingwaterWadingPool.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The bronze sculpture Mother and Child by French artist Jacques Lipchitz depicts a legless mother with a child clinging to her back. It holds pride of place at the plunge pool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a930b209-d82a-444e-b515-7cb54bf96189/FallingwaterKitchenTable.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out Fallingwater’s kitchen was so renowned for its ultramodern features and functionality that many suppliers were eager to promote the use of their products at the residence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3baed00f-397c-4578-8910-19852b91257e/FallingwaterKitchenStove.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. The wood-burning AGA Range Cooker at Fallingwater was always radiating heat, which was probably not very pleasant in the summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/25be5e39-1db9-4a8b-bca1-ab632b6bb24f/FallingwaterSeating2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The best seats in the house have a pair of earthenware wine decanters on either side of the built-in living room sofa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f01d3431-26f2-4635-ac92-29e10f8fb09c/FallingwaterDiningArea.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The living room also has a dining nook with a built-in table . Although it’s set for four, it could be extended using leaves stored in the buffet behind it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ca1a5cf0-16a1-4720-82c3-1c477a77d645/FallingwaterPortrait.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out Victor Hammer’s The Excursion, an oil portrait of E.J. as a hiker, with a walking stick, commissioned by Liliane in 1929 hangs opposite the dining room table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2ca872d5-c987-4c7d-858d-f1643e496bf3/FallingwaterMusicNook.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The mod-looking Wright-designed banquettes are where the Kaufmanns would listen to music. Note the cabinet to the left that stored the turntable and records. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/88b51f78-7e15-494b-b3f3-bc3e2e892713/FallingwaterFireplace.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The hearth of Fallingwater with one of the original wooden stump stools used by the Kaufmanns serves as a mini bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4ca61cfa-b80e-4ea4-b4c5-8c663ce812c5/FallingwaterFireplaceMulledCauldron.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The spherical cauldron is pretty to look at, but not so great at heating mulled wine. The wrought iron fireplace trident was forged by master metalsmith Samuel Yellen, and is from La Tourelle, the main Kaufmann residence in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c98fca16-7ddd-40a5-b397-3ed895980fc5/FallingwaterRodFireplace.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out Our guide Rod sharing stories with our group about Fallingwater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/213b4ea1-f12f-4304-82a7-ed1c59f74abe/FallingwaterGuestBedroom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The guest bedroom at Fallingwater includes a chromed-metal carafe by the American Thermos Bottle Company and a conté crayon drawing by Diego Rivera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5aaf82fa-423f-43e4-9488-4a2c13531993/FallingwaterLilianeBedroom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The built-in wardrobes are made of marine-grade plywood veneered with North Carolina black walnut. Note the sap line which runs vertically, referencing Wright's earth line. The wardrobe also include mildew resistant rattan shelving inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/42113591-1c5a-449e-b863-27d2e21e4c3d/FallingwaterMadonna.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The niche above Liliane’s fireplace was custom-built to fit her favorite work of art at Fallingwater, a 15th century Madonna and Child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c4eef7e2-d63d-48b5-9c6c-aead457943f3/FallingwaterGuestDesk.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out A bust of Edgar jr. by Harlem Renaissance sculptor Richmond Barthé and a Savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto sit atop the desk in E.J.’s bedroom. The desk has a semicircular cutout that allows the window to open without hitting it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3bc412e3-77e6-4bad-b589-17dcfc68b497/FallingwaterTrioStatue2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out A rustic limestone sculpture by self-taught Mexican artist Mardonio Magaña sits on E.J.’s terrace. The Kaufmanns fell in love with his work when they visited Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul in Coyoacán, Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a6f3d952-5c60-42a5-8c94-4f938989dc6a/FallingwaterAztecStairs3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The adobe-style steps leading from the terrace outside lead to Edgar jr.’s study and bedroom on the third floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/322606bc-cb89-4576-af91-726f422cef28/FallingwaterJuniorsBooks.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out A collection of books and sculptural objects grace the shelves of Junior’s third floor study. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/30c6a558-df27-43d2-9a73-7d6c00667441/FallingwaterBed.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out Junior’s room wasn’t large — but it had a great view of the sunrise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/76d09d97-bacc-4721-81a0-16b61c1de1a6/FallingwaterBridge.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out A 28-inch-tall stone statue of the Hindu goddess Parvati from India, circa 750 CE, rests atop a boulder at the end of the covered passageway, accompanied by a freshly cut bunch of rhododendron leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/35cf171a-0d0c-437d-990f-12836b7bfad6/FallingwaterDukeWallyMoss.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out While designing Fallingwater, Wright insisted that no rocks or boulders were to be destroyed or moved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/520ffe38-9a29-42c9-ae23-854b7d38162e/FallingwaterGuestHouse2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out A slatted wood partition wall was used to divide the room without building a wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b93c6479-3e6d-4a7d-83da-c28dbcbd68c4/FallingwaterGuestBed.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out Landscape: Jalapa, Mexico, an 1877 painting by Jose Maria Velasco, hangs over the guesthouse bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6720ea0e-775d-4a3b-80ab-1c15b10b7d5e/FallingwaterWhiteChair.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out Fallingwater’s bathrooms feature cork walls and floors, a soft and durable material. The toilets are also low, inspired by Wright’s time in Japan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f959a25b-ed5b-445f-ad99-c7782ad521a1/FallingwaterPool2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out The swimming pool is spring-fed and located on the terrace of the guest house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4a8ba98b-0633-467e-b931-3fd16b36b629/FallingwaterBalconies.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Falling for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater - Make it stand out A view of the West Terrace and Sung Dynasty Buddha head. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/shocking-revelations-about-the-virgin-mary-in-the-bible monthly 0.5 2023-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1690056286792-5C0ASJDV1WEEHI0W2ZG1/VirginMarysForSale.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shocking Revelations About the Virgin Mary in the Bible - Make it stand out The worship of Mary has taken over Catholicism. But there’s a surprisingly scant amount of appearances by her in the New Testament — and those that are there can be problematic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fa4fafd0-fb40-46b8-aeac-c6a1f22919bf/TheAnnunciationPaoloDeMatteis.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shocking Revelations About the Virgin Mary in the Bible - Make it stand out The Annunciation by Paolo de Matteis, 1712 There’s a lot of beliefs about Mary that don’t come from the Bible. But one story that does is the Angel Gabriel telling her she’ll get pregnant by the Holy Spirit and will give birth to the Son of God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f25c5d01-a767-4c19-b64a-682132f2d69e/InmaculadaConcepcio%CC%81n_Tiepolo.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shocking Revelations About the Virgin Mary in the Bible - Make it stand out The Immaculate Conception by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1769 The idea that Mary was born without sin like the rest of us can’t be found anywhere in the New Testament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f1373298-f844-43fb-8e36-fb77413faa5f/830px-The_Annunciation%2C_Gladzor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shocking Revelations About the Virgin Mary in the Bible - Make it stand out The Annunciation, from an illuminated manuscript created at Gladzor Monastery in Armenia by Toros Taronatsi in 1323 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b360e628-bb4e-4ca2-b24a-be7f72523431/917px-CrucifixionVanDyckLouvre.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shocking Revelations About the Virgin Mary in the Bible - Make it stand out Christ Crucified With the Virgin, Saint John and Mary Magdalene by Anthony van Dyck, 1619 Jesus wanted to make sure Mary and John viewed each other as family — and then he was able to die. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e67dddd9-5779-40e4-98c3-b070aef24f55/Marten_de_Vos_Cana.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shocking Revelations About the Virgin Mary in the Bible - Make it stand out The Marriage at Cana by Marten de Vos, 1597 Jesus is snippy with Mary at the event where he turns water into wine — a biblical passage that makes many a Catholic cringe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5aa12458-74ed-4ce9-a02a-57cb210794bb/Giotto_di_Bondone_-_No._11_Scenes_from_the_Life_of_the_Virgin_-_5._Marriage_of_the_Virgin_-_WGA09183.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shocking Revelations About the Virgin Mary in the Bible - Make it stand out The Marriage of the Virgin by Giotto, 1306 The big question is: Did Joseph and Mary have sex after she gave birth? It’s the most likely explanation for Jesus’ brothers and sisters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d652807b-2b6f-44ad-9652-68bda0e5d6ee/979px-Hans_Holbein_d._A%CC%88._-_Darstellung_Christi_im_Tempel_-_Hamburger_Kunsthalle.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shocking Revelations About the Virgin Mary in the Bible - Make it stand out The Presentation of Christ in the Temple by Hans Holbein the Elder, 1501 If Mary was so pure, why did she have to undergo a period of cleansing before she could present Jesus in the temple? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6605c128-a786-46f9-b126-c6c30a0d54df/892px-James_the_Just_%28Novgorod%2C_16_c.%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shocking Revelations About the Virgin Mary in the Bible - Make it stand out A 16th century Russian icon of James the Just, one of Jesus’ siblings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9e4ee506-112f-4f69-bca9-2bdd4852249d/992px-Meister_von_Hohenfurth_002.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shocking Revelations About the Virgin Mary in the Bible - Make it stand out The Birth of Christ by Meister von Hohenfurth, circa 1350 https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/how-to-successfully-run-a-company-in-spain-as-a-foreigner monthly 0.5 2023-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/47b62892-674a-4934-8ce4-db879506ba25/Screenshot+2023-07-09+at+7.26.28+PM.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Successfully Run a Company in Spain as a Foreigner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5d405265-831e-4d1e-8fd1-dc9fde60ff38/2248763553_tienda_sevilla.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Successfully Run a Company in Spain as a Foreigner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/36b888d1-c58b-4be5-9529-2a724f9418cc/Oficinas_de_El_Confidencial_en_Pozuelo_de_Alarco%CC%81n%2C_Madrid%2C_Espan%CC%83a%2C_2016_05.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Successfully Run a Company in Spain as a Foreigner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/80740c92-9b8a-4da5-98b1-424711c82b3b/1024px-Edificio_del_Banco_de_Espan%CC%83a_de_Jose%CC%81_de_Astiz_Ba%CC%81rcena_%281917%29_en_Valencia.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Successfully Run a Company in Spain as a Foreigner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/08c58efd-29a6-4c8e-a84e-8061d835cb7c/MadridCentro.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Successfully Run a Company in Spain as a Foreigner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/51eb8cba-8f25-4ddd-987c-a8b7dbe2badd/Comic_shop_Continuara%CC%80_Co%CC%80mics%2C_Barcelona.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Successfully Run a Company in Spain as a Foreigner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b1b7a48f-1252-43a3-86a6-19f6b998eda8/spain-g3ee4cf965_1280.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Successfully Run a Company in Spain as a Foreigner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9b7ffea0-5589-413f-a73e-e3044fa2dfa7/1024px-Flower_Shop_-_Madrid%2C_Spain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Successfully Run a Company in Spain as a Foreigner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2998575f-4f0c-44cf-be62-421e6fe6f81b/Screenshot+2023-07-09+at+7.34.39+PM.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Successfully Run a Company in Spain as a Foreigner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/frank-lloyd-wright-and-edgar-j-kaufmann-the-collaboration-that-became-fallingwater monthly 0.5 2023-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8f0b7397-ceaa-4d6d-a0f6-41f5df2e4484/edgarfamily001.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater - Make it stand out The Kaufmanns on one of the balconies at Fallingwater: E.J., Junior and Liliane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5a449347-258d-4183-8caf-91bad8bdd58f/KaufmannsVintagePostcard.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater - Make it stand out Kaufmann’s was once a legendary (and massive) department store in Pittsburgh. It’s now a Target. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7eb34471-e60e-47e7-96fe-82c51c11d673/FallingwaterConstruction.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater - Make it stand out The dramatic cantilevers at Fallingwater are Wright’s way of mirroring the sandstone outcroppings in the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/31e3a812-b20e-4967-94bc-65703a4bf43f/KaufmannCabinBearRun.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater - Make it stand out One of the original wood cabins at what became Camp Kaufmann https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/25f6fcaf-d2e2-4d87-9cde-ba2fa0b33b28/FallingwaterPicnic.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater - Make it stand out Not a bad perk: Employees of Kaufmann’s department store could go to the camp in the woods and swim under the waterfall. Used with permission from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0b732684-308d-476a-a3fe-a1fb7dc5532e/JuniorKaufmannWithWright.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater - Make it stand out Edgar jr. (left) worked for Wright (center) at Taliesin in Wisconsin. He introduced the architect to his father — and a beautiful partnership was begun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a12da669-0c65-4adc-9851-44746e849a2f/KaufmannInOffice.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater - Make it stand out When Wright was hired to design Fallingwater, E.J. also commissioned him to create his executive office on the top floor of the flagship department store in Pittsburgh. It’s now on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Used with permission from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/90e7a63b-7e4c-4076-89ee-9c19ddfcf5bc/timemagazineflwright.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater - Make it stand out Talk about a comeback: Wright and Fallingwater on the cover of Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b2ef0794-ae6a-4a63-8bb0-d136a8551860/LilianeKaufmannWithPuppy.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater - Make it stand out Not without my dachshund! Liliane liked to bring her six dogs on weekends at Fallingwater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a1113e2f-0b26-4118-8ff1-3640c444eeed/JuniorGivesFallingwater.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater - Make it stand out Before his death, Edgar jr. entrusted Fallingwater to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy so it would always remain open to the public for all time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/738aca61-ddf6-46dc-928c-3f6a89ef07a3/LilianeAndEdgarKaufmann.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater - Make it stand out The Kaufmanns didn’t have the best marriage. Edgar’s infidelities may have led Liliane to take her own life by overdoing on pills at Fallingwater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f5fc27ba-e87e-4309-ac39-e8c32c8f054a/MayenAndJuniorOnTerrace.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater - Make it stand out Paul Mayén, Edgar jr. and friend on the west terrace at Fallingwater. The men had a relationship for over 30 years. Used with permission from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6f53dcaa-d848-45f6-a181-f23496ec2c4f/Frida.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann: The Collaboration That Became Fallingwater - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/meet-the-mojigangas-the-larger-than-life-puppets-on-the-streets-of-sma monthly 0.5 2023-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4557bdef-cdf4-4879-8fd7-bd025fbfc4e4/MojigangasParroquia.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Meet the Mojigangas: The Larger-Than-Life Puppets on the Streets of SMA - Make it stand out Spend some time in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and you’re sure to come across the giant puppets known as mojigangas. OMG, is that Frida on the right?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d1ad9762-5136-4abe-a7bf-1783707a6649/WallyMolests+Mojiganga.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Meet the Mojigangas: The Larger-Than-Life Puppets on the Streets of SMA - Make it stand out Mojigangas come from a longstanding tradition of entertaining the public — and best of all, they don’t even mind being groped! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c7b9c37e-04f8-4b49-ac49-9bf47de1d402/AnadoMojiganga.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Meet the Mojigangas: The Larger-Than-Life Puppets on the Streets of SMA - Make it stand out A mojiganga of Anado, the artist behind the ultra-quirky Chapel of Jimmy Ray, outside of SMA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/10c21643-aed6-4e84-b97b-ce6dbf0e425e/MojigangaWIP.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Meet the Mojigangas: The Larger-Than-Life Puppets on the Streets of SMA - Make it stand out The top part of a mojiganga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4952e57e-815a-465b-8b55-1b855082bc3e/MojigangainSMA.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Meet the Mojigangas: The Larger-Than-Life Puppets on the Streets of SMA - Make it stand out Mojigangas grace the entrance to many shops in SMA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6c74bb86-4fbc-424e-be90-69b478169156/MojigangaBridesAndGrooms.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Meet the Mojigangas: The Larger-Than-Life Puppets on the Streets of SMA - Make it stand out SMA has become a major wedding destination, and no celebration would be complete without a parade that includes mojigangas depicting the happy couple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a113b99b-7a6a-4aaf-b010-4cd9af51dac7/HermesArroyoMojigangaStudio.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Meet the Mojigangas: The Larger-Than-Life Puppets on the Streets of SMA - Make it stand out Hermes Arroyo graciously posed for a picture with Duke and Wally in his studio in San Miguel de Allende, and gave them a quick tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5b4e6d5a-d875-438f-b70f-3abbbd153d87/DayOfDeadParadeSpectre.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Meet the Mojigangas: The Larger-Than-Life Puppets on the Streets of SMA - Make it stand out The Day of the Dead parade that kicks off the Bond flick Spectre, complete with skeletal mojigangas, was so popular, it has become an annual tradition in CDMX! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3a4f3fd8-4d6e-4e32-a76c-c206a17ac0d5/ArroyosStore.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Meet the Mojigangas: The Larger-Than-Life Puppets on the Streets of SMA - Make it stand out Some of the fun folk art for sale at Hermes’ shop, la Casa de las Mojigangas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f5e0c04d-0639-490b-b7a9-213e24d670d9/MojigangaShopEntrance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Meet the Mojigangas: The Larger-Than-Life Puppets on the Streets of SMA - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/budget-friendly-everest-base-camp-trek-secrets monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/91c2e4f5-e660-4122-a17d-d267b0a65ccf/Peter-West-Carey-Nepal2011-1008-9895.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Budget-Friendly Everest Base Camp Trek Secrets - Make it stand out A trek to the Everest Base Camp doesn’t have to break the bank! A local tour operator offers his money-saving tips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7556f5f6-f814-4271-a8cc-30ea5d6ea395/SherpaBoys.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Budget-Friendly Everest Base Camp Trek Secrets - Make it stand out Take the time to meet some Sherpas and learn some of their customs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/72e229fa-66c5-426b-92da-a77e8b166350/AmaDablam.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Budget-Friendly Everest Base Camp Trek Secrets - Make it stand out The backside of Ama Dablam with its gorgeous turquoise lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7d516a45-5e6c-47c8-aef1-3b35635c7dc2/Trekking_to_Everest_Base_Camp.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Budget-Friendly Everest Base Camp Trek Secrets - Make it stand out Share the cost of a tour by joining a group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4bfbe468-50c9-4d88-9778-01ed4a8714d7/BackpacksEverestBaseCamp.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Budget-Friendly Everest Base Camp Trek Secrets - Make it stand out There are opportunities to rent or borrow gear if you don’t want to make the investment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/de708fed-6e0a-4c84-b684-67b6453a4a6a/KathmanduSprawl.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Budget-Friendly Everest Base Camp Trek Secrets - Make it stand out The sprawl of Kathmandu. You can bus to Salleri, the jumping-off point for the trek, which is cheaper than flying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/69c32cdc-dd9d-44d9-8757-956254bdeb28/1024px-Lobuche-30-Sherpa_Lodge-Saal-2007-gje.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Budget-Friendly Everest Base Camp Trek Secrets - Make it stand out The teahouse lodges are much more affordable than their luxury counterparts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/96a2a9c2-5b83-4b68-b360-f90850e31f88/Namche+Bazar%2C+the+last+major+village+before+Everest.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Budget-Friendly Everest Base Camp Trek Secrets - Make it stand out Colorful Namache Bazaar is built into the side of a hill and is home to most of the Sherpas in the travel biz. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f0118bd9-a128-4472-8f57-33853e055586/Nepali_Dal_Bhat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Budget-Friendly Everest Base Camp Trek Secrets - Make it stand out Teahouses serve dhal bhat, a traditional Nepalese dish — and it’s often all-you-can-eat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/de2897c8-90c5-4e73-80b3-79b280dfc1e6/KathmanduNepal.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Budget-Friendly Everest Base Camp Trek Secrets - Make it stand out When you’re in Kathmandu, make sure to get a bunch of snacks to take with you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f9e94a8f-597c-4fb2-8281-6e10f34c90c3/KalaPattharKhumbuGlacier.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Budget-Friendly Everest Base Camp Trek Secrets - Make it stand out The sunset over Kala Patthar is a highlight of the excursion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/612631d4-abf5-4031-b89a-406900e58ddc/Entrance_to_Tengboche_Monastery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Budget-Friendly Everest Base Camp Trek Secrets - Make it stand out A trek to the Everest Base Camp may be a priceless spiritual experience — but it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/frida-kahlo-and-diego-riveras-fascinating-connections-to-fallingwater monthly 0.5 2023-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c0cf664d-0aa8-44f2-84ca-d165251e64b0/TheTwoFridasWithFrida.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Frida standing with The Two Fridas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5bf1830e-d6c4-46b9-9127-e7aa148b8cc9/KaufmannsAtFallingwater.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out E.J., Edgar jr. and Liliane Kaufmann at Fallingwater, their now-legendary weekend home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/151f2f79-8de7-4d16-9e6d-e47e910e3fa3/RiveraManAtCrossroads.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Diego Rivera standing with a study of his mural-that-was-never-to-be, Man at the Crossroads. Rockefeller, who commissioned it, found it to be a bit too Communist for his tastes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d5e9cf3f-1b68-4d0e-92c6-d5d613155a60/FridaSitsDiegoStands.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera had a lot to thank the Kaufmann family for in helping them gain fame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/08c0b814-589f-443a-9bdb-1e718d60aafa/fallingwater.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Fallingwater has a surprising connection to Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3d332abc-9f32-4073-b2d5-d17be9ac2a65/FridaAtCasaAzul The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Frida Kahlo at her home, Casa Azul, which provided inspo for Liliane Kaufmann. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e6817967-703c-48a4-ade7-65cb983f748b/MardonioMaganaSculptureFallingwater.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out One of the works by Mexican artist Mardonio Magaña found at Fallingwater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b68dc696-5303-4d08-be34-124c495ca989/FallingwaterGuestBedroom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Look for Diego Rivera’s Profile of a Man Wearing a Hat hanging in the guest bedroom at Fallingwater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b1bcbc9c-a3be-4b9b-8656-d3cb820c99c9/TorridSiestaRivera.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Torrid Siesta (El Sueño) by Diego Rivera, in the passageway that leads out to the guesthouse at Fallingwater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2b4a1099-b965-477d-ba47-fc8d53128e1c/Frida.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Liliane Kaufmann found Frida Kahlo to be “most interesting.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6ad94758-566b-4134-813b-f6c2ab3de9b4/FridaSad.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Don’t be sad, Frida! You’re about to catch a big break! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e5ea43bd-7edc-4325-92af-a4a8b1ae5ff8/EdwardGRobinson.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Edgar G. Robinson might have played tough types in the movies, but he was blacklisted in Hollywood as a Communist and helped launch Kahlo’s art career. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522e4ae-90d7-4f1f-951b-a1e499eece1e/MyBirthKahlo.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out We wish we could see your reaction to Frida Kahlo’s My Birth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ce2a5417-f8ab-406d-9301-fd6cb2ae1c23/JulienLevy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out The gallery owner Julien Levy, who seems to have gotten lucky with Frida Kahlo at Fallingwater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a56554b2-b452-4863-a5f4-9e6f569e578f/GuesthouseBedroomFallingwater.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Landscape: Jalapa, Mexico by José María Velasco hangs in the bedroom of the guesthouse at Fallingwater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b46f06ab-cdd9-40a7-b1cf-e5a9f37254ff/JuanOGorman.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Juan O’Gorman, whose mural commissioned by Edgar Kaufmann Sr. featuring prominent Pittsburgh tycoons below a toilet, was deemed too controversial for the Young Men’s and Women’s Hebrew Association https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/67d96893-894b-4098-8720-c82726391d41/O+Gorman+Library+Mural+Pa%CC%81tzcuaro+Mexico.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Even though he kiboshed Juan O’Gorman’s Pittsburgh mural, Edgar Kaufmann footed the bill for this astounding mural in Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f6e1966d-c298-4b0f-b392-4084861d5c1e/WhatTheWaterGaveMeFrida.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Frida Kahlo’s What the Water Gave Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/515da8c3-6c08-40b0-a5bd-a617ba3dedc7/TheWoundedTableFrida.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out The Wounded Table by Frida Kahlo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3f3fecbd-d4bb-4cad-95cf-85a3ff57275d/SelfPortriatWithCroppedHairFrida.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Self Portrait With Cropped Hair by Frida Kahlo shows the artist after her divorce from Diego Rivera, wearing one of his suits and having chopped off her locks to resemble his hairstyle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8573e7ac-69a4-4737-b8a8-ac7feaf29464/MadonnaMyBirth.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater - Make it stand out Madonna purchased My Birth from Edgar jr. She says you can’t be friends with her if you don’t like it. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/off-the-beaten-path-discovering-cambodias-lesser-known-destinations monthly 0.5 2023-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f89c5138-3811-45c1-adda-1eb5a64c8d02/CambodiaBeach.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out Angkor Wat is an astounding experience — but if you want to escape the crowds, there are many other amazing adventures to be had in Cambodia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3860959f-b9ce-4b85-a1b1-c6857e5da550/Battambang.Street.2009.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out With its colonial-era charm, Battambang has a wealth of attractions both within the city limits and beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/788a645e-8e67-4032-aac8-11be6d0117a6/Wat+Ek+Phnom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out The super-cool ruins of Wat Ek Phnom, an ancient Hindu temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3b8e0b0d-96ba-4ea3-b1fe-9a18799bdf23/Wat_Ek_New_Temple.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out A newer temple stands on the grounds of Wat Ek Phnom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/026e0497-a9b4-49d9-bf28-e530c283fc0e/Norrytourists01.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out If you’re in Battambang, you’ve gotta take a ride on the bamboo train! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b35960a4-3467-48d7-84f3-6c6eb82fec2a/floatingvillagetonlesap.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/abb5c83f-864c-4111-8879-32a37f7e6cb1/Bou+Sra+Waterfall.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out Bou Sra Waterfall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f778b21b-c758-46c4-abf8-7703daf7a268/Bunong+hill+tribe+village+.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out Take a tour of a Bunong hill tribe village and learn about their customs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/535acc12-2b12-465b-a0a1-9ea0447faf8a/ZipliningBusraWaterfall.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out Brave souls can zipline 500 feet above the waterfall! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7afaee85-0d4d-46f3-80e1-b33de5849220/ElephantProject.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out Two of the well-cared-for members of the Elephant Valley Project sanctuary family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/80611e03-e7eb-49a9-bad5-59611bec8a4a/1024px-Koh_Rong_Sanloem_beach_tree_house.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out Literally escape from it all at the untouched island of Koh Rong Samloem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8eba3576-93a9-4a68-b216-61e0d32b14d4/KohRongSnorkeling.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out Just look at the crystal-clear water and those colorful fish! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1bf7a3eb-83c5-4e2b-9dde-4982e37b5889/BioluminescentPlanktonKohRong.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out Head back to the beach at night to see breathtaking blue bioluminescent plankton washing ashore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/05171348-a11a-4e77-bfae-2ef031cb364c/kratiedolphins.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out While in Kratie, you have to look out for the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2e8b157f-f0b9-4494-8129-6c712ebda364/Kep_Beach_Cambodia.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - Make it stand out Relax on the beach in the seaside town of Kep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/382c81a0-0a96-41e3-af95-dc68fcb5222a/Kampot_pepper_crab.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Off the Beaten Path: Discovering Cambodia’s Lesser-Known Destinations - 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Gio Swaby’s Fresh Take on Textile Portraits - Make it stand out New Growth Second Chapter 11 from 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/736b390f-b98c-4274-9889-ed572e483c94/GioSwaby_NewGrowth2Ch9.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gio Swaby’s Fresh Take on Textile Portraits - Make it stand out New Growth Second Chapter 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0544d318-0432-48fa-9839-a56301495cb0/IMG_6244.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gio Swaby’s Fresh Take on Textile Portraits - Make it stand out The Gylavantin’ series created in 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1103ec37-9f79-4f7f-b086-63a67e7d5a70/IMG_6222.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gio Swaby’s Fresh Take on Textile Portraits - Make it stand out Another Side to Me Second Chapter 3 from 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6204e7d5-16fe-4498-8a77-8f05ceef808a/GoingOutClothes3_GioSwaby.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Chatbots can help you decide — and get the best deals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7e9b6746-fe33-4263-82aa-68927171db64/manatairport.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Travel Planning Made Easy With Chatbots - Make it stand out Kick back and relax, and let AI do the heavy lifting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7c6e2391-28c3-40ef-86fb-22805acc0c80/halongbaycruise.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Travel Planning Made Easy With Chatbots - Make it stand out If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam, a chatbot might suggest an excursion on Ha Long Bay — and score you a good deal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2b717c4e-0ce5-487e-b183-830dd628460b/planeseats.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Travel Planning Made Easy With Chatbots - Make it stand out From getting the best prices to tracking lost luggage, chatbots can make the process more seamless. Best of all, they’re available at all hours — and won’t put you on hold for half an hour. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-charnley-persky-house-in-chicago-americas-first-modern-home monthly 0.5 2023-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/789fb090-d6cf-45b1-8941-b67147e7f02b/4C4A0905.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out Imagine what people thought of a home like this — sleek, modern, horizontal — at a time when Victorians were all the rage. Photo by Leslie Schwartz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3057474d-a19b-4eb3-a9af-f722b97211fc/Helen+Charnley.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out Helen Charnley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f0903f34-0b23-4397-a9f4-22f5553f9fad/CharnleyPerskyHouseArchitecturalRendering.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out Adler & Sullivan’s architectural drawing of the James Charnley home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8e6b1c20-8813-421f-b244-f5064bd86108/PalmerCastle.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out You can see why the Palmer home was called the Castle. It helped make the Gold Coast a hot new housing market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/caa981fa-39ff-4b2a-bbe1-e85fde8f2147/charnley-house-1882.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out The Charnleys’ first home in the undeveloped Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago was a site of heartbreak. Note the Palmer Castle under construction in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/46ed6e6f-9134-4da0-beb2-5e15b39986ee/statestreetgildedagechicago.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out Bustling State Street in the 1890s, when Chicago was one of the fastest-growing cities in the world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f4650a30-e8be-4807-9ad7-7d4d0ed621b7/4C4A0947.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out Start your tour of the Charnley-Persky House Museum where the servants used to spend most of their time, in the basement. Photo by Leslie Schwartz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d8d1698e-7064-476d-9ee2-a1806adfab36/4C4A0991.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out This genius feature hides the radiator and saves all that space from making the dining room above more cramped. Photo by Leslie Schwartz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/afcdcb6f-caf0-4644-b073-2683122f1469/4C4A5049.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out Higher-end Roman bricks were used on the front of the home, with cheaper Chicago common bricks at the back. Photo by Leslie Schwartz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/46cfee22-6cab-4c47-8b74-c6e375629b4b/4C4A0966.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out The front door of the house. You can see the importance of horizontal planes and symmetry in the home’s design. Photo by Leslie Schwartz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c9e7d0e4-4ef3-4e7f-bbb5-9c36846e6eb3/4C4A0928.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out The house is devoid of decoration, aside from the metalwork on the balcony, which features some of Sullivan’s recurring motifs. Photo by Leslie Schwartz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e9d1e4d3-05e3-4299-923d-e5eed4a78fd1/sullivan-wright.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out Louis Sullivan, on the left, most likely designed the Charnley-Persky House — but that didn’t stop Wright, on the right, from taking credit later in life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4ef0e039-8506-4686-9e8f-00f9e7a237fe/4C4A1060.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out The narrow entrance hall at the home, where the fireplace takes center stage. Photo by Leslie Schwartz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3ea5b487-555b-470e-b366-e44110e6db45/4C4A1125.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out Those skylights illuminating the stairwell and landings is something you’d typically find in commercial buildings — not a family home. Photo by Leslie Schwartz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7bab3696-ef7b-4155-bca6-f2745e4556f7/4C4A1189.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out No one’s quite sure what the Charnleys used the alcoves to either side of the front door for. Photo by Leslie Schwartz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/01aeb30c-0cb3-40e8-8bd9-c4110658c4ce/dining+room+looking+south+-+David+Schalliol.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out The dining room at the Charnley-Persky House was much less elaborate than most in the Gilded Age. Photo by David Schalliol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cff3fcb6-199a-4fe8-a96d-6e3eeb15da2c/4C4A1042.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out The rose marble tiles of the fireplace in the dining room came from Britain, while pretty much everything else was locally sourced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/87a0c410-6f0b-4871-8baa-0b29d9d0c7d1/IMG_6822.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out The servants would do prep work in the butler’s pantry, where they could stay out of sight but still keep an eye on how dinner was progressing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/551de889-9b85-4509-acfa-1d93668a4768/IMG_6818.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out The Charnleys’ sitting room is now home to the Society of Architectural Historians library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ca60f7de-3189-4f99-893f-b32939f93079/CharnleyPerskyWrightFireplaceDetail.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out Those scrolling leaves are pure Sullivan, but it’s believed that the geometric design in the middle of the sitting room fireplace woodwork was most likely a Wright touch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/11fe7e4e-c337-4b3e-ae6e-e55c5122e22c/IMG_4713.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out The star of the show: The amazing screen that somewhat hides the staircase is one of the elements attributed to Wright in the home’s design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/730bbba5-093d-4d39-a2e0-6f5d429b0fba/4C4A1122.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out Upstairs are two bedrooms, access to the balcony and beautiful (if a bit precarious) woodwork looking down to the first floor. Photo by Leslie Schwartz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f8fabe31-174b-4d52-8504-3facbfff5488/4C4A1141.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out The only real outdoor space found at the Charnley-Persky House is the front balcony. Photo by Leslie Schwartz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/81f0e92b-e5dd-4276-b3e7-f361651f6952/4C4A5032.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charnley-Persky House in Chicago: America’s First Modern Home? - Make it stand out Look for this fence to enter the small sunken courtyard that leads to the visitors center to start your tour. Photo by Leslie Schwartz https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/twisted-tours-at-trundle-manor-in-pittsburgh monthly 0.5 2023-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8a1dc0ff-da5b-4a48-b628-d3fa8557c03f/trundlemanoraliennuke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out The approach to Trundle Manor has a Bates family home feel to it — and then there’s the scary alien monster and the barrel of nuclear waste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fe0e1a93-e286-4620-8314-6f712bcbacac/trundlemanoralien.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out One of the cute friends you’ll meet in the front yard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ff6b52ae-9314-4c82-9605-94bd39044478/trundlemanormema.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Mima has a hair-raising and electrifying experience on the front porch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8b71d0d0-f5d2-4fb8-ab2c-d58979408460/trundlemanorporch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out The manor got its name from one of the couple’s epic Halloween parties. They invented the fictitious Trundle Graves Funeral Home and Taxidermy Service as part of the party’s theme, and the name stuck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ba704388-1ad9-4b5f-9b07-c53907cf6cdd/trundlemanorwally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Wally takes a ride on the Loch Ness Monster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b1bed476-ba8b-4482-9a19-a67cdcc02111/trundlemanorveldavonminx.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Our charming hostess, Velda von Minx, spun a nonstop tapestry of twisted tales. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/de5386c2-2ab9-4f57-8db3-4eef8a5c169a/trundlemanordiningroom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out This is what you can expect at Trundle Manor — strange and creepy items everywhere you look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ed3e95b7-3e5c-4028-8d70-a7b16834d6d0/trundlemanorbear.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Most of the taxidermied creatures at Trundle Manor have some sort of whimsical elements, like this bear, with his cymbals and marching band hat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0bd0ecfd-92a4-40de-a328-7c86f462df58/trundlemanorscared.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Papa, Mima, Duke and Wally are only pretending to be scared. They loved their visit to this kooky home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e40dd1e1-9368-41f3-a690-79f6e7e10896/weddingposterLg.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out The couple’s wedding was an epic event, featuring multiple bands, a belly dancer and an absinthe fountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6d8e1360-df1f-4144-b758-01dcd90eb086/trundlemanorgyno.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Sorry, ladies! This tray holds a frightening mix of old-school medical devices once used for gynecological checkups, anal probes and trepanation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/365d89ad-00a2-459b-97bc-c84f4d110201/trundlemanorfoxetc.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Princess Fox, to the right in a tiara, is the couple’s oldest specimen, dating to the 1890s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410457293-DZR258KOMO1PV3JF68A6/trundlemanorbird.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410469771-NRJ4L2LYPYCFP5D15AJ5/trundlemanorcrystalball.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410476422-WUL5JCCHIN10EXX7NG5B/trundlemanordollhead.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410482404-JPYY1YBOWDX6O9VPYUMX/trundlemanordolls.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410630140-LJC2OGMSUPYO0RDIMNVN/trundlemanorspreadwings.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410494010-W5KK0EZR6R08FY6E6JBA/trundlemanordoor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410513360-VVCXXK2A1955WSC9SFO6/trundlemanorhands.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410531457-DPTVVBMJDZ2HUJ33ODJ2/trundlemanorlit.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410547100-HMAA86UWNM51ODTUKV9S/trundlemanorprettykitty.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410525125-5ZJZ04MMLXXESUJ3VZMX/trundlemanorhorns.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410504461-JH49MU9JSICX5I7MSQXU/trundlemanorfigurines.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410561662-ZPQO4K3OHT3ET6M2QIHA/trundlemanorsee.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410597623-K1FHQ7IL2SVITLPKU8L8/trundlemanorspecimens.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410646863-L8N1C2NMT47I7OF87FHK/trundlemanortaxidermy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410574004-MZX5KIZMHRV9FE7O93NU/trundlemanorskeleton.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1686410669617-35X75IMCR2XL5F9ZC2KH/trundlemanorup.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/18ea8f75-3d72-44d7-a766-0a1c4db38134/trundlemanortiger.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out A Sumatran tiger that was killed in the 1950s and made into a rug was donated to Trundle Manor, and became their most priceless part of the collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1142fdc8-41ab-4764-b241-e90e4bba6bc7/trundlemanortumor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Behold! Olivia’s Singing Tumor! One of the stars of the collection, this tumor came from their belly dancing friend, who still pops by to visit her erstwhile body part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/49545a03-750b-4d37-8b38-f122df9ce2cc/trundlemanorsentrylegarmjpg.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out A collection of prosthetic legs, lost to injury or illness, came from a friend who works at a retirement home. One from the 1940s has toes carved into the wooden foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f99cc8c3-f054-47c0-a84b-ca7b91ce8dab/trundlemanorparlor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out The parlor at Trundle Manor has a bit more room — but don’t worry: It’s still stuffed to the gills with weird shit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b67ecf6f-aaff-4625-b6c4-51ba11aabb6d/trundlemanorcrossed.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out The painting of the couple was religious icons was done by Mr. ARM’s parents as a wedding gift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/16ae5021-973a-456c-83a1-c472b4ed183f/trundlemanorcat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out This handsome fellow is Little Devil, the couple’s cat, which has been freeze-dried. Gulp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/83fab091-0b10-4f0d-a9c8-e5bcd23bd98f/trundlemanorbirdcage.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out One of the birdcages has a miniature setup of the room to keep the home’s gremlin, Nigel, so contented he won’t get up to mischief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bc2a393a-4a3c-4206-a714-9e5881808203/trundlemanorrabbitish.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out This creepy creature was Anton’s first creation, when he started playing Doctor Frankenstein at the age of 15. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6078e65f-61d1-4748-9e1d-ab5e4bf155f5/trundlemanorveldavroom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Velda saw Mr. ARM tooling around town in his hot rods, stalked him on social and got herself invited over. It was love at first taxidermy lesson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4c2156f5-b7e0-429e-86bd-a16b6815118d/trundlemanorkitchen.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Nothing is as it seems in the Trundle Manor kitchen. Every cabinet opens to reveal a surprising mad scientist take on kitchen appliances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0ec0148d-28a2-4c20-b140-91605fe68ed4/trundlemanorpostcard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Wish you were here? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7a1a4274-fba5-453d-adbf-d84df82cf744/trundlemanorsteps.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Twisted Tours at Trundle Manor in Pittsburgh - Make it stand out Trundle Manor’s tagline is: The most unusual tourist trap in the world meets the most bizarre private collection on public display! And we gotta say, that about sums it up. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/3-of-the-best-places-for-foreign-exchange-students-to-study-and-travel monthly 0.5 2023-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/29ec933c-b426-43f5-969e-58f5e733d7fe/cherryblossomsjapan.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 of the Best Places for Foreign Exchange Students to Study and Travel - Make it stand out Imagine being able to explore a setting like this while studying abroad! The famous cherry blossoms of Japan are just one unforgettable experience you could have as an international student. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3e4e4836-1834-4c40-8661-1b30e8426b76/sydney.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 of the Best Places for Foreign Exchange Students to Study and Travel - Make it stand out Australia tops the list of places to study abroad (and Sydney does seem pretty great) — but it’s hardly the only place to do so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6297625c-c4f0-401b-9933-0c5925b1fcb6/granadaspain.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 of the Best Places for Foreign Exchange Students to Study and Travel - Make it stand out The town of Granda, Spain is filled with students, who enjoy the gorgeous views of the Alhambra and free tapas with their booze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/068b6b67-61fb-433c-a671-11c176e13111/latedinnerspain The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 of the Best Places for Foreign Exchange Students to Study and Travel - Make it stand out It’s not uncommon for Spaniards to have dinner as late as 9:30 or even 10:30. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3c867a38-00fe-439f-81a6-1498260b7c0d/colognegermany.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 of the Best Places for Foreign Exchange Students to Study and Travel - Make it stand out German cities, like Köln, or Cologne, are especially good for students studying the sciences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3a63a5a1-0ec3-40b9-ac39-cee26e04bea0/goldenpavilionkyoto.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 of the Best Places for Foreign Exchange Students to Study and Travel - Make it stand out Studying abroad in Japan probably isn’t always as zen as a trip to the idyllic Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bb0e55a4-3f7e-4924-a647-282fe013a668/izakayatokyo.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 of the Best Places for Foreign Exchange Students to Study and Travel - Make it stand out Immerse yourself in the culture, no matter where you’re studying — and, yes, in Japan that means eating a meal and drinking sake at an izakaya. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/standards-of-beauty-and-ugliness-in-african-art monthly 0.5 2023-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/57b69bee-e660-46bf-9364-2a5a371e38ee/BabaNimbaDance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out A ritual dance in Guinea, Africa features a Baga nimba or d’mba headdress, seen in the upper right corner, which represents the ideal fertile woman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/daad5411-d616-4e6e-9032-4d7453a476d4/HaloHairstyleDRC.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out A Mangbetu woman in 1913 wearing a halo hairstyle with ivory pins, popular in the Democratic Republic of the Congo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/109c85e9-eae7-43d4-99c1-3ef57cc8959b/AfricanMaleGuardianReliquaryFigures.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out Male guardian reliquary figures with the heads of children but muscular bodies of adults. Teeth have been sealed behind the eyes to help the statues act as intermediaries with ancestors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ba4f2c72-44e9-4a1b-81ff-bc710550e1ef/ChibindaIlunga.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out A statue of the Chokwe mythological hero Chibinda Ilunga, a legendary hunter, made in Angola in 1850 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ab38519a-ef78-4f4c-bc8f-d4aeb69e2f57/KingMishemiShyaangmaMbul.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out A ndop portrait figure of King Mishe miShyaang maMbul, made about 1770 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The oversized head symbolizes intelligence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/76939809-bcca-4faf-97f2-6dd668bf027c/KaatyeleoFigurine.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out A depiction of Kaatyeleo, the Ancient Mother, who nurses babies with the milk of knowledge and evokes authoritative power https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c014fd0e-b04f-4c73-857d-577f5a93c22f/CameroonQueenCarving.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out A portrait of a queen, the wife of King Njike, from early 20th century Cameroon. It once stood in front of the royal palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2b8cb1f2-0f82-4020-9161-e1af9836a2a4/IkamCrestMask.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out An ikam crest mask from Nigeria depicts the fantastical hairstyles girls had created for their initiation into womanhood. Incidentally, these “beautiful maiden” masks were worn by men. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cdac080c-24ac-4410-af5c-c8dd50a462e4/MwanaPowMask.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out A mwana pwo or pwo mask from Angola is more realistic than other depictions of beauty in African art. It features elements a Westerner wouldn’t consider attractive, including extensive scarification and chipped teeth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/896e0a17-3fc5-4e9f-9bed-2eda2e524575/RoyalWifeVerandaPostOlowe.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out Originally used as a post on a veranda in Nigeria, this carving is of a senior royal wife was created by a famous artist, Olówé of Ise. The scarification indicates her high status. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e2a83c09-df8c-4150-b377-21571a0e1d48/OgoEsuRattle.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out Ogo Esu, god of the marketplace, the only orisha, or deity, consistently represented in human form. In Nigeria, his followers would dance with a staff like this, which has a phallic headpiece and cowrie shells associated with wealth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/601f0eb7-7c22-4c6f-a6bd-ead32fb20e20/IMG_3624.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out A mbwoongntey, a cup used for palm wine in the Congo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/04e3737a-bea6-42ec-9116-7df1deed72ad/BamanaKomoDancers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out A group of dancers from Guinea wearing Bamana Komo helmets with elements from the hyena, a nighttime scavenger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0aee9297-a387-4eb9-8002-5bbe14728990/BauleMonkeyFigure.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out This Baule monkey figure from the Côte d’Ivoire features a baboon-headed man representing a bush spirit and untamed wildness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b7cd6d6e-b2b0-48e8-b04c-7372be35a058/NgoloMask.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out This ngolo mask from the DRC features antelope horns to convey courage, while its protruding eyes signal aggression in the hopes of discouraging outsiders from approaching a boys’ training camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/164e77ee-cb84-4f16-b90d-198e4962852d/NkisiBlacksmithFigure.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out Antelope horns sit atop a nkisi figure from the DRC that depicts a blacksmith from folklore. It held great power and was created to protect an entire village. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/719c3385-5bd7-47ba-b834-1458c9bd328d/NkisiNkondi.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out Nails are driven into a nkisi nkondi, like this one from the DRC, to atone for transgressions. If someone breaks an oath made to the figurine, it’s said to come to life to mete out justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ba967ec6-6098-4167-9970-67875853d2b4/DmbaShoulderMaskTuteGuard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art - Make it stand out A large d’mba shoulder mask used during ceremonies features scarification and pendulous breasts — aspects of the feminine ideal among the Baga people of Guinea. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/4-spectacular-historical-monuments-in-india-besides-the-taj-mahal monthly 0.5 2023-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8240e6ea-fc53-44d3-b691-fa71d1ddcbb8/GoldenTempleAmritsarEntrance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Spectacular Historical Monuments in India — Besides the Taj Mahal - Make it stand out The majestic entrance to the Golden Temple in Amritsar. It’s time for the Taj Mahal to stop hogging the spotlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e74fefb4-79e0-45ff-aa72-8390d8d34afa/tajmahal.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Spectacular Historical Monuments in India — Besides the Taj Mahal - Make it stand out The Taj Mahal is beautiful — but isn’t by any means the only impressive site to see in India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/10808689-1540-4069-95be-29b8ea05926e/GoldenTempleAmritsar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Spectacular Historical Monuments in India — Besides the Taj Mahal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/364a7d3c-8a73-4c07-8427-c26f730bef31/India_Meenakshi_Temple.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Spectacular Historical Monuments in India — Besides the Taj Mahal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ba456cb9-6340-467e-8d98-cc54d60b9218/palitana.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Spectacular Historical Monuments in India — Besides the Taj Mahal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4f025b46-6d51-472f-89e4-72ea99e70a01/Birla_Temple_Kolkata.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Spectacular Historical Monuments in India — Besides the Taj Mahal - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8b04cf43-72e5-448f-ad31-2e5a53ae821e/MeenakshiDetail.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Spectacular Historical Monuments in India — Besides the Taj Mahal - Make it stand out A carving of Virabhadra, a fierce form of the god Shiva, as part of the crowded and colorful façade of Meenakshi Temple https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/fashion-in-full-bloom-at-billy-porters-extravaganza-at-the-phipps-conservatory monthly 0.5 2023-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ab8ae91e-f921-473b-801e-893aea1ba52c/phippsdukes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Duke, Mima and Papa were so inspired by the Japanese Garden at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, they decided to only speak in haiku. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8ed50ece-2703-4fca-a064-29567ec2185c/phippsicon2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Visitors to the Phipps are greeted by a towering figure standing in front of a pink neon sign that reads, "You are an Icon." The skirt is made of petal-like layers. If you look closely, you can see hidden details, such as a map of Pittsburgh and song lyrics from the musical Kinky Boots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/32179f22-efc1-4c98-af59-dd39c6eca5ff/phippschandelier.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out The Phipps purchased a few favorites from past exhibitions to add to their permanent collection, including American glass sculptor Dale Chihuly’s Goldenrod, Teal and Citron chandelier. The stunning sculpture hangs in the atrium, where it can be enjoyed by all visitors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3fd3907c-3650-4633-b2e9-54009ce98ce9/phippsmexidress.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out This tuxedo dress by Damian Dominguez is a powerful statement about the importance of self-expression and the freedom to be who you are. The top is an homage to Mister Rogers, while the skirt is a nod to Dominguez’s Mexican heritage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f042c6e7-f614-45e9-8781-6673f52ae530/phippssunkenmoss.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Carnegie Mellon students Chloe Brown, Huixin Kang, and Jen Tepe reimagined a 1960s pantsuit that takes inspiration from the late British fashion designer Alexander McQueen's iconic Sarabande dress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3e73f2ae-6044-451c-a9a6-0f386cb23d3f/phippssunkenhood.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Could there be a pea in this pod? Caifeng Hong and Katherine Chung’s design was out of this world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/17e5446b-e914-4b55-8a97-13bb43a90f6b/phippspride.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Carrie Anne Huneycutt and Evan Riley’s collaboration was Somewhere Over the Rainbow, celebrating Porter's legacy as a trailblazing figure in the LGBTQ+ community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/020ce739-aeed-4efe-bbea-ba723682fb0d/phippsegyptian.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Cathy Trostle-Olivar's dazzling Egyptianate look floats above the water of the Victoria Room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8d2bfc5d-5147-4143-ab46-6091004a1970/phippsborderie.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Three bronze maiden statues by Edmond Amateis, which originally stood within niches in the walled garden of the local Mellon estate, hold court among the formal French garden at the back of the Broderie Room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dfe5e309-295c-4fd6-8e84-97832a73bbf9/phippsmemawally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out I don’t speak French, but I think that this photo of Wally and Mima is très mignon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/74a93ac5-b357-4f13-9770-63259026e9f3/phippsboots.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out This fabulous footwear is a wink to the 2013 musical Kinky Boots, which Porter starred in, and a reminder that sometimes the most unexpected things can save the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/92a595b8-c103-44ac-86ca-47531cbad9da/phippsdesert.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Chihuly’s celestial Desert Gold Star sculpture provides a brilliant blast of color amid the green hues of desert flora. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/35b1cdee-60fe-495a-988c-73f5cf06d7f2/phippsflowers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out These flowers are so whimsical, they could have been plucked straight out of a Dr. Seuss book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0c9419c2-581f-42c6-9f2a-d09ad1ee2657/phippsartroom3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out The Gallery Room showcases a collection of critters created by local students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/79d127db-da31-4c1b-8779-a32dd70b6ed2/phippsrunway.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out These looks made from plant material by Phipps master gardeners were so avant-garde, they could be on the red carpet at the Oscars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/83a239af-3800-4fd5-bf3a-075541a35c65/phippsrunway2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out This look, inspired by a tetra fish, is sure to turn heads — even underwater! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1f65e636-fee7-4935-bb58-d844b783061c/phippsrunway3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Well, this look is one fashion-forward way to channel your inner bird (note the nest atop its head and the dress details made of pheasant feathers). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f7c582cf-ffe1-40a3-a19f-a002410da952/phippsfish.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out This lettuce-covered look was a showstopper. I sure hope there’s an opening under the hat so the fish can eat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7ed6fdbf-457c-419d-9cbf-747a8081e41e/phippsred.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Drag queen Thee Suburbia’s ruby red dress is a tribute to Porter’s uplifting message and blooms with the power of positivity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d33eedf6-f9e4-45e5-851f-b14b71fc6994/phippsman2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Mindy Eshelman’s sustainable suit and cape is a sartorial love letter to Pittsburgh and our planet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1856e040-e4fb-44ec-b51a-88c219d5dd67/phippsmancrown.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e2d081e5-ffcd-41a9-8894-d2ec18572263/phippsmanpuse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d7ca81bd-6b6a-4974-afc2-c45b157ce589/phippsdresses2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out NYC performer Gloria Swansong’s designs evolved from the long-established pageantry of drag queen balls, a parade of gender expression and aesthetics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/764a5f4a-6f8c-4b81-87fc-01db7ac88f19/phippspose2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Don't forget to stop and “Strike a Pose” in front of the Instagram-friendly pink and green vertical wall before you leave the Serpentine Room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9fe29734-7e19-4bcb-a5de-c6a266c6a891/phippsglasscenterpiece2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Another Chihuly work, Celadon and Royal Purple Gilded Fiori, captures attention at the center of the Tropical Fruit and Spice Room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f4b0fa1a-b3ec-444f-a81e-7aa9b70707f8/phippsglassred.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Chihuly’s vibrant glass installation, Cattails, can be found nestled amongst the lush greenery of the Palm Court. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/723bf828-5373-408b-b0c8-50336d664ea8/phippsglassmen2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out Be sure to find the Longfellows by Hans Godo Fräbel in the Orchid Room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/658046eb-818a-407e-afcf-57d8ab9a892c/phippsstatue.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion in Full Bloom at Billy Porter’s Extravaganza at the Phipps Conservatory - Make it stand out A bronze sculpture of Scottish poet Robert Burns, holding a plow and contemplating a mountain daisy, stands outside one of the Victorian glasshouses at the Phipps Conservatory. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-king-and-queen-of-oddities monthly 0.5 2023-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/32d5ddc7-62c1-48a7-a5c5-249288c4bf19/ryanandreginacohn.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The King and Queen of Oddities - Make it stand out A portrait of Ryan Matthew and Regina Marie Cohn that reflects their delightfully warped sensibilites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2a63fdd2-2085-4a48-a673-06e3cdf759ab/chezcohn.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The King and Queen of Oddities - Make it stand out A glimpse into the Cohn’s oddity-filled Victorian home in Westport, Connecticut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a5c334ed-85a5-419c-b51d-b596c04ec114/cohncurios.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The King and Queen of Oddities - Make it stand out Ryan and Regina’s stunning collection of curiosities includes Spanish santos figures, reliquaries and other ancient artifacts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0d15da6a-2707-45a0-ac56-16af327f70ca/cohnsaint.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The King and Queen of Oddities - Make it stand out The couple collects santos figures like this one-armed articulated 18th century cage doll with glass eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e2b312f7-00c5-47fa-a821-dd4d9470a1bc/cohnskullart.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The King and Queen of Oddities - Make it stand out One of Ryan's Beauchêne exploded skulls https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/oddities-flea-market-a-bizarre-bazaar-of-unforgettable-finds monthly 0.5 2025-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bc50dc2a-7562-4773-874f-6bbbff1f365f/odditiesfleamarketheader.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out The Oddities Flea Market is filled with items to start your own cabinet of curiosities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/03bd3862-6bd6-4cc0-b6b2-c3c629e6441a/allisonfretheimceramics.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Vendors from around the country have booths at the market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3dae6668-8294-4565-bfca-9c5b98c1e780/sideshowgallery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out I am doll parts: some of the creepy-cute creations from Sideshow Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0e30a91d-5096-4a68-b5e5-482fb5b478ca/deathmasks.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Death masks on display from Wooly Mammoth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/47b18d00-1759-45c4-b9ff-19fe1e4e83f9/odditiesfleamarketdjs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Spooky and silly classic cartoons played above DJs from Dead Animal Assembly Plant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b3b73630-346b-423a-87f6-97b270982109/hardbittenpoptarts.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out A seclection of Hardbitten’s treats, including their riffs on Pop-Tarts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e880e7ba-978b-402f-8bd2-e236dc3de444/blkkhandposing.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out A woman poses for her tintype photo from Blkk Hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/58a684fe-7d43-4566-91ba-a85e012ef2a2/blkkhand.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Nora Past, seen in a developing tintype photo, assisted at the booth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ad674d6e-273d-4a47-90d2-c44155b27f19/mementomori.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Memento Mori Los Angeles co-sponsored the flea market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/349dfc82-04ff-4c74-81a6-9652ceb3ae29/mementomorimermaid.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out A replica of the Fiji mermaid, a Witchling chick and other artistic takes on taxidermy from Memento Mori Los Angeles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e5fdf674-33d5-4ef0-b6d8-f847ad057312/oddsandends.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Playful fake taxidermied heads on display at the Odds and Ends booth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/70f58255-6bb2-43eb-afe8-8523005835c0/odditiesfleamarketeyeba.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out A selection of vintage fake eyes at Eyeba’s booth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e1190d6e-9a6f-49a2-9b87-ce55a7958495/eyebarings.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Windows to your soul? Amazing rings from Eyeba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8993e91c-9dda-44ce-bfa4-678ef63a3d85/deadskullcurio.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Deadskull Curio had the most macabre offerings at the market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/78a99b0b-c208-42bb-91fd-6958dbcd342f/morguephotos.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out The collection of death photos had a warning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f25d1a57-cec3-426f-ba4b-8d7388b23eef/misshavishamsteacup.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out The saucy teacups from Miss Havisham’s Curiosities were inspired by the owner’s cheeky grandmother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2f6344df-ac4c-48bc-a7fa-80f27c4483cd/poisonforest.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Hidden in the Poison Forest, 2021 We were drawn to Katie Gamb’s artwork because of its twee yet sinister quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2175be8f-4128-4800-b132-e10106581f9d/LGskeleton.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out My Heart’s Still Beating, 2019 Like much of the art we appreciate, Gamb’s works tread the line between creepy and cute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bd153ee3-273d-448c-b051-4f093563eca4/feralfemmeart.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Feral Femme Art’s booth evoked a freakshow from the past with interactive artworks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/068a678c-f3d8-4766-a307-9d8b86c5d6f4/feralfemme%2Bdeadmeatdevil.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Artist Rachaela DiRosaria posing with Zach Wager, who spun records at the market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3f556bac-8f39-4f29-871d-c71844d3372e/feralfemmeinveterate.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Inveterate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/879e3b1e-7654-44f0-85ec-94ecd827124d/feralfemmeclown.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Funhouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c75eaa83-8ccb-4eb5-a212-47595cda5117/feralfemmetattooedlady.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out The Tattooed Woman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/095706ad-f54a-4865-b4ab-5195ebfd7a85/creepycloches.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oddities Flea Market: A Bizarre Bazaar of Unforgettable Finds - Make it stand out Double Trouble has found a new home amid the other oddities chez Duke and Wally. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/crazy-cartoonish-controversial-the-art-of-mu-pan monthly 0.5 2023-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d4ac10f8-734f-4623-a5a4-4be8e84d021b/MuPanSushi.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan - Make it stand out Me Like Sushi by Mu Pan, 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fee30079-c57d-4d8e-8fe3-a7190ed95b90/RabbitsMuPan.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan - Make it stand out Rabbits by Mu Pan, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9ff2a75b-6f42-47a4-9116-75fe7797fd98/MuPanInAction.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan - Make it stand out The artist at work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/04442316-4e1c-4a7c-b6ee-a9b3ad29ab18/MuPanCompendiumOfMateriaMUdica.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan - Make it stand out From the Compendium of Materia MUdica by Mu Pan, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2c20704b-a606-4d76-ae69-a40529d9649a/MuPanGhidorah.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan - Make it stand out Detail from The Loyal Retainers Part VI: South China Sea, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bfe927dc-01af-403e-8331-487f899bcd1d/MuPanWhaleExplosion.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan - Make it stand out Whale Explosion by Mu Pan, 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4f84b20c-dbcf-45e6-88f5-31bc67b7027e/MuPanMomlegoEgg.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan - Make it stand out Momlego Egg by Mu Pan, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/780adbde-c967-43d9-93a2-1da7255ce641/MuPanDino.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan - Make it stand out Mu Pan’s Dinoasshole Chapter 1 by Mu Pan, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8b713bb5-8e86-48a1-b45a-b5bd23bb25ad/MuPanStudioWIPs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan - Make it stand out Mu Pan’s studio. Even though there are two works in progress, he told us he can only work on one at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/40b17df5-fd57-46cd-8327-8d93d206d53d/MuPan5.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan - Make it stand out From the series Shit History of China by Mu Pan, 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e5426844-6be1-414f-84d1-746a6931642d/MuPanBeThereSoon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan - Make it stand out Be There Soon by Mu Pan, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c0db6a9e-8fca-42cc-8263-62365d5c6a9d/MidsommarMuPan.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan - Make it stand out Mu Pan created the ominous mural featured in the movie Midsommar. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/improve-your-spanish-with-these-32-fun-animal-idioms monthly 0.5 2023-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c8021159-71ab-46d3-8d31-82bc59263906/LionInBed.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Improve Your Spanish With These 32 Fun Animal Idioms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/110c3b39-31ee-4bbe-88ad-5cf612513dd9/fly.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Improve Your Spanish With These 32 Fun Animal Idioms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/11b19a45-6a4f-4dd7-ba79-98bea1a4b02d/DogAndCatFight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Improve Your Spanish With These 32 Fun Animal Idioms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d5c7ee9c-7c3a-4fc1-8555-a8b884610257/seal.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Improve Your Spanish With These 32 Fun Animal Idioms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/aedbae39-27c4-4515-8203-492abbecf43b/peacock.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Improve Your Spanish With These 32 Fun Animal Idioms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e6a3ad58-4802-4644-8198-db054f2a34b0/GoatScreaming.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Improve Your Spanish With These 32 Fun Animal Idioms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3f48d4ef-b2fc-4201-b185-a191197668c9/tiger.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Improve Your Spanish With These 32 Fun Animal Idioms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1682814434009-8Z2ZIP4N5B2NL2UI3UHC/unsplash-image-XJnjN1eRSEk.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Improve Your Spanish With These 32 Fun Animal Idioms - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/from-starter-to-star-how-boulenc-became-the-must-visit-caf-in-oaxaca monthly 0.5 2023-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/33ae746a-abde-45a8-9053-7c674aaf181b/BoulencLightFixture.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The open-air dining area of Boulenc has a bohemian vibe and an eye-catching pendant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/65f87834-3612-4f44-8c3f-0cf36be0310e/BoulencExterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The unassuming façade of Boulenc is easy to pass by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fc9acaa3-2db2-4bf2-af0a-a9c5f4629cec/BoulencBakery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Stop into the bakery next door for some delicious pastries and artisanal breads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fcfeecad-7201-4e2c-9997-7b33466b6971/BoulencArch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Great food, great service and a charming boho chic vibe to boot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5d574acf-fdec-432c-9dab-124980465627/BoulencWall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Boulenc moved to a larger space and now has a boutique hotel attached (and some cool murals in the restaurant). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/23717c33-cd24-48d0-a067-0e124b6120a9/BoulencBreakfast.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Juan Pablo is known for his amazing pastries and breads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c471116e-b836-48d6-8da5-6a9a47d5a119/BoulencBar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The bar at Boulenc has a cool wire sculpture created by the owners’ friends at Máscaras de Alambre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d814db68-94a6-4dd5-b750-eb725b356050/BoulencBreakfastTopDown.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Be sure to stop into Boulenc at least once during your time in Oaxaca — you won’t be disappointed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/08769869-3cab-4768-90b9-53e4e2c18ef0/BoulencCowboy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca - Make it stand out There’s not a lot of seating, and Boulenc is a popular spot, so be sure to get there early. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8466a136-220d-4930-a0b6-aef47d8111de/SuculentaWindow.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca - Make it stand out To one side of the restaurant is the bakery; on the other is Suculenta, an adorable provision shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/11d98b3b-8a0f-4128-a597-2b9293ee77cd/SuculentaRabbit.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Suculenta offers a selection of homemade condiments and other items, all charmingly packaged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2082c8cf-6bee-4eda-9002-e4d172373396/SuculentaWines.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca - Make it stand out A variety of booze is on offer at the tienda, with a focus on natural wines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8430b680-014e-4886-8ed0-181fecab24ba/BoulencGlasses.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/beltane-get-fired-up-for-the-wiccan-fertility-festival monthly 0.5 2023-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/af5d6cfa-2b36-40a4-b858-fe57f75c35af/1024px-Beltane_2019_Edinburgh_Calton_Hill.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beltane: Get Fired Up for the Wiccan Fertility Festival - Make it stand out Beltane might have started with the ancient peoples of Western Europe — but celebrations still take place nowadays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/acaddd5e-20fb-439a-be62-f288a6e3f072/Queen+GuineveresMayingCollier.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beltane: Get Fired Up for the Wiccan Fertility Festival - Make it stand out Queen Guinevere’s Maying by John Collier, 1900 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/50e09df6-a943-4725-9dfc-099ef9cbf9f9/BeltaneBonfireSihouette.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beltane: Get Fired Up for the Wiccan Fertility Festival - Make it stand out This bonfire is too high to jump over. Many Wiccans and neopagans today prefer to jump over a candle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5b9e660f-af84-4c20-b97a-c582f610db6b/ritualsexwiccans.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beltane: Get Fired Up for the Wiccan Fertility Festival - Make it stand out It’s not certain, but a man and woman might have come together sexually during the rite of Beltane in the past as way to symbolize the union of the Goddess and God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d0998fe5-a446-4ac9-8a87-79f439cede4e/Orlando_Antonio_Walpurgisnacht_1878.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beltane: Get Fired Up for the Wiccan Fertility Festival - Make it stand out Walpurgisnacht/Hexensabbat by Orlando Antonio, 1878 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/169ce014-7f19-4a9e-9015-398a156e4d6a/HolyWellCranfield.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beltane: Get Fired Up for the Wiccan Fertility Festival - Make it stand out Around Beltane, pilgrims tie ribbons to trees when visiting this holy well at Cranfield in Northern Ireland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0d7a8e64-5872-4f3f-9454-a362b3914822/HawthorneFairy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beltane: Get Fired Up for the Wiccan Fertility Festival - Make it stand out Hawthorns are connected to the fairy realm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/132f92ed-53e9-4bc4-b591-d185c3f61092/SpringMaidensTorches.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beltane: Get Fired Up for the Wiccan Fertility Festival - Make it stand out Beltane is the perfect time to embrace new beginnings and focus on the things you want to change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/38de71cc-00ab-4127-9e0d-faa13eb4fc7a/maypolegirls.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beltane: Get Fired Up for the Wiccan Fertility Festival - Make it stand out Less explicit than ritualized coupling, maypoles are sometimes viewed as phallic, while the ribbons represent fertility. As they twine together, it’s a mingling of masculine and feminine energies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/50d4dba2-5065-4e2a-abdd-a76a1c543953/16thCenturyWoodcutBeltane.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beltane: Get Fired Up for the Wiccan Fertility Festival - Make it stand out Welcome in warmer days, manifest love or pregnancy and work on your personal growth during a Wiccan Beltane ritual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/199abc14-29cb-4bb7-986d-ef9ec756dec7/maypole.brueghel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beltane: Get Fired Up for the Wiccan Fertility Festival - Make it stand out St. George’s Kermis With the Dance Around the Maypole by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, 1627 https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/pretty-in-pink-parroquia-san-miguel-arcngel monthly 0.5 2023-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/34cfcad2-bc7a-4d00-8729-3a6d888b99dc/SanMiguelArcangelTwilight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel, an icon of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/14eafd0d-980c-4eb7-aa12-bab9d10e87f2/SanMiguelArcangelBackStreet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out Behind the church is a quaint cobblestone street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b61168c0-310e-49ce-a46c-892f11fe45fe/SanMiguelArcangelLovers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out San Miguel de Allende is for lovers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/526540bf-81f8-4592-8de3-aef7e8a6ddb2/SanMiguelArcangelDukeOnTheSide.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out Duke sits on the steps at the side of the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5e2fe204-2a69-4aea-8167-571747d132b2/SanMiguelArcangelDusk.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out The Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel has seen some violence over the years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0c9e484a-5b62-47e9-b17a-67e9f716cad0/SanMiguelArcangelInterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out The interior of the Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel didn’t go entirely as planned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d553a7e8-285e-43c3-ad21-35ddd7ad9974/SanMiguelArcangelMary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f02ef476-b643-46a8-96fe-b26187b1b675/SanMiguelArcangelCrucifix.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b8576c0a-ca56-44df-bbbe-40b759fa6d2f/SanMiguelArcangelFountain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e3eccb2e-55c6-46db-8728-f08d3b0b3fbe/SanMiguelArcangelProposal.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out Wally thinks this would be a great place to propose to someone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0b637c2e-9b1b-4530-abb3-93bacd4b27e9/SanMiguelArcangelSideChapel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out A chapel in the back corner of the church has a Cubist-esque mural showing indigenous Mexicans on one side and Catholic monks on the other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/480bf91b-1d38-458d-9a37-578b4993258b/SanMiguelArcangelStatue2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out On the side of the church is a statue of Fray Juan de San Miguel, who founded the city and was, in turn, named for Saint Michael the Archangel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f2abe403-88cc-40ce-9217-8e61436354b9/SanMiguelArcangelJardinSteps.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out Plaza Allende, commonly known as the Jardín, is the bustling center of this charming colonial town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2ec1ce17-73c4-4557-b075-974966b5c758/JardinSMAGazeboDancers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out Dancing by the gazebo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/00bfabdb-3f45-4b13-8468-b9c6085d02f8/MariachiJardinTrumpet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out A mariachi trumpeter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4609c260-3cd8-4a1f-9bad-a4deed939586/MariachisInWhiteSMA.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out Mariachi bands entertain the crowds in the plaza in front of the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/841b2c89-7e6f-4f80-a297-00a6813a365f/SanMiguelArcangelFoodTruck.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out Grab dinner at the elote stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b9042bc0-edd1-4d28-b414-6732b19d6e1c/wallyelote.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out Wally digs into his elote. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4318fc56-3d7e-4706-9b45-715594aa5645/SanMiguelArcangelFireworks.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out If you can, time your trip to coincide with the Feast of San Miguel at the end of September. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/aa33f9e7-d132-46f4-bf34-c830c9a45cb4/SanMiguelArcangelFireworks2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out The festival’s firework show was the most impressive we’ve ever seen — in part because of the gorgeous backdrop of the church spires. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/74fcb8b1-2028-46ee-a459-4e09da475356/CastillosIcons.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out The castillos are a wonder to behold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/791b5e20-8ee3-4892-a328-b04a163a7bcf/SanMiguelArcangelOverlook.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel - Make it stand out Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel from el Mirador, overlooking the town of SMA https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/ramadan-revealed-radical-traditions-of-the-islamic-holiday monthly 0.5 2025-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5e90bfd5-c33d-4cae-b3d4-af364ea53fcd/RamadanWomenPraying.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday - Make it stand out Ramadan: when Muslims don’t eat, drink water, smoke, have sex or doing anything bad during the day for an entire month?! Learn more about this holiday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3b717676-1d57-4287-97d2-255edd9a5201/RamadanFireworks.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cc05a623-6ace-475d-9a33-3d57c316a16d/Mohammed_receiving_revelation_from_the_angel_Gabriel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday - Make it stand out The angel Gabriel delivers the Quran to the Prophet Muhammed — the event celebrated during Ramadan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bacfafdb-50e4-4094-8286-3c5134a37ac6/IftarRamadan.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday - Make it stand out Once the sun has gone down, people can break their fast with the meal called iftar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/29da11d4-81e0-4367-add8-5fbf6a7d7a8f/RamadanDatesBowl.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday - Make it stand out Dates are the traditional food to break your fast once the sun sets during Ramadan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d14fabe3-3170-4548-9239-a49d4c880cf5/IftarInSudan.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday - Make it stand out People prepare plates of food for iftar. It must be hell cooking delicious-smelling dishes when you haven’t eaten all day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/89097851-feb4-4c4b-a30f-6a7fcd57da21/Jean+Leon+Gerome%27s+%E2%80%9CPrayer+in+Cairo%2522.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday - Make it stand out Prayer in Cairo by Jean-Leon Gerome, 1865 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9c7ab908-98c3-4fea-a998-45fc82842eac/Ramadan+MosqueLights.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday - Make it stand out The Night of Power is a mysterious occurrence during Ramadan. Muslims can seek it through intense prayer at a mosque during the last 10 days of the holy month. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d76b2e81-ec8c-4581-9e3a-715f9045726d/RamadanMosque.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday - Make it stand out Many Muslims spend more time praying during Ramadan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6f3b3c2d-346c-4414-9b26-d824757d31df/Eid_al-Fitr_Prayer_1978.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday - Make it stand out Massive amounts of people come together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a4fa64c7-1d4d-4629-b71f-22e46e1ac471/Eid_al-Fitr_Istanbul.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday - Make it stand out People go to a mosque on Eid al-Fitr — and after the sermon, the feast begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e9a0772f-c07f-45d4-8bb5-d90f55525e82/Osman+Hamdi+Bey%E2%80%99s+%E2%80%9CGirl+Reciting+Quran%2522.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday - Make it stand out Girl Reciting Quran by Osman Hamdi Bey, 1880 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e3a50cce-d001-4c00-bf28-75385d4b6ee7/IftarInIran.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ramadan Revealed: The Rigorous Rituals of the Islamic Holiday - Make it stand out Ramadan is a time of self-reflection, charity and forgiveness. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/oaxaca-day-trip-to-tlacochahuaya-and-teotitln-del-valle monthly 0.5 2023-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0e7a187a-a778-4bb2-9a33-0ae1e71874df/TlacochahuayaTriptych.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out This amazing church in San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya, with its rustic paintings, is en route to the natural wonder of Hierve el Agua. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9ab0480d-a65f-475b-b3bf-7c0cb41dd32a/IMG_1583.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out While driving in Oaxaca, you might have to stop to let herds of cattle pass by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9a319bc7-7725-4fd7-94c0-446af8ef6be7/TlacochahuayaDoggieStyle.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out You also might see stray dogs in flagrante delicto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/eaa88964-f10f-47e2-b83b-5cae936c8d60/TlacochahuayaChurchCross.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out You can’t miss the church — it dominates the small village of San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4c7c5996-678b-48ac-bf7d-8332aad88ea7/TlacochahuayaBurroJesus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out A sculpture of Jesus on a donkey, representing how he entered Jerusalem, sits in the back corner of the iglesia and is used during a Palm Sunday procession. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9c1f2f9a-7d5d-4f83-99f5-e8202bdfee80/TlacochahuayaInteriorSide.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out All of the walls inside the Templo Tlacochahuaya are covered with red, blue and tan painted designs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f6bbfdd0-4102-41d6-b7b5-4d686b139874/TlacochahuayaSaintMark.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out This fresco portrait depicts Saint Mark seated atop a winged lion (which is actually a symbol of Venice, Italy). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/176fe22a-8d47-49f5-9fd9-11f675c70c85/TlacochahuayaInside.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out We had driven all the way here — we weren’t going to let a Do Not Enter sign prevent us from popping in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c0957fcf-cd2d-45a2-af8a-415b54d79853/TlacochahuayaFlowers.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out Offerings of flowers fill one smaller altar inside the chruch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e0d3b7f9-c04f-4eb6-8012-826a906c8915/IMG_1530.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out Wooden carvings, oil paintings, gilded frames and simplistic paintings create lovely vignettes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3f19135d-972c-4343-82b4-3477e043b0f9/TlacochahuayaMary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out A statue of the Virgin Mary with the Sacred Heart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/56776b78-a44f-4a91-b54e-f1c63ccec43d/TlamanalliSisters.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out The Mendoza sisters cook indigenous Zapotec cuisine at their restaurant, Tlamanalli. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/083b8eae-666b-4db1-a869-809934b64fda/TlamanalliStaircaseTrio.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out Duke, Kevin and Wally sit on the staircase in the center of Tlamanalli. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a30a817f-ae5b-4123-8999-1c5978dae2a7/TlamanalliMenu.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out The menu is written on a chalkboard —and note that you can only pay in cash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1a3e942f-5567-4f59-90b0-5303fec24231/TlamanalliDavidKevin.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out Tlamanalli makes a great stop for lunch (and shopping) en route to Hierve el Agua. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/acdc6a7c-e5b9-44f0-b51e-3c9e928326c5/TlamanalliRuiz.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out The adorable Abigail Mendoza Ruiz, whipping up dishes with her sisters in the restaurant’s open kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bce6db14-43bf-4b97-a2ed-60da72bdfad5/CasaVivianaCandlesForSale.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out Gorgeous handmade candles at Casa Viviana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dca95fd2-cff5-44e1-b34b-bb7ab18e279b/CasaVivianaBehind.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out Viviana herself came out to help us, briefly leaving a family party. We love the local tradition of connecting two long braids with ribbons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e19da095-0c2e-4ba9-9363-4ba6a710b2a0/CasaVivianaFlowerCandles.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out Many of Viviana’s candles are bought for special occasions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c2f3abaa-67d0-4ae6-ae7e-7bf0ea02900e/CasaVivianaMaker.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out The maestra herself: Viviana holds two of her works. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/387baf98-b476-48ac-af7e-9c968f4b99ea/CasaVivianaCactiLoom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out We passed a loom with nopal cactus paddles above it (those white bits are actually cochineal bugs used to make red dye). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ff3fbb64-51f3-4e80-a50d-e31c55fc70f9/Teotitla%CC%81nPlants.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fb2a1cfd-abc9-4045-95ea-7206430042b4/TeotitlanChair.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/step-into-the-world-of-gossip-girl-the-ultimate-nyc-tour monthly 0.5 2023-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3687fe0e-d698-46fc-9553-01900c7adc4d/GossipGirlMain.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Step Into the World of Gossip Girl: The Ultimate NYC Tour - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bbd2cc80-f699-48a8-860f-9caa53754c85/GrandCentral.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Step Into the World of Gossip Girl: The Ultimate NYC Tour - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7d00bf35-1959-4bb0-a6ce-a095adc9d84d/SerenaGrandCentral.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Step Into the World of Gossip Girl: The Ultimate NYC Tour - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1457f954-6837-4461-9097-c49a59d920d4/TheCampbell.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Step Into the World of Gossip Girl: The Ultimate NYC Tour - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7b849991-5b3e-4e64-8238-6ea4f81e1ad9/SerenaNateTheCampbell.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Step Into the World of Gossip Girl: The Ultimate NYC Tour - 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Step Into the World of Gossip Girl: The Ultimate NYC Tour - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ff48ed7f-e374-4ea7-887b-3aaa252bc90e/EmpireStateSkyline.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Step Into the World of Gossip Girl: The Ultimate NYC Tour - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/242518dc-42a2-49c5-a18c-14c28d124a81/BlairAtopEmpireState.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Step Into the World of Gossip Girl: The Ultimate NYC Tour - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e0a91987-a3cd-43e5-af59-fd5d502bc225/TheMet.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Step Into the World of Gossip Girl: The Ultimate NYC Tour - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/af354097-8211-4e14-aef6-b7e7d840798c/TheMetStepsGossipGirl.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Step Into the World of Gossip Girl: The Ultimate NYC Tour - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8930177b-077b-4036-968b-6b97d866f123/GossipGirl.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Step Into the World of Gossip Girl: The Ultimate NYC Tour - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/centro-cultural-san-pablo-a-hidden-wonder-in-oaxaca monthly 0.5 2023-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3fa82012-3d68-41ce-bf47-4387a33c54d5/CulturalCentroSanPabloGround.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The cool stonework in the passage leading to the cultural center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7368ed05-5d47-4faf-9f06-d358c5e3ccab/CulturalCentroSanPabloPararaquas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca - Make it stand out It’s not hard to figure out what this portion is called the Plaza de los Paraguas (Umbrella Plaza). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2e7a797f-5006-43ae-8617-740d575ccdde/CulturalCentroSanPabloVanGogh.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca - Make it stand out A diorama at one end of the alley was a real-life re-creation of Van Gogh’s painting Bedroom in Arles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/aad9ef15-19c8-4c45-a471-3344b34901cb/CulturalCentroSanPabloSeats.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The interior courtyard of the Centro Cultural San Pablo had seats set up for a musical performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/77cb902b-4f27-43de-9805-728cde6b8fe7/CulturalCentroSanPabloOpenRoof.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The roof of the cultural center retracts to be open to the sky on nice days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/29eeb392-9b97-4d50-a405-4a948ea4f222/CulturalCentroSanPabloGallery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca - Make it stand out A wander through the first-floor gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2ad1c19c-f8cb-418b-ac3d-fe3bcae42282/CulturalCentroSanPabloTrumpet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Sculptures of musicians lined one wall of the courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/44e81211-1f05-4ea8-b1b7-46b770b1e495/CulturalCentroSanPabloHarpist.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca - Make it stand out A harpist preps for her concert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/56c31af3-e4c3-46c8-8014-08d9af5547a3/CulturalCentroSanPabloLibrary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The Biblioteca de Investigación Juan de Córdova is open to the public. Its mission is to preserve the indigenous cultures of Oaxaca. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a3569c40-e4a1-4126-83c5-37d6d35a957e/CulturalCentroSanPabloSidePassage.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca - Make it stand out A side passage is visually arresting — though we have no idea of its purpose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cfe1a770-4f1a-42c1-8acd-ef822840972c/CulturalCentroSanPabloWindow.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Glass pillars create an interesting vista in one of the upstairs windows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9025e213-692b-46ed-a61e-d4d805d57dee/CulturalCentroSanPabloUmbrellas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The interesting alleyway drew us in immediately — only later did we discover the cultural center. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/what-to-know-before-embarking-on-an-antarctic-peninsula-cruise monthly 0.5 2023-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f8600bb8-bfe8-4693-aba0-faf7536efa9a/AntarcticCruisePenguin.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before Embarking on an Antarctic Peninsula Cruise - Make it stand out A cruise through the Antarctic isn’t for the faint of heart — but could be the trip of a lifetime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b19d1cc1-8824-4612-8f76-48731b8771fe/AntarcticCruise.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before Embarking on an Antarctic Peninsula Cruise - Make it stand out This isn’t your typical cruise, that’s for sure! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1bcfed6b-7636-4135-870a-99b818a5e875/AntarcticCruiseShip.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before Embarking on an Antarctic Peninsula Cruise - Make it stand out A luxury cruise ship plies the ice-filled water of the Antarctic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e2536721-1cbf-4c65-b81e-4ff67bb5f579/DrakePassage.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before Embarking on an Antarctic Peninsula Cruise - Make it stand out The roughest stretch of water is the Drake Passage — one of the most turbulent areas in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9945eb70-c2ba-43ad-8074-5b4ba87c2c37/Antarctic.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before Embarking on an Antarctic Peninsula Cruise - Make it stand out Thanks to the plays of light in the Antarctic, you can end up with some gorgeous photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/45c79205-2832-4625-8e8a-4eb3080a8688/CampingAntarctica.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before Embarking on an Antarctic Peninsula Cruise - Make it stand out For the brave, there are outdoor activities on the Antarctic Peninsula, including camping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5e5e20ac-dc49-4573-911a-8cbbb2ee392e/DivingAntarctica.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before Embarking on an Antarctic Peninsula Cruise - Make it stand out Believe it or not, diving is an option in the Antarctic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fd4f8abf-d697-4ea5-a9c7-e8ca6d796f50/GentooPenguins.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before Embarking on an Antarctic Peninsula Cruise - Make it stand out Let’s face it: Penguins, like these gentoos, are a big draw of this region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/99acd14a-b3ae-4406-b44e-977e54c15c85/AntarcticPenguins.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before Embarking on an Antarctic Peninsula Cruise - Make it stand out In addition to penguins, look out for seals, whales and other seabirds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e85c3a47-9472-40f6-be59-9c1ce368b933/CalvingGlacierNekoHarbor.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before Embarking on an Antarctic Peninsula Cruise - Make it stand out Neko Harbor is a good spot to try to catch a calving glacier as it sheds massive chunks of ice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1919cf88-6c91-4b29-bc95-fb66e4c276eb/LemaireChannel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before Embarking on an Antarctic Peninsula Cruise - Make it stand out Lemaire Channel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/90498786-98f0-480b-89bf-9b5cc960e78d/ParadiseBayResearchStation.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before Embarking on an Antarctic Peninsula Cruise - Make it stand out Paradise Bay Research Station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f456b2db-1096-4d1d-a3e8-44e36f620f0f/IcebergAntarcticPeninsula.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before Embarking on an Antarctic Peninsula Cruise - Make it stand out The white of icebergs and glaciers contrast sharply with the beautiful blues and purples of the sky and water. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-pabst-mansion-in-milwaukee-hopped-up-on-history monthly 0.5 2023-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/72e8ce7a-3ef3-4960-95ff-d254537e9e4c/pabstmansionexterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out “Could you tell whoever put up that cell tower to move it, please?” Wally asked our tour guide, Roxie. “It’s ruining my shot.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7e54eb1f-fa7c-4a35-a7a7-7e278748bf35/pabstmansionbust.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out A bust of the beer baron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c61b4460-1b34-445b-8dd0-392499b769b1/pabstmansionarches.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out You’ll notice a theme that runs throughout the tour: elaborate decoration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/70bf7882-da26-4de3-a2a3-ecbe45d24da5/pabstmansiongang.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Our gang taking a group shot in front of the landmark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3feb83de-6a83-46fc-ba5d-c6eea019c914/pabstmansionladiesmural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The beautiful murals throughout the Pabst Mansion were painted over when the Catholic church took possession of the house. Thankfully, the restoration team was able to remove the offending coat of white and preserve the scenes beneath like this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b09735a7-67c7-4f4b-84e8-2990dd0ec0be/pabstmansionroxie.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Our tour of the home was led by the fabulous Roxie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c1750848-ac83-4857-adc6-11bfa1a9d53e/pabstmansionpavillion.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out We were bummed we couldn’t tour the Beaux Arts Pavilion off to the side of the mansion. It’s undergoing restoration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a2d1b0e9-05fb-47c3-a61d-e4d55a65354d/pabstmansionpavilliontree.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The Pavilion began as the Pabst’s display at the Columbian Expo in Chicago, then became a conservatory, chapel and visitors center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1e8deb07-a24f-4107-9e64-15853c79a791/pabstmansionhall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Off to a good start! The reception hall at the Pabst Mansion has seating, warm-toned wood and a cool antler and iron chandelier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e0423241-8273-4303-bbae-a5e274dde491/pabstmansionlobby.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Note the wall covering in the reception hall — it’s a costly embossed linen imported from London known as Tynecastle canvas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d85da7fc-e70c-4388-9e9a-62258eedfda0/pabstmansionclock2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out A nook used by musicians to play for guests during parties is situated to the back of the reception hall. It holds an elaborate Black Forest clock and an intricately hand-tooled leather chair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5f88ec5f-1e59-4738-8651-4bfb78b803dc/pabstmansionladiesparlor2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Wally’s favorite room was the ladies’ parlor. He’d have been sneaking in there all the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1def97b9-5bdf-4fb6-833b-11c883e49de0/pabstmansionladieschairs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The bright pink floral fabric, which covers chairs and wall panels, certainly makes a statement and helps brighten the cream-colored room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2a23b58f-5b3c-4690-8d5a-d6069fde40d1/pabstmansionladiesbust.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Bust of Marie Pabst Goodrich by Gaetano Trentanove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/175ebcb6-ef57-4f89-ab28-adcb4765018b/pabstmansionladiespainting.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Selecting the Fabric by Frederick Solacroix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/34673db3-b68d-4bb7-aaf3-2bf327a16b3c/pabstmansionladiesdetail.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Hand-painted lilac on the ceiling medallion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1871e560-9e96-4f15-afca-f44da4747956/pabstmansionmusicroomdesk.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The music room was a favorite hangout space for the family and their guests. None of the Pabsts learned to play the piano, though, strangely enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2fb62db7-9360-4207-9b89-86de591644bc/pabstmansionpiano.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Touring pianists would entertain the family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/59dfbba1-8539-401f-83fb-6278aa91c58c/pabstmansioncupid.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Love it! A statue of Cupid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/59c7e636-77cb-4f3b-aa9e-39bddc58497c/pabstmansionmusiccaptain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Portrait of Captain Pabst by Charles James Fox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c02a96c1-4086-43cb-bc3a-14b4fe7be55b/pabstmansiondining.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The dining table was set up for 10 but could extend to seat 22! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/da3a2b0d-a8e4-40be-a71c-c533c0ec32b9/pabstmansiondining2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The formal dining room is on the first floor of the mansion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b7749a29-938f-481b-a9a7-6f9ea2bcd139/pabstmansionconservatory.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out A small pale yellow tiled conservatory is attached to the dining room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d97a44ed-90ac-419c-8298-35a711f707af/pabstmansionletter.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out On Captain Pabst’s desk is a letter he wrote to his children telling them that a good name is more important than riches, and imploring them to be generous and honest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ab461753-7478-4056-9ca1-98c66c81f582/PabstMansionStudy+Mantel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The oil painting over the fireplace, Plowing in Saxony by Richard Lorenz, is thought to have reminded Pabst of the village where he was born. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/10e02f1d-af0a-4e05-bd4f-8c6b134ea082/pabstmansionstudycabinet.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The elaborately carved cabinets held secret compartments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5d355f8d-d558-4e32-b432-6d282c81a9fd/pabstmansionstudywindow.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The window features “breath of life” marks left by the glass blower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/82cd4670-d5e5-44eb-bda1-41697c0716ac/pabstmansionstudy2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out A small secondary desk in the study https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a0e16509-b9bf-420b-98a8-dddcb44b97c6/pabstmansionstairs2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The archway under the stairs held a telephone closet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c23c7926-4c45-4afc-a449-c8281d1bf364/pabstmansionstudy3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out A cattle skull detail on the landing, looking down at the first floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/47c86389-2275-4959-a1f6-1ef1509b7ee6/pabstmansionstatue.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The Pabst home was filled with statues and paintings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9e9a2e3b-a1b8-4872-89cf-d0bd0ccbc536/pabstmansion2ndfloorlanding.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The landings at Pabst Mansion served as rooms themselves. And check out the stained glass doorway to granddaughter Elspeth’s room! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b00ce05f-2c32-4c35-b0fa-09826e9c0b56/pabstmansionemmasroom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Emma had quite the setup, with a desk and vanity in her bedroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d15ff355-4fe1-435c-8e6d-d949d4f1ae01/PabstMansionEmmaBed.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The Pabsts weren’t scared of mixing patterns, we’ll give them that! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1180c96b-561b-4d5a-8030-fca59faa87f7/PabstMansionElsbethFireplace.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out It seems a bit strange to have a large portrait of yourself as a focal point in your bedroom, but hey. That’s a painting of Elsbeth Pabst by Caesar Phillip in the young girl’s bedroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8a4962a5-1c24-4078-a9d9-a80b833dfb88/pabstmansionelsbethbed.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Roxie tells our group about Elspeth, whose father was paid off so she could live in the Pabst Mansion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/67ee8e07-6a3a-43a0-a281-13a6ebc5c8d9/pabstmansionmasterfireplace.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out That’s a portrait of Maria Pabst above the fireplace in her sitting room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1f0c8663-2858-4c12-9e86-06aba3312bbf/PabstMansionMariaPlatform.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The raised platform was where Maria would try on dresses — and do needlepoint when she had insomnia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7c723688-42f1-4096-969c-42e0b02b9d6b/pabstmansionmastertable.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The sitting room for Captain Pabst is, honestly, pretty unimpressive compared to the other family members’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/10ecbaba-8a64-4cc1-a579-7b03e2f561a4/PabstMansionBoozinKids.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Be sure to check out The Art of Brewing by Hermann Michalowski to see depictions of toddlers boozin’ it up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0a8e7f6d-ad4f-4ad8-8cc5-bf35ef9716cf/pabstmansionboyindress.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Why was Erik Heyl, Lisette’s grandson, painted wearing a dress? Roxie told us that it made it easier for kids to go to the bathroom before they were potty trained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c846ef2f-ce49-434d-a408-c73405893360/pabstmansion3floorlanding.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The third floor landing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2c5718a8-75ea-4edf-8775-48e67950300c/pabstmansionservantsdining.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out The servants had a tiny table — but they had some pretty Delft tiles to admire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/37272c56-4a17-4549-81f4-8c2a59f59c55/PabstMansionKitchen.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out A vignette in the kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/23c46764-b4be-4338-8582-6952fbd83d76/pabstmansiongrass.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee: Hopped Up on History - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/where-the-heck-did-the-easter-bunny-come-from monthly 0.5 2023-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/eea3b06f-458b-466e-992b-d6c69957a27a/BunniesBasketEggs.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where the Heck Did the Easter Bunny Come From? - Make it stand out Who knew the Easter Bunny evolved from the animal companion of a pagan goddess? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3da8a634-52e1-4987-b464-da98ab3324b4/Maypole.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where the Heck Did the Easter Bunny Come From? - Make it stand out Young women dance around a phallic maypole to increase their fertility — another pagan spring tradition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ecfa5473-4c15-4e23-a5c7-46394248b2c3/Eostre.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where the Heck Did the Easter Bunny Come From? - Make it stand out Easter gets its name from Eostre, a pagan goddess of the spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6ab6aaf5-de12-48ef-bb85-91ad389389ff/JesusAndEasterBunny.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where the Heck Did the Easter Bunny Come From? - Make it stand out Do Jesus and the Easter Bunny belong in the same holiday? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7d551b80-9f0d-41b7-8186-9ce46eac5627/JesusEasterBunnyMeme.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where the Heck Did the Easter Bunny Come From? - Make it stand out Much as with Christmas, some Christians bemoan the commercialization of the Easter holiday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7ac48230-fa6a-4d41-8fec-0611a79ef623/EasterBasket.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where the Heck Did the Easter Bunny Come From? - Make it stand out Easter baskets came about from a pagan tradition to carry offerings to the goddess of spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/82adc661-36b1-41f1-9f0b-f8b4188cf352/EasterBunnyEggBasket The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where the Heck Did the Easter Bunny Come From? - Make it stand out Well, no wonder the Easter Bunny decided to switch to baskets! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cd440086-f56b-4c88-bc83-888495d513b2/EasterBunnyVintage.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where the Heck Did the Easter Bunny Come From? - Make it stand out It’s hard to tell exactly when the Easter Bunny became adult-sized and anthropomorphic, but it seems like it might have happened around the 1950s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/aa1f6161-8360-405a-81ab-50e1e8102515/Vintage-Easter-Bunny-Child-Dance-GraphicsFairy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where the Heck Did the Easter Bunny Come From? - Make it stand out Bunnies and colored eggs have long been symbols of spring, representing new life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d832429f-286c-4aa7-b847-1a8bbebb6ab7/DancingBunnies.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where the Heck Did the Easter Bunny Come From? - Make it stand out At some point, the Easter Bunny grew in size and children were told he visits their homes at night (much like Santa) to leave them candy-filled Easter baskets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/66c64468-ce39-493a-99f7-963607ab426d/EasterBunnyScary.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where the Heck Did the Easter Bunny Come From? - Make it stand out In another connection to Christmas, it has become a tradition to terrorize children by making them sit on the Easter Bunny’s lap for a photo. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/going-for-baroque-the-templo-de-santo-domingo-de-guzmn-church-in-oaxaca monthly 0.5 2023-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/074f012b-959f-4ecd-b182-537df11a03dc/santodomingodeguzmanplaza.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5fd9d153-e72c-47ae-be14-126612a063c6/santodomingodeguzman14.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/428ce0ca-d553-452c-8471-b1181a479a05/santodomingodeguzman41.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cdf9b637-07cd-4b9d-9022-262ebd5470ff/santodomingodeguzman23.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0f2200c0-8d59-4cb0-9c3d-205e95ca26b9/santodomingodeguzman43.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1679622584353-KW3UM5OF63X49AN3WF08/santodomingodeguzman47.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1679622450702-BKXM9AHMU90OHAV1WN0T/santodomingodeguzman16.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1679624023184-U2QZ711DPUJRNGXO1BJQ/santodomingodeguzmanangle.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1679624053042-NEIA27A4ZH1MUTW1IVRH/santodomingodeguzmanfronton.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1679624113763-574OEPTL03J226N5ON2O/santodomingodeguzmannight3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/236d3fb8-f033-416c-b828-92cfbce7429e/santodomingodeguzmanside.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca - Make it stand out There’s a museum attached to the church. Hopefully it’s open when you visit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/05ac3c50-b560-45d9-8fc8-fd21988b0b25/santodomingodeguzmandancers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca - Make it stand out As our friend Kevin, who lives in town, says, “There’s a parade or festival every day in Oaxaca.” This indigenous dance troupe performed in the plaza in front of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8c965d4c-fbe5-4976-b560-0e6930b12ecb/santodomingodeguzmanexterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/10-over-the-top-attractions-in-dubai-from-an-indoor-ski-resort-to-dolphin-shows monthly 0.5 2025-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/70879a6e-4037-4813-b4bf-1a8217652b21/DubaiSkylineAtNight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Over-the-Top Attractions in Dubai: From an Indoor Ski Resort to Dolphin Shows - Make it stand out There’s so much to see and do in the megacity of Dubai in the UAE. We’ve whittled down the list to the top 10 picks to add to your Dubai trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/846e7ae8-05b1-42cd-af8f-f516798b4319/DubaiMallOfTheEmirates.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Over-the-Top Attractions in Dubai: From an Indoor Ski Resort to Dolphin Shows - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/798bfd55-acca-4b32-b227-bfac0c0b5629/IMGWorldOfAdventureDubai.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Over-the-Top Attractions in Dubai: From an Indoor Ski Resort to Dolphin Shows - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/23be3ac2-7f6c-4dad-b16f-d5baa184912f/MuseumOfTheFuture.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Over-the-Top Attractions in Dubai: From an Indoor Ski Resort to Dolphin Shows - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5002de3b-1e90-4f4d-9911-35ce52dfc84e/DubaiDolphinarium.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Over-the-Top Attractions in Dubai: From an Indoor Ski Resort to Dolphin Shows - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/44f00545-f0b0-4ae4-8adc-dbec12728797/DubaiGlobalVillage.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Over-the-Top Attractions in Dubai: From an Indoor Ski Resort to Dolphin Shows - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e061f736-fb18-40c2-a63c-e36d392061b1/DubaiMiracleGarden.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Over-the-Top Attractions in Dubai: From an Indoor Ski Resort to Dolphin Shows - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c4dbebce-f9e3-47b3-828e-763f84059080/AinDubai.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Over-the-Top Attractions in Dubai: From an Indoor Ski Resort to Dolphin Shows - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3aeb14a5-2a5c-40d3-a484-6f66af593955/BollywoodParksDubai.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Over-the-Top Attractions in Dubai: From an Indoor Ski Resort to Dolphin Shows - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bc328994-cf59-44ee-98a6-2f94efc28e75/MotiongateDubai.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Over-the-Top Attractions in Dubai: From an Indoor Ski Resort to Dolphin Shows - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/63ee7001-ec25-4426-8640-868d8f7768f6/DubaiOpera.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Over-the-Top Attractions in Dubai: From an Indoor Ski Resort to Dolphin Shows - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f8074675-038f-4b97-9040-aaf01e6103dc/DubaiHarbor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Over-the-Top Attractions in Dubai: From an Indoor Ski Resort to Dolphin Shows - Make it stand out Everything in Dubai is over-the-top. Bigger is better — and the attractions are no different. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-guide-to-visiting-hierve-de-agua-oaxacas-stunning-petrified-waterfalls monthly 0.5 2023-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/23e72a15-cc04-43c3-845a-daee252c9e48/HierveElAguaChicos.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out If you’re in the Oaxaca area, we definitely recommend a day trip to Hierve el Agua. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bf3dcc4b-9805-457f-b021-cd33d6726ccc/HierveElAguaPools.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out Natural springs form a sort of infinity pool perched at the edge of a cliff, looking out over the Sierra Madre mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7ae231c0-5a78-45ce-a03d-e93e3ea2001b/HierveElAguaBoysRunning.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out You’d better hurry up and get to Hierve el Agua while there are still entrance passes left! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ae042b14-9d0c-486a-9a5a-20bede166a8a/HierveElAguaWallyDuke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out Wally and Duke hiked down to the lookout, with the calcified waterfall in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2bc1668c-de2c-45f4-9f94-94cdf9b408f5/HierveElAguaFirstGlimpse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out Despite its name, which translates to “Boil the Water,” these aren’t hot springs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5d7e8e30-c451-46a1-9d1c-fbfcf290bd1e/HierveElAguaDoggie.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out Our friend Kevin says hello to a dog in the stretch of market stalls leading to the attraction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c4b2192c-bbfc-4bdd-ad3b-1341d76ef0b4/HierveElAguaCowboy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out Giddy up! A vaquero, or cowboy, rides down the trail to the springs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fa5613e3-f2e9-47a5-a90b-511f6a12e9b5/HierveElAguaOverview.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out There are a few different pools to explore at Hierve el Agua. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7026060b-a0e0-4f90-9d15-e103fff86ddb/HierveElAguaSwim.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out The pools are refreshing — with the water temp being about 70º. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ea0d5100-2f3f-4893-a819-04b1a8395e45/HierveElAguaLunar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out The rock formations by the mineral springs resembled a lunar landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/375d48e1-e6d9-4030-a1d5-cccf2b263e43/HierveElAguaDeadTree.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out The famous dead tree at the edge of one of the pools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4a8139e5-f661-4531-b455-5eb831f69656/HierveElAguaMountainface.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out Take a break from mezcal and folk art and admire the natural wonder of Hierve el Agua. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/48d40ed1-36e3-4528-a708-fd2d8bd8659b/HierveElAguaMountainPlants.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out The surrounding landscape and foliage is also impressive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/478e16c8-ee73-4044-8aff-70bce57e0c24/HierveElAguaTrees.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out Hierve el Agua is a picture-perfect way to spend an afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7aa00d36-46b7-4003-b756-51e92cda9449/HierveElAguaWaterfalls2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out La Cascada Grande is nine stories tall! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7da24f05-a7a0-4834-a77a-23a1f78d88b2/HierveElAguaWDSwimming.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out Wally and Duke cool off after their hike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1e366aa2-54cd-47a0-96df-f11f6fa0c82e/HierveElAguaSunset.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls - Make it stand out If you can, time your trip to catch a gorgeous sunset in the mountains on your way home. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/dispelling-myths-and-misconceptions-about-the-church-of-satan monthly 0.5 2023-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3e23a667-73a9-4090-aa38-2beaf91f112f/lavey-ritual-tier-715x349.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About the Church of Satan - Make it stand out There’s nothing scary about the Church of Satan — except, perhaps, their propensity for creepy costumes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c4794b2a-b7c2-4f30-b722-89d1cf39c125/devilbaptism.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About the Church of Satan - Make it stand out No baptism by the Devil necessary — in fact, Satan is really just a symbol for the carnal, material and earthly aspects of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c0364a0a-a41e-470c-a175-788f6fb54c53/DevilAndBooze.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About the Church of Satan - Make it stand out What does the Church of Satan believe? If booze and drugs are your thing, you do you — so long as you don’t hurt anyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e56a72e8-9c0e-43bd-8df1-d3d03dfc5cd6/LaVeyWithSnake.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About the Church of Satan - Make it stand out Members of the Church of Satan seem to be very dramatic — and that includes Anton Szandor LaVey, its founder and author of The Satanic Bible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4ab5be53-e6fd-4f67-9c0a-b029f3121c12/1280px-Satan_Exulting_over_Eve.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About the Church of Satan - Make it stand out Satan Exulting Over Eve by William Blake, 1795 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f59c8382-41cc-4a18-89d9-951fbfbad7a2/DevilComingForYa.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About the Church of Satan - Make it stand out Devil worshippers are everywhere — and they’re coming for your children! That was what some people believed in the ’80s, during the Satanic Panic. Thankfully, Wally’s parents still let him play D&D. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9d9b158a-a830-4bc6-820d-978e320d1e93/baphometmonument.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About the Church of Satan - Make it stand out The Satanic Temple is a much more political group than the Church of Satan. They fought to have a statue of the demon Baphomet placed outside the Arkansas State Capitol next to a sculpture of the 10 Commandments as a protest against the lack of a separation of church and state. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3549d536-3222-47c7-bbb1-196d7a2f0a05/Satan+in+his+Original+Glory_Thou+wast+Perfect+till+Iniquity+was+Found+in+Thee_c1805.Blake.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About the Church of Satan - Make it stand out Satan in His Original Glory: ‘Thou Wast Perfect Till Iniquity Was Found in Thee’ by William Blake, circa 1805 https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/muxe-culture-celebrating-mexicos-fabulous-third-gender monthly 0.5 2023-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/20748b6f-fcbd-4ef7-8440-1c778816fe41/muxescelebration.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Muxe Culture: Celebrating Mexico’s Fabulous Third Gender - Make it stand out Part of the Zapotec culture, muxes are assigned male at birth but take on roles traditionally associated with women. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/db31be9c-7a30-491e-a597-a8f699ff3e92/Lukas_Avendano-Mario_Patino-Performance_Art-Arte_de_en_accion-Mexico-14.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Muxe Culture: Celebrating Mexico’s Fabulous Third Gender - Make it stand out Many muxes adopt traditional female attire (fab floral dresses), while others more dramatically blur gender lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bd54240c-033c-4f7f-b442-fadeebe7ce87/MuxeOaxaca.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Muxe Culture: Celebrating Mexico’s Fabulous Third Gender - Make it stand out When Wally passed a muxe posing on the street in Oaxaca, he had to get in on the action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3b2bd959-8ad0-4e00-87c2-46f175197a80/hijras.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Muxe Culture: Celebrating Mexico’s Fabulous Third Gender - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cab12b1a-2773-4dfc-963a-6155926cbe94/Zapotec_Muxhe%2CMuxe%2C_Lukas_Avendano._Contemporary_Performance_artist_from_Mexico.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Muxe Culture: Celebrating Mexico’s Fabulous Third Gender - Make it stand out Lukas Avendaño, an artist and anthropologist, explores notions of sexual, gender and ethnic identity through muxeidad (muxe culture). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ead3372c-6388-4cee-8412-98ba0d48e1c5/MuxesOaxaca.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Muxe Culture: Celebrating Mexico’s Fabulous Third Gender - Make it stand out Two muxes in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/67bd39f7-93eb-44bc-a5f6-9fce4e9f1147/MuxeVogueMexicoCover.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Muxe Culture: Celebrating Mexico’s Fabulous Third Gender - Make it stand out Talk about visibility! A muxe appeared on the cover of Vogue Mexico! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/west-rose-ellicottville-new-yorks-chicest-spot monthly 0.5 2023-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bc6a778a-f25a-46d2-a64a-03190e58dbe9/WestRosePizzaOven.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - West Rose: Ellicottville, New York’s Chicest Spot - Make it stand out West Rose, famous for its wood-fired pizzas and stylish aesthetic, has definitely taken Ellicottville’s food scene up a notch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b4b8b11f-606d-4776-bb9e-003bfa92c0d2/WestRoseBar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - West Rose: Ellicottville, New York’s Chicest Spot - Make it stand out The front bar provides additional seating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/83c83842-2beb-46f2-be40-f81e1703d9ea/WestRoseFloor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - West Rose: Ellicottville, New York’s Chicest Spot - Make it stand out A nice detail on the floor by the entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b598f89a-d9a7-42f2-96f1-338f9674f92b/WestRoseWall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - West Rose: Ellicottville, New York’s Chicest Spot - Make it stand out The interior is chic and clean — mostly white and light wood, with pops of the brand’s colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/68c69404-7ccd-4de9-bf8e-55280fb9ed0a/WelcomeWallyEllicottville.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - West Rose: Ellicottville, New York’s Chicest Spot - Make it stand out Wally’s glad his in-laws live in such a charming, quirky town. (He’s says it reminds him of Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/869a04fc-3a6d-4c13-ac15-70c882ef0497/WestRosePizza.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - West Rose: Ellicottville, New York’s Chicest Spot - Make it stand out We stopped in for brunch and had the breakfast pizza, topped with bacon, egg, cheddar cheese, scallions and chili-infused maple syrup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/04cb3f4b-5cd7-4f4e-a775-36e3b73cffd7/WestRoseTabletop.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - West Rose: Ellicottville, New York’s Chicest Spot - Make it stand out The restaurant’s use of geometric shapes and a captivating color palette instantly drew our attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3356d8b9-d9fc-4e36-9664-92cdd1d5261a/WestRoseUpstairs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - West Rose: Ellicottville, New York’s Chicest Spot - Make it stand out West Rose Upstairs has become a noodle shop and cocktail bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4a676af0-315c-4a6e-96ee-fdf2cfefd7a3/WestRoseHandWall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - West Rose: Ellicottville, New York’s Chicest Spot - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/when-did-jesus-become-god-5-startling-findings-in-the-gospels monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3d1742e8-375a-4a1b-88ac-9caaed09f61c/Icon+of+the+Crucifixion+by+Andreas+Pavias+second+half+of+15c.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - When Did Jesus Become God? 5 Startling Findings in the Gospels - Make it stand out Jesus was crucified and came to be viewed as divine after his resurrection. But as time went on, the Gospel writers altered this view, offering different takes on when Jesus became one with God. Icon of the Crucifixion by Andreas Pavias, second half of the 15th century https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5569feea-ae3e-4ef2-9fe5-27cf3a63ab49/1Icon+of+the+Baptism+of+the+Lord+%28Theophany%29+-+20th+c.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - When Did Jesus Become God? 5 Startling Findings in the Gospels - Make it stand out Early Christians believed Jesus became divine upon his resurrection — but in the earliest Gospel, Mark, the timeline had been moved back to his baptism. Theophany, an icon of the Baptism of the Lord, 20th century https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d57fb465-164e-4933-a564-b7c1d2d9764d/2TheBaptismOfChristDomenicoGhirlandaio1490.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - When Did Jesus Become God? 5 Startling Findings in the Gospels - Make it stand out The author of Luke literally changed the words of God because the earlier view that Jesus became divine after being baptized had become a heresy. The Baptism of Christ by Domenico Ghirlandaio, 1490 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5d503eab-b776-4dcf-83fb-cee9b304ec2a/3TheCreationOfManNatalieLennard2017.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - When Did Jesus Become God? 5 Startling Findings in the Gospels - Make it stand out What if Mary wasn’t a virgin? The earliest mentions of her don’t say anything of the sort — and the concept only sprung up in Matthew with a bad translation. The Creation of Man by Natalie Lennard, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/45063f20-da43-41df-b93c-686433b3d4e1/4JesusChristCathyDobson1994.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - When Did Jesus Become God? 5 Startling Findings in the Gospels - Make it stand out As time when on, Jesus’ divinity got earlier and earlier, until the last Gospel, John, states that he had always been one with God. Jesus Christ by Cathy Dobson, 1994 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/32437aff-f64b-48aa-b691-956656b5684d/5CeilingFrescoHolyTrinityChurchChiesa.di.SanOrsola.GianDomenicoCaresana.1616.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - When Did Jesus Become God? 5 Startling Findings in the Gospels - Make it stand out The Gospel of John declares that Jesus is the Word of God and was essential to Creation. The text deliberately calls to mind the opening lines of Genesis. The ceiling fresco of Chiesa di Sant’Orsola in Como, Italy, painted by Giovanni Domenico Caresana, 1616 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/54933b4a-43ff-4ec1-8c43-adb534e0ea37/ChristInMandorlaWith+EvangelistsFromTheReichenauIlluminationEarly11century.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - When Did Jesus Become God? 5 Startling Findings in the Gospels - Make it stand out The four Gospel writers all have their own take on when Jesus became God. Christ in mandorla with the Evangelists, from the Reichenau Illumination, early 11th century https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/what-did-the-earliest-christians-believe monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4bb9bbe5-546c-484b-b083-6632c3614e75/TheResurrection_JamesTissot_c1890.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Did the Earliest Christians Believe? - Make it stand out The first Christians didn’t believe that Jesus had been born of a virgin or was already divine. He was a typical human until God resurrected him. The Resurrection by James Tissot, circa 1890 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/75e108e4-5546-4b78-9dc8-c75ae2108aab/TheAscension_BenjaminWest_1801.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Did the Earliest Christians Believe? - Make it stand out Jesus was said to have been resurrected and, some time after, ascended into Heaven to be with God. The Ascension by Benjamin West, 1801 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/81cd6c60-7bf9-4607-900d-52815f3b8f28/ResurrectionOfChrist_Rafael_1502.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Did the Earliest Christians Believe? - Make it stand out Early Christians thought that Jesus was indeed their messiah despite having been crucified. God resurrected him and made him his adopted son and heir — with all the power and glory that involved. The Resurrection of Christ by Rafael, 1502 https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/fabrica-la-aurora monthly 0.5 2023-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ca8de478-ea47-4f38-ac6a-3c16d3cdf670/fabricalaaurorapostart.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out La Fábrica la Aurora, an old textile factory, is a winding complex filled with art of all sorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e342a187-e8ac-4632-bfd9-31f326f948a6/maskwall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out We took one look at the mask wall at the front of Casa Michoacana and knew we had to go in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8f5ca75f-0c93-42c9-bb3c-1d6c31341b56/alebrije.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out We wanted to get this alebrije — but there’s only so much space in our home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a5e2e1d6-f762-456f-b0a3-35eb9b8a0a3a/changos.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out We did, though, find room to bring back a chango mezcalero! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/62afb834-c309-46e8-8d1a-048f592f1493/bridgecross.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out If you walk to La Aurora, you’ll cross a bridge with this cross. It depicts the Arma Christi, the collection of artifacts related to the Passion of Christ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/257e08cd-97b5-4c4d-8d6e-4410ad83a0fe/fabricalaaurorasign.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out Here’s your sign (literally) that you’ve arrived at La Fábrica la Aurora. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8ac3680b-9060-4d34-b462-a27b68a6f38f/fabricalaaurorabear.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out Oso Grizzly by Francisco Esnayra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fa5e0c40-5877-42e7-8deb-19ffeea9cded/fabricalaauroratimoteladder.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out Looking for Balance by Rodrigo de la Sierra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/71f6c3bb-b3e4-45a3-8c46-7315077ffdc0/fabricalaaurorafront.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out La Aurora’s historic façade includes its central archway with metal lettering and wrought iron gate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b149caf4-1c2d-45b9-ad6c-8884f8879a61/fabricalaaurorainteriorcourtyard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out The front courtyard before you enter the sizable complex filled with galleries and studios. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cf812f51-a385-47c6-830b-1a9720037696/fabricalaauroratextilemill.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out An industrial Zinser loom tucked among one of the galleries at La Fábrica la Aurora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/04e3459e-61ed-4365-92f9-fa3092ae9092/fabricalaaurorababyjesus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/870f99a2-648f-4a07-a4c7-c60865e4f625/fabricalaaurorachristetc.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1c48611a-3eb8-49ba-b440-2972d80fbf3e/fabricalaaurorachristhead.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5071ad0c-93ae-4ed9-aa5e-75a7bc371e15/fabricalaauroracute3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out Just beyond the café, were the cutest vistas of potted plants arranged along the old factory wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ba61db95-7878-42b0-9a66-2ef5409fcdd3/fabricalaauroracute1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out Lotería imagery decorates this wall at La Fábrica la Aurora. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4fff994f-18b2-4e47-a249-d416e677994b/fabricalaauroracute2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out Can you see why Wally was obsessed with these vignettes? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ff6b3cdf-251e-4a6a-b22c-652a72fd07f1/fabricalaauroracat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out This kitty seemed to share our taste in art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1f3442eb-a516-469b-a5ce-0a43038d12b5/fabricalaauroragalleries.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out A modern-feeling wing of art galleries toward the back of La Fábrica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8a194a0a-bc9e-49ac-ac17-4f2b8c0d6144/fabricalaauroragallery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out Artwork on display at Manuk Galeria at the back portion of La Fábrica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e374ce24-cb6f-4e13-bc90-0d1dc85495bb/fabricalaauroradogsnakes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out Neblina by Erik García Gómez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/985c1b79-fc42-4b7b-97c5-f0c94e5d89bf/fabricalaauroraheads.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out A menagerie of heads from a sculpture workshop led by Juan Luis Potosí https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9cfc6f6c-9eb8-4a5c-9cbd-13142382ce00/fabricalaauroragiraffeboat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out The whimsical Travesías sin Rumba by Ernesto de la Peña Folch sits atop a pedestal outside CSEIS gallery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/abcbdd2b-36f5-4631-a741-e1fa0ea2cb79/fabricalaauroragoddess+bull.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out What’s not to love? The Kamadhenu is part woman, part cow, with the wings of an eagle and the tail of a peacock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b2586730-1d86-4b8d-aacd-34a1cd970287/fabricalaauroramachinery.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out A steampunk-looking apparatus with oversized gears, a remnant of the textile factory, shares a space with Rise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a03c355a-152b-4d31-980a-0435abeba9e1/fabricalaaurorahorse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center - Make it stand out A statue of a rearing horse stands in the parking lot of the arts center. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/magical-mystery-tour-of-the-chapel-of-jimmy-ray monthly 0.5 2023-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7ba23c88-1121-46db-9095-f7e715b6161c/JimmyRayCasa.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out There’s no denying that a visit to the Chapel of Jimmy Ray will be a unique experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f13c99b3-4357-4fcf-a43f-2c78c142d6b3/JimmyRayWallyDukeFireplace.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out The Casa de las Ranas might be too crazy for other people, but Wally and Duke would be more than happy to call it their home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a21626fc-4273-4807-8ebf-89dc33be388d/JimmyRayMemorial.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Richard leads the tour, which starts at the memorial for his late hubby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/01b36c17-7c66-43f2-bbde-c06a5a53d094/JimmyRayMemorialCU.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out A lovely mosaic of the lovebirds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e684292e-c6d2-4f62-a958-58b0d0ccf142/JimmyRayArch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Anado referred to this as the Arch to Nowhere because at the time there was nothing built beyond it. Now it leads to the gallery (and outhouse). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9a133922-4825-4f11-a751-d50487348181/JimmyRayRichardAnado.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Anado and Richard met the old-fashioned way: in an AOL chat room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1db619dd-b15b-4bda-a252-5bb8f846ac4c/JimmyRayFatherMural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out This mosaic is of Anado’s philandering father, the Jimmy Ray the chapel is named for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0a58f8b5-18c9-4493-953a-50f4972515a7/JimmyRayCatrina.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Screw you, School of Visual Arts in Oklahoma! We think Anado’s work, like this take on a Catrina, is pretty rad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c5e39ea9-be69-48f7-97c2-198578951058/JimmyRayExterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Before meeting Richard, Anado was part of the Rajneeshpuram, the sex-forward cult featured in the documentary Wild, Wild Country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/769739a2-3ce7-4655-958c-79fef105144b/JimmyRayArt.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Richard and Anado moved to Mexico and built their colorful home together. Sadly, Anado died of colon cancer in 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/34e9cbdb-a07c-460f-99dc-28c3cc5dfdd4/JimmyRayRedGallery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out The Gallery at the Chapel of Jimmy Ray is itself a work of art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/179e3481-45c4-4af9-9ae3-1c8d2db97a11/JimmyRayLuchador.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out This fountain outside the gallery is fed by water coming out of the luchador’s bright red penis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d73b9f96-42bb-4a8d-af47-8ee052805fb4/JimmyRayOuthouse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out What a throne room! This could very well be the coolest outhouse ever. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/34317a62-d2b2-47be-b7e6-0d5f8632519a/JimmyRayPainting.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out We especially loved the work of Ann Chamberlin, including We Are Angry 2022, featuring multiple women with blunt bob haircuts, wearing sleeveless canary yellow dresses — and all wielding machetes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f7176915-6dfe-44c9-ad25-fabe0339f8a1/JimmyRayRedSkulls.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out A cool side room has a shrine of sorts to Anado https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9bc2e175-89bc-4165-970e-366043d600ea/JimmyRayGiantSkull.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out One of Anado’s works is a monumental skull covered in mosaic tiles and cobalt blue bottles titled Time Is Not the Enemy — note the clocks placed in the eye sockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/10efb19d-b44f-4246-8490-9dbe45668c34/JimmyRayGallery2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out A secondary outbuilding, named Casa Kali, showcases some of Anado’s early works, as well as those of his assistant, Carlos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fae036d1-f2c9-4f6b-8e03-4f4520c6ac03/JimmyRayCarlosReaper.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out A gnarled creation by Carlos was one of our favorites and was adorned with a multicolored headscarf and cowrie shell necklaces and held a menacingly large scythe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/72eeada4-3b47-4375-8ba6-63f69f018508/JimmyRayColtrane.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out This giant, grumpy-looking wood sculpture was made by Carlos’ kids. They named him Coltrane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bc67f07a-4184-4a67-8eaa-21841bb4ceac/JimmyRayKismetStreetPets.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out One section honors the couple’s kitties who have gone on the Great Litterbox in the Sky. Another mosaic honors their dead doggies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/62a4ab75-ab63-4a6f-90f2-52c85345a068/JimmyRayHandCU.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out One half of Big Hands, with skulls and a nod to a brick wall to symbolize the United States. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5a11a6fa-3899-426c-b49c-889ecc6f9449/JimmyRayTRex.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Only Anado could take a T. rex head and platter and turn it into the snake god Quetzalcoatl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/330cfa7b-38cf-4f4c-acd1-b2e35659d8d8/JimmyRayBlueDog.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Xoloitzcuintli dogs are said to shepherd the souls of the dead, which could explain why Anado chose one for the mural honoring his deceased friend David Wojnarowicz. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/23a60752-7b19-4e96-9f4f-65a7f25b0bc9/JimmyRayEmpress.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out A section of the wall features mosaics inspired by the tarot. This one is the Empress, a card depicting maternal influence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6317ef90-819d-4150-a1c2-f5f01e87a736/JimmyRayLovers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Snakes are a recurring theme in Anado’s mosaics, including this one, inspired by the Lovers card in the tarot deck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f15e2010-c961-4eee-a2e9-86dd05edd0fa/JimmyRayMom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out “Respectame,” says Anado’s mother in the last mosaic on Kismet Street — a healing work of art that was his favorite of the bunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5aeb9f76-dce0-4c13-a1fa-a1dee58c2c4d/JimmyRayCasaTree.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out The second part of the tour offers a glimpse inside Anado and Richard’s home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0a3793ff-2d53-4948-84c6-054b3743da52/JimmyRayDiningRoom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out The dining room at la Casa de las Ranas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a6baae7e-1c1e-4e1b-b68e-ad495d684052/JimmyRayLivingRoom2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out The house itself isn’t that big — but there sure is a lot going on inside! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/55b67eea-cf04-4759-940e-723cd08e23ca/JimmyRayLivingRoom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out The Rosewood gang couldn’t resist getting a photo taken in the kooky casa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b82fa685-c99d-4d45-850d-32c787220f6e/JimmyRayKitchen.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out The kitchen at Richard and Anado’s home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/169ba406-02fa-4d05-a543-e137627cf00a/JimmyRayWorkshopPaints.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0786b13d-c724-45d1-83c8-1927868a272a/JimmyRayWorkshop4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out The workshop offers a glimpse into the method of Anado’s madness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2d0bee7f-2923-466e-a604-acb0c106ecff/JimmyRayWorkshop5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Anado had plenty of materials to work with — everywhere you look there are quirky items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1dcd9565-608f-4ddc-986e-cee85b0f5255/JimmyRayWorkshop2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Various artistic inspirations, including Trump’s micropenis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0ef0e317-debc-4058-918f-5befd235076b/JimmyRayWorkshop.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Religious iconography in Anado’s garage workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8a70f685-6e35-4931-bd88-7adec42a3447/JimmyRayGarden.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out The Chapel of Jimmy Ray is a journey to an artsy, whimsical world. You’ll feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1675819138152-9BORYJ9YMZ3T25KPIVXG/JimmyRayCorkMary.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1675819148310-C12BJV5UAUANYWZ6W87D/JimmyRayDogMemorial.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1675819169144-7SDQ8EQTXTS5D6SX938H/JimmyRayInside.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1675819187581-0D5CI1TCD0BGD3OQY1F2/JimmyRayInsideStuff.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1675819199492-2NYS0G8JLLEDM1M44VEZ/JimmyRayJesus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1675819214369-W4B50KM7U7ON21TCQI0T/JimmyRayLamp2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1675819236809-NGG1EW46HX32IM2HXPMM/JimmyRayMantel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1675819256005-N2I1AIEGSYTBIEU6S3WH/JimmyRayMantel2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1675819267583-QJDSN2ITF9C098H9VVFZ/JimmyRayMary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1675819290814-RCR70QPHVU547AMU96Z3/JimmyRaySeat.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1675819309740-R4DV06CSL4JEWZWWUY0E/JimmyRaySkelly.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1675819319859-JXU8XK08SWEOKE4KWRSK/JimmyRayYellowWall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a2b36cb6-e60e-446e-812b-a0032fee0352/JimmyRayCasaPurple.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/monkey-business-whats-a-chango-mezcalero monthly 0.5 2023-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1854e2f1-d8b5-4c9c-acd0-000efca51518/ChangoMezcalerosFunny.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monkey Business: What’s a Chango Mezcalero? - Make it stand out What’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys?! A chango filled with mezcal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b61b6fa6-70c7-4484-9b3e-6572048e7016/VintageChangoMezcaleroFrontAndBack.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monkey Business: What’s a Chango Mezcalero? - Make it stand out Some changos were given as souvenir gifts, as you can see from the hand-painted one above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/63cce1e0-4318-4048-8466-9adf69cace88/mezcalhorseandboy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monkey Business: What’s a Chango Mezcalero? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8eb15964-8586-433b-8b29-17807777c2ea/ValenteJuventinoNietoRosaReal1950.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monkey Business: What’s a Chango Mezcalero? - Make it stand out Juventino Nieto (far right) with Rosa Real and their son Valente stand among their pottery creations. Don Juventino might have been the one to create the first chango mezcalero. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fa0c3ddb-17c1-4130-be13-318dc6693547/ChangoMezcaleroMold.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monkey Business: What’s a Chango Mezcalero? - Make it stand out These ceramic containers are created using a mold like this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a16ed600-b109-4d07-9637-991742704736/ChangoMezcalerosRow.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monkey Business: What’s a Chango Mezcalero? - Make it stand out These fun monkey-shaped containers were used to market mezcal. With the liquor’s newfound popularity, perhaps changos will make a comeback! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-turbulent-history-of-daufuskie-island monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3246410b-1efe-4740-9c93-6a8cf5c742b6/unionbaptistchurch.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out A wedding at the Union Baptist Church. Daufuskie Island was once home to hundreds of Gullah — but only 12 or so remain today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/96eef5d0-78c1-4aef-ac1d-a0809291de66/YamacrawChiefTomochichiAndNephew.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out Chief Tamochichi, with his nephew, of the Yamacraw, a native tribe composed of Creek and Yamasee. (Incidentally, when Pat Conroy wrote about Daufuskie in this memoir, The Water Is Wide, he changed the island’s name to Yamacraw (but he wasn’t fooling anybody.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/83a57326-1776-40bb-a96a-e0d1cbebda94/YamaseeWar.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out Despite the Spanish promising they’d help the Native Americans fend off other European invaders, they abandoned them to the British. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e16058d2-e176-46ed-8f9e-bc97995cc60d/yamaseewar1.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out Tomahawks and bows were no match for the British army’s guns. The Yamasee War resulted in the slaughter of the indigenous people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/11bfb982-da98-4aa6-ad30-5764bd27f678/SinglePenHouseDaufuskieIsland.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out A small one-room wooden home known as a single pen house on Daufuskie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2f34e092-cd9f-4495-9c6d-71f95ee4d8d4/BrerRabbitGullah.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out The Uncle Remus stories, including the tales of Brer Rabbit, were written in Gullah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3902c59c-cd35-44db-82d2-b96dd4181299/Sullivans-Island-1776.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out The spongey palmetto logs used to build Fort Moultrie helped absorb cannon fire from the British armada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/562759b2-9db3-4617-a333-0a052978043c/Sharma-Out-Back-Daufuskie.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out Out Back Daufuskie Way by Alexandra Sharma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/82daa4b5-2935-4956-9f17-58ccb0521c48/MaggioniAndCoCannery.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out The oyster industry employed Daufuskie residents in its heyday. When the oyster beds were polluted from a nearby paper mill, most islanders left — never to return. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5d63f0de-4d95-4132-91c3-5ad8d9c0bc91/WomenShuckingOystersDaufuskie.gif The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out While the men went out in the boats to gather oysters, it was women (and children) who had to shuck them all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/22023e0f-df4b-4d0e-bcbd-8ac23444365d/DaufuskiBrandOysters.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out Even though the local cannery closed in the 1950s, you can still get Daufuski Brand Oysters — they just come from Korea now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e50b9783-ee29-430a-ba13-c04df99483bd/DaufuskieHouse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out Some of the Gullah homes on Daufuskie are available as vacation rentals as part of a program to preserve them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3cdb6ad0-bc06-4fc6-ba10-36ee8845918b/MelroseResortDaufuskie.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out The haunted-looking Melrose Resort on Daufuskie, long abandoned after its owners swindled investors out of millions and declared bankruptcy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e4099d56-5e82-4b19-867c-de20b9c8c2b6/DaufuskieMemoriesAnOldWomanSittingataTableinHerHome.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out An Old Woman Sitting at a Table in Her Home by Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/949c0259-ddd6-4489-a850-f3cfd1601a85/Susiestandingnexttoaholypictureinherlivingroom.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out Susie Sanding Next to a Holy Picture in Her Living Room by Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/07eb62e8-a438-4572-9d51-fd5127ef5f5f/ashrimperandhisson.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out A Shrimper and His Son by Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c5a3fbfb-f4aa-4230-80f3-1025e3887c1e/BoilingCrabDaufuskie.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out Boiling Crab by Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ff6ce8dd-140a-40e3-8e7e-4549319c83a2/PatConroyMaryFieldSchool.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Turbulent History of Daufuskie Island - Make it stand out Check out those sideburns on Conroy! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/daufuskie-island-history-and-artisan-tour monthly 0.5 2023-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/397748df-98da-426b-b974-493704df2b47/DaufuskieBoatTree.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out Daufuskie doesn’t have a bridge to the mainland, so your only option to visit is by boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6a0ff206-f1d5-43fb-a02b-fe2886de9283/DaufuskieFerryLanding.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out A day trip to Daufuskie is a good excuse to get out on the water. The Daufuskie Island Ferry leaves from this dock by a distinctive failed restaurant just over the bridge from Hilton Head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f39fea1e-08c8-4456-9c24-75b885732fac/DaufuskieGullahCemetery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out Gullahs, descendants of slaves, once made up most of the population of Daufuskie. Now few remain. Their cemeteries were by the water so their spirits could travel back to Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e1864fad-3ad4-43fd-89a4-bcbaa049d53f/DaufuskieMuseum2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out This old schoolhouse now serves as the first stop on a tour of the history of Daufuskie — and acts as the community’s library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e631be5a-e301-4e12-8965-47945234d7b3/DaufuskieDesks.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out Kids used to go to school here until 5th grade, when they’d have to work their family’s farm full time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4585d294-4fa1-4fb8-9b3e-9b559b45d03c/DaufuskieMuseum.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out The Daufuskie Island History Museum was once a Baptist church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9beeed33-230f-4afa-84bd-e88bed8f9abe/DaufuskieWallyAlligator.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out Wally poses by Al, the taxidermied alligator on display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c32b08e6-7610-4126-8ec5-baf00e574003/DaufuskiePiano2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out The history museum has a jumble of artifacts, including a charming pump organ and a Bible written in Gullah. Here’s John 3:16: “Cause God lob all de people een de wol sommuch dat e gii we e onliest Son.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dd733f28-fa07-4945-ba66-f4f0656d6617/DaufuskieCarriage.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out The horse-drawn carriage used by legendary midwife Sarah Hudson Grant was restored by Amish craftsmen (who painted it black, which they felt was much more proper than red). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/59a52f9c-48d3-4dea-bfa1-4dd6a811954b/DaufuskieChurch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out The local Baptist Church is the oldest original building on Daufuskie and has been restored twice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3c280a8e-33fe-4b4e-a841-032a04c15e0c/DaufuskiePews.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out To become a member of the parish, you had to go on a spirit quest into the woods to commune with God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/87a06cbc-75d3-41db-a73a-416e9a40ac52/DaufuskiePraiseHouse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out The Praise House on the grounds of the church was a gathering place for slaves, where religious services were held. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8b02fb54-6a0b-46f1-8fad-731f8baa3b7a/DaufuskieSoapCo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out Daufuskie Soap Company started out on a porch like other artisan workshops on the island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/124d768a-7712-4cad-9e97-073e668aaff9/DaufuskieIndigo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out Stop by Daufuskie Blues to see some amazing patterns — and ask for a demonstration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5c9d9d96-0d9c-49fb-87b8-bc822a918494/DaufuskieSchoolhouse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out The two-room schoolhouse where Pat Conroy once taught is now an indigo shop, art studio and coffeeshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/33c139d4-b085-4ad7-af16-9233138adcf7/DaufuskieSteelFish.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out Chase Allen’s artwork has gotten quite popular and won an American Made award from Martha Stewart Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0fb42591-80de-43c2-99cb-13eccd06167e/DaufuskieIronFishWorkTable.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out Allen has an outdoor workshop on the island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b5a149d5-8a0b-43e6-a04f-6a960f9d5d6f/DaufuskieIronFishes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out Payment is on the honor system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c320cede-12d9-4abd-915f-0961a108cbd9/DaufuskieBar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out The Old Daufuskie Crab Company has a great outdoor space — but it was too cold to enjoy when we visited in December. It’s one of only a couple of restaurants that stay open all year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6b708fb1-4140-49a5-acaa-653b0adb54bc/DaufuskieTourGuide.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daufuskie Island History and Artisan Tour - Make it stand out Ryland, with Tour Daufuskie, was a storehouse of interesting local knowledge. The poor guy is only one of a few people his age on the island. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-marvelous-murals-of-the-sanctuary-of-atotonilco monthly 0.5 2023-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/70fc65de-453c-49c9-80c2-1bbc769ddcd6/atotonilcoarches2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out Most of the murals at Atotonilco depict scenes from Jesus’ life, including his resurrection (top) and the Last Supper (just below). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4da81e3a-b880-4e3b-bccc-1a5b8f68422e/atotonilcoresurrection.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out Most of the murals at Atotonilco show scenes from the life of Christ, including the resurrection. The style is known as Mexican Folk Baroque. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/02d5b936-f3f4-4c81-8d69-07eb9ec25896/atotonilcoceilingflower2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out Almost every inch of the walls and ceilings are covered in murals that date back to the mid-1700s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/95412fc8-7766-4ea7-ba57-de76fb6e282e/atotonilcobanners.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out The façade isn’t much — the wonders lie within. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/08b08cca-d579-473d-bc57-e866bdf9f976/atotonilcohildagostatue2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out A statue of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest who, while waving a banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe taken from the Sanctuary of Atotonilco, delivered an impassioned speech for the people to break the yoke of Spanish oppression — and launched the Mexican War of Independence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0780a048-3e0b-4e0c-b8ac-aa752aa2e361/atotonilcohurch2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out The main church was closed off when we visited — and we were surprised to see that it had plastic chairs instead of pews. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c2cd79a4-1a8a-409c-8377-ba0a401d3d15/atotonilcolookingup.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out The frescoes were painted over three decades by a local artist, Miguel Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9f0d634f-216f-402e-a119-5cd00821bf6e/atotonilcojohnthebaptist.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out John the Baptist baptizes his cousin Jesus in the Jordan River in this mural at Atotonilco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d626c313-8858-472d-90c8-1708959c74b2/atotonilcojudas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out Judas, shown with a demon straddling his back, betrays Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, while a dog barks at him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b4f68686-e738-488d-87af-6fa822a40764/atotonilcoburningbush.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out Most of the murals at Atotonilco show the life of Christ — though at least one is from the Old Testament of the Burning Bush talking to Moses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/30198ab1-d053-4e07-86b7-f021f69a9771/atotonilcoholywater.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out A holy water font surrounded by de Pocasangre’s murals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ef6d8773-bbbe-4d30-ad96-f9bc59680f0f/atotonilcoamerica.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out An indigenous ruler represents the Americas near the entrance of the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/12464c6d-b9a8-4f79-832c-fe9d256b4693/atotonilcoangeltext.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out The walls of the sanctuary are like a book come to life — there are entire paragraphs in Spanish throughout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1b9154e3-ed61-4818-8e27-7cbbadf474b9/atotonilcoplaza2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out A local priest, Father Neri, had a dream where Jesus told him to build a church. Neri did so, founding el Santuario de Atotonilco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/aeca4872-c88b-4b59-9f1a-49265b893b28/atotonilcosenordelacolumna.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out The statue of el Señor de la Columna shows Jesus with a bloody back from being whipped. It’s paraded through town in a procession held the week before Easter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f87b4b13-5b46-4866-9ef3-1d8563e5232a/atotonilcoarches.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out A symbol of flagellants is Christ tied to a column being whipped, as seen at the top of the image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fc55d5fd-1fe2-46a5-8676-5082d95d2024/atotonilcoruins.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out Behind the church are dormitories and dining halls for the 100,000 pilgrims who visit each year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c70340f0-72df-447e-a19c-b7ade1684231/atotonilcoarch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out Looking back at the main entrance to the Sanctuary of Atotonilco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a5e80a94-83fb-4d5e-b03b-d4aac638edea/atotonilcowheel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out In 1994, the frescoes got a refresh — by the same team that worked on restoring the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0a6c6b9a-159b-459f-aed1-a7ef5495589d/atotonilcocolumns.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out The sanctuary, with its numerous murals and frescoes, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b43969be-68e7-4324-9433-f11f69badf93/atotonilcojesussits.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out In the Capilla del Santo Sepulcro, or the Chapel of the Holy Burial, there are scenes of Jesus appearing after his resurrection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/689fe5b8-8611-46f5-bbce-e2934ff935ca/atotonilcojesusstands.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out Jesus shows off his stigmata to prove that he was crucified and yet rose from the dead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d024707f-af29-4baa-bb56-d61a1db5d333/atotonilcosidechapel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out The only area open for tourists when we visited was a side chapel that showed Christ on the cross — a popular spot for family photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2ea9f773-53ce-4d35-b9b0-a2addc266e31/atotonilcosidediorama2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out Another diorama, this one to the right of the main altar, shows Jesus being taken down from the cross. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/acb851ce-4a53-4b8e-9dcb-3411c4d9454e/atotonilcostatue2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out A statue of Joseph with baby Jesus on his shoulder, while behind him Veronica shows the veil she used to wipe Christ’s face while he was en route to Calvary to be crucified. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6197d404-4b75-4a3f-9b2b-89a9684da43d/atotonilcosign.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco - Make it stand out Follow the pilgrimage signs to reach the impressive Sanctuary of Atotonilco. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/an-insiders-guide-to-nantucket monthly 0.5 2022-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5923bcb8-b119-4d92-895c-1af947517f61/NantucketHarbor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out For some strange reason, the Wampanoag Native Americans who lived on Nantucket gave it a name that alludes to it being a distant, desolate place. According to Britannica, it could even mean “sandy, sterile soil tempting no one”! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/043f8e67-e060-44cd-8154-074c46fea656/NantucketHistoricMap.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out The island of Nantucket is 30 miles off the south coast of Cape Cod. It’s 14 miles long and three and a half miles wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/30db88a3-7e31-465b-90a6-fe915e67e009/NantucketVacationHome.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out One of the best ways to experience the Nantucket lifestyle is to rent a home during your stay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/53345a6a-e165-433b-9350-bf52556962f8/NantucketBikingBeach.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out Why bring your car over when you can reach everything on a bike? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/304b77ac-a5fa-4209-b4be-65c457461349/NantucketGreaterLight.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out Greater Light, a historic home in Nantucket, has become a cultural center and wedding venue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/27e3cbeb-7534-4e9d-a4ca-f1cd226e4524/MisterRogersIconStPauls.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out Could someone just make this man a saint already? The icon of Mister Rogers at St. Paul’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f55db8cf-1ce4-4912-9688-ac2448c47118/NantucketWhalingMuseumSkeleton.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out The 46-foot-long skeleton of a sperm whale that died in 1998 hangs from the ceiling. Check out those chompers — a testament to the dangers of the whaling profession. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c451cbad-4273-4c15-a63f-99c464f3b740/NantucketWhalingMuseum.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out The Whaling Museum in Nantucket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/aff07020-5902-4b6b-aa25-962e897dbff9/BrantPointLighthouseNantucket.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out Brant Point Lighthouse is one of three to see in Nantucket. Look for the American flag on its side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ba477776-574b-456c-ac17-bcb54673f66b/GreatPointLight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out Great Point Lighthouse is in a wildlife reserve at the northern tip of the island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/46a0a156-b3cf-4cda-bcc4-4c628cc6219c/SankatyLightNantucket.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out Sankaty Head Lighthouse stands 70 feet tall at the easternmost point on Nantucket, flashing its light every 7.5 seconds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/66ba4cda-7817-442b-a14f-ad3860e22a42/MariaMitchellObservatoryNantucket.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out Pay homage to Maria Mitchell by stargazing at the Loines Observatory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5f3fabab-bde2-4f38-8590-f88fcbaed324/MargaretMitchellHouseNantucket.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out The Historic Mitchell House, where the first female U.S. astronomer lived. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3d8a6f20-b9e2-4ed0-9118-4089dfb17a8f/NantucketShipwreckAndLifesavingMuseum.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out The Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bda0651c-5fd2-4d6e-87b9-56c3ee3ed163/NantucketBoathouses.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out You have to get on the water during every stay in Nantucket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6fe5933d-f38b-4d40-bd89-389d6c39cc76/NantucketFishingCharter.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out Catch your dinner on a fishing charter into the Atlantic Ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/826f8144-f946-4228-bcbd-a0480fafe2be/StraightWharfRestoNantucket.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out Straight Wharf Restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/241934d6-7d70-49a2-bb59-836d25d41a5a/WauwinetHotelNantucket.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out Head to the Wauwinet hotel to dine at Topper’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a94477f3-6202-431e-b15b-b4dcc3c13568/TapRoomJaredCoffinHouseNantucket.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out Get your New England staples and some good beer at the Nantucket Tap Room at the historic Jared Coffin House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e7b3f500-e68f-4e2b-b0f7-73b9af45fa84/NantucketHarborNight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Insider’s Guide to Nantucket - Make it stand out Smaller than Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket offers a quaint New England getaway. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-art-filled-centro-cultural-ignacio-ramrez-el-nigromante monthly 0.5 2022-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0fdd3669-6975-437f-b51e-c48a60cfeb42/centroculturalcouryard4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Art-Filled Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante - Make it stand out The centerpiece of the gorgeous courtyard at the cultural center is a fountain topped with the Christian Lamb of God. 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The Art-Filled Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante - Make it stand out Head into the bookstore to see another Martínez mural, La Cantina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a07b71ce-dbec-4a72-8b1c-bfa9e86d6f6e/centroculturalcreature.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Art-Filled Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante - Make it stand out Explore the galleries at the Centro Cultural Ramírez to see the current exhibitions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/67366835-f9c2-4fdc-8037-009cd5e4fe7a/centroculturalartwork.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Art-Filled Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante - Make it stand out Part of the Clamor Progresista exhibit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/47e331aa-9294-4930-a259-906336bf1c6f/centroculturalmobile.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Art-Filled Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante - Make it stand out A cool mobile-like sculpture on display when we visited https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b157bef9-0f72-4a7d-9bbe-11e6622b8c4b/shopacrossthestreet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Art-Filled Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante - Make it stand out While you’re in the hood, stop into Origenes Antigüedades Populares. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f62aae69-f833-4053-b2d8-c349ba833c0e/shopacrossstreet2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Art-Filled Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante - Make it stand out The shop is filled with antiques, many of which are of a religious nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a2c4add0-77a9-4eab-861f-3eca32983ceb/InstitutoAllendeWallyStairs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Art-Filled Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cccdbf64-39b6-414c-81fa-8a6634b6a3cb/centroculturalbullfaceon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Art-Filled Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante - Make it stand out When you see the bull, you know you’ve come to the right place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d529dc85-bd5e-4440-8208-fe1b4898269e/centroculturalexteriori2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Art-Filled Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-haunting-and-horrific-mummy-museum-of-guanajuato monthly 0.5 2022-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0c8a6f2c-5fed-4064-ac49-5cf81d911d7e/mummymuseumtrio3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato - Make it stand out There’s a museum filled with naturally preserved corpses in Guanajuato, Mexico — and it’s a popular attraction with locals and warped tourists alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0ccf7323-6adb-491d-8413-67421d9b8d10/mummymuseumsuit.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato - Make it stand out Meet the oldest mummy at the museum: Dr. Remigio Leroy, buried in 1860 and exhumed five years later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fbf7972f-2896-4233-a66e-01082d5b4989/mummymuseumeyes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato - Make it stand out Many of the mummies still have their hair and teeth — and dried sacs where their eyes have oozed out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/497d887b-6235-4787-998e-d4b33e774139/mummymuseumlean.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato - Make it stand out This mummy still sports a patch of gray pubes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/af593cf6-9cd6-4a0c-ab2e-85d56cc84479/mummymuseumbaby5.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fdf5f783-10fe-416d-86b5-6aff79f3e921/mummymuseumbaby4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato - Make it stand out Check out those cheekbones! 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The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato - Make it stand out Thought to be Asian, this mummy is referred to as the China Girl — and is the only one with its original coffin, despite being one of the oldest specimens in the collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6cb691d8-c396-4e89-a41f-4ae166f82ea2/mummymuseumliedown.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato - Make it stand out The corpse on the left is believed to have been buried alive, while the guy in the middle drowned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5ce5defa-0e14-4aee-8454-a9d686bf7adc/mummymuseumfetusandmom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato - Make it stand out Analysis of the mummy showed that this woman was 40 years old and malnourished when she died while pregnant. Her fetus is thought to be that of the youngest mummy in existence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2403a690-98eb-4ecf-8aa4-841cf961b4b6/mummymuseumduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato - Make it stand out One of the scariest of the mummies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/07bdc827-2553-44c6-9218-f4e630a54da4/mummymuseumwallymummy.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato - Make it stand out Pretending to be a mummy at the end https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/21e2f9a4-bdec-400f-bcb1-12ea8a29d4ab/mummymuseumexterior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/instituto-allende-the-influential-arts-school-that-shaped-san-miguel-de-allende monthly 0.5 2022-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/701836e9-9876-49b0-94d7-92825deb85bb/InstitutoAllendeCourtyard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Duke and Wally fell in love with the interior courtyard at the Instituto Allende. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e89b8668-a522-4df0-bf16-7bf1bd291da1/InstitutoAllendeStatues.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out The Instituto Allende teaches a variety of fine arts, including sculpture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dce4ba9e-282f-4d2c-804f-55dd7e1b8a50/InstitutoAllendeDoorway.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Sterling Dickinson helped open up San Miguel de Allende as a center for the arts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/59aeb87d-d9bf-432f-8a95-3e53c0221d94/InstitutoAllendeCeiling.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out The Expressionist works of David Leonardo Chávez cover much of the Instituto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a2c4add0-77a9-4eab-861f-3eca32983ceb/InstitutoAllendeWallyStairs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Wally couldn’t get enough of Chávez’s fantastical paintings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2cda8e65-e9df-440b-b4cc-8f814982ee9d/InstitutoAllendeBack.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Out back, you can wander around the beautiful campus and see the various classrooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a5e3114c-a3e2-442e-b14e-99cfb8401d85/InstitutoAllendeMuralWindow.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out This mural of swimmers is one of the first you’ll see when you enter through reception. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c618e50e-181d-4321-96d0-5eff1e0c8027/InstitutoAllendeArchStairs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Not a bad place to get a degree in art, eh? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2fb3c923-75de-4241-b63e-33f76975c929/InstitutoAllendeMuralRunners.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out A colorful mural by the bathrooms out back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/86d38ca1-b392-4d82-a5e5-ff7eb520b43c/InstitutoAllendeStatueHole.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out The Instituto was originally the summer residence of a wealthy family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/057c44a0-d282-41fa-bbc3-96c15837c0c9/Murmullo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out The main section of Murmullo is chic and minimalist — but we chose to eat in the colorful mural-covered courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d6919d9e-4d88-4fe6-b3ea-6d5cb05d9c91/MurmulloFalafel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Quite possibly the best falafel pita we’ve ever had https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8a0eeecb-6402-465f-a425-05240a453f81/InstitutoAllendeDukeWally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Duke and Wally had a delightful lunch at Murmullo — great food, drinks, setting and service. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/714e2679-fb56-4ecd-bdd0-9ba40ff706c9/MurmulloPegasus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out You couldn’t ask for a cooler setting to enjoy a coffee, beer or bite to eat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2c2ad9e3-4678-4ab2-a13e-a11e22988be4/InstitutoAllendeBack2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/what-to-know-before-you-go-to-san-miguel-de-allende monthly 0.5 2022-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c0ecb48e-490f-4445-a449-396b20598063/smachurchtwilight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out San Miguel de Allende is so charming it’s easy to forget that you still have to play it safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/688f8cb7-5037-45a1-af74-b1e5d64cbfef/smawatchyourstep.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/50fa1db9-a164-4947-abc2-70ece49399b5/smanight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e8b6fdf6-f1e1-42db-ae30-ba54a7630f02/smataxi.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fa02ac4d-c49c-4a4a-870e-a6e527508722/smabanos.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d76c04fb-5961-42fa-a358-7ec63a3572b1/smamariachiatnight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/94b3136d-dccc-49f9-86d8-d581324d7245/smalookout.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b24cd5f6-b97b-48c1-89bb-2a3d6778f500/smaspout.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ea56ec39-41a3-4795-81e2-cf9df3b5844e/smasnakepainting.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cdf85da5-1f7d-4810-be77-223dd9573f6f/smauglystatue.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ba16a144-38d1-4c52-9116-c1a736ce53a1/smaheads.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a686cb24-5c2a-4baa-9b37-92a3f3ccf7f4/smamural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/graycliff-frank-lloyd-wrights-ode-to-lake-erie monthly 0.5 2023-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7d36a7ef-fdb7-47ea-a0aa-59404fa15c5a/graycliffdriveway.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Frank Lloyd Wright built Graycliff, a summer residence for the Martins, from 1926 to 1929 — just in time for the family to lose their great wealth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ff7b854e-c24e-4a5e-96b4-388f91c8dcdb/graycliffgail.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Our docent, Gail, was extremely knowledgeable about Graycliff and its colorful history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5ddff391-31a0-40f2-b07f-df7baeda5a2f/grayclifgardenf.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Wright probably never imagined a modern sculpture sitting on the lawn at Graycliff — but we like to think he’d approve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5f72fd24-6784-4082-999d-51a811270332/grayclifflakeview.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out The view of the lake through the home was destroyed for a while when the Piarist priests put their chapel here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f1a7b5f0-d91f-46ad-b3b7-c8f384a804eb/graycliffgarden4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Isabelle liked to create flower arrangements, so Wright planted a cutting garden for her in front of the home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/41c177f8-9afd-4795-a11e-58b4aa27d387/graycliffdriveway2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out The house was approached from a diagonal driveway, which faced the sunset and helped make the narrow home appear larger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/499143a9-f2e5-40e1-b340-962a14ad9561/graycliffstone.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Sand from the beach was added to the stucco façade and inspired its yellow hue. The cliff’s limestone, bleeding a rusty red that carries into the color of the roof, was also used to build the home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d3dc1581-e8f7-4419-a00a-26a3cfb7c924/graycliffbraman.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Stay by Sarah Braman, 2022, on the grounds of Graycliff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/85046972-54d7-42bf-b5ba-20fbd9029396/graycliffdukepeekaboo.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Duke peeks out of Sit, a 2022 sculpture by Braman — the first of her works we saw during our visit to Graycliff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a60bf57e-1c91-444b-9da6-d13907833d13/graycliffwallysits.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Wally takes the name of the sculpture, Sit, literally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8b2d4d7d-3abd-40c0-880d-d09c191cdece/graycliffpond.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out The client actually wanted a hill here with trees — but Wright insisted on a small pond that would connect to the lake out back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0fd7666f-60b2-461f-a9e2-c6c6d3a2b764/grayclifffireplace4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Wright felt fireplaces were the heart of a home, and this one was built in the Adirondack style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/00b41eba-d588-443b-a51b-2a35ba1d3692/grayclifffernroom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Curl up with a good book in the Fern Room, a cozy nook off of the living room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/79d52dcb-05de-4728-83aa-f9acb5dfd2fb/graycliffdiningroom2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Diners had great views at Graycliff — and got to avoid errant sparks flying out of the fireplace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/092bff08-d0ad-41c5-8f69-5e770ceddc22/graycliffdiningroom3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out The dining room at Graycliff is around the corner from the living room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6f467c22-0388-44c8-afc3-cc7ee69e158b/graycliffstaircase.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out All six bedrooms are found upstairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/99f9acc4-9aee-4385-9e3c-f790fa1d8263/graycliffwindow2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out A dramatic window with a diamond shape at the top of the stairs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8bf2cbf2-53f5-4277-adac-14219e231464/graycliffdarwinsroom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Poor Darwin got stuck with the worst bedroom of the bunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5794cbd7-acea-40a1-8736-d54822f4d7b0/graycliffdarwinsdesk.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Darwin, a workaholic, converted his porch into an office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/482492a7-b65c-45b0-8dc8-10d812b393b6/graycliffgallery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out This sparse hallway led to the bedrooms and the back staircase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/265f7910-d7c2-41a3-a404-e16f3d10a557/graycliffsculpture.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out We really liked Braman’s Her House (2019), which sat in Isabelle’s room, as it evoked the larger pieces on the lawn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ad7e4673-5e2d-4514-8ace-11e765f8691e/graycliffguestroom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out A guest room next to Isabelle’s room offered twin beds — and gorgeous views of Lake Erie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/da8e2676-94dd-47c5-8b85-3555d0bb939f/graycliffisabellesroom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Isabelle’s room had its own bathroom, a door out to a balcony and a walk-in closet — unheard-of in a Wright home! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7dc628ee-a0ab-454e-82fd-d56c9e85cff6/graycliffpollysroom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out She might have been the hired help, but Aunt Polly sure had nice digs at Graycliff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/88c325d4-cc13-464f-bc28-31c5148097c7/graycliffservantsroom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Even the servants had cute rooms at Graycliff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/548975d6-7064-4a88-a00a-f3e974edc0ff/graycliffservantsunroom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out The servants had their meals in a sunroom at the back of the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495ead4-0cbc-469c-8f59-2d33fc7b88f7/graycliffsink.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out This cool sink came from Europe and was used exclusively by Isabelle for her flower arrangements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1ac023b0-0468-4359-a68d-7db94fc38be7/graycliffkitchen2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Here’s the sink the cook used in the kitchen off of the pantry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/70163d46-7fd6-4d1a-af7e-7c93c782104f/graycliffkitchen.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out The stovetop and oven were all part of one piece of furniture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4a69c66e-51b7-4487-b03c-81e448c1b03f/graycliffheathut.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out The Heat Hut held a boiler to heat both Graycliff and the Foster House. Then the priests used it to store wine and honey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2b7b5109-5d9d-4834-b31a-0ebf70e87dd8/graycliffgarage.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out The Foster House, part of the garage at the Graycliff estate, was originally used by the chauffeur and his family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4f5009ae-398e-4702-a791-87c04201a5fb/graycliffwallyduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Wally and Duke on a balcony of the Foster House https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a1abe0ed-b781-4f37-a20c-61d6a3de6e14/grayclifffosterbedroom2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out There are quite a few bedrooms in the Foster House — but not much else, aside from a small sitting room and kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/083a8e11-751b-4c61-874a-b373fdb6157b/graycliffwall.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Wright extended a wall to block out the view of cars coming and going from the garage for Isabelle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d6b83f83-5a0b-43bd-adfb-1b60aefa6a16/graycliffseating.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out The seating out back helped hide the servants carrying picnic items down to the beach and back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0016a776-45c9-4cce-b4ac-a0e7f0999753/graycliffdukepoppawally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Duke, Poppa and Wally enjoy the gorgeous day at Graycliff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/85dab715-339a-4373-bd0e-0666cf6c9d96/graycliffback4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5db0065c-5dbf-4c5c-afe3-aaaaff491683/fabyanvillawesanderson.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Graycliff: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ode to Lake Erie - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/casa-hoyos-boutique-hotel-in-the-heart-of-san-miguel-de-allende monthly 0.5 2022-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2ed26efe-6e78-4269-8b5e-02b865e26d3c/casahoyoslanding2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Bright colors and a Deco-meets-Modern design make Casa Hoyos feel like something out of an Almodóvar film. Those eclectic throne-like armchairs come from the Mexico City design studio Comité de Proyectos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a6249ea2-66f8-4938-966d-270457b7d694/casahoyoswallyswing.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Wally hangs out in the swinging chair in the hotel’s front courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4c251f1b-4122-4986-b68f-5bfdaa3a4ad5/casahoyospool.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out If you visit in the warm season, you can cool off in the rooftop pool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/984543ef-99f1-4e3a-8ea3-34814bdf9e67/casahoyosporthole.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Circular porthole-like interior windows create fun viewing (and photo) frames. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dfe6962c-1f3c-4d4c-816a-903a7380b3e9/casahoyosaguamanil.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out This piece, called an aguamanil, stood right outside the family’s kitchen and was a place to put hot pots for serving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4bb7796b-a6d5-4905-8f80-dd20adb00902/casahoyosbreakfast.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Breakfast from As de Guia consists of fruit, yogurt, granola, toast and coffee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/456be1c6-4b51-4eab-9e72-d10a15efd5ab/casahoyoslobby.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Looking down at the back lobby with its bright red couches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1e6bae2e-a1e8-4b5a-abf3-b8955d496209/casahoyoswallyporthole.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out See you around, Wally! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/40122682-787e-4445-817e-ef4b87fc0166/casahoyosdukeporthole.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Circling back with you Duke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/30e80914-4ebd-464f-9f51-5a2b2ab64fa1/casahoyoshonestybar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out The tilework Virgin of Loreto looks down (and keeps an eye on?) the honesty bar on the first floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5c04bedb-3bc9-4c89-a501-fb016fe110f6/casahoyosfrontdesk2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Welcome to Casa Hoyos! Concierge extraordinaire Christopher can help you organize outings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ea6f251b-7ac6-4bbc-baf6-7911c38d2f35/casahoyosmastersuite.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out The bed in the master suite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cc8df9e9-14c8-4b2c-90ec-2374ead7192c/casahoyostapestry.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e6a7a781-d856-4136-9b35-9d029e5478f3/casahoyosnightstand.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9b463d2d-b9cf-4615-a8e8-a99d5cfd12af/casahoyosbathroom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out The LED light rings in the bathroom help put you in your best light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/261e3b2b-5bd2-4c28-a55a-b7a629dcec1c/casahoyosneon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out A fun neon sign on the rooftop terrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/717a8135-7779-4208-ac41-612164b3aa90/bekebbar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Bekeb cocktail bar becomes quite the hotspot on weekend nights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bb707d71-1de9-4a12-b119-49e20ae5b503/casahoyosrooftop.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out The gorgeous view from the rooftop at Casa Hoyos. Here you can see nearby Plaza de la Soledad — along with three of the many churches in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8ce85637-d0b5-4424-9189-d7c4e626b2ff/bekebdrinks.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Two of Bekeb’s signature cocktails: the Carijillo Allende and the Guava Tiki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e050909c-1867-4c96-b17c-1d71433ad4ff/bekebskullherbs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Fresh herbs used in cocktails are kept in skull containers at Bekeb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8a2acaf4-2a09-4a82-b458-5c0f21a63333/wallydukebekeb.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende - Make it stand out Wally and Duke relaxed on the rooftop terrace after a long day exploring the quaint town of San Miguel de Allende. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/pilgrimage-to-marfa-texas monthly 0.5 2022-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e38498e3-922a-4803-84a6-8ef6a6dd4144/MarfaTexas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out Sleepy Marfa, Texas: Try the sotol at the Marfa Spirit Co. (on the left) and get your caffeine fix at the Sentinel coffee shop (to the right). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e17f8f40-ab13-4d15-b20b-5450506af5ba/BigBendNationalParkHorse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out A ranch horse outside of Big Bend National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/72e967e0-6507-475b-a7a2-b45550c98961/judd-sunrise-dyptich.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out The light changes everything when viewing Donald Judd’s untitled concrete works in Marfa, Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fbcf2a90-dd8f-4da2-bb34-9bbf27d4e78d/JuddMarfaConcrete2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out Judd’s works, finished in 1984, can be found on a former military compound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0953fd3e-5828-4c9a-9616-581164a86f6d/BigBendNationalPark.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out The gorgeous scenery in nearby Big Bend National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/647f529e-0699-4f77-b02e-1c33b6a224c3/ChinatiFoundationChamberlain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out The entrance to the Chinati Foundation’s John Chamberlain Building https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6b97a4ae-c712-4aba-8898-a75fa303e00b/DarrenAlmondInflectionPoint The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out Inflection Point by Darren Almond (2022) frames the entrance to the Hetzler Marfa gallery property. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/68a7a210-4fbe-42ca-bbf5-07d754e13669/JuddFoundation.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out The Judd Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8db4db8f-2e90-477b-af21-697489f5a7fa/BrennanReading.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out Caleb’s husband, Brennan, reading the exhibition guide at Ballroom Marfa gallery during Chinati Weekend Open House in 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fb5a03ac-b948-496f-8fc8-8055002b5d48/MarfaTime.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out Slow down and forgo your expectations. You’re on Marfa time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b7733dad-8344-45d1-808d-d3fddafed937/SunriseMarfaAirbnb.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out Sunrise in Marfa, Texas, from Caleb and Brennan’s Airbnb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/25ad0969-a75b-4c64-a00d-618d7e76f71d/MarfaHorses.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out Horses seen on a run just west of town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/61eea83d-04d5-49d6-b93c-f1b3a46d85a0/BigBendNationalParkRioGrande.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out Families playing by the Rio Grande river at Big Bend National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/335dc1bf-6033-45a0-b5f2-f383e0e907ba/Ocotillo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pilgrimage to Marfa, Texas - Make it stand out One of Caleb’s favorite desert plants, the ocotillo, at Big Bend National Park https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/day-of-the-dead-ofrendas-2022 monthly 0.5 2022-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/16531fa0-c785-4f18-b71a-294bc5039ce1/dayofdeadexhibit.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022 - Make it stand out Día de los Inocentes (Holy Innocents Day) by Claudia Álvarez, 2010. The sculpture represents the story in the New Testament where King Herod orders the massacre of all children under the age of 2 in an attempt to kill the baby Jesus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/01fe9d11-cc87-4e95-aab7-8640b2fb5c33/pinkofrenda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022 - Make it stand out Ofrenda to artisans who died of COVID https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d7e6ffe7-dfdd-4dbc-9233-384ab0731fd3/ofrendaforartists.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022 - Make it stand out A photo of one of the artists memorialized in the ofrenda, Tiburcio Soteno Fernandez, with the tools of his trade and his iconic mermaid alebrije. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/54932b0b-f3bd-42a7-aeb3-ddefdee03d95/actorsofrenda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022 - Make it stand out An ofrenda to Mexican cinema by the Puerto Rican Antonio Martorell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/00a71853-ac2a-4efe-8178-ff408baf58c0/ofrendaupsidedown2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022 - Make it stand out La muerte allá donde la vida no vale nada (Death, Where Life Has No Worth) by Alejandro Cortés, Dolores Gómez Navarro and Jorje Negrete. Note the upside-down ofrenda, pointing to Mictlan, the underworld of the ancient Mesoamerican peoples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c6063e43-000a-477f-a343-45fa0c382d74/uvladeofrenda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022 - Make it stand out An ofrenda to the Latinx victims of the Uvalde, Texas shooting at Robb Elementary School. It was created by students at Bernard Moos Elementary School in Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bedc679a-8081-4158-9bb5-7787979f6644/ofrendatop.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022 - Make it stand out Ofrenda a los Arrancados (Ofrenda to the Uprooted) by Carlos Flores. He used “bandit signs” to pay tribute to the working-class people of color who disproportionally lost their lives to COVID. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7ed03458-b477-4127-bbaf-d93225c22269/ofrendaweavers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022 - Make it stand out This ofrenda, created by the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, pays homage to weavers of the war-torn country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c7b5370e-a3b6-4ac3-82a3-30f0b5dc0eb9/ofrendawoman.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022 - Make it stand out Ofrenda to Nieves Orozco Field, an indigenous dancer who modeled for Diego Rivera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/94bcaee0-2b03-4f55-bd68-df45bc5538ba/sugarskullmolds2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022 - Make it stand out Molds used to make sugar skulls for Day of the Dead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/73c83cab-12e4-4d65-a26c-60b2dfe99599/skeletonsugarskulls.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022 - Make it stand out Skeletons go hand in hand with Day of the Dead, as do sugar skulls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6a2968e9-9a7b-4122-8686-4301f1a2f4e6/dayofdeadpainting.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022 - Make it stand out Año de los Muertos (Year of the Dead) by Eric Romero, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8df56558-1e25-4e68-9b0c-92958a6cd243/treeoflife.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022 - Make it stand out A Tree of Life with Mexican rites and rituals by Israel Soteno, 2007 https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/preserving-the-magic-of-the-amazon monthly 0.5 2023-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ac65498a-44f9-499f-858a-471b5d493cf6/amazonwithriver.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Preserving the Magic of the Amazon - Make it stand out The largest rainforest on the planet helps keep our air and water clean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0b970be1-0422-4ecd-b8c6-d76e3e71f1a9/35035343564_cf93e6f99d_k.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Preserving the Magic of the Amazon - Make it stand out The Amazon, which produces one-fifth of the Earth’s oxygen, is being cut down at an alarming rate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/99916ee7-559d-4bfd-808c-38622af4972c/Amazon_rainforest_%28Satellite_picture-less+than+10+years+ago+this+would+have+been+dark+green+with+growth%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Preserving the Magic of the Amazon - Make it stand out A satellite image that shows the deforestation of the Amazon — the same image from less than a decade ago would have been all dark green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0f4e7d07-b71c-4548-be78-87813418fffe/building-food-cow-fish-meat-beef-1166972-pxhere.com.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Preserving the Magic of the Amazon - Make it stand out In Brazil, beef is raised for consumption on land that was once part of the Amazon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5748a7ca-e043-40db-9474-8518ac14cc8d/ran-2019.0aff8a8b.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Preserving the Magic of the Amazon - Make it stand out Consider volunteering for groups like the Rainforest Action Network that protest against the stealing of indigenous lands and the deforestation of the Amazon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8d71476c-93ff-4a99-b801-f71b9bca57c1/AmazonRiverCruise.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Preserving the Magic of the Amazon - Make it stand out If you want to visit the Amazon, make sure you go through a group that focuses on preservation of this valuable natural resource. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3ff7d305-c93a-4c8c-adf7-5536728c2ffc/AmazonSquirrelMonkeys.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Preserving the Magic of the Amazon - Make it stand out These adorable critters, known as squirrel monkeys, are just some of the wildlife you could see in the Amazon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d7dd7eb6-0cfa-4d63-bb57-3ff430ec7729/6263011020_357e69b989_k.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Preserving the Magic of the Amazon - Make it stand out The paper and beef industries are destroying the largest rainforest on Earth. Do your part to help stop these atrocities. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/agave-mythology-and-pulque-folk-tales monthly 0.5 2022-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/960d1a73-c84b-4f02-bd2c-d30437d01e44/Steven+Carroll+Pulque.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out Mesoamerican myths are pretty crazy. Take the fertility goddess Mayahuel, who lactated pulque, which intoxicated the 400 rabbits she gave birth to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5d266e23-9289-4286-bd8a-d2bf3ff054c7/treating+head+wound+agave.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out Agave being used to treat a head wound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2aa8c43c-f1b1-443c-bd53-6a2af3316674/Mayahuel.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out The gorgeous (personally we don’t see it) Mayahuel was rescued from her evil grandmother, then torn apart and fed to demons, before eventually becoming the first agave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/74e2ebd4-232e-422e-9dce-845a00acc78e/Tzitzi%CC%81mime.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out The tzitzimime were ferocious demons who sucked light and life from this world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8c59e0aa-6397-46ca-a678-90ed24b1c14e/tzitzimime-sacrifices.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out The tzitzimime demons were insatiable for sacrifices of human blood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4f39cd0b-8964-4343-a40a-3c9e6a289249/Ehe%CC%81catl.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out Ehécatl, god of wind and rain, tried his best to save poor Mayahuel from Tzitzimitl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bd8df999-92ee-40eb-86ec-e3e50c217b16/Tzitzimitl.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out The skeletal demoness Tzitzímitl with her necklace of severed human hearts and hands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/50ca17b5-ebb3-417b-8261-83a62c597a12/tlacuache+rivers.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out For some reason, the possum god Tlacuache was responsible for creating the course of rivers. They’re curvy because he got drunk on pulque. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e7d49b3d-8a89-4112-b5c0-dc38fb947117/Mayahuel+Breastfeeding.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out Suck on this: The fertility goddess Mayahuel didn’t have milk in her breasts — she had pulque. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d7cb6b84-c5d9-4720-bb33-c73c414fc657/Mayahuel_1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out Mayahuel had a one-night stand with the Lord of 13 Days — and ended up having a litter of 400 rabbits! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9875694c-04ef-4c29-836c-65d9a4139e2d/1101px-Historia_general_de_las_cosas_de_nueva_Espan%CC%83a_page_406_1.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out The 400 rabbits each depict a different stage of inebriation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/25c1f352-9138-4e28-b941-fb994ecdcba7/ometochtli.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out Ometochtli, or Two Rabbit, was the god of the courage you get after a couple of drinks — and the start of beer-goggling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c70a0541-6d02-4968-a719-c939d4c9f770/Macuiltochtli.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out This fellow is going to regret being like Macuiltochtli, or Five Rabbit, and drinking to excess. He’s gonna be hungover tomorrow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/02768e06-4f18-4cd7-aec4-ea566fb5cd85/400+rabbits+aztecs.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out If you’re drunk as 400 rabbits, you’re beyond wasted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dcb47bc3-c9b1-4de9-8100-245e37f1be06/MezcalHorse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/who-really-wrote-the-new-testament monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8fb571aa-92bb-4a91-b7cd-8c6e3d5b97cf/StMarkEvangelist.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Who Really Wrote the New Testament? - Make it stand out The book of Mark, like the rest of the Gospels, was written anonymously. Why, then, do we believe they were products of the men that bear their names? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6b2f69c1-6c81-44af-b26e-c78681508e21/ForgedAndEhrman.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Who Really Wrote the New Testament? - Make it stand out Bart D. Ehrman was once an evangelical Christian who took everything in the Bible literally. Now he’s a biblical scholar whose works, like Forged, offer shocking truths about the supposed word of God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/928ed05b-f0d3-4b0f-a8ef-bc22cabd717e/Saint_Peter_and_Saint_Paul_mg_0036.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Who Really Wrote the New Testament? - Make it stand out Peter and Paul had differing views of Christianity, but both were chosen as the “authors” of forged books in the Bible to lend authority to the writings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/969e9166-78ab-431e-a51f-696b4b18bc3d/StJudeTheApostle.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Who Really Wrote the New Testament? - Make it stand out The book of Jude was written too late to have been authored by Jesus’ brother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a00e43cb-4fdb-4f1a-b02c-4cb874d94011/StJames.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Who Really Wrote the New Testament? - Make it stand out James was the head of the first Christian church, but couldn’t have written the book of the New Testament that bears his name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d367c852-2190-47b6-a9c6-32febece66a9/StPeter.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Who Really Wrote the New Testament? - Make it stand out The New Testament itself declares that Peter was illiterate — so how the heck could he have written all those Bible books? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3285d1dc-fe3c-46a4-a8da-97853751fa12/Last_Judgement_%28Michelangelo%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Who Really Wrote the New Testament? - Make it stand out Peter, like all of the apostles, believed that Jesus’ Second Coming would take place during his lifetime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f0126251-47e5-4e1a-8232-909a0635bbf2/StPaul.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Who Really Wrote the New Testament? - Make it stand out Paul actually did write some of the books of the New Testament — well, seven of the 13 attributed to him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4167a708-ee57-4145-b35f-b22055658842/StPaulInPrison.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Who Really Wrote the New Testament? - Make it stand out Scholars agree that at least a couple of the letters Paul wrote while under house arrest in Rome were actually penned by him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2836fbb9-307e-4009-850a-294d7ee445fc/StMatthewWriting.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Who Really Wrote the New Testament? - Make it stand out An angel is said to have whispered the words of the Gospel to St. Matthew. But it turns out there’s evidence Matthew didn’t actually write the book of the Bible named for him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/084dba53-1d38-4819-9b39-4f3627edad45/StMark.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Who Really Wrote the New Testament? - Make it stand out Church leaders ascribed authors of the Gospels about 100 years after they were written — anonymously, no less. There’s no evidence Mark actually wrote the book that bears his name, for example. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0549daa7-5e69-44c0-8ba5-eca5764be832/StLukeWriting2.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Who Really Wrote the New Testament? - Make it stand out When you hear the reasons the Gospels were assigned authors, like the book of Luke, you’ll realize how flimsy the evidence really is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/66b19bd9-586c-4242-bb7e-e0946d5523e1/StJohnWriting.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Who Really Wrote the New Testament? - Make it stand out John, the son of Zebedee, was assigned the Gospel with his name by process of elimination. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/48-hours-in-cairns-australias-gateway-to-the-great-barrier-reef monthly 0.5 2024-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/92bd9cfe-45da-4218-8649-2fd0b6add642/greatbarrierreefdiving.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Make it stand out The Great Barrier Reef stretches over an area of 134,634 square miles (344,400 square kilometers) — not surprisingly, it’s the largest coral reef in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/86477d65-76c9-4a2a-bd5d-e67f1ca516a8/snorkelinggreatbarrierreef.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Make it stand out Snorkeling or diving the reef is an experience you’ll never forget. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a169d111-1c07-4529-b5dd-d882e4245d99/glasssbottomboatgreatbarrierreef.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Make it stand out If you want to be close to the water but not in it, take a glass-bottom boat tour of the reef instead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1d3651af-330e-4397-8ac3-1160500094d4/kurandarainforest.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Make it stand out The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway takes you through lush greenery, where you can see rainbow lorikeets, koalas and cassowaries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1664654353923-W5I11ZX3F80LB7K6QGNO/rainbowlorikeetkuranda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Rainbow lorikeet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1664654344831-LTW1QSUJRLA6SJNQ3HF7/kurandakoala.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Koala bear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1664654360329-W2S917GPHN2IM57TO24Z/kurandacassowary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Cassowary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6d6c59c2-643f-4ddd-98e3-bea93a6ef2e6/cairnscbd.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Make it stand out Go for a swim in the Esplanade Lagoon, then explore the CBD, the central business district. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c510aa5a-b9d6-42d9-bd7f-c63a714e8f18/cairnsdowntown.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Make it stand out Visit a local history museum, the botanic gardens or zipline over a crocodile at Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e0c55d4c-994b-4dff-ae66-28e4a89bfa77/thechambers.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Make it stand out The patio at the hip Chambers café, known for its brunch and cocktail bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/279e4dc0-d5a7-4f09-ae21-36baf1909500/trinitybaydawn.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Make it stand out A gorgeous sunrise over Trinity Inlet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/719bdf50-2247-411e-8c71-0f558d046062/trinitybaylookout.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Make it stand out Climb to the top of the Trinity Bay Lookout for views of Four Mile Beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5d34f832-b312-4643-b4fc-7a066304cbf6/clownfishcairns.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Make it stand out You might not find Nemo (or any other clownfish) with only two days in Cairns. But plan your itinerary — and make sure you include the Great Barrier Reef. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d2edcadc-03dd-4276-86a9-871d3e25fa77/Palm_trees_at_Palm_Cove_Beach%2C_Queensland%2C_2020%2C_03.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8e0ec697-b205-47f0-a1de-4f618c934b37/adelaideaerial.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Cairns, Australia’s Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/how-is-mezcal-made monthly 0.5 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4f9a225c-edb7-495b-80cb-44e23e4bb057/mezcalhorse3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out A horse, agave and giant barrels are all used to make the popular beverage mezcal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7e81568b-009a-4f5b-9d84-3e53b31d8247/agavefield.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out Palenqueros (mezcal artisans) often grow their own agave, though many supplement it from other farms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5fa40165-ec18-4d2a-8d8b-c6bd5a1c4bfa/alvinpinas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out A tour with Alvin Starkman of Mezcal Educational Tours will show you the various steps of the mezcal-making process in action at a variety of family-run palenques, or distilleries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/15580102-466c-4ec4-9395-9d312d149b57/pina.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out The heart of the agave plant, the piña, is a key ingredient in making mezcal and often looks like a giant pineapple or pinecone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b053dee6-c219-463a-becb-1b330cb21843/pinaroastingpit.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out Mezcal’s smoky flavor should come from slow-roasting piñas in a pit like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fe31ec41-723b-494b-a2f0-bae738a4bd86/mezcalcross.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out According to our guide, Alvin, “If you’re a good Catholic, you’re going to stick a cross on top of the mound to ensure your piñas produce a good yield and good flavor.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/63254d67-cb9d-458c-b136-f77f3d0b6359/roastedpina.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out A roasted piña, before it’s chopped up and mashed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a8e756ab-94d4-450b-a2a0-acda59c170ff/mezcalmachete.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out A man chops up roasted piñas to get crushed. Alvin says farmers from Oaxaca practically grow up with a machete in their hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6a5532e3-2aea-4c69-877a-48245f14b943/pinastack.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out Roasted piñas sit around for up to a month to get a nice flavorful mold on them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c143ee07-3345-46a0-a2c0-86b6c64a9145/alvinpinacrusher.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out Alvin holds a large wooden tool used to crush roasted piñas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4af10722-ea68-4007-8807-b305ead976ea/crushingpinahorse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out Another option to crush piñas is to lead a horse attached to a massive stone tahona around and around a setup like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ef45781c-5287-4567-a834-c1549e3cd822/mezcalhorseandboy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out Palenques are family-run affairs — and they start the kids young. This adorable fella helped encourage the horse to walk the giant tahona around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a0be11c6-6120-41df-ac89-e5dc84095ab7/fermentingmezcal.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out Large wooden vats hold the mashed piñas and the extracted juices as they ferment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3313697c-f52c-43b9-a6ea-0b002a03e16d/mezcalvat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out The vats are topped with bagasse, fibrous straw-like leftovers from agave cultivation, and left to ferment naturally over the course of three days to two weeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0b7b2b75-f331-4a80-858e-6c5aed0d8169/mezcaldistillers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out Water pours into a pot sealed atop a larger container to distill the alcohol that will become mezcal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5c5fb692-f118-4a5e-9614-494b5200708f/mezcaldistillation.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out Maestro Felix Ángeles Arellanes’ palenque in action https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/84851a71-ef09-428b-a3ee-7a0439f37ba0/mezcaldistillery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out Embers glowed in the stone masonry ovens beneath, as tendrils of smoke plumed above the tops of the clay pot stills. This step needs to be closely monitored, as the temperature the spirit is distilled at directly impacts the quality and flavor of the mezcal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f605254a-2bf0-4262-aa10-74a8051fd684/mezcaldistillationsetup.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out Another technique to distill mezcal is to use copper instead of olla pots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/12559152-9c58-4904-b742-6fe3fc2efe3b/ollas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out When they’re not in use, Maestro Felix Ángeles Arellanes typically tops the ollas with old metal discs from retired plows. He doesn’t want his chickens laying eggs inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/79eb2bd9-52c4-4855-b1fd-4b61fd1e26ef/mezcaljugs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Is Mezcal Made? - Make it stand out Be warned! You could be sampling over 12 types of mezcal at each stop! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-tour-of-the-quinta-real-oaxaca-hotel-and-its-gorgeous-gardens monthly 0.5 2022-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5bf7916e-bfe7-4e2f-862d-398a80b91acb/quintarealarch.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out A tour of the grounds of the Quinta Real Oaxaca hotel yields unexpected delights, like this glimpse of a lush interior courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f3ac84d7-8f47-475d-b02c-c66be5356ded/quintarealgazebo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out One of the highlights of an exploration of the grounds is the stone gazebo and fountain in the Los Lavaderos Courtyard, so named because it was once used for laundry by the nuns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e3ac1b98-ba0f-4877-9017-acfc5edc7fa8/quintarealpool.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out You can see part of the original convent exterior in the gorgeous pool area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/78b31150-5731-476c-a857-cc7a760f81fa/quintarealchaises.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out Not a bad spot to catch some rays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c729141c-b7d6-4b5d-a1a1-20d43510f1fb/quintarealtree.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out Cantera stone, used in the façade of the convent, which is now a hotel, has a distinctive greenish color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/52f9c44c-f333-4db0-92ec-2b16dbcbacb5/quintarealfrog.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out The Quinta Real is succulent — in more ways than one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a1172f1b-0fae-484f-8b9a-cf79dedf840d/quintarealcourtyard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out The sprawling grounds have undergone numerous and varied uses over the years, including a police precinct, printing press, school — even a municipal palace! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bb535a86-7107-487d-ba51-4943a71ab562/quintarealpink.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out The Quinta Real is housed in the former Convent of Santa Catalina de Siena, which was built in 1577. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0a16f835-132a-4e36-bcad-fba4d1750e37/quintarealhedge.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out The Quinta Real property takes up an entire city block and has lots of nooks to discover. It’s now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/63b9c17a-f93c-4f20-b660-1ac8b256e03d/quintarealpainting.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out Paintings and statues can be found throughout the hotel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/51490a21-2f83-4e2a-b2b5-3f382c20f188/quintarealgiftshop.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out Be sure to check out the faded fresco on the wall of the gift shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d8a536e7-4a6b-4fab-aa31-1d6028e9d034/quintarealemptyhall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out The old chapel was empty when we explored the hotel but would make a good event space. It was once used as a cinema. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bffaf592-bca3-4f74-88f5-025d1ad7d421/quintarealrestopatio.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out Orange trees give the restaurant, Los Naranjos, its name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7cb52d0f-8925-4d36-8eca-2347fe6ac7ce/quintarealpotterywall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out This dining area, Los Cántaros, has an interesting art installation. Those ceramic containers, cántaros, were unearthed during the renovation and were once used to as pitchers or to hold oil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/806a64b4-9410-49cb-8aaf-96eec71ac6d2/quintarealexterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/fascinating-food-plants-of-the-oaxaca-botanical-garden monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9bc8d93a-3948-4515-8f79-39e236983eba/oaxacabotanicalgardenmaiz.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out The first part of our tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden covered the many food plants grown there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e9ac7502-f211-4667-9b13-93dc31310a82/squash.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out What was the first domesticated food plant in the Americas? All signs point to squash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/33bebb30-36b8-467b-9084-c6abc455fabb/tejate.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out Yup, that bowl of mush is actually a popular drink in Mexico called tejate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/62245ffa-73ce-4a1e-93a1-df8bc2f16f06/mameyillo.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out Wally and Duke have yet to try a mamey, which they learned about from Linda — but they’re on the hunt for one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7ff6e4d3-fe51-44b1-b0b9-edd0eccd6879/peppers3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out So many peppers, so little time. There are 60 types grown in Mexico alone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d4a6a977-4543-428e-bb91-f02e6f729348/peppers.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out Loaded with vitamin C and capsaicin, peppers should be a part of everyone’s diet. Wally and Duke add them to most meals they prepare — and double the amount suggested. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7113744c-0bb2-4d5c-883e-d1fd387a38c9/amaranth.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out Amaranth are super nutritious and are becoming all the rage — though it’s been popular in Mexico since Aztec times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cee39733-b4b0-4691-85d9-131976699a9e/alegrias.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out Alegrías look much too healthy to be named “happiness” bars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/27a481c4-16ce-4464-92e4-c67227a21049/maiz.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out There are over 60 types of corn grown in Mexico, and the crop is more widespread than wheat and rice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b1da8076-170b-41d8-845b-d6f89b2f257c/tomatoes2.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out While the pre-Hispanic peoples of Mexico knew how delicious tomatoes were, the silly Europeans thought they were poisonous! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d8c8e3f3-b30a-4b20-a8d8-8b5cca75f972/avocado2.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out Avocados, not surprisingly, were also domesticated in Mexico. Wally shudders to think of a life without guacamole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2f213320-75e6-4fbb-9fc1-6d37f7f6c731/IMG_1048.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/sampling-the-7-moles-of-oaxaca monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e63070d0-dd3e-4dfe-a30b-aafbc4e40c29/4molestopdown.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sampling the 7 Moles of Oaxaca - Make it stand out Most Americans are only familiar with mole negro and don’t even realize there are many varieties of the Mexican sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6dcd0433-1385-458d-b2a7-2a97ed5a17d1/hierbadulcecacti.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sampling the 7 Moles of Oaxaca - Make it stand out The lightwood tables and modern chairs (not to mention that wall of cacti) take the Oaxacan restaurant Hierba Dulce up a notch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f93980af-cb36-4394-b6a4-529415892ba9/hierbadulcevirgen.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sampling the 7 Moles of Oaxaca - Make it stand out The gorgeous fountain at Hierba Dulce, with the Virgin of Guadalupe, colorful garlands and bright straw flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7f46bc6c-5271-4d03-82d3-eb17879d99d2/hierbadulcetable.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sampling the 7 Moles of Oaxaca - Make it stand out Hierba Dulce is women-run and focuses on unprocessed, local ingredients. The dinnerware, with its distinctive blackened spots, are from the nearby village of Santa María Atzompa and were handmade by Maestra Josefina Zárate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/de93eb6d-7d02-4e78-a6cb-46ad6b152d64/tepache.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sampling the 7 Moles of Oaxaca - Make it stand out The Oaxaqueño, a cocktail made with tepache and cachaça, packed a surprising punch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9d86ad03-c23a-40b7-a1cd-d7d2339bb766/hierbadulcesalsas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sampling the 7 Moles of Oaxaca - Make it stand out Dinner kicked off with a salsa verde and a roja. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dcd327bf-29cb-4931-9e7e-d9b54ad12b73/3moles.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sampling the 7 Moles of Oaxaca - Make it stand out Try a sampler of the seven moles of Oaxaca and rate them as you go. Our fave was rojo, while verde came in last. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9bed04d8-f46a-48f0-96d2-0c13782cf93f/3moleshand2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sampling the 7 Moles of Oaxaca - Make it stand out We found that tortillas weren’t the best vehicle to serve with these moles — the sauce oozed out and made for a messy meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/df0d9aef-e285-494a-bf3c-b8e8e7e62224/4moles.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sampling the 7 Moles of Oaxaca - Make it stand out Most moles are made with chiles, herbs, tomatoes — and some even have chocolate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d64bf28f-3fcc-4a4a-b3ee-f011c81c81aa/wallydukecacti.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sampling the 7 Moles of Oaxaca - Make it stand out Wally and Duke pose by the back wall of the Hierbe Dulce courtyard, which is lined with cacti known as Mexican fence posts. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/5-tips-for-visiting-oaxaca-from-an-expat monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a4eec2cc-d994-4e73-b9a6-ab568a9cd58c/oaxacanight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Tips for Visiting Oaxaca From an Expat - Make it stand out If you’re out among other people, Oaxaca is a safe town. The later it gets, and the drunker people get, the higher chance someone might take advantage of them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1b4f7d3b-24da-4026-82f9-0246cfeffbbf/wallyoaxaca.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Tips for Visiting Oaxaca From an Expat - Make it stand out Given his smile, you wouldn’t know that Wally had a close call earlier in the day, when he was getting in desperate need of a bathroom. Thank God he had 5 pesos with him! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c83868be-b189-4fec-9cab-8be45f4e5cfa/pinkoaxaca.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Tips for Visiting Oaxaca From an Expat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c7feef37-4fcc-4e9d-9342-99dfa7e02d90/drivingoutofoaxaca.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Tips for Visiting Oaxaca From an Expat - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bb1b58d4-72ed-4539-bd32-7164e0c10f78/monkeybutt.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Tips for Visiting Oaxaca From an Expat - Make it stand out Maybe you shouldn’t take a selfie like this in Oaxaca. But Duke and Wally can’t help but stop to take a picture of street art like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bb3207f1-ce82-4697-b411-b964ee442ab3/nomasviolencia.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Tips for Visiting Oaxaca From an Expat - Make it stand out Just like this street art says: No More Violence! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/553e4a89-d9e3-4bcc-a821-72e003ecd73e/oaxacamotorcycles.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Tips for Visiting Oaxaca From an Expat - Make it stand out If you’re out late at night, play it safe and call a cab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/95b773ac-b9cc-4e32-8af0-36eabe45a395/dukeoaxaca2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Tips for Visiting Oaxaca From an Expat - Make it stand out Follow these tips and you’ll have as great a time in Oaxaca as Duke did. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-textile-museum-of-oaxaca-weaves-its-magic monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4d1e0652-99b9-460f-9608-7df27f94fc01/textilemuseumoaxacaupstairs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Textile Museum of Oaxaca Weaves Its Magic - Make it stand out The Textile Museum of Oaxaca showcases contemporary art exhibits, such as Ephemerus by Cecilia Salcedo, which was in the upstairs gallery when we visited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bced1cdd-7450-4831-86e8-7511d3330e5a/textilemuseumoaxacastairs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Textile Museum of Oaxaca Weaves Its Magic - Make it stand out The museum is small, with a few galleries on the first floor and one upstairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/19e06298-c1f0-4a0b-bb37-a1dbc2002cf6/textilemuseumoaxacadownstairs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Textile Museum of Oaxaca Weaves Its Magic - Make it stand out One of the ground-floor galleries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4c172a6b-b055-4675-8d72-016e6a52dc94/textilemuseumoaxacaarch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Textile Museum of Oaxaca Weaves Its Magic - Make it stand out The striking courtyard of the Museo Textil de Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dd98421b-f943-4d3e-80c2-86352d15582c/textilemuseumoaxacatable.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Textile Museum of Oaxaca Weaves Its Magic - Make it stand out Salcedo used branches to hang her cloth prints of leaves — a project born of craving nature during the pandemic lockdown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fbb81d70-0b40-4b17-910e-cb14d0e2324e/textilemuseumoaxacawindows2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Textile Museum of Oaxaca Weaves Its Magic - Make it stand out The trees seen through the balcony doors pair nicely with the nature re-creations in the exhibit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d68fbb88-1eba-4e28-8bda-01fa649b59be/textilemuseumoaxacaartCU.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Textile Museum of Oaxaca Weaves Its Magic - Make it stand out Salcedo used a technique called ecoprinting to leave the impressions of leaves on cloth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/71ed0c48-22fd-441e-acf2-c06a7aa9d010/textilemuseumoaxacaexterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Textile Museum of Oaxaca Weaves Its Magic - Make it stand out The textile museum is part of a massive building known as the Ex Convento de San Pablo, sharing the space with a boutique hotel and a cultural center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/72439220-2771-41db-8a0d-835ef318c47d/textilemuseumoaxacawall2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Textile Museum of Oaxaca Weaves Its Magic - Make it stand out Wally and Duke were obsessed with the pattern of the courtyard wall — a sort of stone textile itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4f4f95cb-f3b5-44ff-ade3-4a13c5306873/textilemuseumoaxacasign.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Textile Museum of Oaxaca Weaves Its Magic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-travel-guide-to-qatar-ahead-of-the-world-cup monthly 0.5 2022-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7f665442-1b40-4198-aecd-accafce3a8eb/18_zha_alwakrahstadium_qatar_huftoncrow_lowres.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Travel Guide to Qatar Ahead of the World Cup - Make it stand out Al Wakrah Stadium is one of eight that the government of Qatar built to host the FIFA World Cup 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f7f780bc-371b-489a-bc46-1f859d5cfeb8/Zaha-Hadid-Al-Wakrah-stadium-vagina.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Travel Guide to Qatar Ahead of the World Cup - Make it stand out Architect Zaha Hadid thought that claims that her Al Janoub Stadium resembles a vagina are “ridiculous.” You decide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/58f1ee42-5fa7-4ce0-a9f0-c0e6d7127f2c/QatarUniversityStadium.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Travel Guide to Qatar Ahead of the World Cup - Make it stand out The Qatar University Stadium has been expanded to accommodate more fans in preparation for the World Cup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0e1cd340-9978-47ed-925d-de23732fb982/SouqWaqif.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Travel Guide to Qatar Ahead of the World Cup - Make it stand out Qatar is a Muslim country where most men wear headdresses and long white garments called thobes, like this trio in front of Souq Waqif, a traditional marketplace in Doha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/242a4f1c-3cf1-4b8f-8503-956f3898312c/QatarEmir.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Travel Guide to Qatar Ahead of the World Cup - Make it stand out Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the emir of Qatar, says gays are welcome — just don’t be too gay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9267c874-6c55-4ba7-a976-4ecb303eb32a/QanatQuartier.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Travel Guide to Qatar Ahead of the World Cup - Make it stand out The Qanat Quartier in Doha has been compared to Venice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/401c9d61-56dd-4d4a-8c46-d04997105149/27500983037_dbbe29da2e_k.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Travel Guide to Qatar Ahead of the World Cup - Make it stand out Qatar is a country where you can get by quite cheaply — or you can travel in luxury. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1873d9b4-bb3f-4bb6-a94f-5ba90c739c9d/MuseumIslamicArt.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Travel Guide to Qatar Ahead of the World Cup - Make it stand out The nighttime skyline of Doha as seen through the arches of the Museum of Islamic Art https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/440827b6-244f-4fec-8d7e-d2421f28d5b0/MuseumIslamicArtBoat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Travel Guide to Qatar Ahead of the World Cup - Make it stand out The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha was designed by I.M. Pei, the same dude responsible for the pyramid in front of the Louvre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e180f097-f30c-4eaf-8439-917ab2246194/KhorAl-Adaid.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Travel Guide to Qatar Ahead of the World Cup - Make it stand out Khor Al-Adaid, with its sweeping dunes, is also known as the Inland Sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7d8753f6-43ca-4399-9c78-22f1876aed06/1024px-Pearl-Qatar_Doha_Qatar_11Nov2017_SkySat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Travel Guide to Qatar Ahead of the World Cup - Make it stand out The World Cup is undeniably changing the country of Doha, adding infrastructure and attractions — making it more of a travel destination. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/woodcarvers-of-oaxaca-carve-out-their-niche monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b5536bd3-39fb-45de-a6bf-0f78ff625db3/jimenezwithalebrije.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out Don Manuel Jiménez is credited with bringing the alebrije tradition to Oaxaca, and shifting the medium from papier-mâché to wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0b8e8aa7-a199-45e8-ac1e-901a55482d88/grasshopperwoman.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out Alebrijes are believed to have been modern offshoots of nahuals, human-headed animal amulets worn by the Zapotec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fcdaec58-72b1-4c5e-a3b5-d220eb5a9681/jimenezmuseo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out Don Manuel is no longer living, but his family carries on the woodcarving legacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8264e491-45d5-459b-ad7c-2569babf9afe/woodblueman.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out Alebrijes take many forms but are mostly animals nowadays. Jiménez liked to do human faces, inspired by an ancient Zapotec tradition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/532674a8-98ca-488a-ae6c-74a84e6598ad/workshopchair.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out If you’re into alebrijes even half as much as Wally and Duke, consider having Linda Hanna take you on a tour of woodcarving artisan workshop homes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b92232b5-eec8-4a89-80ee-6f4368ceb761/paintandbrushes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out We call Jiménez and his cohorts woodcarvers — but a lot of their craft involves painting. Alebrijes are known for their surprising mix of colors and patterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b41f54b6-be4d-4a63-a1fb-014a1bcacb6a/bluecatalebrije.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/644e2af6-c385-4daa-8fd4-fb959feba7aa/arrazolamantis.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out A fun sculpture of a giant praying mantis in Arrazola, the Cuña, or Cradle, of Alebrijes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/94ceb67d-21ad-4f73-9962-2d524a477436/jimenezcourtyard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out The charming courtyard at the Jiménez home, workshop and store https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e271ddc2-58c7-4c70-ba55-16156de15f63/alebrijedisplaycase.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out A display case of some of Don Manuel’s works and the children’s book based on his life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7741d98f-a64a-4e60-b132-e6927d4043a8/alebrijeshop.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out There’s a shop/museum connected to the workshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fe1f400c-bc8f-4388-a6f7-02b4f3b37b0e/woodcarvingmural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out When you see this mural, you’ll know you’re about to enter Don Manuel’s complex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5350203e-47e6-4216-b884-efbee1d4d013/alebrijecase.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out While we were in Arrazola, we stopped into Taller de Alebrijes Autóctonos, a massive store filled with colorful carvings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fc00fc0b-67c8-4fb0-9684-693dd07fd0a9/martinmelchor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out Martín Melchor Ángeles, our favorite alebrije artisan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/11f696d7-b9c3-46d6-b2c7-2aaac466be38/melchorgatorbull2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out These are the alebrijes on stilts that Duke and Wally bought at Melchor’s workshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/502fc811-57f3-45a7-8f32-cee71a78b978/birdpeoplepainted.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out Part of the fun of a folk art tour is seeing the handicrafts at various stages of production. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4b631504-aa24-4836-b172-7471e3b8011f/melchorsign.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche - Make it stand out The sign at Martín’s home and workshop shows his playful style, often with animals on bikes or in mototaxis. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-tour-of-the-oaxaca-botanical-garden monthly 0.5 2023-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ed7f530c-e2b3-48c8-a8ee-6bbfd3b1574e/oaxacabotanicaltour.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out The Oaxaca Botanical Garden offers one tour in English a day — so be sure to get there early to make sure you get a spot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c5d4ef76-2781-4aa3-a5d5-2245bc8e1967/oaxacabotanicalcarol.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out Our tour guide, Carol, was a wealth of knowledge — and humor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3c7b4553-fa76-4b24-9c35-6d4ad829621e/oaxacabotanicalflowerwall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out The Oaxaca Botanical Garden has only been open since 1994 and covers an area of about six acres. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c9ab8189-0a6c-4eb1-b77b-97c8c1bbe16e/oaxacabotanicalbuilding.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out The back of Santo Domingo de Guzmán church, which once owned the land upon which the botanical garden now sits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3d5f4add-17f0-4842-9d1b-8041d47534db/oaxacabotanicalpond.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out The botanical garden was once where monks bathed, and later, where cavalry soldiers performed drills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/831070b1-92d3-4055-a822-a33a3fc9aa6f/oaxacabotanical4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out No longer a part of Santo Domingo church, the botanical garden showcases plants from the state of Oaxaca. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/aaf5b84d-886c-4cef-af0b-8e6434239a20/oaxacabotanicalgardener.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out A cistern under the wedding venue holds over 1 million liters of rainwater, which is used to irrigate the massive garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e7bf0eac-99bb-499c-8a2b-e1ee8bbc9348/oaxacabotanicalzigzag.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out Note the zigzagging pathway — it’s a recurring motif at the botanical garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6ee9690a-c9f7-41ba-95ef-ec1f8979fd51/oaxacabotanicalwedding2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out All of the money raised from the lavish weddings at the Oaxaca Botanical Garden go to the state. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8e1e7805-d9bb-4cf3-8687-7225b0bc874b/oaxacabotanicalgreenhouse.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out Solar power and geothermal cooling make this greenhouse an actual green building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b84670b5-c1ce-4f0f-b287-3d0145a5b918/oaxacabotanicalgreenhouse3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out You can’t go in the greenhouse, alas, but you can admire its design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c38fc2e9-ad4f-4e75-8912-9a3cff2bb355/oaxacabotanicaldukewally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out End your tour with the money shot, as Duke and Wally did. (And consider accepting one of the hats they offer to protect you from the sun.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/49b60330-606a-4abb-bef4-a47df82325ec/oaxacabotanical1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden - Make it stand out The Oaxaca Botanical Garden should be towards the top of your to-do list when visiting this area. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/what-the-heck-is-pulque monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9657d095-7a49-4854-919f-683a911d5c8e/pulqueheader.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the Heck Is Pulque? - Make it stand out Pulque is a popular drink in Mexico made from naturally fermented agave sap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2d697b07-231f-4d77-b329-a0cdf74194f6/pulqeria1910.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the Heck Is Pulque? - Make it stand out Cheers! When you’re in Mexico (like these fellows back in 1910), give pulque a try — especially if you’re in an area where agave grows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c762d3ed-3f82-4174-a587-08417be6ebe3/pulqueria.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the Heck Is Pulque? - Make it stand out A shop selling pulque curado — which has fruit juice and other ingredients added to it so it doesn’t literally explode. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/12918cc9-7f94-484e-af88-f88cba34b7b4/aquamiel.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the Heck Is Pulque? - Make it stand out If you can try some aguamiel, do so! You have to drink it the same day it’s harvested since the drink ferments so fast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4480e16b-e535-4de0-badb-b89a075c7d21/pulquemakerfigurine.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the Heck Is Pulque? - Make it stand out Pre-Hispanic figurine of a pulque maker, dating from 100 BCE to 300 CE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ff995aac-b0eb-4448-8375-925a1b876945/pulqueillo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the Heck Is Pulque? - Make it stand out A tlachiquero using an old-fashioned method for gathering aguamiel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ce3f0072-d822-4087-aea3-15f91bc1ac95/maguey-gdf93368f8_1280.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the Heck Is Pulque? - Make it stand out Maguey plants, the type of agave used to harvest aguamiel, which ferments into pulque https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/344a7356-6360-40b7-bc08-1c0ed6ce8330/pulquegoddess.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the Heck Is Pulque? - Make it stand out Mayahuel, the Aztec goddess of alcohol and fertility, was said to actually have 400 breasts — each oozing aguamiel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d5eee005-a859-4931-ac5a-988c1b5c842c/lacasadelpulque.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the Heck Is Pulque? - Make it stand out Stop by this small shop in Santiago Matatlán if you’re in the Oaxaca area to sample some pulque — and aguamiel, if you’re lucky! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e9c08e64-82e9-48fc-bd1d-be255053c4be/reinacortescortes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the Heck Is Pulque? - Make it stand out Reina Cortés Cortés at her family’s casa de pulque, standing by a barrel where the beverage is aged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b565c51b-37e4-4b9b-be9d-a7fc55c58999/pulqueriacounter.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the Heck Is Pulque? - Make it stand out As pulque ferments, it gets more vinegary, so Cortés adds fruit juice to it. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/what-are-alebrijes monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c944be11-ad8e-4306-9ac3-d5368f5fd408/alebrijedog.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Are Alebrijes? - Make it stand out A winged dog alebrije on the workbench at the family home of Manuel Jiménez, who popularized the small, brightly painted, whimsical woodcarvings known as alebrijes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f77d5bc0-e1eb-4d30-95ca-5a93a774728d/alebrijetrio.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Are Alebrijes? - Make it stand out Three alebrijes from Duke and Wally’s collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b8745d88-6382-412f-86c5-b7f5a9893baf/lionmask.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Are Alebrijes? - Make it stand out A lion mask from a Mexican woodcarver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/84c3ed9d-89a0-49aa-8ae3-e59ff1092186/animalalebrijes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Are Alebrijes? - Make it stand out Not all alebrijes are of fantastical beasts — but they do have unexpected colors and patterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/074f0d66-5292-41e8-8c2d-81cf0af799af/alebrijeworkshop.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Are Alebrijes? - Make it stand out The first step in creating an alebrije involves a machete like this in the Jiménez family workshop outside of Oaxaca. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a799e71c-0e4f-48c8-a506-fb67bb9c76e3/dryingalebrijes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Are Alebrijes? - Make it stand out Most alebrijes are carved of copal wood. These are drying on a roof at the home and studio of our favorite artisan, Martín Melchor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c146a688-932f-4d9e-a405-7c6bfc73504a/tonawoodcarving.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Are Alebrijes? - Make it stand out It’s believed that alebrijes trace their roots back to the Zapotec tradition of tonas or nahuals, animal spirit guides, which often had human faces, complete with mustaches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/530f3f8f-07de-47b5-b10e-a903ec2ffd4e/devilalebrije.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Are Alebrijes? - Make it stand out A cute (?) devilesque papier-mâché alebrije Duke and Wally bought at a store in Chicago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0fc20462-6f33-48ce-91a0-c22b221a2b20/alebrijeshop.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Are Alebrijes? - Make it stand out Alebrijes began as larger papier-mâché crazy creatures like this one at a mercado in Mexico City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dd503256-3ed1-4eea-b121-85683ae661ce/iguanaalebrije.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Are Alebrijes? - Make it stand out Many alebrijes now sport multiple intricate patterns. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/3-most-stunning-spots-on-mallorca monthly 0.5 2022-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3188d208-55af-4a51-9a3e-a519768aa5de/formentorbeach.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Most Stunning Spots on Mallorca - Make it stand out Beautiful beaches, harbor towns and hillside villages are all part of the appeal of Mallorca, Spain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/04b58c14-0eb8-43a0-a3d1-20e18bcd9ff7/capdeformentorlighthouser.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Most Stunning Spots on Mallorca - Make it stand out The Cap de Formentor Lighthouse at the northern end of Mallorca is striking — and less visited by tourists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8a40bc36-01cd-43c2-8215-bf9c6177913d/sollerharbor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Most Stunning Spots on Mallorca - Make it stand out The port of Sóller on Mallorca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9648348c-7a6b-408c-99d7-b924d9bcf732/sollertram.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Most Stunning Spots on Mallorca - Make it stand out The adorable, old-fashioned trams are a fun way to get around Sóller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/64aa73d9-54bf-4944-a534-1ac923650b19/Cala_de_Banyalbufar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Most Stunning Spots on Mallorca - Make it stand out The rocky beaches of Mallorca’s western coast are much more chill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0e536438-8f0d-4292-ab00-f052aaab9268/Valldemossa.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Most Stunning Spots on Mallorca - Make it stand out While staying in Banyalbufar, take a day trip to Valldemossa, one of the quaint villages nestled on the hillside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7825eb99-8ac6-4810-ad59-b9682bf88df5/Formentor-Beach-Mallorca-Beach.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Most Stunning Spots on Mallorca - Make it stand out Beautiful beaches, like that at Formentor, are just part of the gorgeous scenery on Mallorca. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/how-to-get-around-oaxaca monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ea9ffcf7-353e-4b9d-a797-5407dbab7d0e/gettingaroundoaxaca.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Get Around Oaxaca - Make it stand out You’ll have plenty of options to get around Oaxaca — many of which are ridiculously affordable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c25fd5db-9a74-4c79-ac77-a911c565fb41/feetstone.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Get Around Oaxaca - Make it stand out Bring comfortable shoes — you might be walking in circles in Oaxaca’s Centro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4b48ed02-90cc-4b9f-87d8-cd306afa6e92/taxioaxaca.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Get Around Oaxaca - Make it stand out Cabs are plentiful and cheap in Oaxaca. Especially if you’re out late, play it safe and hop in a taxi to get home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/424ffe98-a270-42e3-b6e4-c5f0ced1baaf/colectivooaxaca.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Get Around Oaxaca - Make it stand out A colectivo pulls up in front of our Airbnb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7c533e3c-d9ac-4d7b-86f5-8852dab232f9/busoaxaca.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Get Around Oaxaca - Make it stand out We didn’t take any, but buses are an option for getting around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e5713a13-451a-4660-885f-d0458a5c8763/mototaxi.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Get Around Oaxaca - Make it stand out Cute little mototaxis are popular ways to get around the villages outside of the city of Oaxaca. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/29b844a8-3e34-43b9-94a0-43b7ef177b79/mototaxi2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Get Around Oaxaca - Make it stand out The mototaxis in this part of Mexico reminded us of the tuk-tuks we rode in Southeast Asia. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/an-enchanted-evening-at-alfonsina-restaurant-in-oaxaca monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/83102a5d-60ad-4d20-a671-5d3e33869bf2/alfonsinatable.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The tranquil setting in a pueblo half an hour outside of Oaxaca Centro puts the spotlight on the meal. You can see Elvia, the chef’s mother, in the background, making tortillas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/578ddbd0-be75-48bf-a642-bb4eae001ba5/alfonsinawallyduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out There was time before dinner for Wally and Duke to wander the grounds, chat with other guests and have their picture taken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/231400c5-a368-470b-a519-a32a042ff152/alfonsinaincense.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out An incense burner in the yard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/51b14845-63ea-4f97-a238-c244f5b41c02/alfonsinacactus.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Nopale cactus, a popular ingredient https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/efc83a73-9986-4131-8564-2937b09c2119/alfonsinaoven.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out A traditional outdoor brick oven used at Alfonsina https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/981b93f0-8ed9-45e6-a51d-13a640487ade/alfonsinahombres.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out A small patio by the men’s room. The location is part of the home where chef Jorge León grew up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/688a323c-3f48-4fd6-b58a-a114c2bb4d50/alfonsinaeating.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The prix-fixe meal started off with a delicious salad and shrimp dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/491865bb-59d8-4eb0-8ca0-76fbd0db1ad1/alfonsinachileate.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Below the squash blossoms and crispy tortilla was chileate, a parsley soup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ca83746b-1e32-4b6b-a502-9d491ed558be/alfonsinadessert.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out A bright, palette-cleansing dessert: nieve de garrafa de coco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8218e50a-dc06-4115-9fa8-e49dd1e2fce2/alfonsinawally.2JPG.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The idyllic setting at Alfonsina in the quiet pueblo of San Juan Bautista la Raya made Wally smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/591e6f07-1c9b-4b4f-9458-e4f7ccd2519e/alfonsinaduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The setting sun lights up Duke’s face (or was it the experience of dining at Alfonsina?). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/900effcb-fb3d-48f2-959f-adc74f97a6da/alfonsinaingredients.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out After dinner, our server brought out a plate of the local, seasonal ingredients used in the evening’s meal, explaining what each was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4b83dff6-663c-451c-be41-e27f210ed77c/alfonsinayard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Cacti, flowers and other plants in the yard at the restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1d04ed71-91fc-4ecf-8c14-65317e17e0cd/alfonsinapatio.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - An Enchanted Evening at Alfonsina Restaurant in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The space is simple, relaxing — like eating in a friend’s yard. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/traditional-temazcal-ceremony-and-massage-in-oaxaca monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b916dd8e-1577-4c69-a50d-ec9f3a6bc0cc/temazcaloaxacaduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Duke takes a seat in front of the temazcal, a sort of steam lodge that has been used by the Aztecs, Mixtecs and other indigenous people of Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e9f7003b-c66f-49d7-837c-fcd30f576dca/temazcaloaxacawally2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Wally is ready to embark upon his temazcal spirit quest — part of an ancient tradition of the indigenous peoples of Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/677ee4b3-98e6-4ccd-aaa5-b688a4227e3c/temazcaloaxacabanner.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The courtyard at Temazcal Oaxaca with the cold plunge tub off to the right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/340aaa6a-4809-4625-a098-24b61eadbb97/temazcaloaxacayard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The peaceful area where you relax before and after your temazcal experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/58bbb93a-fe97-4a8f-9830-30c01fda7fd6/temazcal.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The temazcal is purposefully shaped like a womb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d0c53cbe-5da5-45ba-8089-321cf7e41e14/temazcalera.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Our lovely temazcalera, Narcedalia, guided us through the ritual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/db87d259-c7c1-408b-b091-03726aa27ce2/insidetemazcaloaxaca.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out A glimpse inside the temazcal — before the door shuts and you embark upon a dark, steamy spirit journey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/69f76d86-bf06-418d-992f-ff48a77f77c9/temazcaloaxacaherbs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out You’ll get lightly beaten by bundles of herbs to cleanse you of negativity during the temazcal ceremony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0a7bcdac-97ac-4b1a-bba1-72e02f96caff/temazcaloaxacamassage.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The massage beds as seen through gauze https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9590efe0-e8f2-417d-8878-82bff0dba2b7/temazcaloaxacawally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Wally, blissed out after the temazcal and massage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1db3db85-d5e1-4fd6-b095-a53d0e40e732/temazcaloaxacawildherbs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Nathan and Orosei grow most of their own herbs to open your lungs, your pores and perhaps even your soul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6ae06ffa-8733-4b2c-9789-efcc156c4b77/temazcaloaxacawhippingherbs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Nathan, the owner of Temazcal Oaxaca, showed us the various herbs grown in the courtyard and used in the temazcal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5a66b19a-dafe-434c-9f7c-ebd7bc0ef24b/temazcaloaxacahangingherbs2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Vicks plant, on the left, is Mexico’s natural version of Vicks VapoRub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/acbef6fe-386d-493e-b0ad-25b4b16bfee8/temazcaloaxacawallyduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Wally and Duke stand on either side of the Mixtec symbol for a heart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a0142fe3-634b-4935-9a2d-d9ea58eafc84/godoftemazcals.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Traditional Temazcal Ceremony and Massage in Oaxaca - Make it stand out When you’re done, say a prayer of thanks to the god of temazcales. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/casa-antonieta-a-tranquil-oasis-in-oaxaca-centro monthly 0.5 2022-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1ae7cddd-d900-4950-b99c-570cf088a272/casaantonietalobby.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out The open-air lobby of the hotel. The second floor is currently being built out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cef0c4cd-fb5b-484d-88c6-9d17d258306a/casaantonietaduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out Duke on the terrazo — our favorite spot at Casa Antonieta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c4d5eef4-f920-4863-9523-9e06e1cb366c/casaantonietawally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out Wally enjoying a glass of wine at the end of another fun day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3b46e25c-75cc-4fe0-ba01-c6f4445a7430/casaantonietaatrium.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out The hotel is built around a central courtyard, much like a Moroccan riad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/add58ee0-ee48-4ea2-b86c-1b192cc1897a/casaantonietabed.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out Our bedroom at Casa Antonieta — the woven rattan headboard evoked shelter and seclusion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/495a4afb-b0eb-455e-ae99-9598f1de318c/casaantonietaroom15.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out Room 15 was our home away from home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7171b2d5-8e51-49c1-83f6-8ec3397a4966/casaantonietakitchen.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out The quaint kitchenette with its macuil wood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4d7943a0-976f-43c9-98e7-0881de0cb369/casaantonietatables.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out Start your day on the terrace and end it there, as well, when the space becomes the bar Amá. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2b512d84-552e-473f-a178-9e01015fef5d/casaantonietachicas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out Golden hour on the rooftop is a good spot to take a new Tinder profile pic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/203c7c44-a8e3-4bf3-a9e0-c0738d7de8d6/casaantonietatable.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out In the lobby, you can get lost in your thoughts, peruse the hotel’s collection of art and photography books, or simply enjoy sipping a latte from Muss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a136d487-39ff-4f7c-aaae-46e6bb39d3a0/casaantonietabreakfast.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out Order breakfast at Muss… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d571040e-a5e3-4b55-b25a-79a24f90da86/casaantonietabreakfast2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out …and enjoy it on the terrace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f419f81e-37cd-4dd9-b1b2-fc8405c5981a/musscup.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out Get a cold brew to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c9684834-e6fa-43d8-953e-882e37e28f53/muss.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out The popular coffeeshop that’s part of the hotel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1653231164846-M9Z9UCI07VS0E6OK7P5U/casaantonietaarches.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1653231262277-G3Z5SF1RJ0LAFZHXUANC/casaantonietaknocker.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1653233433012-KF8QYFHR6XW0RIINC2MK/casaantonietadown.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1653233442869-6FY99A6EYXDGJNZ93NL0/casaantonietagate.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1653233453781-63HKYDG9118T5MZS5UJ4/casaantonietastatues.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1653233477999-2NZKC8JQJC1M08AQVLGK/casaantonietaflowers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b5aa8368-7eb9-4673-b219-e85e5e36175c/casaantonietafront.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Casa Antonieta: A Tranquil Oasis in Oaxaca Centro - Make it stand out The unassuming façade of Casa Antonieta belies the lush interior. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-best-folk-art-guide-in-oaxaca monthly 0.5 2022-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8db8bcfa-a85d-469c-b66e-957f99316819/lindahanna2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Linda Hanna, folk art guide extraordinaire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/79883898-4a87-48d9-b41c-ce5cc1f6c802/alebrijedog.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c9827ee1-a1a2-4867-8a9d-dbf3b26d978e/casalinda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The lovely Casa Linda, outside of Oaxaca de Juárez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a6ca5b89-546e-4cda-8091-813a755907e6/dukecasalinda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Duke is still dreaming of the watermelon gazpacho he had at Casa Linda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/accfb596-1dae-4bd6-9df3-c0563e85f00d/wallycasalinda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Wally’s happy place is being surrounded by lush plants and amazing folk art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b3d2aed7-297e-44e9-be4e-8035c1f1e7ad/cattile.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out One of the many kitties roaming the grounds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f5359ecb-93e4-4299-9099-cf5a7f86a31f/casalindaarch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out “Mi casa es su casa,” reads the plaque at Linda’s charming home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/76e45b35-b146-4f9a-9a96-19d1d43591a8/rabbitdancers2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Everywhere you look at Linda’s home you’ll find great examples of local folk art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4433c879-612b-4e82-89c1-e254896964db/retableau.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out A sirena (mermaid) takes center stage in this retablo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/de3df708-826d-42bc-a38b-7ddb86d59363/birdcircle.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out These hungry birds appropriately adorn the dining table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bfd3bade-1512-4004-866b-d9fa09540f32/tongueout.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out A creepy-cool mask hanging in the open-air garage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/babf340f-1593-47a7-9602-4a31dd40b99a/casalindaside.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out The side yard at Casa Linda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6dfec749-f246-417c-b3cd-07f511dac770/shrine.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out When we asked Linda what this triangular structure was, she told us it was a shrine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586446131-J6RZ0FACGR6BWLCUQALZ/cactusvirgin.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586440402-UEG48WLUQNKP6KA6EEXV/asianflowerstatue.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586452068-FFJVHRKEGX96UHH9UVJB/che.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586439335-BIUUN7LBXAKTVH7Y6RB5/bullhead2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586446511-A453EM33H32QHEU4PPHC/cabinet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586469538-73QMAAJ5IJQ7U7Q7RIGM/folkartframe.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586479337-E7R7SD2AAN2ZYMJJKF9C/fountain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586474573-B5KTZLGJX0O3A086CHA9/folkartshelves.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586481118-BVHSLP0IJY5FBXTW3H2A/gardenstatue.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586483310-4FIWVSR44P1Y6AAT99T5/marriage.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586483677-KRMVWK9C8MDTOS4OLKEB/gardenwoman.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586497740-WZ2UAKLJ4KDK8NQZHFU3/virgin.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586487895-JYXT4EFEYOL5XJBWW9A9/monkey.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1652586497889-ZUJ2B0K7YMZFC9CLZ4PY/virgins.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f4f1e325-d7f4-4d61-9696-d653861a0835/melchorgatorbull2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Folk Art Guide in Oaxaca - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-marvelous-and-controversial-murals-at-the-palacio-de-bellas-artes-in-mexico-city monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/28958958-c265-4d7d-9960-731684d31c02/muralbellasartes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out This provocative mural was being renovated when we visited the Palacio de Bellas Artes and could only be viewed from across the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/01156bd6-f67a-4450-9933-2a7e20e43582/PalacioDeBellasArtes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out The Palacio de Bellas Artes is more than just a pretty façade — there’s a gallery of famous murals inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/20f9f397-6250-4496-b7e7-4d5e96a0fa4f/BellasArtesInterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out The inside of the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City isn’t too shabby, either. Be sure to get tickets for the mural museum when you visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/945abf3d-181d-4001-b07f-afea21b80a7e/diegohombrecontrolador.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out Sit and admire Diego Rivera’s kooky mural — which Rockefeller rejected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ae593f22-1bf1-4d43-abb0-67d8b6fedade/diegomuraldetail.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out It’s a battle between capitalism, as represented by figures including Charles Darwin (the fellow with a white beard surrounded by animals)… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f79da44c-e6e8-4e0c-8774-71bfe058f383/diegomuraldetail2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out …and Communism, depicted on the righthand side, with Leon Trotsky, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels all making appearances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f812881d-6a30-4a0a-ab8e-d546c94b59ba/LiberacionCamarenaMural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out González Camarena’s mural moves from slavery to spiritual liberation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/672f3c87-c9e7-4dcc-9780-d8776708403e/CuauhtemocMuralDetail.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out Siqueiros’ mural presents revisionist history, where an Aztec ruler isn’t conquered by the conquistadors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/35d13c64-2395-449e-aa3d-eb44e083dd45/TormentOfCuauhtemoc.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out The Aztec ruler Cuauhtémoc had his feet burned until he caved and told the Spanish where to find a treasure trove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/aff61e11-f565-4404-a4be-d6038b5b4ea8/AlegoriaDelViento.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out Note the personifications of the wind blowing in this Art Deco mural fragment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7f3e901b-4eed-4938-a72f-d74855d3de9e/KatharsisOrozco.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out Man vs. machinery battle it out in Orozco’s bizarre and disturbing mural. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0b51be97-bc2f-4873-a9e7-d172d4090c65/LatChataKatharsis.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out A detail of La Chata, the infamous pug-nosed prostitute in Orozco’s mural https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cd303fd3-d029-4664-830b-533d63a42e70/DiegoFolcloricoMural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out Rivera’s mural panels poked fun at White tourists and played upon circus themes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dd1b4324-bb54-4e46-920b-1619c50a29e7/MexicoFolcloricoTursiticoDiego.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out There’s a lot to find offensive in these murals, from an officer depicted as a pig to a flag that sports a swastika. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/53ca3dfa-13f6-4fe2-b1c2-8063db0903a7/BellasArtesCDMX.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/eva-bracamontes-bu-the-warrior-and-other-street-artists-of-puerto-vallarta monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/89f1f978-f7d3-4ad6-9565-a3dd4ef7d948/CafeDesArtistesFacade.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out A mural titled La Diva del Futuro (The Diva of the Future) covers the façade of Café des Artistes, one of the most famous restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/69336699-cc69-4d0e-9c9b-adce1f3abce3/PVStreetArtDuke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out Duke radiates a love of street art while wandering around Puerto Vallarta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/17d01000-84dd-4468-a626-04e984525f9f/EvaBracamontesMuralPV.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out Eva Bracamontes’ Resurrection aims to bring new life to Mexico’s coral reefs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/de396aa4-0fc1-4b78-8303-0a96db735947/turtlemural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out Wonder if this fella’s related to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c8ba85d0-1807-4eeb-a3d2-ecf09f44223f/VirginMaryMural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out The Virgin Mary watches over some kids on the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a8c87ba6-b114-4a33-9692-cd71a2a95fef/DogGraffiti.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out Whimsical animals created by the Belgian graffiti artist known as Bué the Warrior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b0c3fa5b-ebc4-4393-bbd0-8a24aee6404d/birdgraffiti.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out A little birdie told us De Rop describes his art as naïve and inspired by skate culture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/95dc1f7a-d87e-48e3-a6f3-59feb093a036/TakanoRojosKidsMuralPV.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out A boy and a girl play with giant bugs, including a praying mantis, horned rhinoceros beetles and a ladybug. We’re not sure exactly what they’ve got on their heads, though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e2f7ee42-029f-4fb0-9b64-431548d90d35/BoyListeningStreetArt.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out What’s that you say? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cd91ec23-4be9-4dc4-bde2-626d2b94dbe4/BoyScreamingStreetArt.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out There’s no need to shout! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1550c4b9-6830-4d4b-9a00-ecdd92cc348a/ReachingMermaidMural.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out A mermaid with a spectacular headdress reaches a surprisingly realistic hand out from the water on one side of Hotel Hacienda de Vallarta Centro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a96be651-141f-4c82-a247-1fe27725c802/IMG_8403.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out The iconic Frida on a mural by an artist known as Qvetzal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648411460146-LK91I1OQ476MMFTNV8MP/BottlesStreetArt.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648411466286-AKJ3CC264878PIGXAC3G/ButterflyEyesMural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648411474424-8438NE3O2C6037W3HS3F/ClaspedHandsMuralDetail.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648411489259-8D1HWURTC6QIK6XQ0ELW/DayoftheDeadWomanMural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648411498914-X54RW8EOEG8AT3WPE0C6/FreddyMercuryMuralGayPV.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648411504186-JOREXS5JPLFRR8LTH3AW/FridaHeartsMuralPV.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648411511340-Q407M9Y4937PDQTY87AL/FridaWingsMural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648411522742-I6TTBBQN1OS0GTVO6N8H/JaguarMural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648412297919-QTJZXBW602N7LSK0UKC3/MonsterGraffiti.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648411547308-NEO50359IR3B89007HYX/PoohWomanMural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648411566833-NPJ8N7QQC9MWDL99SVAH/SkullGrafitti.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648411571940-J1MFCMW3H8EQ7RFCWFMY/SombreroStreetArt.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648412411531-TDDOG4OM633SBG1B9DBY/WallyRays.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Eva Bracamontes, Bué the Warrior and Other Street Artists of Puerto Vallarta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1648411595775-P6DO952SLWJQN5IQ4ZZA/WomanMural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Haunting the Panteón 5 de Diciembre - Make it stand out A vendor sells marigolds outside the cemetery — the flower is especially popular around the Day of the Dead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3173b654-1c9b-4b9b-ab86-4de55a2fc2df/panteon5deciciembre19.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Haunting the Panteón 5 de Diciembre - Make it stand out The Pantheon 5th of December has everything from gorgeous gravesites like this one to simple crosses with hand-painted Jesus heads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1647814328887-ZBPMBE7X7VUG35NOURA8/panteon5deciciembre1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Haunting the Panteón 5 de Diciembre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1647814426118-M0DRA72UV5HEZWEFSI91/panteon5deciciembre30.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Haunting the Panteón 5 de Diciembre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1647814344485-6H0AAS2EE8QFGD57A19P/panteon5deciciembre7.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Haunting the Panteón 5 de Diciembre https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/wheres-the-best-breakfast-in-puerto-vallarta monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0690d809-5522-4471-83d8-32e76c75d2c6/puertocafemenu.pg.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where’s the Best Breakfast in Puerto Vallarta? - Make it stand out The offerings at our fave coffeeshop in PV, Puerto Café https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bf468313-6518-4795-8b06-5f81837ef934/calmatechilaquiles.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where’s the Best Breakfast in Puerto Vallarta? - Make it stand out Relax and enjoy a delicious and healthy(ish) breakfast at Cálmate Café. Wally got the chilaquiles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bee6f12f-68b6-4c1f-b1b9-6fbb9960134c/calmateexterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where’s the Best Breakfast in Puerto Vallarta? - Make it stand out Why sit in the crowded restaurant when you can dine on the sidewalk patio? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bedbc245-f07a-432a-ac80-e6edbb3d99dd/fredsytoucansign.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where’s the Best Breakfast in Puerto Vallarta? - Make it stand out Fredy’s Tucán, a breakfast staple in the Zona Romántica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8a883099-3340-4d46-ac23-d02006ca40de/bistrocupolabreakfastsandwich.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where’s the Best Breakfast in Puerto Vallarta? - Make it stand out When in doubt, order the breakfast sandwich. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5d5631ca-d0b4-4ad1-b8ca-5c2b5f37789c/bistrocupoladeck.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where’s the Best Breakfast in Puerto Vallarta? - Make it stand out A peaceful breakfast on the deck in the hills just outside of PV at Casa Cupola. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/22bb0425-c79b-408f-959a-5553ef2e5c07/puertocafecoldbrew.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where’s the Best Breakfast in Puerto Vallarta? - Make it stand out We liked the small medicinal-looking bottles the Puerto Café cold brew comes in so much we took one home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a472236f-608a-4e41-92ee-af40475a99f3/puertocafebar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where’s the Best Breakfast in Puerto Vallarta? - Make it stand out With great local coffee and a cool vibe, Puerto Café is a fun spot to escape the heat and get your caffeine fix. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/4-unforgettable-experiences-in-palm-cove-australia monthly 0.5 2022-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7288e7da-85a0-42a7-ba9c-cc7b0f3060ce/Palm_trees_at_Palm_Cove_Beach%2C_Queensland%2C_2020%2C_03.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Unforgettable Experiences in Palm Cove, Australia - Make it stand out Palm Cove is a great spot to base yourself when visiting Tropical North Queensland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6ddecea9-c432-4ba2-ab0f-57842c9fabf1/alexandra-falls-cape-tribulation-20-1024x683.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Unforgettable Experiences in Palm Cove, Australia - Make it stand out Alexandra Falls at Cape Tribulation in Daintree Rainforest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8c1d127f-558b-45bf-92ee-9f832399c0eb/GreatBarrierReef.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Unforgettable Experiences in Palm Cove, Australia - Make it stand out Clownfish aren’t going to be catches of the day if you go fishing at the Great Barrier Reef. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c1761076-c5a0-4251-b55a-49720c83e173/cairnsmarlinmarina.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Unforgettable Experiences in Palm Cove, Australia - Make it stand out Book a fishing charter out of Cairns Marlin Marina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/494cb53f-aa6a-4eec-bb3c-1fb72eb5ef25/mtuncledistillery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Unforgettable Experiences in Palm Cove, Australia - Make it stand out Mt. Uncle Distillery is one of the stops on Brett’s Outback Tasting Adventures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5425ab5a-e000-4a7d-b7e4-305d8d2814bd/gallodairylandcheesemaking.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Unforgettable Experiences in Palm Cove, Australia - Make it stand out Check out the cheese-making process at Gallo Dairyland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/aed0d76b-a493-4920-9e4a-809cf4725e46/reefhousespaexterior.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Unforgettable Experiences in Palm Cove, Australia - Make it stand out Pampering ahead! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ff0160fd-1ead-4a1f-a0d8-fbf50bf19ed5/reefhousespa.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 4 Unforgettable Experiences in Palm Cove, Australia - Make it stand out Think about ending your trip with a massage to work through any knots you got hiking — and go home all blissed out. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-tour-of-the-malecn-sculptures-in-puerto-vallarta monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/10243a51-a21b-4732-a3a3-243c113dc540/LaRotundaDelMarWally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Malecón Sculptures in Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out Wally has a seat and imitates his favorite sculpture on the Malecón, the creepy, cool La Rotunda del Mar (The Roundabout of the Sea). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/524c60b5-a0fc-4e72-b753-7a9ecccedaca/PVArches2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Malecón Sculptures in Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out Los Archos frame Bahía de Banderas and the spit of land called Nuevo Vallarta, where many of the big resorts and hotels are located. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e2905192-79ff-4afb-96d3-09232e7b2e5d/BailarinesDeVallarta.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Malecón Sculptures in Puerto Vallarta - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cf11ebfb-c396-4160-a7c3-bd6d5cb86fe5/SanPascualBailo%CC%81n.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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We’ll help you pack a lot into even a two-day visit to Adelaide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/02f39e20-3065-4d53-97f3-efd65712ba86/sequoialodge.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Adelaide, Australia: A Local’s Travel Guide - Make it stand out Pamper yourself with a stay at the Sequoia Lodge in Adelaide Hills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e0039b93-f41e-437a-9d7b-2530501427bd/adelaidemigrationmuseum.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Adelaide, Australia: A Local’s Travel Guide - Make it stand out The Migration Museum is housed in what was once the Destitute Asylum, a place that offered support to immigrants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1325df3a-d99c-4986-a61c-3810e1855351/southaustralianmuseum.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Adelaide, Australia: A Local’s Travel Guide - Make it stand out The gorgeous façade of the South Australian Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cf080b30-def4-4c77-810e-f55771047e39/adelaidelibrary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Adelaide, Australia: A Local’s Travel Guide - Make it stand out Is this Hogwarts? Nope, it’s the famed Mortlock Wing of the State Library of South Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0ea16c97-4155-4eba-b7eb-4f610dad6e5d/adelaideartgallery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Adelaide, Australia: A Local’s Travel Guide - Make it stand out The Art Gallery of South Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f0e7c774-74ca-44c2-a43e-cce4db084bf1/adelaidebotanicgardens.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Adelaide, Australia: A Local’s Travel Guide - Make it stand out The majestic Palm House at the botanic gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/996a0be3-881d-4ff3-9d9f-985190c8965f/smellycheeseshop.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Adelaide, Australia: A Local’s Travel Guide - Make it stand out Cheeses Christ! This is Wally’s dream come true! The Smelly Cheese Company at Central Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/85d8a9ee-eac8-4efe-82f0-ab7f8e2e3436/glenelg.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Adelaide, Australia: A Local’s Travel Guide - Make it stand out Hop on the tram — the seaside suburb of Glenelg is just half an hour away! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4e1f4a0c-7b19-4653-bdd6-03ad318d0e45/barossavalley.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Adelaide, Australia: A Local’s Travel Guide - Make it stand out The Barossa Valley is one of three wine regions outside of Adelaide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/105212bc-bb85-418f-9481-8fd91b400efb/D%27Arenberg_Cube_LarenVale.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Adelaide, Australia: A Local’s Travel Guide - Make it stand out The d’Arenberg Cube in McLaren Vale sounds like a trip. It offers a tasting room, the Alternate Realities Museum, a Salvador Dalí exhibition and other sensory delights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7ec182c2-27c2-421c-83e5-5822e3899900/clelandparkkoala.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Adelaide, Australia: A Local’s Travel Guide - Make it stand out Who can resist the opportunity to see koala bears up close? Head to the Cleland Wildlife Park to spot these cuties, along with kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes and other native animals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d2c40820-9da2-4264-90af-f7efd2e7bfe1/oldmillhanddorf.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 48 Hours in Adelaide, Australia: A Local’s Travel Guide - Make it stand out The Old Mill in the traditional European village of Hahndorf https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-perfect-morning-in-la-condesa-mexico-city monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f3517ca4-cc2a-4a2c-b690-bdd6a2e8c3fe/lacondesabuildings.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Morning in La Condesa, Mexico City - Make it stand out If you’re in Mexico City, you’ve got to take a walk around the colorful colonia of La Condesa — especially the pedestrian-friendly, lush Avenida Amsterdam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8cfd4fc3-acbf-4b62-83f3-0aabd712615f/avenidamsterdamsign.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Morning in La Condesa, Mexico City - Make it stand out This periwinkle house and sign became a familiar guidepost for us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5a4fc393-6a78-452a-8945-4519b9598bc7/avenidamsterdam.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Morning in La Condesa, Mexico City - Make it stand out Following the old horse racing track, Avenida Amsterdam is now a median green space in the heart of La Condesa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6c8908d6-e614-4713-b3e2-b468ed777960/sanmartin.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Morning in La Condesa, Mexico City - Make it stand out There are lots of Art Deco delights to discover while wandering around La Condesa, including Edificio San Martín. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/551df446-618b-4b27-b5b5-1c305504e7b4/freimspatio.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Morning in La Condesa, Mexico City - Make it stand out Wally’s all set for brunch at the cozy back patio at Frëims in La Condesa. He and Duke of course loved the mural. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4a7c43e5-1df1-4049-a35a-211542a25f47/freimspancakes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Morning in La Condesa, Mexico City - Make it stand out Lemon ricotta pancakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f75a3267-ef83-4905-a494-abd589f782b8/freimsbenny.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Morning in La Condesa, Mexico City - Make it stand out Eggs Benedict https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e30af93d-d435-4a1d-82df-63ca7a178a86/ojodeaguas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Morning in La Condesa, Mexico City - Make it stand out ANOTHER BREAKFAST OPTION: Ojo de Agua in La Condesa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8af8d154-fcdf-4229-b0ef-15a38d03ce06/parquemexicodog.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Morning in La Condesa, Mexico City - Make it stand out A large section of Parque México is devoted to a dog park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f7d6f92d-a231-434f-920a-5953e1b4dbdf/parquemexicoplaza.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Morning in La Condesa, Mexico City - Make it stand out This plaza, named for Charles Lindbergh, offers a space for dog walkers, children and rollerbladers to congregate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2d37e34e-8159-4343-b547-9da412e9304c/parquemexico.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Morning in La Condesa, Mexico City - Make it stand out Bougainvillea covers the pergola that surrounds the open-air theater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9c08e3f6-932c-42ea-a7bf-b4619840fe9e/parquemexicofountain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Morning in La Condesa, Mexico City - Make it stand out Nice jugs! El Fuente de los Cántaros (Fountain of the Pitchers) was modeled after Luz Jiménez, once the go-to model for indigenous Mexicans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2a356ee3-645c-4af0-990d-6015873b9733/parquemexicofuente.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Morning in La Condesa, Mexico City - Make it stand out This clock tower with Art Deco ironwork, designed by Leonardo Noriega, has bells that chime to mark the hour. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/catch-the-bazar-sbado-while-you-can monthly 0.5 2025-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b6b7c19a-6532-43b0-8243-b963a3d18792/bazarsabadoart.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out Handicrafts, artworks, pottery and other goodies are on sale at the Saturday Bazaar — one day a week only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6d82c5eb-0d28-43f0-ba94-4fa24cb1a5e5/bazarsabado.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Make it stand out Pressed tin depictions of the Virgin Mary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/172cba17-2165-4fb3-94d8-9973f0a86f91/bazarsabadostrands.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out Colorful garlands woven from palm leaves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3f7706b6-4524-426e-85c6-af1ac310aa94/bazarsabadomasks.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out A fun selection of masks for sale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f213954c-bbd3-46a3-8ce5-0a2cb22abfc8/bazarsabadomarzipan.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out These adorable tiny fruits are made of marzipan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2e67c4f9-f105-4019-a109-04ee9ebbc67a/bazarsabadohowl.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out A large howling wolf alebrije — fantastical Mexican folk art creatures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7cbd54be-c966-4624-9280-f4ff1c4aab8d/bazarsabadomuertos.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out A store devoted to Día de Muertos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d5f85e0c-3286-49cc-beec-ca269a745613/bazarsabadoskelly.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out Skeletons, skulls and marigolds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/663701d2-eb5f-4df1-abae-b1b0cf1e5c1a/bazarsabadomural.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out A delightful mural in the building that houses part of the Bazar Sábado https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e6feb067-a7de-4157-9d89-11d4d36ff40e/bazarsabadoresto.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out There’s a restaurant in the central courtyard, where women cook up meals on large griddles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/89707b9a-1bf3-4b86-a95e-31e75e35a3af/bazarsabadobar.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out Follow the sign. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a912a542-6dc3-41ba-aee4-f4a6268fd3c5/bazarsabadodrinks.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out And grab a drink at the small bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/75a8f0ee-29a8-468c-88ff-ec08da8d5c86/bazarsabadosalida.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out A devilishly cool sculpture hanging in one of the rooms adjoining the courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3b55473d-ed76-4d2e-a8f2-fc204ec91349/bazarsabadofigurines.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out Whimsical animal sculptures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d80a69b2-1c89-4daa-9280-ee0962f8007d/bazarsabadopottery.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out Molcajetes made of volcanic stone are a must for home-made guacamole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a111e768-ad55-487b-a7b7-a367ef23a8bc/bazarsabadoartist.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out One of the artists at work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5c1a12b1-2d27-4833-a375-96b8b11aac5a/bazarsabadowallyfountain.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out The plaza with this fountain is surrounded by artists selling paintings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f421909e-9c43-4626-a261-a3a28a346051/bazarsabadoluchadores.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catch the Bazar Sábado While You Can - Make it stand out Which luchador mask would you choose? https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/puerto-vallarta-botanic-garden-mexicos-eden monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8b6966af-d2af-4ff7-9681-47fe94c49c57/pvbotanichacienda2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out The orange-hued Hacienda de Oro houses a restaurant and gift shop, with the Cactus House to the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1b8fbb3e-a020-4573-89e6-69b20edc2c4d/pvbotanichappywally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out Look how happy exploring the botanic garden made Wally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6ee062c0-1120-41bb-9130-c3396cf7c578/pvbotaniccacti2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out The Cactus House is filled with succulents and, yes, cacti. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a4636bb4-94d1-4463-8b4f-2f96bb967659/pvbotanicfountain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out The fountain in front of the Hacienda de Oro features an eagle, a symbol of Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/eb32c3ce-bc6d-4f18-90dc-5ea9c61eb3fb/pvbotanicriverchico.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out Wally cools off in the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ddd3e474-b06b-490c-a7d9-76dd22b55e17/pvbotanicriverkids.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out A group of teens go swimming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7ede156a-1c3a-46f7-9d78-02804e93bb74/pvbotanicchapel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out The adorable pink chapel on the grounds, Our Lady of the Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cd66e16f-5dab-42be-8b08-623e71e36388/pvbotanicconservatory.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out You can’t tell from this angle, but this conservatory is octagonal-shaped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7b8ce876-6474-4541-93d2-4e2daa5f93cc/pvbotanicjaguarsuit2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out A priest in a jaguar pelt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/81125388-60cf-4120-9317-3c70e1825a7f/pvbotanicmasks.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out Masks cover the back wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8f336ea9-c338-40ee-bc61-5ca354fe01d5/pvbotanicstatue2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out A statue of a man holding maize, one of the most important crops to the Mesoamericans who lived here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e9bc7b58-8033-40b2-99d9-315a316ff08c/pvbotanicpyramid.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out This pyramid is a replica of the one at La Casa Azul, Frida Kahlo’s home museum in Mexico City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a9480013-7428-4c2c-b959-777e28172557/pvbotanicheadpots.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out “If they had planters like this at the gift shop, I would have bought some,” Duke says. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/65527935-2be7-4327-8e59-0d5937a5d063/pvbotanicbridgeduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out Duke on the Bridge of Dreams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8d9ea226-dade-4d51-a70a-e1c0359dbb92/pvbotanicbridge.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out El Puente de los Sueños leads to the chapel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/29903f5c-7f7b-4177-969a-a19152491569/pvbotanicstepswally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out Wally on the pink stairs in front of the chapel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/be94f05e-2f4e-41ac-9fcd-3e162ef1c141/pvbotanicgraves3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out The Infant of Prague in the graveyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/22b61f99-4267-4e1e-89b1-295944fa2a9d/pvbotanicgraves4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out The Virgin Mary watches over some tombs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cdcde93d-93ba-44bc-a369-9e98ec1e7d66/pvbotanicgraveyard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out Graves, some with elaborate statuary like this small church with the Virgin Mary within, line the hills on either side of the chapel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/22e3ec87-4f32-4710-a6aa-323a8ed127f9/pvbotanicbirdwatching.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out When the staff put out this tray of fruit, one colorful species of bird after another stopped by to dine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3efd8e09-dd56-4506-a568-7073dab74a15/pvbotanicmarg.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out You can’t take a break on the Hacienda de Oro balcony without getting a margarita. Just be careful: They’re strong! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5533b84e-6cf6-49c1-a322-89852a2d182c/pvbotanickitchen2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out The food was tasty — whipped up in this open-air kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/215915b4-c866-4f7c-b6d2-2d930abc407d/pvbotanichummingbird.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out A hummingbird at the feeder on the balcony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/eb2b439b-3717-450a-a3cf-81d4158d6469/pvbotanicwoodpecker.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out Next to stop by was a woodpecker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7b7255bc-2bb3-4fc4-891a-85c15ac30044/pvbotanicgreenhouse3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out Plants and pots for sale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8a5b2449-f06a-45b7-b147-5ed25709e349/pvbotanicskell2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out A skeleton and marigold for Día de los Muertos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/24ab72cd-1f94-475f-ab24-0c6848bfb3be/pvbotanicsaint.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out St. Francis holding a skull to contemplate death https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dffae871-0d19-43a9-be85-1de6bf1201ee/pvbotanicshop.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out We found the items on sale at the gift shop to be of high quality at a fair price. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e7dd1266-9ce4-4f11-8b54-9861434da119/pvbotanicbridgeduke2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out Duke wasn’t afraid to cross the Swinging Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/180abf09-0cd6-467c-8694-757da0d2e505/pvbotanicwallyarbor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out Wally in the ironwork gazebo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ac79adfd-db7a-4ac0-8bc6-44e8c9206f1a/pvbotanicgreenhouse5.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out A plant-filled fountain we passed en route to the Vanilla Plantation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b6712822-3ba9-42c6-93f0-3bd99dd2f06c/pvbotanicpond.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Puerto Vallarta Botanic Garden: Mexico’s Eden - Make it stand out Lily pads and lotuses in one of the ponds in the gardens https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/animal-symbolism-in-pre-columbian-pottery-at-the-museo-nacional-de-antropologa monthly 0.5 2022-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1e63e512-5262-42e3-b329-dc22c8fbb70f/precolumbiancoatis.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out A lot of the exhibits at the National Museum of Anthropology in CDMX depict animals — each of which held symbolic meaning for the ancient peoples of Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/30eb87e2-681e-4504-98a2-8b20dae97ac6/azteccalendar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out Aztec cosmology posited that time is cyclical — and that we’re in the Fifth Sun, the final cycle of the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b37bebc9-e39c-4434-8739-0698c3dd7e41/precolumbianfan.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out Brightly colored feathers were used in religious ceremonies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/986220fa-3cc1-4b94-b418-ff7d3b76af4f/precolumbianduck2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out Ducks were particularly holy to Mesoamericans, as they moved between three realms: water, the sky and land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/52f40f86-2177-4ba9-910b-d1f05a073e6d/precolumbiancoati.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out This little guy represents a coatimundi, which figures in a Mayan myth that involved a decapitated head in the Underworld. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/44523e6e-1697-467c-bc3f-172121b3db01/precolumbianmonkeysit.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out Monkeys represented the good (luck and joy) and the bad (immorality). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/02052884-91a3-4b06-8e48-d49dbca3eff9/precolumbianmonkeymouth.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out The “leftovers” of the Second Sun cycle of the universe were turned into jabbering monkeys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9416c010-7c7b-47dc-a66d-078c6e7f3f57/ehecatl.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out Ehecatl, the Aztec god of the wind, was associated with monkeys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6a5400f6-e7b7-47a3-b7dc-70609a15ed4d/precolumbianxolo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out A person’s spirit would hold onto a Xoloitzcuintli dog’s tail to be guided through the Underworld. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8a35b100-c4e2-41db-9c28-3ab7f71a02d5/precolumbiangrasshopper.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out Grasshoppers were associated with agriculture and fertility — but could also mean destruction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b145b347-e40c-4b6b-af98-3a35518ee384/precolumbianbatbowl.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out Bats were paired with the Underworld, which was accessible via the caves they live in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d36ca51b-ba27-4b02-8a0e-4074f47470d2/precolumbianbattongue.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out The stuck-out tongue on this bat statue hinted at the creature’s blood-sucking nature and connected it to the practice of human sacrifice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/697b0d15-451d-4105-a1ab-fd887561fbe0/precolumbianjaghed.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out A common symbol in ancient Mesoamerica, the jaguar was linked to power and protection from evil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d40d9831-195a-4ab5-a1cf-6673eabdac3b/precolumbianjaguarhead.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out Jaguars were believed to have the ability to travel between the worlds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/74e4d78b-6a8c-49f8-9710-11af6da30868/precolumbianjaguarlounging.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología - Make it stand out The Maya connected the jaguar’s spots with heavenly lights. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/nuestra-seora-del-carmen-in-san-ngel-mexico-city monthly 0.5 2022-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bd98fb0d-27f8-4df8-8111-fa382a896e3d/templodelcarmenwallydomes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Nuestra Señora del Carmen in San Ángel, Mexico City - Make it stand out Wally’s a bit obsessed with the domes of Nuestra Señora del Carmen in San Ángel in Mexico City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1e81bb1f-ba82-46a2-aa1a-d96d947029e6/templodelcarmenniche2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Nuestra Señora del Carmen in San Ángel, Mexico City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5ea64134-6d01-47f3-9c1f-eb37d0b456f6/templodelcarmenniche.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Nuestra Señora del Carmen in San Ángel, Mexico City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/477617b2-fea8-41a3-bda9-f418ecbc7c00/templodelcarmenint2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Nuestra Señora del Carmen in San Ángel, Mexico City - Make it stand out The church was founded for the order of Discalced Carmelites (aka the Barefoot Carmelites). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b80f787b-297b-4f82-b1a4-2e0afecf643d/templodelcarmenlede.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Nuestra Señora del Carmen in San Ángel, Mexico City - Make it stand out The church is designed in the Baroque Colonial style — with a plain façade and an ornate gilded altarpiece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/90197615-b7d4-4ee1-9a34-9e0eadc63a58/templodelcarmengate.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Nuestra Señora del Carmen in San Ángel, Mexico City - Make it stand out There’s more to the Carmen Complex than the church — including mummies! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4f7f2dcb-bed0-4075-875c-68a18ec0b3d5/templodelcarmencu.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Nuestra Señora del Carmen in San Ángel, Mexico City - Make it stand out The Baroque movement was all about drama — rounded edges and shimmering gold create a dizzying effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f37b142a-0ab1-4d28-95ac-ad695c250ce1/templodelcarmenarch2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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8 Reasons to Visit Marsa Alam, the Hot, New Egypt Beach Destination - Make it stand out Not too long ago, Marsa Alam, Egypt was known only as a hidden gem for divers. The secret’s getting out — and the area is rapidly developing as a more laidback alternative to the northern Red Sea beach party destinations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/29bc4299-184b-4880-b39b-94f26c843e64/marsaalamsunrise.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Reasons to Visit Marsa Alam, the Hot, New Egypt Beach Destination - Make it stand out Another gorgeous sunrise at Marsa Alam — which you’ll be up to see since you weren’t partying till the wee hours at the club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/133dca9a-bd95-4f2c-9e03-2a29eabed626/marsaalamsea.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Reasons to Visit Marsa Alam, the Hot, New Egypt Beach Destination - Make it stand out This part of the Red Sea isn’t yet crowded or polluted — and the aquatic life is stunning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ee4a7db4-96ae-4457-9248-8af44b2881f8/marsaalamdugong2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Reasons to Visit Marsa Alam, the Hot, New Egypt Beach Destination - Make it stand out Who doesn’t love dugongs, this area’s version of the manatee? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c85d96be-9255-45f2-99c3-31b33c8fabc8/marsaalampier.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Reasons to Visit Marsa Alam, the Hot, New Egypt Beach Destination - Make it stand out First and foremost, Marsa Alam is a beach destination, where you can relax on the sand, swim, snorkel and scuba dive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/380016df-0ba3-4358-85f1-3b95f9cab779/lazulihotel.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Reasons to Visit Marsa Alam, the Hot, New Egypt Beach Destination - Make it stand out The Lazuli Hotel in Marsa Alam is just one of many luxury resorts popping up in the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/49869ef2-566e-4764-96d6-16fece935345/marsaalambeach.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Reasons to Visit Marsa Alam, the Hot, New Egypt Beach Destination - Make it stand out Even the winter isn’t too cold in Marsa Alam, and most beaches are protected from the infamous Egyptian winds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/222c0510-eec2-4106-85b4-1c65fc2a4e6d/marsaalamruins.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Reasons to Visit Marsa Alam, the Hot, New Egypt Beach Destination - Make it stand out Explore the ancient Roman ruins at Wadi El Gemal National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/487d66e1-3d9c-47af-a60b-279f58741ed5/whitedesertnationalpark.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Reasons to Visit Marsa Alam, the Hot, New Egypt Beach Destination - Make it stand out Take a day trip to marvel at the natural sculptures in White Desert National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6b89fae2-19e5-447c-adcf-c5790c42f31b/marsaalamatvdesert.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Reasons to Visit Marsa Alam, the Hot, New Egypt Beach Destination - Make it stand out Who says Marsa Alam has to be relaxing all the time? Hop on an ATV and go for a ride in the dunes of the nearby desert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/39fc1a5f-b6ae-42d9-805b-63c5fa38ba88/iberotel-costa-mares.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Reasons to Visit Marsa Alam, the Hot, New Egypt Beach Destination - Make it stand out The Iberotel Costa Mares is but one of several five-star hotels in the Marsa Alam area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9df585d2-6e9e-4323-b0d5-54b344d2bf9e/Dromedary+at+edge+of+Red+Sea+in+Egypt The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Reasons to Visit Marsa Alam, the Hot, New Egypt Beach Destination - Make it stand out Marsa Alam, where the desert meets the Red Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/47ad4ad7-53ad-42ee-a883-5fb633867cce/edfucourt.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Reasons to Visit Marsa Alam, the Hot, New Egypt Beach Destination - Make it stand out Edfu is a little over three hours away, directly west. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/death-cults-of-ancient-mexico monthly 0.5 2022-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/32dcfcd6-7d51-4f30-98fb-8b1c1c8a2f6c/anthropologymusuembrokenskull.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico - Make it stand out The pre-Hispanic people of Mexico often left a token in a corpse’s mouth to help the spirit on its journey through the underworld. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/71858b35-b7c6-47cc-88a4-1976aeda41fd/anthropologymusuemgoddess.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico - Make it stand out Known as the Lady of the Dead, Mictecacihuatl was the Aztec goddess of death, who ruled the underworld. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/deb6e3ea-538c-4ed4-ba6b-625d2910ff14/anthropologymusuemdog.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico - Make it stand out A xoloitzcuintli Mexican hairless dog was sacrificed when someone died in the belief that it would serve as a spirit guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/156cf0b9-ff7b-4dc2-9255-779461e0c332/anthropologymusuemtemple.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico - Make it stand out A reconstruction of the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent at the Museo Nacional de Anthropología in Mexico City. The original was the site of mass human sacrifices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2167a986-5392-476a-95ef-9b223f6b0fdf/anthropologymusuemhalf.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico - Make it stand out This disc from the Temple of the Sun in Teotihuacán represents the death of the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0fefad45-bbf3-4ce6-b4e4-9284e9623d5c/anthropologymusuemmonster.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico - Make it stand out Coatilcue, the goddess of the earth, had a head made of two serpents and liked to wear a necklace of severed human hands and hearts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1641145281948-F1M4CDXARV1MG67NH512/anthropologymusuembaby.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1641144816246-J6SQXH28NBCG43FBW0UR/anthropologymusuemboggleeyes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1641144814210-UEIVNUBSG024EZMXCY16/anthropologymusuembodies.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1641144840528-AZZ33FPLELHRA543HWTR/anthropologymusuemlineup.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1641144844030-NQSE2AR72IEOJ1NUWSLB/anthropologymusuemskull2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1641144817847-VFL0UBUZBNNA3UPV1GA9/anthropologymusuembones.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1641144852588-LDEWM5GWYKZW8HVWXLUN/anthropologymusuemstatues.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1641144856918-L00QLCPZJCID5PFUDZLA/anthropologymusuemturbanskull.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Death Cults of Ancient Mexico https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/masala-y-maz-one-of-the-best-restaurants-in-mexico-city monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/93ecde16-2052-4050-b4cc-efb0cbe0e9c3/masalaymaiskitchen.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out One section of the kitchen is visible right when you enter the restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cba91efd-0750-4459-a2ab-bf91a5e374d1/masalaymaisext3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out Masala y Maíz ended up serving the best meal we had during our trip to Mexico City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b749b5ad-e424-4ffa-8fb8-fefe65813990/masalaymaisroom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out The simple interior at Masala y Maíz lets the culinary creations be the stars of the show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bb1c98e2-0ece-4bf3-b479-2f862a2b9b27/masalaymaisclown.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out Send in the clowns! A view from our table at Masala y Maíz in Colonia Juárez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8819ad7e-04f9-4a4d-adb2-8663f128d7b1/juarezduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out Duke pausing in from of fun street art while wandering the Juárez neighborhood before our meal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7bad6a34-c430-466c-85bd-4029139b4786/masalaymaiswallyduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out Wally and Duke cheers to a fab meal at Masala y Maíz. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5d11d129-5a10-4265-be4e-37cc42c98656/masalaymaischips.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out The pickled corn and cassava chips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/66ec90fb-b7e4-4ea0-ac1f-89c44e9dd16c/masalaymaissamosa.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out Be sure to share the samosas de suadero — two are filled with potato, two with brisket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/941bcd73-4a4b-4754-b7a2-893153c0f552/masalaymaispuff.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out BEFORE: The infladita chaat looking pretty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/56e5336a-8251-47f2-89f6-2a080fe8747a/masalaymaispuffbroken.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out AFTER: Our server told us to smash it — so we did! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8969467b-e0cc-4269-8b91-9554f871d9a7/masalaymaisshrimp2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out Chile-rubbed jumbo shrimp and beets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4d8329ea-d66c-4d3c-b75f-0a8dcd3de247/masalaymaisphyllo2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out Matoke mixiote, banana-stuffed steamed clams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5154a5fa-ef2e-4e82-9202-78205356394b/masalaymaistable.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out Be sure to try some natural wines during your meal — they’re all the rage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/99cf8f72-8de3-4869-92aa-d64c09072b81/masalaymaisstaffer.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out The owners of Masala y Maíz want to break free of the sexism and poor treatment of workers that infuses the restaurant industry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b88959f2-a6db-4b3b-ab37-63879598fe36/masalaymaisdone.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out The remains of our delicious meal at Masala y Maíz. We’ll be back for more next time we visit CDMX! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/43448f76-04c4-4a09-8b94-9467ec58f112/masalaymaisext2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Masala y Maíz: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City - Make it stand out Masala y Maíz is open from noon to 6 p.m. — in large part so its staff doesn’t have to work late hours. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/mercado-de-artesanas-la-ciudadela-one-stop-shopping-in-cdmx monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cd96f3a1-00e4-45b1-88d8-61cba1865879/laciudadela.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out A selection of fantastical alebrijes on sale at La Ciudadela https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6a711cbe-3189-45f8-bd79-b79bf0b8cdb1/laciudadeladevils.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out Papier-mâché devils hanging around the mercado https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/eb766ba4-e54c-40c2-bf33-1d513aec9fef/laciudadelaluchadores.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out ¡Mucha lucha! A luchadore-themed shop at the Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ad1f17f9-fbfc-415f-ba34-1ce79f543ebb/laciudadelareligious.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out Religious artifacts on sale at the Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2cd071df-5c83-4e4f-8d31-6706b4b7fafc/laciudadelanuns.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out A nun is amazed at the selection of folk art on sale at the Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c353f638-4faa-41f2-b8f3-8d9e3242e49e/laciudadelaprecolumbian.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out We bought a few things at this stall with clay artworks in the pre-Columbian style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/d5e83382-96a9-4638-8a73-ddf2d148ef4c/laciudadelapuppets.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out Puppets and other arte popular fill every stall at the Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/de306e8d-9926-4a86-ba23-a9e5bb681313/laciudadelatreesoflife.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out Mexican Trees of Life at the Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3f27d992-a848-42c6-b7fd-2e7d54152a89/laciudadelashop.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out A typical shop at La Ciudadela https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/aabf2504-f878-4a19-bef6-ca22addfd08d/laciudadelamercado.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out Break up your shopping — and grab a margarita — at the cantina in the market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c367b40b-d74d-47ec-8c50-56429395aa59/laciudadelaoaxacan.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out There are handicrafts for sale from all over Mexico at the Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/65ffdfe1-24a8-4c28-917f-12c1dd9e8ca1/laciudadelacantina2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out We always eat lunch at Fonda Carmelita, the cantina in the middle of the market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a4debf8c-68f4-4268-a2ab-1b32e80ba9d8/laciudadelafoodstall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out Right out front of the market, a couple of women whip up tacos with homemade blue corn tortillas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/57c9e226-5c60-416b-a342-e96ed20497f3/laciudadeladancers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out One of the best traditions of Mexico City: open-air dancing in the parks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9a7e3433-5441-456e-bf04-0ecce45a6592/laciudadelaexterior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out Our fave spot to shop in CDMX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9230f848-0715-43f4-8eaa-c385afdff16d/laciudadelamural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out A mural on the wall in front of the mercado https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6c9eb6cf-4f62-4b7d-b85d-9360456f03da/laciudadelaexterior2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela: One-Stop Shopping in CDMX - Make it stand out When you see this, you know you’re in for a shopping extravaganza! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/paseo-de-los-gigantes-and-the-plaza-del-bebedero monthly 0.5 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1f29a855-7bff-4f8c-b242-907c936e84e9/gigantesmartinduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Paseo de los Gigantes and the Plaza del Bebedero - Make it stand out Our guide, Martín, with Duke, got us to appreciate even this park, showcasing works by Barragán that have fallen into disrepair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e5a7d894-4bdf-46b1-b2a0-deba46b67192/gigantesrtree.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Paseo de los Gigantes and the Plaza del Bebedero - Make it stand out A massive, gnarled eucalyptus tree — one of the namesake “giants” of this linear park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7865313d-e509-453c-aadf-7b45ddbeae1c/gigantestrees.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Paseo de los Gigantes and the Plaza del Bebedero - Make it stand out These narrow parks, set along medians, followed old country roads once used for horse riding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/48c3614b-03e1-46c8-87d3-92d593180125/gigantesstands.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Paseo de los Gigantes and the Plaza del Bebedero - Make it stand out The faded red viewing stands were used for social events to watch horses gallop around a no-longer-existent racetrack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4dac6360-278c-4d8b-9414-8fa65e608567/gigantesorange.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Paseo de los Gigantes and the Plaza del Bebedero - Make it stand out Barragán’s orange fountain at Los Gigantes is now drained. Its foundation was sinking — and it used quite a bit of city water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/46ac0f4a-57be-4c66-870e-8f341151f0ac/gigantesbarragan.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Paseo de los Gigantes and the Plaza del Bebedero - Make it stand out The red structure in the background once housed a bar for fancy cocktail parties Barragán would host to lure rich horse enthusiasts to buy land in the local development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bc28ddfd-aa35-4d7e-ae1a-6c379f76bcb8/gigantesblue2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Paseo de los Gigantes and the Plaza del Bebedero - Make it stand out The blue wall marks the end of the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/53c8999c-43ff-48ab-98a1-3007d700f9af/giganteswall2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Paseo de los Gigantes and the Plaza del Bebedero - Make it stand out The Fuente del Bebedero (Fountain of the Trough) used to be a watering hole for horses but is now empty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/170aabae-f2c6-480f-aabe-f99db8af27f9/giganteswhite.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Paseo de los Gigantes and the Plaza del Bebedero - Make it stand out A white wall in Parque Los Bebederos was one of Barragán’s famous screens for the play of shadows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5bd1313d-aeb5-4c7e-880e-a3568a7212f7/gigantesblue3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Paseo de los Gigantes and the Plaza del Bebedero - Make it stand out The blue wall in Plaza del Bebedero seen from another angle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/591ef985-a74b-404f-b6b6-830625650a35/gigantesbus.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Paseo de los Gigantes and the Plaza del Bebedero - Make it stand out The orange building is administrative and was where Barragán stored the supplies for the parties held in Parque Los Bebederos. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/7-fun-facts-about-the-monumento-a-la-revolucin-in-mexico-city monthly 0.5 2021-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/3cf50db2-2fbb-4b63-9481-0a9bb36d7ed5/monumenttotherevolutionfull.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City - Make it stand out The Monument to the Revolution was going to be a much bigger structure but opened in its present incarnation in 1938. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fe516b8e-30d1-4cb2-8797-ddb5a129ccc3/monumenttotherevolutioncu.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City - Make it stand out The Monumento a la Revolución is the tallest triumphal arch in the world and has become a CDMX icon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fea25650-051f-4585-bc95-397d488dd82f/monumenttotherevolutionmercado2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City - Make it stand out A local market sets up shop in the Plaza de la República in front of the Monumento a la Revolución. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9fd73868-5c45-4dc1-94e9-e49ea218df9f/Construccio%CC%81n_del_Palacio_Legislativo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City - Make it stand out A historic shot of the structure first being built, from 1912. The monument was originally going to be a palatial government building, the Palacio Legislativo Federal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/080c2f89-f3e8-40d6-9036-004165617106/DiazMadero.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City - Make it stand out The dictator Porfirio Díaz (left) was ousted during the Mexican Revolution, and Francisco I. Madero (right) was set up as the president of the new democracy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2f5c8cf3-3615-4f3d-a848-eefa5f144307/Pancho_villa_horseback.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City - Make it stand out The (in)famous bandit Pancho Villa, folk hero of the Mexican Revolution, is interred in a pillar of the Monumento a la Revolución. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/41108fa9-064c-4f46-9fc6-a9ff835e82da/monumenttotherevolutionelevator.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City - Make it stand out The glass elevator in the middle of the monument takes visitors up to a viewing platform by the cupola. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e47c36f9-1daa-4de5-ae23-23d1368c963b/monumentoalarevoluciongarden.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City - Make it stand out To one side of the monument, there’s a sunken garden that offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of Mexico City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/68be71dc-151d-4587-926c-ba396e11576d/monumenttotherevolutionclean.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City - Make it stand out Keeping the Plaza de la República clean https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/cuadra-san-cristbal-barragns-striking-horse-ranch-home monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5828be82-974f-4f70-a9ba-8de8e32e2981/cuadrasancristobaldukewally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out Duke and Wally absolutely loved visiting Cuadra San Cristóbal, an amazing home and horse ranch designed by Luis Barragán. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b7a51e0d-ea26-4ed0-a72e-354c282f140b/cuadrasancristobalpink.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out Brightly colored walls meet at right angles and form artistic vistas everywhere you look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c0f2ce9d-d631-47a6-b08b-7c4e65a65138/louisvuittonshootcuadrasancristobal The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out Louis Vuitton did a fashion shoot at Cuadra San Cristóbal, which turned out pretty freakin’ cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f63b0a60-f1ba-4605-afe1-4b08e3dfba7e/cuadrasancristoballawnseats.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out Wouldn’t you just love to sit and admire this view? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/fb1bef49-ee76-48a7-8890-370685122dbf/cuadrasancristobalafar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out The white portion is the family home, while the pink is an entrance to the gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/70279239-ae25-4326-997c-58ed08a77cd6/cuadrasancristobalpoint.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out Duke, whose first name is actually Christopher, or Cristóbal in Spanish, points to his namesake attraction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/67fcd588-8b16-4cff-8ab1-7ef178bc8d0c/cuadrasancristobalvwbus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out San Cristóbal was part of a half-day excursion with the Traveling Beetle, during which we tooled around in this tomato-red VW Bus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2b8d89b3-9c04-4a6a-933c-28307554f9e3/cuadrasancristobaldoor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out The unassuming front door to the complex doesn’t offer even the slightest hint of the gorgeousness beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dac67344-89ba-4ca9-a6c9-a317afd53b4a/80CDDA9E-32F8-4306-841E-B65BFCAC8DC1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out The entrance to the home on the property, still owned by the Egerström family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/923498b8-f294-4692-a47d-39c2fa41f74f/cuadrasancristobalpeek2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out Our guide, Martín, described the walls, one white, the other brick red, as curtains of sorts, framing the spectacle to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/317b750f-de7d-4782-a532-6fddd6a69d3c/cuadrasancristobalenter2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out The first glimpse of the courtyard at Cuadra San Cristóbal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/04322f45-ea11-45a1-bbf5-890919ad43c3/cuadrasancristobalback.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out Barragán is known for his rectangular walls painted vibrant hues — especially this shade of magenta, which has become Mexico City’s official color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/727b8d38-9663-4acd-a932-4159cc55dc96/cuadrasancristobalwater5.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out A kaleidoscope of colors: brick red, magenta, aqua — and, of course, sky blue and green, provided by nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c4fd1452-8a59-43af-8d56-cea4f35d5d9a/cuadrasancristobalangles.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out Right angles, pops of color, shifting shadows — these are all Barragán signatures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/568203c4-c3ed-4c25-8fe6-488d0b724b61/cuadrasancristobalcorner4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out Note the small gap where the two walls meet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/aa7e34c5-df24-452b-a2a3-6167c6109506/cuadrasancristobalfridasleeps.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out A sleeping schnauzer rests in the back corner of the courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/037e1eb2-014e-42a1-9e85-c06ecb0dc747/cuadrasancristobalfountain2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out The fountain at San Cristóbal is similar to another Barragán design, la Fuente de los Amantes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0c1db3f7-a372-4e42-a12c-bd7802ef09ac/cuadrasancristobalstables.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out It’s easy to get caught up by the beauty of the space and forget that, at its heart, this is a horse ranch. But that’s exactly what it is, as you can see from the stables to the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/01ac24d9-2037-4e9e-a58d-37da5887f899/cuadrasancristobalhorses.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out When we visited, there were only two horses kept at Cuadra San Cristóbal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c4964c0f-874b-482b-8ae3-071189c089ab/cuadrasancristobalhay.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out These two vertical openings are part of the dramatic wall of the courtyard. Here, at the back, you can see they have a purpose — offering ventilation for the hay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/e42d6123-3d94-409a-ac6b-b26250510c00/cuadrasancristobalbehind2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out A back entrance to the living quarters of the stables https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7ddc3a50-a092-4421-ab72-49ada8ccb00c/cuadrasancristobaldetail.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out It’s ironic that Barragán is famous for his intense color palette, when it was actually chosen by his friend, the painter Chucho Reyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/833c53da-db9e-4c1b-9216-81192b189acf/cuadrasancristobalflores.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out All of the colors were chosen to match or complement that of the natural setting. The legendary pink, for instance, perfectly mirrors the blossoms of the property’s bougainvillea trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/77b47fdc-3f93-4a4b-91e3-020dd682aa2e/cuadrasancristobalgate.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out The purple wall is actually a gate that opens via gravity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/b1ec4c7c-63a3-47c6-a1f3-38b65ec72565/cuadrasancristobalfridaduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out Duke pets Frida, one of the worker’s pet schnauzer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/f35493a5-1c7c-42b6-a2e1-59caa75df32b/cuadrasancristobalgarden.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out The garden is filled with cacti and palms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4c4cee15-f651-449f-81b0-2f8a3ecefb92/cuadrasancristobalnativeplants.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out The green of the native plants offers a pleasant contrast to the hot pink walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9c494e53-1f73-4099-bf8b-ec26ede40e6b/cuadrasancristobalgarden2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out Looking back toward another pasture, in a corner of which the family’s beloved donkey is buried https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c822df97-3f93-40ef-a6e8-f6e921605523/cuadrasancristobalhouseback.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out We were fortunate enough to be able to explore the family’s private outdoor space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/bfb933d2-b500-4ac4-a812-ae0cb083e6d5/cuadrasancristobalpool.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out How’d you like to cool off in this pool on a hot Mexico day? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9f013399-2409-4d5d-8f52-1d3c611df8ea/cuadrasancristobalpool3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cuadra San Cristóbal: Barragán’s Striking Horse Ranch Home - Make it stand out The impressive swimming pool isn’t part of every tour. If the family is enjoying it, you won’t be able to see it. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/why-we-love-barragns-fuente-de-los-amantes monthly 0.5 2021-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/65bcaefc-a413-4ee8-bd1b-c73846016978/fuentedelosamanteshero.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why We Love Barragán’s Fuente de los Amantes - Make it stand out La Fuente de los Amantes, or the Lovers’ Fountain, by Luis Barragán https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5907ef6a-2b03-4bfc-9423-1cae2cf0b537/fuentedelosamanteslovers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why We Love Barragán’s Fuente de los Amantes - Make it stand out The “lovers” are actually horse troughs placed upright — a nod to the equestrian neighborhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/74d166f6-a77c-4e58-afcb-4bfc147f8f4f/fuentedelosamantespath2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why We Love Barragán’s Fuente de los Amantes - Make it stand out This cobblestone path was the entrance to the fountain and small park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ce214537-f6dc-4c73-a17c-ad22f13f8260/fuentedelosamantesstonesfeet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why We Love Barragán’s Fuente de los Amantes - Make it stand out Wally stands on the intricate cobblestone pathway that leads to the fountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a5615989-5d23-4174-9a6c-1ac3b95e8c36/fuentedelosamantesleft.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why We Love Barragán’s Fuente de los Amantes - Make it stand out Barragán is known for bright colors, especially that pop of pink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4eb6ec3c-3ac6-4e92-98a4-22f090d71c3f/fuentedelosamantesspout.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why We Love Barragán’s Fuente de los Amantes - Make it stand out The water in the fountain only runs for one hour a day now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c6b0d893-7e17-4ed6-9e1e-85ac7f93212f/fuentedelosamantesagua.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why We Love Barragán’s Fuente de los Amantes - Make it stand out Horses would go into the fountain’s pool to cool off and get a drink of water. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/ojo-de-agua-a-delightful-breakfast-in-la-condesa monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dacee01c-f939-4e7a-80c6-cba29e848dc4/ojodeaguas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ojo de Agua: A Delightful Breakfast in La Condesa - Make it stand out A fantastic breakfast (or coffee or smoothie) option in the La Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/83584919-0a6f-4776-9945-03057c4677de/ojodeaguasfrutas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ojo de Agua: A Delightful Breakfast in La Condesa - Make it stand out The fruit stand in Ojo de Aqua https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/dabdbdcb-4779-4f75-b394-3a2a1c421abd/ojodeaguasdesayuno.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ojo de Agua: A Delightful Breakfast in La Condesa - Make it stand out A tasty breakfast at Ojo de Agua’s sidewalk café in La Condesa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/cf62fbb8-5aaa-4893-83e5-db25297b59e3/ojodeaguassantos.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ojo de Agua: A Delightful Breakfast in La Condesa - Make it stand out Wally couldn’t help but be jealous of that thick slice of grilled panela cheese on Duke’s santos ahogados. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/a848959e-2e60-469b-a5ca-68652271c5b9/ojodeaguasnapkinholder.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ojo de Agua: A Delightful Breakfast in La Condesa - Make it stand out You’d be hard-pressed to find cuter details than this citrus juicer that acts as a napkin holder. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/immersive-frida-an-incredible-must-see-show monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/94915c6d-f10e-43a2-84b9-6214653e0e48/fridahero.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out If you’re in Mexico City, see Immersive Frida while you can! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/550dcd27-7621-4a5e-b39a-e2904ea43ddc/fridasunchandelier.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out Rings of curtain-like ropes open and close to reveal dramatic vistas across the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/5e939dda-b439-4aba-b5a1-2616e4e880ce/fronton3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out The show takes place at Frontón México, a large entertainment venue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0c82b5b8-1147-4d23-a4d3-1b131aff1525/fridaintro.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out Duke posing in the lobby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/eba27368-6bc2-4f94-824b-1ae8263e60b6/fridachandelier.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out The chandelier shifts colors throughout the show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/701d58ac-748b-4f35-befe-7d857be43e4a/fridaclockstache.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out Elements of Frida’s paintings are isolated and presented as a moving collage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0322fd1c-5c79-46b9-9e94-bdf8a5440995/fridadiego.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out Then elements from other paintings reveal themselves, like this one of Diego. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/56411a8f-6708-4412-afbb-6962545ead1a/frida4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out Immersive Frida includes some audio footage of the artist speaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/c5429a42-4270-4697-b4f6-f73f11a814ff/fridaskellies.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out Frida’s famous paintings truly come to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/511ec86f-a623-429b-8331-7474a15d8d4d/fridados.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out You’ve got to constantly look in all directions during the show — there’s something new to see everywhere you look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/2e74ac50-8043-41b0-9c39-a94acb0db799/fridahollow.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out A terrible accident Frida suffered as a youth informed many of her paintings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/670f58a9-5d54-4c9e-a8cb-7c8e99de31e4/fridaleaves.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out One segment of the exhibit features nature scenes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/afc28fdb-1a07-4e35-9ae0-4c2bc14779a3/fridawallyduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out The photo opps at the end of the show are worthwhile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/40bbc011-c05d-40ce-b0a4-f84d2acaf7b7/fridainterative.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show - Make it stand out A series of interactive exhibits put a fun end to the amazing show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1635898202173-R0V1HWMN6JP9D91JVUQA/frida2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1635898209274-M9CORYJBUMI6X740F03L/fridabreastfeeds.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1635898224211-FXM75QHIVT6M6H3H2YGO/fridacouple.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1635898247014-LKGOLEAROUYLZZCCO5X8/fridaduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1635898314650-XKAXZR9FQ07ZNKURU4JP/fridared.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1635898329604-RPKDEMP1N5J688OJLDRC/fridaruff2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1635898339847-OO2V0XRNAK59Y4ILFDC5/fridawally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/octavia-casa-la-condesas-chic-new-boutique-hotel monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ed2014f7-6560-4f09-b476-f5df8e8a1043/octaviacasafacadeduke2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out Duke stands in front of the teak screening that covers the façade of the small boutique hotel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/447fa17e-4250-4e6e-b4bb-2dfc2c78b731/octaviacasapatio2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out The gravel courtyard off the entrance where we had breakfast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0fdf6c70-3fdd-4f5a-ab66-f9fcb33ea834/octaviacasalobbytable.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out Octavia Casa’s lobby is really more of a foyer, making visitors really feel like they’re staying in a home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/02493f31-0644-4f04-aecf-a7e998b70436/octaviacasafashion.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out The hotel’s chic minimalist aesthetic is inspired by Octavia, the women’s wear label run by the owner. A few of her dresses are on display in the lobby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4a1f3a56-b140-43e2-b22b-18643d0baecb/octaviacasapatio4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out The staff described the open-air space as a continuation of the lobby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/7a03e740-8cfc-4ea0-8a71-788cde379eb5/octaviacasapatio.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out You can see the stucco work on the wall — a technique that’s been around since the Ancient Maya. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/64a5b6ee-77ee-4678-ad73-cbec4e742724/octaviacasastairs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out The sleek concrete stairwells looked to Wally like something out of an M.C. Escher drawing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6482542b-9d7b-42cd-a386-b977dfc52c22/octaviacasaflores.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out The scent of lilies filled the air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/ffc84d59-141a-4ca7-88e5-17dec0512666/octaviacasawalkway.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out Reeded glass catwalks add yet another interesting visual element. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/50915705-76fb-468d-af57-606a8013c96d/IMG_5203_jpg.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out Wally does one of his jumping shots — and in a hotel as amazing as this, who can blame him? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1e83b1d9-5041-4bc2-b67c-e25b8f840ee2/octaviacasaroom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out The Lino suite at Octavia Casa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/8f715768-32ad-44df-b720-4cf92dab09a6/octaviacasanook2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out A quiet nook near the balcony that overlooks the interior courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/6ca9f15e-fef2-4e61-a974-1213301eb0f7/octaviacasabreakfastbuffet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out Fresh fruit, yogurt and bread are on offer at the breakfast buffet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/95b29e89-2186-4d80-8f06-800bb1f2a1e7/octaviacasabreakfast2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out How we started every day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/eff56c41-3c81-4140-839d-c8ba7ccb6405/octaviacasamugs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out The coffee and espresso mugs Duke was obsessed with https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/4ede0c03-c268-45e6-9beb-2c70d425a40c/octaviacasaduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out The staff at Octavia Casa gave birthday boy Duke the special treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1c470c7c-bdc0-4720-8596-46b6291e5ef0/octaviacasaup.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Octavia Casa: La Condesa’s Chic New Boutique Hotel - Make it stand out Pale concrete and teak pair with green plants and the blue sky, helping make Octavia Casa a tranquil retreat from the bustle of CDMX. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/barragns-mind-boggling-torres-de-satlite monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634490959345-M8NCQL3H79N6A6XVGKZV/torresdesatelitedukewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out “The towers make us look thinner!” Duke exclaimed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634490257939-2BJPEH3FLOVVDBDHYOR1/torresdesatelitecar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out Seen from the freeway, the Torres de Satélite are cool but not overly impressive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634491102219-TEUUJWR2RB5A718VP2JH/torresdesateliterectangular.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out From one side, the towers look entirely rectangular, but — spoiler! — they’re not! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634490997128-B7PJWFQFCRIYCI3I3234/torresdesatelitevwbus.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out It’s fun tooling around in a bright orange-red Volkswagen bus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634491031550-64L4P40FB6K7QP087PUW/torresdesatelitedukewallyvw.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out Duke and Wally posing near their sytlin’ ride for the day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634491905565-C44SYKIINRVG8BSKIRKL/torresdesatelitetall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out The architect who designed neighborhoods in the CDMX suburb of Cuidad Satélite hired Barragán to create an iconic, bold sculpture to impress visitors to the new development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634493120056-NKT0QOFNTH5NKHB7T71Z/mathiasgoeritztorresdesatelite.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out The design of the Torres de Satélite was a collaboration with the Mexican artist Mathias Goeritz. This painting inspired Barragán to create the impressive monoliths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634491375351-E3Y3GF81PX4ALEFTP4SG/torresdesateliteprimary.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out The towers are in a concrete median in the middle of a bustling freeway, with commercial developments on either side. Note how Barragán ingeniously positioned the structures so their angles align at various vantage points. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634492551373-AN4R7ROFBTGTJYJ5K1PV/torresdesateliteorigninal.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out As can be seen in this vintage shot, the towers originally had a different color scheme. They were updated to coincide with the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634491654732-B13DAO5NGP26C3H6ZR02/torresdesatelite2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out Are the towers rectangular? Triangular? Flat? Depends on where you’re standing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634491723125-254MJV7M7IICJGXS40R0/torresdesateliteblue.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out Note the forced perspective — the horizontal lines get closer and closer as they near the top. This makes the tower look taller that it really is. The blue was chosen to match the sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634492075743-X3UOR9V97HHW2YR722I3/torresdesateliteinterior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out The towers aren’t usually open, but we were able to peek inside one — and were surprised to discover that they’re open at the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634491513491-JIER3SJWT03YXOU3DFHK/torresdesatelite3-2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out The shadows that form shifting patterns on the towers were part of Barragán’s consideration in the design. He was always aware of the power of chiaroscuro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634492255316-640MJ9E4GAS4PU59XNPV/torresdesateliteup.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out Pretty much any picture of the towers could be considered modern art (at least that’s what Wally thinks). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1634492153663-0OP5RBLF7NXC370200V4/torresdesatelitemonoliths.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barragán’s Mind-Boggling Torres de Satélite - Make it stand out Las Torres de Satélite can be combined with a tour of other Barragán works in the northwestern suburbs of Mexico City. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/marie-antionette-fleas-and-the-origin-of-the-color-puce monthly 0.5 2021-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1630881511497-OG31ABBJMRPDYQQ2XB0D/E%CC%81lisabeth_Vige%CC%81e_Le_Brun_-_Marie-Antoinette_au_livre_-_1785.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Marie Antionette, Fleas and the Origin of the Color Puce - Make it stand out Could this be the infamous dress that created the color puce? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1630881598647-W568ZO4F2LL6RPDXU3V0/Marie_Antoinette_by+E%CC%81lisabeth+Vige%CC%81e+Le+Brun.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Marie Antionette, Fleas and the Origin of the Color Puce - Make it stand out A portrait of Marie Antoinette by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1630881768152-6RDAYI6TWTC8MCA05Z9M/flea.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Marie Antionette, Fleas and the Origin of the Color Puce - Make it stand out Did King Louis XVI say Marie Antoinette’s dress looked like a flea because of the color of the insect, or the blood it sucks? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1630881687761-NKB2GZAWBBQ2HUNAYLN3/puceorpuce.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Marie Antionette, Fleas and the Origin of the Color Puce - Make it stand out Which puce is really puce? Pantone declares it to be a purplish brown, while others think it’s more of a mauve. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/hubbard-street-murals-chicagos-street-art-gallery monthly 0.5 2021-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1630275247370-X32EWCIFF8B8AVKMU98L/hubbardmurals.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hubbard Street Murals: Chicago’s Street Art Gallery - Make it stand out Pilsen or West Loop? Find out where the best murals in Chicago are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1630281099062-DXPB77XAN9I6VITSAQP6/hubbardmural10.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hubbard Street Murals: Chicago’s Street Art Gallery - Make it stand out One of Wally’s favorite murals on Hubbard Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1630275397847-AWRBDR6Z34O96USCBI7Y/hubbardmuralunderpass5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hubbard Street Murals: Chicago’s Street Art Gallery - Make it stand out Even the underpasses along Hubbard are covered with cool graffiti. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1630275946576-E6AMNVF4N35WYMOA9Z4J/hubbardmural26.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hubbard Street Murals: Chicago’s Street Art Gallery - Make it stand out ¡Viva Chicago indeed! A fading luchador mural https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1630282724083-XOI48M3X4IKF0F0JRAVF/hubbardmuralduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hubbard Street Murals: Chicago’s Street Art Gallery - Make it stand out The Hubbard Street murals blow Duke’s mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1630282775971-PC6PYX58U5QBOJOEVKTG/hubbardmuralwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hubbard Street Murals: Chicago’s Street Art Gallery - Make it stand out Great street art really packs a wallop for Wally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1630275506281-ZT9AQJ3CQS0RFZKUAO65/levarhoard.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hubbard Street Murals: Chicago’s Street Art Gallery - Make it stand out Levar Hoard heads up the Hubbard Street Murals project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1630282156874-CDF1ZD56SKTZIGOH7K0D/hubbardmuralpainter.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Shrimp Escabeche: A Tapas Treat - Make it stand out Pair shrimp escabèche with patatas bravas for a mini tapas spread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1629069090289-R3Y11WK8DUZRP92CPSXC/shrimpescabeche.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shrimp Escabeche: A Tapas Treat - Make it stand out Pickled onions, peppercorns and shrimp combine into a tasty treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1629069185775-XG66HZDF9VEJNM3VACSZ/shrimpescabecheingredients.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shrimp Escabeche: A Tapas Treat - Make it stand out Red onions, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, vinegar and shrimp: your ingredients for a simple, tasty tapas dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1629069767878-R0Y6FXCA4EUJ8Y029ZNO/quickledonions.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shrimp Escabeche: A Tapas Treat - Make it stand out Quickling the red onions takes the bite out of them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1629069889357-37ALT18SB4CMJKMGP9CM/poachedshrimp.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Make it stand out Ancient Egyptian women strived to be thin with pert breasts, while men with broad shoulders tapering down to flat stomachs were considered handsome. Some things never change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1628362290232-GP5QD431SX8PDQ0CKG4Y/egyptianhair.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion and Beauty in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out What hairdos did Ancient Egyptian women adopt? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1628362316283-OHT9CJS9AEDUUE95VY4W/sidelockofyouth.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion and Beauty in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out A statue showing the unusual sidelock worn by Egyptian boys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1628362933408-428ZOPWTKNS50V5HUG5M/tightlycoiledwig.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion and Beauty in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out A man with rows of tight curls — a popular style in Ancient Egypt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1628362346153-6GE2A9O3PMJ07AZBH348/wigcoverthutmoseiiiminorwife.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion and Beauty in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out A wig with a colorful covering from the tomb of a minor wife of Pharaoh Thutmose III. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1628362424300-BEO3S227NNBWGGXG87FN/egyptianfacialhairhighofficialmiddlekingdom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion and Beauty in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Facial hair wasn’t too popular in Ancient Egypt, but there are some statues that show men with mustaches or beards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1628362458427-7H418E17TV83S2N5J0U1/ancientegyptwardrobe.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion and Beauty in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out A variety of clothing styles for the different classes. You’ll note that white was the color of choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1628362486431-IURGL0SEP8O2O7H1FCRQ/egyptianwoman.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion and Beauty in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Dresses and kilts got more elaborate in later periods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1628458261150-S8ZNHH3G2SLY7FHBV9ZJ/kilt.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion and Beauty in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Men’s wardrobes were simple: a white skirt, or kilt, and no top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1628362515601-CIVFMO9F9EV1MTLW9W0Q/ancientegyptiansandals.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion and Beauty in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Leather sandals were preferred over those made of papyrus, which didn’t last long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1628362572940-K28LFP5NNUKKDMUGUCV5/ancientegyptjewelry.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion and Beauty in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Ancient Egyptian jewelry didn’t have many precious stones but featured turquoise, garnet, obsidian, lapis lazuli and other colorful rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1628362606677-GY1IAFA02IYHJ3XL3NPX/ancientegyptpectoral.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion and Beauty in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out These large necklaces were called pectorals. This one features faience, a common blue-green material used at the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1628362633634-ACDWP4DT9Q12APIP11MI/ancientegypteyes.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fashion and Beauty in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Men and women lined their eyes with kohl in a distinctive style. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-sex-lives-of-ancient-egyptians monthly 0.5 2021-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1627257592845-O2UV0EL0TXJ7NCXOXRPQ/ancientegyptsex.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sex Lives of Ancient Egyptians - Make it stand out Ancient Egyptians were a lot less prudish when it came to sex than we are today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1627257313422-IMKDDIJ2SGYIDCYJ77VV/dancing.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sex Lives of Ancient Egyptians - Make it stand out Premarital sex and children born out of wedlock were legal and carried no stigma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1627256914254-XPDS9WTGAQM9JWNUMYSU/egyptianlesbians.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sex Lives of Ancient Egyptians - Make it stand out A statue depicting a lesbian couple from Ancient Egypt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1627257139876-I5C2TS8M39AZOFVUYUJ1/gayegyptians.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sex Lives of Ancient Egyptians - Make it stand out These men are shown in a pose usually reserved for married couples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1627257175553-278CHT9D1NI92GA8NNTW/inerkhfamilytombljpg.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sex Lives of Ancient Egyptians - Make it stand out Marriages focused on cohabitation; a couple became husband and wife once they crossed the threshold of the house they would share. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1627257193929-CBNKYSQFO5FMD87HHGRM/ancientegyptfamily.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sex Lives of Ancient Egyptians - Make it stand out This looks like a happy family — but if the woman wanted to get divorced, it was quite easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1627257072684-F6XWWZW7CYKJB06CKYUD/ancientegyptianwomen.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sex Lives of Ancient Egyptians - Make it stand out Women had a surprising amount of rights — especially for an ancient civilization. They could hold property, get fair divorce settlements and hold even the highest office, that of pharoah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1627257404708-6ACE685DON0DRIKSJAQD/akhenatennefertiti.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sex Lives of Ancient Egyptians - Make it stand out Akhenaten and Nefertiti are famous for being a loving family, depicted holding their daughters — a slice of daily life that just wasn’t done at the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1627257042534-NPB48NF172JDXE6444X1/osirisisis.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sex Lives of Ancient Egyptians - Make it stand out The royal family in particular practiced incest, emulating the gods, including the brother and sister pairing of Osiris and Isis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1627256973167-JIAE550KQFPP053APPWG/egyptchildbirth.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sex Lives of Ancient Egyptians - Make it stand out Egyptian women squatted during childbirth and were supported on either side (though not usually by cow-headed deities). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1627257011015-WWLVZWFMT7DCVB998R0V/egyptianbirth.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sex Lives of Ancient Egyptians - Make it stand out A hieroglyph for childbirth reveals how Ancient Egyptians would have given birth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1627309124190-2IPO53GLQDSECSC9KI7R/ancientegyptvillage.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sex Lives of Ancient Egyptians - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/daily-life-in-ancient-egypt monthly 0.5 2021-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1626646124656-JN3ULUR5KLTG1YRDAJB4/ancientegyptianfood.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out What was in an Ancient Egyptian’s diet? How long did they live? And, most importantly, were they cat or dog people? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1626645582427-G5Q8OAFTAJKOIMRHYV29/barbaramertz.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Barbara Mertz — perhaps the most entertaining author on Ancient Egypt out there https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1626647278701-XL1XC95JYB2YDDT2HYMB/mummy.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Mummies reveal a lot about how Ancient Egyptians lived — and died. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1626645724949-67BWABZORK9VPGVDE1GX/ancientegyptdoctor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Ancient Egyptian doctors didn’t do the best job at fighting off a host of diseases. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1626645791544-K9HTZN4ICEJSJ4MH582W/ancientegypthouse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Ancient Egyptian homes weren’t too shabby; they had four rooms, plus the rooftop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1626699199264-CEV3EKEGIS71HAK8KU0Y/ancientegyptgroundgrain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Egyptian homes didn’t have counter space, so meal prep was done on the ground. Consequently, a lot of food had grit in it that wore away at the teeth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1626645995613-672H68064UBEXNK6A3LL/ancientegypthouse.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out A model of an Ancient Egyptian home. Peasants’ homes were made of mud brick and would be reduced to nothing in a bad downpour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1626647411097-RYND3YFELFD512G3PFNA/ancientegyptfood.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Bread and beer were the two main staples of the Ancient Egyptian diet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1626646300083-6NRAGTOF6ZZDUFYHDFN2/ancientegyptwine.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out More wine? Egyptians seemed to prefer beer, but as these amphoras attest, vino was popular, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1626646558107-YW3S4DQKLPUMYFTLNZDY/ancientegyptschool.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out This carving shows what appears to be an Ancient Egyptian school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1626646969598-JCCOZ3OEAF46NOSUP0SP/ancientegyptinkpens.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out The tools of the scribe’s trade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1626647068491-B8E5S63ZJEAS9NUI6HOJ/ancientegyptcat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Ancient Egyptians got a lot of things right — including a love of cats, which they domesticated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1627309260853-ML3WY8G8Y0O2QGUXV5A4/ancientegyptsexbanner.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Daily Life in Ancient Egypt - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/fabyan-villa-museum-and-its-frank-lloyd-wright-connection monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1624832325683-JZ6PCHE1ON82R5CE44Q0/fabyanvillawesanderson.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection - Make it stand out The Fabyan Villa can thank Frank Lloyd Wright for its cruciform shape. The house and its grounds are worth exploring if you want to take a day trip from Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1624832404405-OGCE8ZC1XEB1XNU2HZ95/colfabyan.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection - Make it stand out Colonel George Fabyan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1624832449852-LZ392PV0V76IGZTSQYVD/fabyanvillapath.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection - Make it stand out The Fabyan Villa Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1624832481704-5WTDPDXUPZ548F5DD11T/fabyanvillamummy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection - Make it stand out The Fabyans’ mummy turned out to be a hoax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1624832919964-D0IHARMUE0JX7OESG2NS/flwright.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection - Make it stand out Frank Lloyd Wright didn’t build the Fabyan Villa from scratch — but he did renovate it, infusing it with Prairie style aesthetics and symmetry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1624832829917-7V09T8BBH8PHRZ1VFVYH/fabyanvilladukewally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection - Make it stand out Duke and Wally explore the estate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1624833315862-B5RKRGBKL7FTAXBXEGLC/fabyanvilladukes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection - Make it stand out Duke and his parents in the rose arbor (which was noticeably lacking roses at the time of our visit). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1624832590059-NG7L1EYTY370HBUQ41GV/fabyanvillagate.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection - Make it stand out The house’s grounds lead down to the Fox River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1624832518788-B6YDK1DKBD29ACS9URRF/fabyanvillajapanesegarden.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection - Make it stand out Japanese gardens were a craze with the elite in the early 1900s, and the Fabyans added a lovely one to Riverbank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1624832678670-WCAZWHRLEVLYPAXZMCCJ/riverbanklabshistoric2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection - Make it stand out Riverbank Laboratories, owned by Fabyan, conducted acoustic research and later became instrumental in codebreaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1624832713068-ADRLJWMQD0FPQTB427MC/baconshakescypher.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection - Make it stand out Fabyan was convinced that there were clues in Shakespeare’s plays that revealed that their true author was actually Sir Francis Bacon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1624833237761-W5ROHMJ0BEU7SJ5PVO1E/fabyanwindmill.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection - Make it stand out Fabyan was quite proud of his windmill. Make sure you cross the Fox River and check it out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1624833543845-ULEW12V0LAF2Y2WQZHS8/fabyanvillathrone.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fabyan Villa Museum and Its Frank Lloyd Wright Connection - Make it stand out Look for the fun Egyptianate benches on the lawn. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/11-tips-when-visiting-xochimilco monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623974211860-553U4DU4VWSJH93NR8N3/xochimilco.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out Xochimilco is nicknamed the Venice of Mexico City — though the boats are much more whimsical than Italian gondolas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623974595601-7SB2A8K6GGDEW2DRCQUW/xochimilcowally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out Wally enjoyed a pleasant few hours at Xochimilco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623974511682-XJFCJN35SENZOM2S57PW/xochimilcochinampa.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out Floating gardens called chinampas line the waterways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623974716277-KK3BH6YSXNGWTKJRR0PP/xochimilcooar.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out The Xochimilco canals are some of the only remaining features from Aztec times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623974463135-ABEW2IDDLJWL9QWNJ2O5/xochimilcofleet.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out We chose to launch from Embarcadero Nuevo Nativitas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623974492501-3OJB6059V777ZG5U8H6N/xochimilcowallyduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out Duke and Wally aboard the Esperanza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623981839196-D74WBEO49CX0MOF0Z6X3/xochimilcopaddle.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out No motors on these boats — they’re propelled and steered by a pole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623974565180-LRGWWA1DPUC6HX3XCJS1/xochimilcodukestore.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out A nearby store provided snacks and adult beverages to enjoy on our boat ride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623981705528-ONM6EL67AXYOZNUFD4E4/xochimilcofood.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out Some of the boats in the waterways are the equivalent of floating food trucks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623974662086-8OGFVB9AGTFS7SJGGZQI/xochimilcoquesidillas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out The delicious quesadillas we had for lunch that were made by a nice couple aboard a trajinera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623974804984-2ZTOYC5R6HLBRH5C61BV/xochimilcobandmates.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out Hire a mariachi band and have a dance party aboard your trajinera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623974945312-ZI8PTKIAGPYXZP55XPUF/xochimilcoband.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out Strains of mariachi music can often be heard on the canals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623975212317-RA2JNZBMI1LAYD9378S7/xochimilcodollies.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out Horrifying (but cool) dolls like this are strung up all over the Island of the Dead Dolls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623975170209-B70DTXV4XESRD7OWI170/xochimilcodeaddollsisland.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out The creepy Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623975338511-4OGDKB3KR9SPN4KPTJZI/xochimilcocrowd.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out As the day wears on, the canals get more and more crowded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623980603012-D4N4N4RXHBUY63IO9KPA/xochimilcovoladores2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out While we visited Xochimilco, the bizarre Danza de los Voladores was taking place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623980726885-PMLUJJT3DOWD1ABH2ZIC/olmedosign.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out While you’re in this neck o’ the woods, visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo to see a large collection of Frida and Diego paintings on the grounds of an amazing estate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623982090671-BKCYX45737FPLF8MZARQ/xochimilcoperro2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out This perro hopped from boat to boat in search of food and affection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1623982005147-9P2XJBYBZAPZW1WAK81T/xochimilcoduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Tips When Visiting Xochimilco - Make it stand out Duke’s on a boat! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/how-to-cast-a-wicca-ritual-magic-circle monthly 0.5 2021-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1622749458788-E5RH2QA3SI7AJHVBEWEW/witchcircledance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Cast a Wicca Ritual Magic Circle - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1622749496836-VF8AJ9BNFHFLBJSNIRH2/creepywitchcircle.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Cast a Wicca Ritual Magic Circle - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1622749553152-2G1RTQ97PRUCKBRRB99I/mothershipton.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Cast a Wicca Ritual Magic Circle - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/riad-alwachma-marrakech-morocco monthly 0.5 2023-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1458518822849-QQEGGAK9O9SDQYBCAUTL/riad The Not So Innocents Abroad - Riad Alwachma, Marrakech, Morocco The interior courtyard of Riad Alwachma, Marrakech, Morocco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1458518369117-12TUC500VWQBL2CLYZIL/riaddoor The Not So Innocents Abroad - Riad Alwachma, Marrakech, Morocco Most riads have unassuming front doors, like that of Riad Alwachma — but such beauty lies within! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1621187484654-8O124NU7SRXWCEJO71R6/riadbird The Not So Innocents Abroad - Riad Alwachma, Marrakech, Morocco A bird in the home is good luck, our host tells us — and a not-too-uncommon occurrence with the open-air central courtyard. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/ancient-gods-of-the-old-testament monthly 0.5 2022-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620167474927-8ABRZ1FJ5CBQUE4C7TTO/babyformoloch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament Some of these ancient gods, including Molech, who had a built-in baby-burning furnace, are accused of inciting human sacrifice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620166240085-TT7DZXBQN1B3Y2JJWQ42/Adrammelech.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620166281621-AQYHK7JEJVCBC9C40055/Asherah.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620166367396-1RT75UELQ1EHHH8QEH9R/Asherah2.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament Numerous statuettes like this one are tied to the goddess Asherah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620166436372-891G5OQGT2BU1FK313FO/Ashtoreth-Astarte.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620166466834-UL4BPK28LUP4A49T92WG/Atar-gatis.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament The goddess in her Atar-gatis guise has legs as well as a long fish tail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620166636120-9FZ6GTVOWXE0FK0Z21EJ/Baal.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620166570460-JIYBUORV096XHRD42HBO/baal2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament You can see how depictions of Baal might have helped influence Christians’ concept of the Devil (aka Beelzebub). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620166663282-QJXZ42VO6GR68LASZ2KT/chemosh2.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620166891493-OEWH4K2ZQ1D8NI93TUWL/dagon2.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620166838301-4VT28Z3P96IJVYWP1Q65/dagonfallsark.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament The statue of Dagon kept falling down in front of the stolen Ark of the Covenant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620166919409-WQQJF92VASFI3NZ9L0VW/El.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620167088848-LZUVO79MY7D27BQSUT48/haddad.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620167145994-YLY7NDXJO0HH9UO8EDXH/Marduk.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620167204367-5NT96E0CQY85FHXR58NC/marduktiamat.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament Marduk, god of justice, defeats Tiamat, the goddess of chaos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620167184057-1XW6G2NAOS2XCUWVRAE1/moloch2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620167305072-4O886IF6SVQNCZD9LLSA/nisrochtree.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620167359211-7TAY4L09OYXT0VCCR49X/killingsennacherib.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament King Sennacherib’s sons flee the temple of Nisroch after killing their father. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1620167327024-219PQVDNUB70XL3O9NYP/tammuz.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Gods of the Old Testament https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-saadian-tombs-a-glorious-monument-to-the-dead monthly 0.5 2021-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1619121037168-FM30C9WCJ8GRHUHHPO7S/saadian1925.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Saadian Tombs: A Glorious Monument to the Dead The Saadian Tombs in 1925 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1619121092625-3IK12SXHGGQ9VQJD80CU/saadianoutside3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Saadian Tombs: A Glorious Monument to the Dead The unassuming exterior of the Saadian Tombs belies its gorgeous interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1619121120623-SN2TSBJARBTQ5WHKMBHB/ahmedalmansur.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Saadian Tombs: A Glorious Monument to the Dead Ahmad al-Mansur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1619121246448-RU1HUAZOVM4WSQFWYBNO/saadiangraves2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Saadian Tombs: A Glorious Monument to the Dead Brightly tiled tombstones fill the courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1619121301234-8GV1I8CH7GWI6SN0ETA9/saadianmihrab2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Saadian Tombs: A Glorious Monument to the Dead The gravestones in the mihrab, or prayer niche, reminded us of prayer mats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1619121268951-NS438IUZ38IVY048H716/saadian12columnshero.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Saadian Tombs: A Glorious Monument to the Dead The Hall of Twelve Columns is the star of the show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1619121434521-O1MVB0EFPJ1BIN4LJV2C/saadianwork.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Saadian Tombs: A Glorious Monument to the Dead Recent restoration work on the Saadian Tombs began in 2013 and lasted for two years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1619121537977-X2WT54PI49J136MBQBTX/saadianzellij.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Saadian Tombs: A Glorious Monument to the Dead The “less important” relatives were interred in the Three Niche Chamber, which is still not too shabby a place to spend eternity, if you ask us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1619121472574-UV3XYFVRFYABXMKW1CIT/saadianlalla.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Saadian Tombs: A Glorious Monument to the Dead The entrance to the Lalla Masuda Qubba. As with the rest of the complex, you can’t go inside — but you can peek into the chambers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1619121600282-H1KF1DOE6RHAQ5YPLG1W/lallamessauda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Saadian Tombs: A Glorious Monument to the Dead Lalla Masuda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1619121575298-JNTU8TFCTMEGYC86JED6/saadian12tomb.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Saadian Tombs: A Glorious Monument to the Dead Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif completely stripped the nearby El Badi Palace but left the Saadian Tombs intact. Was he nervous about disturbing the spirits of the dead? https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/notre-dame-before-the-fire monthly 0.5 2021-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081261855-ZUFFXQ34Q5VEK0LRTG66/notredamewallyjump.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Wally jumps for joy in the beautiful garden behind Notre-Dame Cathedral, which glows a warm pale yellow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081507399-66BVHO887NY54PUOK36I/notredamefamily.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Wally’s parents stayed on the neighboring isle, so Notre-Dame was a short walk away en route to the Métro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081308253-5J7DUYBPLBCZTQFUQKMD/notredamesaints.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Saints alive! (Actually, the fact that they’re saints means they’re long dead.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081339980-B0NPAVNRUKEPA9FG6E1Y/notredamegargoyles.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Gargoyles (chimères en français) do double duty: They scare away evil spirits and act as rainspouts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081403257-KJQEG1BMW3O2YLRELM5D/notredamevotive2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire The sides of the cathedral are dark, lit only by candlelight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618088004283-CREC0OZ75TLQHVQV9FL8/notredamefire The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire An electrical short most likely caused the fire that damaged Notre-Dame in 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081538998-IZI9HF2WXR4LO9JZ1NRL/notredamespire.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire The spire, designed by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, melted from the heat of the blaze, plunging down into the heart of the church. It once pointed heavenward 295 feet high. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081970047-F5SKMF0DP0704OFKS8TP/notredamebw.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Two of the biggest issues from the fire are toxic lead from the melted spire and damage to the flying buttresses, which support the vaulted ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081618195-1ZPP5B39QZSSX4EDV5RU/notredamewallyduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Notre-Dame served as the backdrop of Wally and Duke’s trip to Paris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081661752-J8AA350FWT6OQVLIES2V/notredamerose.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire I never promised you a rose garden — but there’s one behind Notre-Dame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081581394-UVVJB9HW283CE62QXA5O/notredameduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Duke in front of the bell towers, which were a priority for firefighters to save. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081736350-XIBD5XLJB19DG4FKGJOH/notredamewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Duke puts Wally on a pedestal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081771216-9ONHBDX9K1DHF6B5R31E/notredameentrance.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire The carvings on the façade of Notre-Dame are quite ornate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081818893-UPD5298V3PWCC16IUY18/notredamearch.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Notre-Dame is one of the most impressive examples of Gothic architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618081879410-JRM1MNUE808J8G4GFCZW/notredameheadless.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire This guy has lost his head. Saint Denis of Paris was a 3rd century bishop who was decapitated for his religious beliefs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618082236649-BFSA6476MDSMQVK2OJDI/notredameadameve.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Adam and Eve — and the serpent, depicted as a temptress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618082341190-DL2ZCXHFGTH5D0BP2H1T/notredamedeath.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire A tarnished bas-relief https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618082376855-AUA2ER3ER0GQ1VG6W1Y4/notredamefacade.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Sharp angles and monsters on Notre-Dame’s exterior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618082410424-HJT4MGG326X58T783UAM/notredamegargoyle.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Creepy (but cool) gargoyles, their screams set in stone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618082552323-YSX115CBOAZWTQUYUUGA/notredamegriffons.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Medieval griffons form this geometric pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618082710953-O79UX4ZU1FWGK9366SJS/notredamelineup.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Sculptures of the kings of Judah line the façade of Notre-Dame, which was dedicated to the Virgin Mary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618082767472-KSOBDZANC3KPWWQWOR23/notredamewallygoyle.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire One of the more hideous gargoyles seen at Notre-Dame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618082808104-5SKW1O1CPF4F91SJC0J3/notredameinterior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire The main aisle of the cathedral is narrow — though surely groundbreaking at the time of its construction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618082838888-VB0TUYC3ITS1QQMDR58I/notredamekneel.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618082884025-U8XIYWDD6CKDF9LYSB3T/notredamepray.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire A statue of Joan of Arc (known as Jeanne d’Arc in her native France) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618083026830-EHL1Q2YFL3P21HJI2BUI/notredameh.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire H is for…? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618082926016-LYPKMQ66AVOT3LI7I7BL/notredamewindowstatue.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire The stained glass windows add vibrant splashes of color to the otherwise gloomy interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618082956902-S0UGF9MYPFI035YZ4QR3/notredamevotives2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Light a votive candle and admire one the famous Rose Windows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618082996138-BSQW8149FZDV7P13WH6O/notredamethomas.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire Doubting Thomas pokes one of Jesus’ wounds after the resurrection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618083093584-FPH5ML18HX7FXEVZ3DIO/notredameletters.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire A container in the cathedral is filled with letters people have written, one supposes, to God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1618083133464-WQAU80OTZOVSY5TL4YO4/notredamemodel.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Notre-Dame Before the Fire A model of the cathedral https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-crumbling-ruins-of-el-badi-palace-in-marrakech monthly 0.5 2021-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1617574581662-L6VEPJ50GO8GRLX2JSJO/elbadiexterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crumbling Ruins of El Badi Palace in Marrakech A ruined palace sits within the medina of Marrakech. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1617574877161-UM6FSUFKZ1CWGBQ0I4ZP/elbadidoorway.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crumbling Ruins of El Badi Palace in Marrakech A ransom paid by Portugal financed the construction of El Badi Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1617574615566-BBDN8IK4L04WPO6I7UH5/marrakechstork.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crumbling Ruins of El Badi Palace in Marrakech Was this stork once a human being? Or is it off to deliver a baby? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1617574632493-TFDNX19RND56W1Y2JPKB/elbadisunsetstorks.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crumbling Ruins of El Badi Palace in Marrakech The silhouettes of storks seen at sunset. The birds find niches in the ruins of El Bahi Palace to build their nests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1617574651026-B66BE6R2F4KAETMOPSFY/elbadiafar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crumbling Ruins of El Badi Palace in Marrakech El Badi means the Incomparable One. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1617574698618-ANJY3RP2PXN10EUJ2CWF/elbadicourtyards.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crumbling Ruins of El Badi Palace in Marrakech The sunken courtyards house small orchards of citrus trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1617574679348-PZKPAY54WVLFZVC7APHT/elbadizellij.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crumbling Ruins of El Badi Palace in Marrakech The zellij tile floor is the one section of the palace with some color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1617574794006-6AN7SUGHW3ISN83VMKP8/elbadiinterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crumbling Ruins of El Badi Palace in Marrakech It’s too bad the grandeur of the palace didn’t last long. Moulay Ismail stripped El Badi and repurposed the materials to build a new residence in nearby Meknès. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1617574754718-A62BSLYC4JBKL4BIALKE/elbadi2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crumbling Ruins of El Badi Palace in Marrakech If you have a few days in Marrakech, you should visit El Badi Palace. If time is limited, skip it and do the souk and Jardin Majorelle instead. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-quirky-charms-of-the-lisle-sur-la-sorgue-sunday-market monthly 0.5 2021-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616946741552-RNOCT5L7CE55VRN05OJQ/lislecanals2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is entirely surrounded by a canal, like a watery hug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616947753723-521V4Y77VD1YARSMN6ZL/lisledadmom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market Dave and Shirley wait for Wally and Duke to stop goofing off inside an antique store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616948232424-TDFDRIDFWAX7PD5AL3PO/lisletoast.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market A toast to a wonderful little Provençal town! Wally and Duke get fancy with their cafés crèmes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616947426560-63J4HPGA3Z2LSRUWRME7/lislesquare.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market Pretty much everywhere you look in Provence is stinkin’ cute, like this small square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616948274649-4X74CEH8TXCRV6OTEQN0/lislewaterwheelwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market There were once many watermills in town — now all that remain are the algae-covered wheels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616947795132-B4RMBUXX4BP8EOY7EQAR/lislewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market Wally had a delightful day exploring the L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Sunday Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616948031823-97QB24G1MWMK3XLF5NRZ/lisleduke2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market Duke takes a break on one of the back porches that line the River Sorgue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616947505558-QGV1WA611GPG6D9JCC8W/lislebullsausage.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market We didn’t purchase any bull sausage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616947313513-B6BQVAK2ZTDO99NES7B0/lisleflirtshirl.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market The charming vendor who had the Shirl blushing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616947391436-8TAV6Q00IYVLDZ0ALG71/lislespreads.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market Tasty Mediterranean spreads https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616947359786-CFA09QOFL8DIHCX6U6M3/lisletapenades.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market The samples and the flirting are free! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616949189392-P8RJ8U10S1OV5N05G0WT/lisleresto.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market One of many charming vistas in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616947637616-SFQALUOEMEO6LWNHWNA0/lisletoys.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market Vintage toys line the back wall of one shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616947687989-EHYY2QYHNYMI9TLCEVW2/lislegiraffe.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market No antique snobs here! The town has a whimsical feel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616947722944-F8PI64IQOKFJUY70K3IM/lisleclownwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market Wally clowns around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616947858385-W74VQALNPGIHNYRY6JM9/lislewatercafe.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market That’s one way to cool off and take a break. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616948335930-2E0WHTMM4EVRXGJGSXV0/lislebiere.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market I mean, how cute is this glass? Wouldn’t you steal it, too? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616949256846-ILZNXLE3OGF4M3Y0Q9CL/lislebistro.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market Many of the buildings in L’Isle are painted bright colors like this sunshine-yellow bistro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616949313111-LQ56Q8ZXSE0E0AH1ZKFC/lislecafe.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market The wait was too long at this restaurant, so we headed to another establishment, where we had delicious salads for lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616963177109-TYAMI8K9EWSGNXEUB6EZ/lisletrain.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market The L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue train station, which meant that another fun excursion had come to an end https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616948392472-BN4VHI2ZJ0T72LX2XY80/lislebells.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616948957434-KJ101GGMADSRVUB1G4YR/lislehenhouse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616948672911-NYS12ADLLR31IFEE2QZX/lislelights.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616948685762-FTG5Z7WX6DRRN69SJIR5/lislemenu.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616949019716-DJR29ZNGZ325HSK4X5D0/lislepaintings.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Quirky Charms of the L’Isle sur la Sorgue Sunday Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616948979091-30424RK97WHQQMHFBH02/lislepolice.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Indian Handicrafts Meet Modern Design: A Q&A With Harpreet Padam Harpreet Padam of Unlike Design Co. explains a detail to some of the artisans he collaborates with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616640682218-1JZ45HLHSXGAEG1ABVHY/IMG_8354.JPG.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Indian Handicrafts Meet Modern Design: A Q&A With Harpreet Padam Harpreet looks to traditional Indian culture to create a new, non-Westernized take on contemporary design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616638889323-918DTNZAETNQ88VGC37K/Wire+Puzzles+from+Varanasi.jpg.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Indian Handicrafts Meet Modern Design: A Q&A With Harpreet Padam Harpreet picks up keepsakes on his travels, like these wire puzzles bought along the Ganges in Varanasi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616638734060-8U291H3WI834J0F56K49/Shaped+Wood+Block+from+Kashmir.jpg.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Indian Handicrafts Meet Modern Design: A Q&A With Harpreet Padam Hapreet found this shaped wood block at a workshop in Kashmir. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616639215390-C4S2PFXEMJ1BA54JQOU2/udayagiri+wooden+cutlery_artisan+khatoon+bi+at+work+carving+a+tea+spoon.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Indian Handicrafts Meet Modern Design: A Q&A With Harpreet Padam Artisan Khatoon Bi uses her hands as well as her feet to carve a Petal teaspoon for the Udayagiri wooden cutlery collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616639420045-T6G5WY6QPJ8C0YNQW32D/kashmir_woodworkers+workshop.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Indian Handicrafts Meet Modern Design: A Q&A With Harpreet Padam A Kashmiri woodcarver’s workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616641091357-YSF8RPPI7564KR4AE335/bidar_with+bidriware+master+craftsman+abdul+rauf.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Indian Handicrafts Meet Modern Design: A Q&A With Harpreet Padam Master craftsman Abdul Rauf works with Harpreet on the Bidriware product line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616640013435-Z1DYALX7DUCT4ZV4WGVF/kashmir.-making+of+srinagar+housesJPG.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Indian Handicrafts Meet Modern Design: A Q&A With Harpreet Padam Prototypes for Unlike’s Srinagar Houses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616640146680-SK9G8YPHAETF2JGD6IIO/Srinagar+Houses+Set.jpg.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Indian Handicrafts Meet Modern Design: A Q&A With Harpreet Padam The minimalism of the Srinagar Houses lends them a modern feel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616640912828-1OUWAE1ZX5MJSOH4DB3L/bidar_bidriware+inspirations_+architecture.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Indian Handicrafts Meet Modern Design: A Q&A With Harpreet Padam Architecture like this in Bidar helped inspired Unlike’s Bidriware. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616640303073-32Y49YTYIM4V3H8ULEA0/Convention+Bidriware+Vases+1.JPG.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Indian Handicrafts Meet Modern Design: A Q&A With Harpreet Padam Traditional techniques are used to create the Convention vases in Unlike’s Bidriware line. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/overnight-in-the-sahara-desert monthly 0.5 2021-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1615753492716-7BW7HU8OZXN3DHV9J8NQ/berbercampsahara.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert The tents are spacious and have carpets lining the walls to keep the warmth in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1615753791526-NF4Y9L7M0CEFDIFDQN9C/trio.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert Look how happy being in the beautiful and vast Sahara made Duke, Wally and Vanessa! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1615753769484-84IAP1KHJNF6X1U52CXS/saharaactual.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert The Sahara isn’t an immediate vast expanse of sand — the first hour or so of our camel ride was over semi-rocky terrain with green outcroppings here and there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1615753580478-WJP5RLPZ35OPHQSQ39M9/camelssahara.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert Camels aren’t the most pleasant creature to ride upon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1615753965333-UG05HISLF98FVYOGRQMU/camel.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert Camels spit and eat shit, and riding them is a bit like being on a slow-mo mechanical bull. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1615753624157-QLD04KJNWH8DNM561GBG/cameltrain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert All aboard the camel train! We caravan out to the middle of the Sahara. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1615754110163-GS90Q2L692S38RJIQ0LE/vanessacamelback.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert Vanessa takes a selfie while camelback. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1615753702444-0DJY4IBFAD76J9A748U7/berbercamp.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert Duke explores our Berber encampment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1615754056035-CS12JEVCMEGPH01APK1K/saharawally.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert Wally got up early to climb a dune for a moment of zen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1615754088683-RK6R5AQDEI7RRPWQOI14/vanessawally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert Vanessa and Wally hanging out at camp. There’s not a lot to do except admire the view — and experience traditional Berber music around a bonfire at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616957510181-IP1GFNQJJLPH4FSA12AG/public.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert Vanessa in our tent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1616957584731-P550D64ZK4BYJZPP6LIE/public.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert Duke and Wally lounge in the tent, glad they didn’t have to share it with any of the boisterous Dutch travelers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1615754291661-KNKQKOBHLK6JBT6TCHS8/saharaboys.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert The sand in the Sahara blazes a bright orange. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1615753733604-U5OWHHNGTISSOWJETTVM/wallyduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert Wally and Duke were glad they took a couple of days to travel to the Sahara. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1615753847840-7FD7WFZN4HYOFP5Q4FJG/cameltoe.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Overnight in the Sahara Desert Obligatory cameltoe pic https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/road-trip-marrakech-to-the-sahara monthly 0.5 2026-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614542730802-OYUVPP9B38MGKJWKJDUR/atlasdoggie.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara A stray dog looks off at the Atlas range, surely thinking deep thoughts…like how no trip to Morocco is complete without a sojourn in the Sahara. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614544043693-TWGYY5N28E6B9ACUE950/atlastrio.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara Moustafa, Ali and Fatima…err, Wally, Duke and Vanessa stretch their legs and admire the view on a road trip through the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614542791319-ZZ3LQNO8NTZTBTITR1PW/barakvanessa.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara Our driver Barak, posing with our friend, Vanessa. He was a fiercely proud Berber and expounded about his people at length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614542874578-XK88IM6NPPEE9D6PDYC0/berberonabike.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara Berber on a motorbike: A man whizzes by in traditional Berber garb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614542937447-BKVIKF8H1XM4X564QW1T/arganoilcollective.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara It’s astonishing how much work goes into extracting oil from the argan nut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614544619623-S90IN8LB4WNAG8NJW76S/argantree.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara Argan trees are quite tenacious and can grow on rocky outcroppings. The oil from their fruit is used in cosmetics and cooking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614543028683-EJFBMEWV1W1ZO55TC62K/arganoilwomenscollective.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara Collectives like the one we visited help provide women with lucrative employment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614543117125-HERM6FYEUHIZOE11AOUL/atlashighpoint.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara The trio of adventurers reach the highest point in the Atlas range — and, indeed, in all of North Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614544735186-MTRYR8P3M05WZ3S2LBYS/atlashouses.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara The houses in the mountains are made of local materials and, as a result, are practically camouflaged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614544833513-4WRI7OSDRQA5ZTJBZIN2/atlaslaundry.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara Laundry is put out to dry in the sun on the rocks of the Atlas Mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614543728414-4A3A5KK6DTHP2E0DGVHX/atlaswindingroads.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara We were sure we’d never make it through the mountains alive, as Barak sped past large trucks winding through the switchbacks of the Atlas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614543215555-J21MDVHZ908SG0MS0QLL/aitbenhaddou.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara You definitely have to stop off at Aït Benhaddou en route to the Sahara. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614543371501-75JP6MYVBSTJB3NYXJPX/aitbenhaddou.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara Wally thinks the ancient structures of Aït Benhaddou look like sandcastles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614543308543-0CXLTFBRD4U821AQ1AX2/atlasstudios.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara Many movies set in Ancient Egypt have been filmed at Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1614543647033-LCC6N5V1W4QDO3IB4XON/jadinsdeouarzazate.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Road Trip! Marrakech to the Sahara Hopefully Les Jardins de Ouarzazate has been upgraded a bit since our visit. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-beautiful-bahai-temple-in-chicago monthly 0.5 2021-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613942312059-1XHXLDRN13EXK8NGD2AZ/bahaiwallyjump.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago The beauty of the Bahai’i Temple makes Wally jump for joy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613941680726-ZLZOF65UMXM5O1RYCNNR/bahaiilluminated.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago An illuminated manuscript of Baha’u’llah’s writings that was presented to the British Museum in 1913 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613941715314-2PXNQG14C0WAKMR6FI5J/bahaullah.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago Bahá’ulláh, the founder of the Baha’i faith, might look stern — but he was really all about peace, love and understanding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613941943137-38R9FP52XUHEPS6C0U88/bahaidukewally2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago Duke and Wally spent a pleasant day with their friend Kate, circling (and admiring) the Baha’i Temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613941816238-1IJD3H6ADB8Z3BT6Y0NY/bahairedflowers.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago The Baha’i faith sees all people as equal — a view that doesn’t fit with conservative Islam — and has led to persecution since its inception. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613943673364-XM6BESA3BLYVSV2Q5O20/bahaidome.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago Worship for Baha’is is very personal and freeform, devoid of rituals and clergy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613941992518-MV9ORVXMUOTZKVX4R520/bahaiflowers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago The COVID pandemic meant most people had to stay closer to home, so Wally and Duke headed up to give the Baha’i Temple another visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613942017507-7BQT3MO102A434RA2T13/bahaitempleconstruction.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago The temple was built from 1920 to 1953 and is composed of a variety of architectural styles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613942059226-Q04TV235PC4VFELUSC0X/bahaicolumn.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago That swastika causes a lot of controversy — but that’s just because people don’t understand that Buddhists and Hindus have used that symbol long before the Nazis co-opted it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613941888631-001U99VBF6S3DI366A5T/bahaicolumn2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago Ornate scrollwork depicting symbols from major world religions covers the building’s façade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613943566054-G4VPZ8FVW76C2IRO7IBB/bahaicolumn3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago The nine columns around the exterior are each topped with a nine-pointed star, the symbol of the Baha’i faith. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613942162646-W0SP16V6A8PB547DUUQB/bahaifaountain3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago Small pools and fountains surround the Baha’i Temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613943760436-KQCKGX3L6C6XIQ6QFT0U/bahaitrellis.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago The temple outside of Chicago is the only one on the continent and is supposed to serve all of North America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613942204156-8PXPSY51BT0V487MEKHJ/bahaiflowers2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago If you’re in the Chicago area, consider a trip north of the city to visit the Baha’i Temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613941561305-VEZVI9U03KDJEG2LJ6UI/bahaitop.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago Who’d have thought that the delicate beauty of the Baha’i Temple was achieved using concrete?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613942902061-FEC217ISY1FGL97PLZGJ/bahaidukewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Beautiful Bahai Temple in Chicago Kate wasn’t the biggest fan of this shot. “It looks like you’re in front of some office building,” she said. Wally looked at the pic and replied, “That’s some office building!” https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/atlas-studios-the-hollywood-of-morocco monthly 0.5 2021-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613326897792-L0CQC45ZS7A0AFMN7A1B/atlasstudios.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atlas Studios: The Hollywood of Morocco If you’ve seen a Hollywood movie set in the desert, there’s a good chance it was shot at Atlas Studios. The Mummy, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven have all filmed sequences here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613326960955-X2J8KOB345W9RFY9E4SP/atlasstudiosscaffolding.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atlas Studios: The Hollywood of Morocco It’s all a façade (literally!) at Atlas Studios. What at first appears to be a temple is actually just a front supported by scaffolding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613327701300-8MFZHVIRQS7M92IKLKSY/atlasstudiosmovies.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atlas Studios: The Hollywood of Morocco Just a sampling of the many movies and TV shows filmed at Atlas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613327087838-JJGOK4K6ML5IQ86W5W6W/atlasstudioskundun.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atlas Studios: The Hollywood of Morocco You can see the track used for the camera in Kundun. It’s this kind of behind-the-scenes looks at movie production that make a visit to Atlas Studios so fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613327230976-BWIIY3AA8BS1FOVFHVCN/atlasstudiostemple2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atlas Studios: The Hollywood of Morocco While the sets at Atlas are impressive, they pale in comparison to the real deal, obviously. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613327962265-O0YR3GMZSOO40APTGMGN/atlasstudiosvanessahanged.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atlas Studios: The Hollywood of Morocco Hang in there, Vanessa! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613327885760-QZVXWP373Z3MH02BPSU2/atlasstudioswallybroom.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atlas Studios: The Hollywood of Morocco Not sure if you knew this, but Wally’s a witch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613327452052-P1MJ78JK0X124KHEIA02/atlasstudioscolumns.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atlas Studios: The Hollywood of Morocco Vivid technicolor Egyptian temple interiors. I wonder what the hieroglyphics translate to? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613328455693-YDLQGZ7B61LZUCD11ZM3/atlasstudiossphinx.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atlas Studios: The Hollywood of Morocco Atlas acts as a stand-in for many countries of the Middle East, but Egypt in particular, as attested by the numerous set pieces, like this ram-headed sphinx. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1613328115467-31981LGJNEIEDH4JCQDV/atlasstudiostemple.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atlas Studios: The Hollywood of Morocco Is that the Ancient Egyptian temple of Karnak?! Oh, it’s just a replica at Atlas Studios in Morocco. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/5-of-the-worlds-most-underrated-adventure-travel-destinations monthly 0.5 2023-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612716275981-YYZ9WQ51ZT9LQD53ZYR9/templeofgurupadmasambhava.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 of the World’s Most Underrated Adventure Travel Destinations The Temple of Guru Padmasambhava is just one of the many delights found in Bhutan, one of the lesser known (albeit a bit tricky to visit) adventure travel destinations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612715539586-KRYHSDMLHTK28LN73A3B/madagascar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 of the World’s Most Underrated Adventure Travel Destinations Baobab trees in Madagascar definitely up the Dr. Seuss factor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612715981839-Z4OORXRJI4E1Y2N7ONQI/lemur.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 of the World’s Most Underrated Adventure Travel Destinations Many spots on Madagascar are home to lemurs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612715674879-5EHIHFCY8J99Q489B8Y1/nepal.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 of the World’s Most Underrated Adventure Travel Destinations Prayer flags are found throughout Nepal. They’re said to carry prayers and mantras on the wind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612717632397-1NWQIM95GU8JJH86E68Z/everestbasecamp.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 of the World’s Most Underrated Adventure Travel Destinations The base camp at Everest, the highest mountain on the planet, is a colorful spot to kick off a trek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612715736277-FPL519TADAGYC0GP88HP/taktsangmonasterybhutan.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 of the World’s Most Underrated Adventure Travel Destinations Paro Taktsang, a Buddhist monastery in Bhutan, clings to the cliffside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612716198175-Z0S0G71IQOAFONWE0J8R/maskeddancesbhutan.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 of the World’s Most Underrated Adventure Travel Destinations The masked dances of Bhutan take place annually. Try to catch one — it’s said to purify the soul and bring good luck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612715803050-0QZ4CEH1G6IBORJGFTP3/southkorea.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 of the World’s Most Underrated Adventure Travel Destinations Cycling and great food come together for wellness travels in South Korea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612716429271-54FL49GFU1VRUAEGL3Y2/southkoreamountains.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 of the World’s Most Underrated Adventure Travel Destinations Rock climbers will find numerous sites for adventure in South Korea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612715854428-LUM18N5637MSYG784PSD/lakebledchurchslovenia.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 of the World’s Most Underrated Adventure Travel Destinations A small isle in Lake Bled in Slovenia is home to the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612716479931-BGEGGXK9QUIWA3L7DN4N/socariverslovenia.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 of the World’s Most Underrated Adventure Travel Destinations The gorgeous Soca River in Slovenia is a great spot for kayaking, rafting and other water sports. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/twa-flight-center-8-facts-about-the-futuristic-mid-century-modern-masterpiece monthly 0.5 2021-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612122319820-8SA6EMF7AA4APQTVOY1C/twaflightcenter2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Whether you think it looks like a bird or a sea turtle, there’s no denying the architectural excellence of the TWA Flight Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612134171571-QKE2RTB5N2V6IXRP2FLK/twacheckin4.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece One of the first things you’ll see is this amazing check-in desk for the TWA Hotel, with the departures and arrival board (it might be old-fashioned, but it’s got up-to-date listings) and staffers in retro outfits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612122398004-YP4EYTXIIOPZUTXM3EFS/hughestwacockpit.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Howard Hughes in the cockpit of a TWA plane. He bought the airline and commissioned the construction of the Flight Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612134385599-YV5IAI9YGR001N12N0YC/TWA-map.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece An old map that shows TWA’s routes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612122601691-CWEXDTHNFQ0U3ZID5KBP/twavwbus.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece The sky blue VW bus out front is totally groovy, man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612122626096-8V4B103BFN9EKF1W1O1Y/eerosaarinen.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece If Eero Saarinen didn’t eat grapefruit, the TWA Flight Center would never have been conceived. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612133012303-6DI9BENDGD4CHHVNXJBI/twaclock.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece The original clock high above, positioned where the many arches converge on the ceiling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612122765432-QHFQT5G89OJ9KI3O3GF2/twawalkways.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Swooping staircases and curving walkways fill the interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612133857107-ZQZTINGHEECS3LTAMRX6/twainterior2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece You can understand why critic Alan Colquhoun would say the interior feels like an Expressionist film set — but why does that have to be a bad thing? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612122847284-853BCAXIUID1P2GBM19U/twawindows2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Planes are a lot bigger than they used to be, rendering Terminal 5 obsolete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612122936859-73HY5TDFE73J32D666MS/twaduke.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Duke chillaxes on the chili pepper red seating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612122996458-LNON7GKW5642X5HLX5W8/twasunkenlounge2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece The Sunken Lounge as seen from the second floor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612131319340-AR7684J3UOB6RRMIWEBX/twasunkenlounge.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece The drinks might be spendy, but the atmosphere makes it worthwhile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612131398277-EIKL26Y1HK6FB0UDQ5OH/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Wally’s a sucker for spicy Bloodys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612131543550-ZKHDQNGNRCJLI976AA6D/twaboard.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece There’s something comforting about the click-click-click of the retro departures board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612131668325-DKWXG2J1PRZ4SBQ796TY/twaconnie.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece De plane! De plane! One imagines this aircraft was named Connie cuz she’s a Lockheed Constellation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612133562404-NLKAQBZMUXVVFU3OJ70E/twawallyconnie.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Wally’s off to see if there’s any pot left on Connie from her drug-smuggling days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612133609230-12YJHE2S3D4EZKS9UAHO/twadukeconnie.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece There’s no ticket needed for Duke to board this plane! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612131744224-IX8A7ZO2H4FVHXFO1NS5/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Grab a drink and some nibblies inside Connie, a plane-turned-cocktail bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612132164403-K29L602PCY4HDJ54MFKB/twaconniecockpit.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Check out the cockpit while onboard Connie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612131861460-68HEIFA9JN81XWJIS1RZ/twabar.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Saarinen designed the Tulip chairs and pedestal tables found throughout the space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612131952498-A4R7RZRY657AYS7KY6K6/twaconvertible.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece A vintage convertible sits out front of the Flight Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612132034110-CEKUAP2CFMMCX3PK2AOJ/twaexterior.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece The organic yet futuristic forms create a Jetsons sort of feel, retro and space age all at once. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612132354487-VVOMB256O6QJ9W9GNLFB/twapayphones.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Those things on the wall are called payphones. They’re sort of like mobiles, except they were stationary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612134773315-TAXI71HLNCKSDX94LVDD/twaleft.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece There’s an odd little seating area (with another classic car) off to the left when you enter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612134867413-M7PG7RPYM4P7Z574QE83/twanewsstand.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Vintage magazines and toiletries at the newsstand by the bathroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612132092009-22SHS8EMCRAPMYANG1A2/twastaircase.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece The Paris Café on the second floor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612132411356-YTHHPWVWU2Z6MY9XBVUF/twauniforms.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Famous designers like Valentino designed flight attendant uniforms for TWA. They’re on display upstairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1612135626796-NAU93RI1245U05CVGXYY/twathisway.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - TWA Flight Center: 8 Facts About the Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece Follow the signs the Terminal 5, and you’ll be rewarded with the architectural and design wonder that is the TWA Flight Center. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/french-phrases-about-food-that-are-simply-scrumptious monthly 0.5 2022-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1611507072523-6VCNCPVSU89WWOQCUIL4/frenchfoodhero.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Food That Are Simply Scrumptious https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1611507108312-MSO0BD1CF4TMS7XJL86M/vegetales.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Food That Are Simply Scrumptious Oh purée! You don’t know these expressions? Don’t worry. The carrots aren’t cooked — there’s still time to learn them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1611507191119-89TRNLK5EVSR5QWCMX4E/fruits.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Food That Are Simply Scrumptious I’m gonna bring my strawberry and tell you what I think: These French food expressions are just peachy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1611507222166-DWXGOC4WLOAWFC09JLLQ/fromage.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Food That Are Simply Scrumptious If you’re going to make a whole cheese about it and be milk soup, well, you can go cook an egg! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1611507273248-6K21DYBE5BT369MUTJ7H/baguettes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Food That Are Simply Scrumptious The French love their baguettes, so it’s not surprising there are a few expressions having to do with bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1611507305762-MAB97JVNQMBNYGCIATN6/quiche.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Food That Are Simply Scrumptious In Britain, someone who’s quiche is a hottie. But in France, for some reason, this delicious meal is an insult. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1611507336876-F5C216KU3C74FU739TX9/moutarde.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Food That Are Simply Scrumptious Personally, I think these expressions really cut the mustard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1611507376089-OFZS0XENKT70Z4MB4SED/vins.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Food That Are Simply Scrumptious Watering down wine is never a good thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1611507399119-MB2FTWQ0P1WE5IJ18095/tartes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Food That Are Simply Scrumptious Here are a couple of dessert-themed expressions that really aren’t too sweet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1611507723566-LKY3FRHW7DADH19BETLJ/frenchbulldog.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Food That Are Simply Scrumptious https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/all-too-perfect-seaside-florida monthly 0.5 2021-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610920550776-4JUB4F3UO2T3VETCZOO7/seasideaerial.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida An aerial view of Seaside, Florida reveals the town’s well-thought-out planning, with buildings surrounding green spaces and everything within walking distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610922655277-ANIJBSW2C3R462EFTNGD/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida Some say the beach at Seaside on the Gulf of Mexico is one of the best in the state of Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921856498-UMWDEGXQM301W9ZBTP7H/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida That flag is a lesson that there’s a price you pay for perfection: red tide, airborne algal blooms that irritate your throat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921490296-1VKQ9E5BDA6XGOX5M03M/seasidepostoffice.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida Wally and his parents with Duke in front of the charming post office, the first civic building built in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610920812981-GX3AI4MRXQHSW6MLIZGC/trumanshow.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida Seaside was almost eerily quaint — so we weren’t surprised to learn that it’s where The Truman Show, starring Jim Carey, was filmed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610920885587-9O5ABN13LLLCAXKD8JNN/seasideforsythehouse.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida Our home away from home, Forsythe House https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610920924456-ENZAJR0XVC4T93G6INLZ/seasideforsytheart.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610920939243-841XD8X1Y52U7JTT4C52/seasideforsythehousefamilyroom.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610920958470-8AWJVN1BQ8Y1NBDITSA3/seasideforsythemannequins.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610924137235-EVRK6ELMDZSZ9NYV52WX/seasideforsythebathroom.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610920972296-2WZGOVQAMTL8087NJGHM/seasideskulls.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610924147953-Q3ZHTE3GL47I8Z9KZFN9/seasideforsythebedroom.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921055657-WIRYE09EYUU2F0SC7PGG/seasidewallyruskin.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida Wally hangs out in Ruskin Place, the charming square outside our rental. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921098534-09FJ6ZJILWFSDZ6IWTY1/seasidechapel2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida The quaint, nondenominational Chapel at Seaside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610922697747-C7OEB9HYMAP7PSWJ9LVE/seasidestairwaytoheaven.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida “There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold, and she's buying a stairway to heaven.” –Led Zeppelin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610923504775-NQOAHWBQS5L6HZS3J3TZ/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida Sunsets are a highlight of the day in Seaside, with the sun setting right over the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921206462-7UXFIXTP6CTKDG214BQD/seasideschool2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida The Seaside Neighborhood School was built, in part, thanks to the location fees from The Truman Show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610924243808-RHIGOIN8ZAEJY0E8PHWC/seasidecentralsquare.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida All of the main shops in Seaside open onto the town green, complete with an amphitheater. You can see the back of the post office and the line of food trucks in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610923189491-1H6L82CRQC25OL1UZFH7/seasidedukieswally.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida Wally fell in love with the Duckies mascot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610923218365-5OTQTQ6ENLEWZTSTUME2/seasideduckiesduke.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida Duke had fun at Duckies Shop of Fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921276079-X7F8G1DJDUFF5OIN9ULC/seasideaptinparis.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921280492-CULOZ9B7G1VN8CMJKBQW/seasideaptinparis2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921290642-DWKPRFNZKEQ9YZKXPNAJ/seasideaptinparis3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921334447-Z5F9FIG3VTWXRCLYHELM/seasidepalm.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida Duke and Wally hung out here a lot, with a bookshop on the bottom floor and a used record shop above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610924326914-LESR57Y8GBX8CI87SA00/seasidefoodtruck.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida Grab a meal or two at the Airstream trailer food trucks, which line Highway 30A. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921420922-F825X5XLPYGT2444RPP6/seasidepavilion3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921593410-B3G92YC7WE1I25U5VARP/seasidepavilion4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921610075-BPP7OAV31GDYOX3M8GTM/seasidepavilion1.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921625101-FTNBH4H72OUCVQNLJVOJ/seasidepavilion7.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610921640066-J93RLT2S2R9TAQVGBR5N/seasidepavilion8.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610922619103-7C4UPTN3OIV05EV02KZQ/seasideapavilion5.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610924396967-VVQVIEV6LV0Y5CGP2NYC/watercolorflorida.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - All-Too-Perfect Seaside, Florida Take a ride over to the nearby (and colorfully named) town of WaterColor. We had lunch at the WaterColor Inn and bought handpainted ornaments at a small craft fair. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/mystical-magical-ha-long-bay monthly 0.5 2021-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610316100014-N2AUTBE2EO43968XHI65/halongbay4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay The boats that ply the waters of Ha Long Bay are modern takes on Chinese junks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610317260760-8L142T8L88JNAW2MQ3VG/halongdukewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay Duke and Wally were glad that they ended up having more time in Northern Vietnam to take an overnight excursion on Ha Long Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610316146262-IRHRCR2W5RBXD6P7PALR/halongwallynap.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay Wally takes a nap on the top deck with his stylin’ new cowboy hat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610316188278-ER4WWC8AGS80MV84P4WE/halongboat.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay Ahoy, mateys! All aboard the Sea Pearl 6! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610316227101-FB80XNK7VJ974FO754WR/halongbay.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay The rocks that dot the bay are said to be the undulating body of a dragon, peeking up from the depths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610316294480-A09TDTEAX8YLM2D8SS2V/halongcavewv.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay Wally and Vanessa pretend to be in a Scooby-Doo episode as they descend into Hang Sung Sot, the Cave of Surprises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610316355372-CGH4GV203QK4WO24K9I3/halongcavedw.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay Duke and Wally, sweaty but happy, in the massive cave complex in Ha Long Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610316412265-SD5FEW876VRLFZJSRSLY/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay Ladies and gentlemen, the fantastical fertility phallus, the legendary Cock Rock! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610316589942-IMQI7UU7044H1QHZRL86/halongbay5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay The bay is mostly empty, aside from tourboats and the odd floating structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610316551325-GMUKHTUCAKDAHPA1ZCT8/halongtown.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay A waterborne snack vessel alongside tourboats for daytrippers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610316630418-FU9XB8V2WA8RUL3T4DNG/halongtown2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay We stopped at a floating “village” to get snacks and to take kayaks out for a fateful excursion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610316920523-0NUDCTLRXFMS6U2DNH9U/halongwallywrite.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay In the morning, mist covered the bay, and Wally went on deck to write in his journal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610316779050-YQ0GO9D59ELMLFPHQJ1S/halongduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay Duke is much more relaxed after the death-defying adventure of the night before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1610316871084-OVW8JMJWRO9BUKYL5IAN/halongvanessa.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mystical, Magical Ha Long Bay Vanessa hangs out on the aft deck, admiring the view. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/othman-the-influential-third-khalifa-of-isalm-and-his-grisly-demise monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609702193183-DZKJE1A60B8XKT1RNIVB/UthmanibnAffanCU.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Othman, the Influential Third Khalifa of Isalm — and His Grisly Demise Othman accomplished quite a bit during his time as khalifa — until he was brutally murdered by a mob. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609702230357-N07TKF9QN94RG5953WI7/Election_of_Othman_as_the_caliphate_of_Medina.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Othman, the Influential Third Khalifa of Isalm — and His Grisly Demise This painting depicts the election of Othman as the third khalifa of the budding religion of Islam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609702305376-56XK69L4D6GTY7FR6W0O/quaran.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Othman, the Influential Third Khalifa of Isalm — and His Grisly Demise For some reason, Othman decided to organize the verses of the Qur’an according to length — and that’s how the holy book remains to this day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609702402845-D9UQCQNKZ5DAOINLS9JW/umayyadseigeconstantinople.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Othman, the Influential Third Khalifa of Isalm — and His Grisly Demise Othman’s policies greatly benefitted his own clan, the Umayyads, forming a powerful dynasty, seen here at the siege of Constantinople. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609702502554-5K7YPL40RBU81IWHSLYZ/othmanstomb.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Othman, the Influential Third Khalifa of Isalm — and His Grisly Demise The tomb of Othman in Jannat al-Baqī’, the first Islamic cemetery, found in Medina https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609703568400-3Z9Y7WIJUDOKY7E8MDVT/mohammedabubakr.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Othman, the Influential Third Khalifa of Isalm — and His Grisly Demise LEARN ABOUT Abu Bakr and Umar, the first two khalifas of Islam https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-most-excellent-eggnog-recipe-for-the-holidays monthly 0.5 2021-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609540586259-FMX664C9JQXR83EWT5A5/eggnogcheers.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Most Excellent Eggnog Recipe for the Holidays Cheers to our fave drink of the holiday season! (Just don’t think about all those calories!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609541405154-U6N7Q612T1LAIHGFRP6S/eggnogwrapping.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Most Excellent Eggnog Recipe for the Holidays This tasty eggnog recipe — Wally always goes on about how it tastes “like puddin’” — comes from Ontario, Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609541311723-A3DP3K18N98R1NWZPBR9/eggnogpitcher2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Most Excellent Eggnog Recipe for the Holidays Wally and Duke worried they’d have too much for just the two of them. The pitcher didn’t last two days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609540612569-5RCAURMKUW2WPTP0TOC2/eggnogingredients.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Most Excellent Eggnog Recipe for the Holidays Lots of booze, eggs and dairy — here’s what you’ll need to make a pitcher of eggnog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609540659199-MJM1VDDZ39ESYDENWGN1/eggnoglumps.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Most Excellent Eggnog Recipe for the Holidays It’s certainly not the most appealing concoction to whip up. Just keep folding until those lumps are gone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609540901589-TUUH9BTF1DO2JZVZA5IC/eggnogcookies2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Most Excellent Eggnog Recipe for the Holidays We think Santa would prefer boozy eggnog over milk with his cookies. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/8-wild-facts-about-saffron monthly 0.5 2020-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609111727007-KIU3OY9DOAVP45NXGM2G/crocusbotanical.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron Three small strands that jut out of the crocus flower are what we use as the spice saffron. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609110978476-G2T1L37VXE19PI6WLUDQ/spoonfulofsaffron.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron Saffron might not be worth its weight in gold — but it’s the most expensive spice in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609111036017-MLW926KCSZHB7DVN4TRO/flower-263278_1280.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron The crocus is sterile and needs to be planted each year, and then harvested by hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609111059347-NNBJJ7I7D5L476X5ZZH1/cambodianmonks.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron Buddhist monks, like these in Cambodia, don’t waste saffron on dyeing their robes; they use other natural dyes, including tumeric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609111142605-30DFSNM3NHSST9KJ67D5/mellowyellowrecord.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron What exactly is Donovan’s “Mellow Yellow” about? Who’s this Saffron he’s mad about? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609111181678-HDAPDZSGVV2IQWBUL5J8/donovan The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron Donovan admitted that “Mellow Yellow” was about a vibrator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609111205145-NZVA3EY51OAT4I2S99K4/yellowvibrator.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron Could this have been the sex toy that inspired the lyrics “electrical banana”? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609111234660-1EWJNJDWWAMB140CNNHS/cleo.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron Cleopatra had undeniable sex appeal and claimed two Roman leaders as her lovers. Was it because of her saffron and mare’s milk baths? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609114314541-4I2WXY3B23YK9RV2G1UP/spicemerchant.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron An illuminated manuscript that depicts women shopping at a spice merchant’s stall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609111335482-8WFONWWM7V8YEWCL2OFV/burnedatstake.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron Perhaps these two were caught selling counterfeit saffron — and were burned at the stake! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609111514431-0UF6MYZQXJY8FOZCJ959/dancingnymphshackenbroich The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron Be careful getting too transfixed by dancing nymphs — you might end up being turned into a flower! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609111476373-AKZV2K8I34LAIQ91NONF/hermes The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron The bisexual Greek god Hermes had a male lover who was killed by a discus — so he turned him into a crocus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609111623102-HPJFOW4BT0SJD4I30PI3/saffronwaldencoatofarms.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron The coat of arms for the town of Saffron Walden in England — note the three crocus flowers at the center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609111651264-VCM4EHOVZSKYLQ75FRLK/paellastreetmarket The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Wild Facts About Saffron A lot of saffron in Spain finds its way into paella. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-birth-of-islam-and-the-first-two-khalifas-abu-bakr-and-umar monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1608483675523-VJAZO0WYBY0OJP5RYJ57/abubakr.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Birth of Islam and the First Two Khalifas: Abu Bakr and Umar The selection of Abu Bakr as the first successor to the Prophet Mohammed caused the Sunni-Shiite schism in Islam that remains to this day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1609777575767-NKDDQLERSZ89ZNQBFZ4M/abubakrsuccession.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Birth of Islam and the First Two Khalifas: Abu Bakr and Umar Abu Bakr is chosen as the Prophet Mohammed’s successor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1608483785712-9EMK8B2IX7YJXIVD5F7Y/abubakr1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Birth of Islam and the First Two Khalifas: Abu Bakr and Umar The first khalifa Abu Bakr, founder of the Sunni branch of Islam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1608483763137-352K3G54PB8TRCCLM3LI/Abu_Bakr_dying.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Birth of Islam and the First Two Khalifas: Abu Bakr and Umar Abu Bakr died from a chill after a bath — but not before he named Omar as his successor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1608483850099-8QMZ6WNFBWG49C3CZ3FN/umar2.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Birth of Islam and the First Two Khalifas: Abu Bakr and Umar Omar who? The second khalifa of Islam, should be known to all as the man who shaped the Muslim world and ruled over an empire larger than Rome’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1608483875567-AMLZLBE6NFV2CS7IKBA8/omarintojerusalemc1882.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Birth of Islam and the First Two Khalifas: Abu Bakr and Umar Omar marches into Jerusalem. The khalifa was tolerant when it came to religious worship, which made him popular with those he conquered. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-male-nude-in-art monthly 0.5 2020-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607902434379-0W3A05BGJGBCM647Z6VP/lebergerparisdesmarais The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Le Berger Paris (The Shepherd Paris) by Jean-Baptiste Frédéric Desmarais, 1787 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607917867237-744XG5G54GP1FH6JWNJC/mercurepierreetgiles The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Mercure (Mercury) by Pierre et Gilles, 2001 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607963822241-4NADLESXE8P9OIT9D7TG/barberinifauncopy The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Faune endormi (Sleeping Faun), a copy of the Barberini Faun, by Edmé Bouchardon, 1726 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607902704602-GKK9F3IRPB57VRRDX2QL/hommeditpatrocle The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Académie d’homme dit Patrocle (Academy of a Man, Called Patroclus) by Jacques-Louis David, 1780 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607902550466-GK19V5OH2RR7HRL1N6ES/horsthorseman The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Horst in the Pose of an Ancient Greek Horseman by George Hoyningen-Huene, 1932 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607902304643-IZ78L6TTA4E94RXTVPQN/davidmercie The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art David by Antonin Mercié, 1892 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607902140652-VWSTTYVJVQYEBCAGCX60/fleaudanger The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Fléau! (Scourge!) by Henri-Camille Danger, 1901 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607901980344-FTFLLNDR02J904GTMDNQ/pushingweights2jansson The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Pushing Weights With Two Arms -2 by Eugène Fredrik Jansson, 1913 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607901772683-708LD419NNF559VF8FGX/jobbonnat The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Job by Léon Bonnat, 1880 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607901664990-RT3SKEAECLO599E4JLOZ/ageofbronzerodin The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art L’Age d’airain (The Age of Bronze) by Auguste Rodin, 1877 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607901486255-YGCSZDHGYVQ1TWNQUY0H/hommeaubaincaillebotte The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Homme au bain (Man at His Bath) by Gustave Caillebotte, 1884 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607901406000-WFRYRXGAYH0G60G1BES3/davidandelifreud The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art David and Eli by Lucien Freud, 2004 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607900997345-79FA3RNSBAYU823CXOT2/Flandrin%2C_Hippolyte_%281805-1864%29_-_Jeune_homme_nu_assis.._1855_-_Louvre.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Jeune homme nu assis au bord de la mer (Young Male Nude Seated Beside the Sea) by Hippolyte Flandrin, 1836 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607917427946-WJC4607HUJDA8VJXJBRR/Bazille_-_Pe%CC%82cheur_a%CC%80_l%27e%CC%81pervier.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art The Fisherman With a Net by Frédéric Bazille, 1868 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607900634068-L0IH86XJBT44U6QV4CVZ/mortpourlapatrie The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Mort pour la patrie (Dying for the Fatherland) by Jean-Jules-Antoine Lecomte du Nouÿ, 1892 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607918046512-X4RRYOIHITYV2V88LWDT/kneelingnudeschiele.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Kneeling Nude With Raised Hands (Self-Portrait) by Egon Schiele, 1910 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607900148583-PGNGRNUGJEK0V8S9XVRO/abimebecquet The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art L’Abîme (The Abyss) by Just Becquet, 1901 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607921547135-8PBC09ZMRRUR70XU0JD8/mortd%27hippolyte The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art La mort d'Hippolyte (The Death of Hippolytus) by Joseph-Désiré Court, 1825 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607899694735-YFRA1XQBS4ZKQKMYNYBO/wagerbreker The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Der Wäger (The Wager) by Arno Breker, 1939 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607918673317-YX2W1Z9OSKXQ8VSOZEMY/achillepetg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Achille by Pierre et Gilles, 2004 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607918549890-5WQGU380WJPGK78WA10I/2011_PAR_01060_0023_000%28pierre_et_gilles_david_et_jonathan_jean-yves_et_moussa064557%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art David et Jonathan (Jean-Eves et Moussa) by Pierre et Gilles, 2005 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607894507878-W1J2IVV5XA9C8RY351DA/ladouchedeyneka The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art La douche, Après la bataille (Shower, After the Battle) by Alexander Deyneka, 1942 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607894342673-V5HNWSUSA5YGBBA9LG9H/deathofable The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Death of Abel Study by Kehinde Wiley, 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607894101403-C45T6MMXI1L9K0DPNKL7/mostbeautifulpartmichals The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art The Most Beautiful Part of a Man's Body by Duane Michals, 1986 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607893793220-RQSPYDPSAOVXNNT4WNT0/Anne-Louis_Girodet_De_Roucy-Trioson_-_The_Sleep_of_Endymion_-_WGA09515.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Male Nude in Art Le Sommeil d’Endymion (The Sleep of Endymion) by Anne-Louis Girodet, 1791 https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/king-josiah-and-the-formation-of-jewish-law monthly 0.5 2020-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607285448518-1KB4PG702FFN3Q1RM9F0/josiah.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law The penultimate king of Judah, Josiah is held up as the best of the best. We have him to thank for the Judaism practiced today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607286268290-14I280KJA319EVTVFAM0/kingjosiahegyptianmanuscript The Not So Innocents Abroad - King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law King Josiah oversees a ritual sacrifice in this illustration from an Egyptian manuscript. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607287745306-I05XID2TOO6HUG2PJWTM/josiahking.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law The book of Law that King Josiah discovered in the Temple was, most likely, the original book of Deuteronomy. We’re not sure why this prompted him to tear his robe, though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607286355987-PR4N6FBHM00Y6Z090NIZ/kingjosiahbaaldore The Not So Innocents Abroad - King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law King Josiah has the idols of Baal destroyed (and the priests killed) in this illustration by Gustave Doré. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607285302912-R5IUZXUAIAVTXHSEFQUV/deuteronomyfrontispiece.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law The frontispiece to the book of Deuteronomy in the Nuremberg Bible https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607286446670-SXY9AB8NNW4URVWBS1MF/joesephslavery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law Joseph’s awful brothers sold him into slavery. He was born too soon — thanks to the book of Deuteronomy, his servitude would only have lasted six years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607287523130-465WILJ4K3E8P2PMU7WD/deathofkingjosiahfrancescoconti The Not So Innocents Abroad - King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law The Death of King Josiah by Francesco Conti, who lived 1681-1760 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607286647959-YURA26LCNSA62JFDTXWY/asherah.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law One god just wasn’t enough for the ancient Judahites — many a household had figurines of the goddess Asherah like this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607286918068-FUD5XWP19YKH1C754ESF/nechoii.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law Pharaoh Necho II, who killed King Josiah. The Old Testament glosses over this event, as if the writers were embarrassed and wanted to downplay it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607287026678-Z1EPV9I94J7OVUM2DOE6/josiahatmeggido.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law “In his days Pharaoh Necho king of Egypt went up to the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates. King Josiah went to meet him; and Pharaoh Necho slew him at Megiddo, when he saw him.” (2 Kings 23:29) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607287152422-0NRML2FOCB3XFPHG7IEZ/babyloniandefeatofjudah.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law The Babylonians, led by King Nebuchadnezzar, defeated Judah, enslaved its people and burned Jerusalem to the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607287256763-JUZ91SXECV15LKBOKHV2/tragedyofzedekiahcharlesmonnet1750.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, didn’t fare so well. Tragedy of Zedekiah by Charles Monnet, 1750 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1607287349964-ZUQQ0HFLLX8XTJYD4I4F/zedekiahblinded.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - King Josiah and the Formation of Jewish Law Nebuchadnezzar had Zedekiah blinded — only after the king of Judah had watched his sons get slaughtered. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/cochineal-red-how-bugs-created-one-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-colors monthly 0.5 2020-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606616562986-2XH7FZN2Z0IU7GH9DEZB/cochinealcactus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cochineal Red: How Bugs Created One of the World’s Most Expensive Colors Who’d have thought that a tiny cactus-eating bug would end up being responsible for one of the most-sought-after dyes? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606616678019-JF59PMDYQ0ETWSPJVCQC/Indian_collecting_cochineal.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cochineal Red: How Bugs Created One of the World’s Most Expensive Colors For a long time, a Mexican bug had the entire world seeing red. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606616599020-VVX8RDVHCACB551DWLBX/Porphyrophora_hamelii%2C_female.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cochineal Red: How Bugs Created One of the World’s Most Expensive Colors It’s the female cochineal bugs that can be used to create red — it just takes 70,000 of them to make 1 pound of dye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606616631162-PIJ9ZJEX6C103EBRS4KE/lifecycle_Polish_cochineal_1731.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cochineal Red: How Bugs Created One of the World’s Most Expensive Colors The lifecycle of a Polish variety of the cochineal insect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606616776429-F3RJF9V6YKXJJ4JM3BLZ/dyeingred.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cochineal Red: How Bugs Created One of the World’s Most Expensive Colors A red to dye for https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606616744295-Q1APF6W0Q8LBJNK63XFT/The_Madonna_with_the_Iris.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cochineal Red: How Bugs Created One of the World’s Most Expensive Colors Nothing in Europe could match the bright red that came from the cochineal bug. The Madonna With the Iris, from the workshop of Albrecht Dürer, circa 1500-1510 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606617231127-ZDZXIN6V0VSO7RS2BZAN/1030px-Nicolas-Joseph_Thie%CC%81ry_de_Menonville_Traite_de_la_culture_du_nopal_hand_colored_engraving_1787.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cochineal Red: How Bugs Created One of the World’s Most Expensive Colors Cochineal red finally escaped the clutches of Spain-controlled Mexico, thanks to a sneaky botanist named Thiéry de Menonville. Here are pages from his sketchbook showing cochineal and the nopal cactus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606616797705-JS4UA8MLP5GD717QYKY8/redcoats The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cochineal Red: How Bugs Created One of the World’s Most Expensive Colors Some of the iconic redcoats of the British military were dyed with cochineal — the fact that they somewhat masked blood stains was a bonus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606616832867-FQFG044CVBZR99UHITOX/redcoat The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cochineal Red: How Bugs Created One of the World’s Most Expensive Colors Only officers’ coats were dyed scarlet with cochineal bugs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606616858722-0AXX07KD9J54RU7KU30P/skittles.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cochineal Red: How Bugs Created One of the World’s Most Expensive Colors Taste the rainbow — as well as some bugs! Prior to 2009, the “natural color” used to make your favorite red candies, including Skittles and Starburst, came from dried, ground-up cochineal insects. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/national-museum-of-mexican-art-a-hidden-gem-in-chicago monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606090091275-9CSXY7VXSJULBY8HBLRX/nmmatoydog.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago If you’re not all tied up, make a visit to the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago — it’s dog-gone great! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606090143068-BOI0TANJK5TU16G3QTSU/nmmadiegoofrenda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago An ofrenda to Diego Rivera, one of the most famous Mexican artists of all time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606090196321-QUR8OQZKZFCDWUSM83H0/pilsenwalk.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago When you visit the museum, be sure to take a walk through the colorful neighborhood of Pilsen and go mural-hunting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606090295134-JR41RNQVKQ3GGSJ7D00E/nmmatienda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago The gift shop at the museum is filled with great Mexican handicrafts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606090364944-CTL4RNHYP90MJZY6GYBC/nmmaduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago Duke loves the National Museum of Mexican Art thiiiiiiiis much! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606090426685-M0ZY8KA5AM11O30YMDSM/nmmawally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago Wally in front of a cool exhibit with knitted fruit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606090519107-S3XTQ6LDDIH5K32A1FUP/nmmatrump.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago CHema Skandal’s take on lotería cards depicts Donald Trump as “the Evil One.” After launching his political career by calling Mexicans rapists and drug dealers, we agree with that moniker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606090589777-DDVGDLEYFAB4PWS2XR8M/nmmaspacelove.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago Laura Molina’s Amor Alien from 2004 is part of the museum’s permanent collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606090626886-NRCFQ3QXR3JUBEGT5E8M/HerranTheOffering1913.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago Saturnino Herrán, The Offering, 1913 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606090683044-7MW4ZN6F0YKIOC5G5BLQ/VaroSimpati%CC%81a%28LaRabiadelGato%291955.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago Remedios Varo, Simpatía (La Rabia del Gato), 1955 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606090776479-JJ74INOKOO6AAVS6YC23/OrozcoTheTrench1926.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago José Celmente Orozco, The Trench, 1926 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606098466372-NN20J93QBAOYALEDTZJK/Rivera_DreamofaSundayAfternooninAlamedaParkdetail1948.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago Diego Rivera, detail from Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park, 1948 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606090887615-CSQ01Q9M1L9J37PQ0GYU/SisqueirosLaMarchadelaHumanidad1966.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago David Alfaro Siqueiros, La Marcha de la Humanidad, 1966 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606090957625-WL66GH18YR619SHRZUQA/izquierdoViernesdeDolores1945.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago María Izquierdo, Viernes de Dolores, 1945 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606098414938-YWEC738IE5KP9HIUP9LR/kahlo_thetwofridas1939.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago Frida Kahlo, The Two Fridas, 1939 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606097389479-43HKG9TKSR9JZVCE4IUQ/ValdezThe_Enchanted_Garden2005.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago Patssi Valdez, The Enchanted Garden, 2005 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606098513833-ZQZYGB5GU27K2OV0BFD4/ValadezPoolParty1987.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago John Valadez, Pool Party, 1987 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606097527785-MJ0A8VE0WZUC3WAKNK31/RayaGirlWithProsthesis2010.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago Marcos Raya, Girl With Prosthesis, 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606097583554-SOG7RCRZ6S1D474GCS4H/ZenilConTodoRespecto1983.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago Nahum Zenil, Con Todo Respecto, 1983 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606097726556-QJ5L0SCFYT0G6GMK73LI/pilsenmural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago Murals have long been an important part of Mexican culture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606263588945-288QZKEM0XVEWOIPOEAU/nmmablueskeleton.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago Skeletons are a popular motif in Mexican art — especially around Día de los Muertos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1606099191874-8D6ZDVZSL4DOCUH14M1B/nmmaentrance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl by Jesus Helguera welcomes visitors to the permanent collection gallery at the National Mexican Museum of Art. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/ancient-egyptian-words-you-should-know monthly 0.5 2021-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1605476611037-ADOEE5NKE6W7CH626YL3/glossaryheader.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Sharing your family’s recipes on Familia Kitchen could score you a free trip home! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1604075949508-MUPILZNS2KO95UZ9EGXL/kimcake.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - For the Love of Latin Food Family gathered to celebrate young Kim’s birthday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1604074810709-K2NHMBTX3NROJ5IXZYV4/pastelesbananaleaf.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - For the Love of Latin Food One of Kim’s favorite recipes: pasteles with pork, wrapped in banana leaves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1604074833851-2FV2SSY9H97B3C246N2N/ceviche.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - For the Love of Latin Food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1604076534854-2O0IPRUOXZ2TE7PNWWDZ/polloasadotacos.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - For the Love of Latin Food Tacos could be one of the most versatile of dishes, with a potentially infinite amount of variations — almost always tasty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1604076091728-TT2L0GSNIOYBY1R7V71N/cubano.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - For the Love of Latin Food If Wally sees a cubano on the menu, there’s no turning back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1604076173173-A1KRHIRPPSXI4VQFYH94/donafelipasofrita.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - For the Love of Latin Food Wally has already whipped up a huge batch of Doña Felipa’s sofrita — and is experimenting by putting it on pretty much everything he can think of. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/7-reasons-to-visit-the-french-island-of-corsica monthly 0.5 2020-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603575956536-P07XX07KE9DNCT6M68IO/windmill-gard-2551072_1280.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica The French isle of Corsica has a culture influenced by both France and Italy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576008721-1WD2GTUAAKF015VZQW35/corsica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica The weather in Corsica is gorgeous year-round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576070243-LXM1N67STXBMV5NMVAW4/cowsplagesaleccia.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica One of the best beaches on the island is Plage de Saleccia — you just might have to share your spot with a wild cow! Be careful: Don’t try to take a selfie with them. A woman was gored by those horns a few years back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576126367-SD7PURYB3KL9ORE7OVZS/canyoneeringcorsica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica The terrain on Corsica allows for lots of adventure activities, including canyoneering (which we hadn’t heard of before!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576167352-GBWDBTM42O1VLDGW719E/corsicabakedgoods The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica The cuisine of Corsica takes cues from France and Italy. If you’re lucky, you’ll happen upon a market of fresh-baked goods like this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576204266-4S72EQQFBN7VWMGBHDBZ/civetdesanglier.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica One of the most famous Corsican dishes is civet de sanglier, a wild boar and vegetable stew made with red wine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576249291-RRN90UQHUXU4B55J3TX2/Corsica_Ajaccio_Muse%CC%81e_Fesch_Pergola_2014.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica Pay a visit to the Musée Fesch, itself a work of art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576285520-KII9Z56IUKEV3B8YFHSR/museedefesch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica The Musée d’Archéologie d’Aleria is housed in the historic Fort de Matra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576340444-1D4OZFG0E977HZSDI0IG/napoleon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica Before Napoleon became emperor of France (and liked to tuck his hand into his shirt), he was a newborn babe on the island of Corsica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576372659-J4CDKJ4KO4WULC3KI1UC/napoleonbirthplace.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica Visit the Maison Bonaparte to see the bedroom where Napoleon was born. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576430786-MAQTJTRZ0NR2CB0H0GW2/calvicitadel The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica Tour the Calvi Citadel, which offers views of the port. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576498989-YK3IPD32FN7XXI5ZBZ34/ravindacorsica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica Corsica offers scenic vistas, from rustic villages to rugged mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576527292-MU6U3Y9A43EXB56XKKVA/mouflon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica Keep an eye out for the endangered (and adorably named) mouflon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576551976-WZS5DBBU3U487SH4ZCM8/mountaingoatscorsica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica You might stumble upon a herd of mountain goats on a hike through the hills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576727181-JH5WN0ICA5IH9SKBMRGJ/corsica-67818_1280.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica If you can’t visit Corsica in person, you can always explore it from the comfort of your home, thanks to stunning drone photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1603576774455-LA59ZNS662LWMAVYYFPE/portcalvicorsica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Reasons to Visit the French Island of Corsica Corsica, France has much to offer, whether you’re a boater, outdoor enthusiast or culture lover. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/alien-human-hybrids-a-plot-to-conquer-earth monthly 0.5 2020-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1602346480852-Q56HOJ958CBKIMSPVEHY/mexipulpaliens.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alien-Human Hybrids: A Plot to Conquer Earth? Are alien-human hybrids living among us? And if so, what’s their nefarious endgame? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1602346564720-E3XF6V89PWKJDAXUKJ88/davidjacobs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alien-Human Hybrids: A Plot to Conquer Earth? Dr. David M. Jacobs was skeptical at first. But after 35 years of interviewing hundreds of potential alien abductees, he’s convinced. And he says an alien invasion is escalating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1602346674673-A8OUL8RHRSX8HTI6UOF5/alienhybridmindcontrol.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alien-Human Hybrids: A Plot to Conquer Earth? An alien-human hybrid uses telepathic mind control on an abductee. These drawings were all done by people Jacobs interviewed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1602346951156-6LY5JLIRJXD6RKGB2KZA/alienhybridbaby The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alien-Human Hybrids: A Plot to Conquer Earth? Over the past 20 years or so, people stopped talking about having their sperm or eggs collected, and instead started telling stories of hybrid babies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1602347169452-IQ9F2Y37CLVE02A7TSIY/alienhumanhybridmale The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alien-Human Hybrids: A Plot to Conquer Earth? Abductees remember meeting hybrids living among us and teaching them the basics of their culture, from placing furniture to cooking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1602347043958-BOAU4ZBQWP8BU0F02Y0I/alienwithhybridbaby The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alien-Human Hybrids: A Plot to Conquer Earth? An alien holds a hybrid infant onboard a UFO, as recalled by an abductee. Those babies have now grown into adults, they say. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1602347290532-0E8CZEW97QBO280KSXLB/alienhumanhybridfemale The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alien-Human Hybrids: A Plot to Conquer Earth? One of the scariest things about hybrids (besides their powers of mind control) is that they look just like us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1602347519446-B7V6WQHG42YVY0G9V85N/alienhybridchildren The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alien-Human Hybrids: A Plot to Conquer Earth? Alien hybrid children like to play, just like humans. Is your neighbor’s kid really part-alien?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1602347602950-RUCF6W3VEYY6K5X30C4I/davidjacobsbooks.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alien-Human Hybrids: A Plot to Conquer Earth? https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/lead-white-the-deadliest-color monthly 0.5 2022-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601751038912-GH4ETGPZTFXSTQPQRSJT/virginqueen.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lead White: The Deadliest Color? Queen Elizabeth I loved her white makeup (made from a toxic blend of lead and vinegar) so much that she supposedly had an inch’s worth on her face when she died. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601751122923-5VTXIW5OUGPWAYG99ZY2/geishas2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lead White: The Deadliest Color? Japanese geishas are part of a long line of standards of beauty that decree that the whiter the skin the lovelier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601749634587-0UI515FZYFLCB4ZJNLJO/whitestatueancientrome.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lead White: The Deadliest Color? The statues you see in museums and at historic sites were originally painted — and that often included the poisonous lead white. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601750474732-4E3M2AC28S02PE8NL9H5/plinytheelder.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lead White: The Deadliest Color? Pliny the Elder shared his recipe for the bright but toxic shade of white made from lead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601751488611-N5E58PJ6Y9ZX6XINVYE5/leadwhitecakes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lead White: The Deadliest Color? Sure, the process to make lead white cakes could lead to severe ailments — but it was just so bright and pretty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601749671223-77DVWSX2XU1YHYYHXEAY/whistlerselfportrait.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lead White: The Deadliest Color? A self-portrait of James McNeill Whistler, who used lead white paint in his works. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601750158054-88GQ0TKGTOVBBX8DAOZ8/whistlergirlinwhite.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lead White: The Deadliest Color? Whistler’s The White Girl was deemed too modern for the Salon exhibition in Paris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601749747088-ZTAS6COF9LFOY639HP4K/geishas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lead White: The Deadliest Color? Geishas still wear a stark white makeup as a sort of mask. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601749767346-NQFCDT98Q1TLF6H2N6JQ/geishablackteeth.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lead White: The Deadliest Color? Japanese felt that a geisha’s stark white skin paired perfectly with blackened teeth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601750354244-QDBQKOGJU988M04XRVWX/snailwhite.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lead White: The Deadliest Color? The beauty product Snail White (made from actual snail secretions!) is said to leave your skin more pale — and therefore more beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601749877758-G6CGUC1KH2N55C5Y3PWG/Darnley_Queen_Elizabeth_I.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lead White: The Deadliest Color? Queen Elizabeth I first began using her lead white makeup as a sort of putty to spackle smallpox scarring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601749941855-3DUBH9FGDJOP7I74DFN2/Nicholas_Hilliard_-_Portrait_of_Queen_Elizabeth_I.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lead White: The Deadliest Color? Elizabeth I’s legendary white makeup was used to help rebrand herself the Virgin Queen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601751264226-KEC9LXNZ25URK28SJS5X/lairdsbloomofyouth.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Lead White: The Deadliest Color? Laird’s Bloom of Youth claimed to be harmless — but it wasn’t! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-evidence-behind-alien-abductions-and-ufos monthly 0.5 2021-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601142920693-ECHYH72IZCKFT07ARGGW/alienabductionmexicanpulp The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Evidence Behind Alien Abductions and UFOs Dr. David M. Jacobs has interviewed hundreds of people from around the world who have memories of being abducted by aliens. (Spoiler alert: It’s not quite like Mexican pulp fiction novels depict it.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601161894094-UNEQE6OOA9K9ABTBE43F/davidalex.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Evidence Behind Alien Abductions and UFOs Alex, with his dad, David Jacobs, one of the top alien abductee researchers. (And no, neither believes they’ve ever been abducted.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601161101673-DGSNB8QZNNJ6POZXH4UL/mysteryairshipchicago.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Evidence Behind Alien Abductions and UFOs A report of a mystery airship in The Chicago Times-Herald, back in April 1897 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601161251902-JJNUJA95WI1MJNSQOMFJ/davidjacobsbook.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Evidence Behind Alien Abductions and UFOs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601161281732-MTBHED4303W7L3BE4ZCN/trindadeislandufo1958.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Evidence Behind Alien Abductions and UFOs The 1958 photo of a possible UFO taken over Trinidade Island in the South Atlantic is thought by many to be a hoax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601161424665-EXO439V5NLVM1L818CEG/childhybridalien.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Evidence Behind Alien Abductions and UFOs Reports of aliens have been alarmingly similar for decades from all over the world. Most recently, abductees talk of alien-human hybrids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601161562451-N4BN9TR3UH8ILEYEYN1U/image-asset.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Evidence Behind Alien Abductions and UFOs These drawings were done by Dr. Jacobs’ interviewees. In this one, a woman recalled a procedure aboard a UFO where her eggs were extracted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601162354695-4CYEJTXB43UQ2WJ74YAX/Gray+alien+with+child.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Evidence Behind Alien Abductions and UFOs An abductee recalls a small gray alien carrying a baby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601162187022-JN0KB398I6D1G3LYBXFV/image-asset.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Evidence Behind Alien Abductions and UFOs Abductees have described incubatoriums where the small gray aliens are grown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601161693121-3IML0GXPPJ50BRBBXL2D/spermstaringalien The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Evidence Behind Alien Abductions and UFOs A male abductee has his sperm collected via a strange device, while an alien performs “the staring procedure,” in which they rifle through a person’s brain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601162074687-S4558FGEFLYM5A2BSXJ2/davidjacobsbooks.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Evidence Behind Alien Abductions and UFOs https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-belated-rise-of-jerusalem-and-the-jewish-religion monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601134782969-DMVTUHWPJZWVLGWR33C8/smokingmenjerusalem The Not So Innocents Abroad - The (Belated) Rise of Jerusalem and the Jewish Religion Within one generation, thanks, in part, to an influx of refugees from Israel, Jerusalem swelled as a city, and its Temple became the center of the budding Jewish religion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601135148996-WR1TV7U3KNBYRL7SWCAK/Ahaz-bad-Hezekiah-good-Manasses-bad.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The (Belated) Rise of Jerusalem and the Jewish Religion We three kings: The rulers of Israel were judged good or bad in the Bible, and it seemed as if the traits skipped generations. Here’s Ahaz (bad), Hezekiah (good) and Manasses (bad). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601134706378-BJQEPYG9ZANV5T7BEUFB/ahazbaal.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The (Belated) Rise of Jerusalem and the Jewish Religion There King Ahaz goes again, worshipping other gods than YHWH. This one likes tasty babies as offerings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601134835772-6FE5F7Y1OEQTLHLUGHZK/Ancient-Jerusalem-model.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The (Belated) Rise of Jerusalem and the Jewish Religion A model of ancient Jerusalem, which didn’t rise as a power until the late 8th century BCE, after Israel fell to the Babylonians https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601134870487-DWF2Z7KIADWWO52IK8JF/Jerusalem-_The_Tower_of_David_Citadel_%285727673472%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The (Belated) Rise of Jerusalem and the Jewish Religion The ruins of the citadel and Tower of David https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601134913837-EZ9TN2EZV6AR49UTO9SQ/fertilityfigurines.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The (Belated) Rise of Jerusalem and the Jewish Religion Long after the reign of Kind David, Israelites worshipped multiple deities — fertility goddesses like these were particularly popular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601134953045-Q7E0N79W2G1UWBNOJKLF/asherah.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The (Belated) Rise of Jerusalem and the Jewish Religion The goddess Asherah, as carved on an ivory box from around 1300 BCE found in Syria, was once worshipped as the wife of Yahweh, the Jewish and Christian God! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601135106996-TKM5C5EKJUPQ3TPUZRGO/outsidejerusalem The Not So Innocents Abroad - The (Belated) Rise of Jerusalem and the Jewish Religion In the late 8th century BCE, Jerusalem grew rapidly in size (from 12 to 150 acres) and population (1,000 to 15,000 residents). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1601135780126-DQDDBQ4NFO5FW07UNKM8/bibleunearthedauthors.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The (Belated) Rise of Jerusalem and the Jewish Religion Israel Finkelstein (top) and Neil Asher Silberman, authors of The Bible Unearthed https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-fall-of-israel-in-the-old-testament-explained monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600468817930-V5H7WBV25TL9QFOYPCVP/fallofsamariadonlawrence.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fall of Israel in the Old Testament Explained At first the Assyrians ignored Samaria, then the capital of Israel, thinking it was too isolated. But eventually they attacked it and conquered the city, along with rest of the kingdom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600468871999-8MZ0B65GEGW5RHQY6MU5/ancientassyrians.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fall of Israel in the Old Testament Explained Israel’s prosperity sparked Assyria’s envy. The minute the Israelites considered a revolt, the Assyrians launched an attack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600468942459-TJIB4AYB19KCJ36883BF/amosicon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fall of Israel in the Old Testament Explained The prophet Amos railed against the rich and their exploitation of the poor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600468972769-GR45C9H1Z6G63IK0Q8DK/hosea.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fall of Israel in the Old Testament Explained Hosea, another prophet, ridiculed allegiances with Assyria and Egypt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600469000990-VF61T3SG3IB9RPEDP2J9/tilglath_pileser_iii.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fall of Israel in the Old Testament Explained The Assyrian monarch Tiglath-pileser III, who conquered Israel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600469023367-X3J6FENMZTFZC2BGRO7Q/tiglathcapture.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fall of Israel in the Old Testament Explained The kingdom of Israel fell to the Assyrians, its cities conquered and its people deported. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-forgotten-history-of-king-ahab-jezebel-and-the-omride-dynasty monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600011421073-UP26YXCGDHX6BZX8K7DC/Leighton%2C_Frederic_-_Jezabel_and_Ahab_-_c.1863.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Forgotten History of King Ahab, Jezebel and the Omride Dynasty Vilified in the Bible, King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, as seen in this painting by Frederic Leighton, circa 1863, were among the first rulers of Israel as a true kingdom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600011724192-OO45LN2LS06W4AEXV8OY/King-Solomon-Russian-icon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Forgotten History of King Ahab, Jezebel and the Omride Dynasty King Solomon has been given credit for many of the impressive building projects that actually happened during the Omride Dynasty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600011808252-8U92J41ZL6QJQUJRB92B/John_Liston_Byam_Shaw_Jezebel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Forgotten History of King Ahab, Jezebel and the Omride Dynasty Jezebel, in an 1896 painting by John Liston Byam Shaw, wouldn’t be the first woman to get a bad rap in the Bible. (Incidentally, she was originally painted nude, but the work wasn’t selling, so Byam Shaw added clothes.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600012848368-8930MACQ9ADIZV8GK5ZJ/Omri_King.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Forgotten History of King Ahab, Jezebel and the Omride Dynasty King Omri founded the first powerful Israelite dynasty — sorry, King David! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600013036157-B3G6ZJ4QGMBDFQ0YKUQE/kingdavidharp.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Forgotten History of King Ahab, Jezebel and the Omride Dynasty King David didn’t rule over a powerful kingdom — he was a mere hill country chieftain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600012131087-3YPMWJQNPT89UUV4Z6OS/Stele_of_Shalmaneser_III_From_southern_Turkey.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Forgotten History of King Ahab, Jezebel and the Omride Dynasty The Monolith of Shalmaneser III mentions a battle the Assyrian army fought against “Ahab the Israelite.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600012372493-K2W3OGYQVQDXQ5R0Y7IW/ahabshot.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Forgotten History of King Ahab, Jezebel and the Omride Dynasty In a battle with the king of Aram, Ahab disguised himself — but was slain by a stray arrow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600013275970-JLPZYNHK7OYXPKQQYTHU/Jezabel-and-Ahab-Meeting-Elijah-in-Naboth-s-Vineyard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Forgotten History of King Ahab, Jezebel and the Omride Dynasty Ahab coveted a garden, but when its owner, Naboth, refused to sell it, Jezebel had him stoned to death. The prophet Elijah shows up to curse the couple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600012599298-F0QTEVQRSU6U4ZHQP1A0/deathofjezebel.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Forgotten History of King Ahab, Jezebel and the Omride Dynasty The supposedly sinful Jezebel is thrown from the palace to her death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1600012664278-TBS426X4O185L6NRMTLC/Andrea_Celesti_-_Queen_Jezabel_Being_Punished_by_Jehu.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Forgotten History of King Ahab, Jezebel and the Omride Dynasty As prophesied by Elijah, dogs tore apart and ate most of the corpse of Queen Jezebel. Queen Jezabel Being Punished by Jehu by Andrea Celesti, from the second half of the 17th century https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/did-king-david-and-king-solomon-really-exist monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599409939111-JPFJKFBSTXFBR1A1XKL4/davidsolomonglass.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? Historical evidence reveals that the legendary kings of Israel, David and Solomon, actually existed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599410223194-3OPMVLY6FI6SV62YD95Q/City_of_David%2C_Wadi_Hilweh.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? The City of David, thought to be the original site of Jerusalem, is now Wadi Hilweh, a predominantly Palestinian neighborhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599410007451-07WYHU5N2XARFOJTHAYL/DavidMichelangelo.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? Michelangelo’s iconic statue of David https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599410457220-UL39SGUASWHJRUGV97SW/Osmar_Schindler_-_David_und_Goliath1888.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? Was King David, who, as a mere boy, killed the giant Goliath with a single blow, just a myth? David und Goliath by Osmar Schindler, 1888 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599410039234-0RUFDZEAHJ7NKUTRYVB4/David+raises+the+head+of+Goliath+Josephine+Pollard+1899.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? David holds up the head of the giant Goliath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599410183581-XYI4HSI47G6530HUQ6M8/Tel_Dan_Stele.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? The Tel Dan Stele, dating from 835 BCE, mentions defeating the House of David — making it the oldest proof of a biblical patriarch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599410066031-12A760CMQ74LM8H1R7KT/King+David+by+Nicolas+Cordier+Basilica+di+Santa+Maria+Maggiore.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? David wasn’t actually the best guy. As described in the Bible, he fell in love with another man’s wife and sent him off to the front line of a battle to be killed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599410830958-OCIH8PCH9LGRSBFWVKGT/Color+sketch+Edward+Poynter+for+1890+The+Visit+of+the+Queen+of+Sheba+to+King+Solomon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? A color sketch by Edward Poynter for his 1890 painting The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599410091987-UYVUC3FYUW57ORC7JG7Z/Solomon%27s_Temple.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? Ancient Jerusalem, with Solomon’s Temple at its center (note: probably not drawn to scale) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599410120506-NIXK39W70X1VLR5C568A/six-chambered_gate_Gezer.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? The six-chambered gate at Gezer was once thought to have been built by Solomon — but it was actually constructed decades after his reign. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599428252046-UF767UXT7EAVCSR1AEKD/solomanstemple2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem — though it probably wasn’t anything as grand as it’s depicted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599410151641-RSQB1TTVC2TXQR38C1HV/kingsolomon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? Petitioners came to Solomon for his judgements. He was basically the Judge Judy of his time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599703582015-K491EDSK359F7FOMI1VV/IMG_2367.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? Solomon was said to possess a magic ring that allowed him to control demons and jinn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599410752689-LK4B46GS9DXKWCGUTWE1/Davids-Palace.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? Archeological remains of King David’s palace show that at the time, Jerusalem was a relatively small town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599410605696-FF4J804FU1F5023NETI7/Titian_-_David_and_Goliath_c1544.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? The stories of the powerful King David made for good propaganda at the time of Josiah. David and Goliath by Titian, circa 1544 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599410698035-YTWDPXV0JDTP6C6PTM32/godgivingsolomonknowledge.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did King David and King Solomon Really Exist? God gives Solomon his famous wisdom. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/did-the-old-testament-conquest-of-canaan-really-happen monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599406601531-1JI3WGSO5EUGACMM7WSE/thetakingofjerichojamestissotc1902.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Old Testament Conquest of Canaan Really Happen? And the walls came tumbling down? Did the city of Jericho fall as it’s depicted in the Bible? The Taking of Jericho by James Tissot, circa 1902 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599406762018-ZTCNTAJU9OI43PPLRUUC/mosespromisedland.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Old Testament Conquest of Canaan Really Happen? It seems like a cruel trick: After leading his people out of slavery and then for 40 years in the desert, Moses gets a glimpse of the Promised Land — but dies before entering it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599407953973-FV4LSP3NSH464LD9M16F/fallofjericho.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Old Testament Conquest of Canaan Really Happen? At the time of the supposed conquest of cities like Canaan, the area was actually sparsely populated with no evidence of warfare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599406861157-AGZCACDD04IG38N6JT73/map12tribes1320.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Old Testament Conquest of Canaan Really Happen? A map of the Twelve Tribes of Israel from 1320 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599408032547-2ZR4ZKHIM3ZK1VW4W5O6/battleofjerichojeanfouquetc1472.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Old Testament Conquest of Canaan Really Happen? The Ancient Israelites didn’t go on a killing spree throughout Canaan; they arrived peaceably over the course of a few generations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599407333350-GGG2VOTQP6YS7GGXBIHW/fallofjerichotamasgalambos1985.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Old Testament Conquest of Canaan Really Happen? The Fall of Jericho by Tamás Galambos shows the city as a small metropolis. But the reality is that these were small unfortified villages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599407004472-ZSP5XS89KG221PQX4TEI/pigs.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Old Testament Conquest of Canaan Really Happen? The Ancient Israelites surely had a lot that differentiated them from other people in the area, like unique religious practices, right? Nope. Only one thing: an aversion to pork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599407876275-M1Z62X736757K4F1CR71/towerofjericho.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Old Testament Conquest of Canaan Really Happen? This site, known as the Tower of Jericho, reveals that the conquest of Canaan didn’t happen like the Bible says. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-temple-of-literature-in-hanoi-and-its-confucius-connection monthly 0.5 2020-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599003785903-K7FX2JFQIWZ0C0K2GV6T/templeofliteratureentrance2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection A pair of stone steles outside the main gates instructed everyone — even the emperor — to dismount their horses before entering the compound. It’s not as much of a concern nowadays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599012117289-7LGJ8VBC281FFSTDSG6G/wallyvanessa.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection The Temple of Literature is this way — but who’s right? Wally or Vanessa? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599004095238-JQGGCYUZFEJ1IN9T8VEZ/confucius.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection The Temple of Literature was built to honor Confucius, who strived to have his followers live up to their ideal selves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599013452991-ZULMBJ3VIZQTA9QQWJGT/templeofliteraturedaitrungmon.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection Five courtyards lead through the complex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599012062592-Y7RZ2A4MTCNX6CYBB0AW/templeofliteraturebonsai.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection Bonsai trees are planted in the temple grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599003982299-Y5RREI4OQ2LF87BI6QHG/templeofliteraturewell.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection Well of Heavenly Clarity? More like Pond of Murky Greenness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599004025265-M4J23HXZN3DFNMQ8TN7W/courdessteles1890.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection Le Cour des Steles, as the French would say, as it was back in 1890 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599012882001-0X91AEXJYM0B8PC5S0EA/templeofliterature1970s.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection A similar shot of the Well of Heavenly Clarity, this one from the 1970s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599012189180-U0L7RWMLEP0E3Z3SPM18/templeofliteratureturtles.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection These tombstone-like monuments honor graduates and sit atop turtles, which represent wisdom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599012218314-L3X7V7YKKLYKME36ETMR/confuciusdisciples.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection Shrines to two of Confucius’ followers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599013019249-JNOS7ZBBQ16RZBCI1XQ2/templeofliteraturecrane.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection Wally loves a giant crane — but feels bad for the poor turtle it’s standing on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599012995448-PLLPPY5DD8RHJ88CGEAP/templeofliteratureconfuciusshrine.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection The Sanctuary of Great Success houses a shrine to Confucius. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599012263635-GKSM427C1LGFG0AO1WH7/portedelagrandereussite.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection This part of the temple was once so sacred that even the emperor was forbidden entry. Today, you’re free to roam about its confines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599012635984-AZQ0N3GBBFMULOA9PZAK/templeofliteraturewally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection The roots of a massive banyan tree allow Wally to take a dramatic shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599012760621-55RB30ZZR0DJCVHX7TJU/templeofliteratureduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection Duke taking a break while exploring the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599013117642-MVIKFDRTT3NUSD43LEIW/templeofliteraturegirl.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599013108773-6H1X1WMV3V3LYOOMMEHJ/templeofliteraturefans.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599013080837-OOV8O7928Z4WEMH0Q2M6/templeofliteraturebrooms.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599013086826-68EK4BTBJCRGCPO01L8B/templeofliteraturecorner.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599013143806-6AXV2QW73XYZNCYA1V9L/templeofliteratureladder.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599013095946-46DZ8VWDR97ILNW6B8ED/templeofliteraturedoor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599013151194-XHHJLFH6S6ZF4KI0L2SR/templeofliteraturescreen.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599013127706-VJKC7H4VVE8FLW4CQSLV/templeofliteraturekid.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599013490819-KEMOIC4X8E31J9DQ92YV/templeofliteraturedaitrungmon.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599013399789-79EFV6KERBDDCYXMWWCX/templeofliteratureroof.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi and Its Confucius Connection A dragon undulates along the rooftop of the sanctuary. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-legend-of-hoan-kiem-lake-in-the-hanoi-old-quarter monthly 0.5 2021-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1598204876035-DEKKPO4O5VORHKHS929U/thaprua.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Hoan Kiem Lake in the Hanoi Old Quarter Legend has it that beneath the waters of Hoan Kiem Lake in the Hanoi Old Quarter, a turtle god guards a magic sword. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1598204902379-WV50DL2ZFIUD52LL1Q2L/leloi.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Hoan Kiem Lake in the Hanoi Old Quarter Emperor Le Loi holds his magic sword, which could transform him into a giant, while Kim Qui, the golden turtle god, looks on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1598204985957-1FO2U6U0X34CSKLMFYFG/leloistamp.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Hoan Kiem Lake in the Hanoi Old Quarter The legend of Le Loi as depicted on a Vietnamese stamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1598204919238-ELQYGIMPKE8P5IJ9KEE5/ladyofthelake.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Hoan Kiem Lake in the Hanoi Old Quarter With echos of the Le Loi legend, King Arthur returned his magic sword, Excalibur, to the Lady of the Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1598204950387-5B84QPWQZ1GONSIOQ27I/restoredswordturtle.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Hoan Kiem Lake in the Hanoi Old Quarter A relief from Trấn Quốc Pagoda, on an island in Hoan Kiem Lake, features the turtle deity with the magic sword strapped on its back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1598205654330-UZTKMU42QS69S04PDS46/swordLake.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Hoan Kiem Lake in the Hanoi Old Quarter Turtle Tower, or Thap Ruá, sits in the middle of Hoan Kiem on a small island, built to honor the tale of the Restored Lake and its guardian, Kim Qui. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/did-the-exodus-really-happen monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597583463744-6SVSK7HAGNZVUZKF004Y/exodusbanner.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Exodus Really Happen? Could over 600,000 Hebrew slaves revolt and escape their captors in Egypt? Spoiler alert: The Exodus is more folk tale than actual history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597585341548-PPI5LND2E4SJR78JRDO2/hyksosegypt.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Exodus Really Happen? The Hyksos in this Egyptian painting are depicted as wearing brightly patterned clothes, which Wally much prefers to plain old white skirts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597585458793-N2NC9G7NFC42PNA8DWWH/merenptahstele.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Exodus Really Happen? Israel gets a brief mention on the Merneptah Stele in a long list of conquered kingdoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597585517718-8SMW9ERUVRNNNM62EW8W/kadeshramessesiiramesseum.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Exodus Really Happen? The Battle of Kadesh, in which Ramesses II battled the Hittites, as shown on a wall of the Ramesseum, the pharaoh’s mortuary temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597585703227-6HHQWMSMF3OLN622TXM3/exoduspainting The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Exodus Really Happen? The Israelites Leaving Egypt by David Roberts, 1828 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597585832539-59R6E5BZ8C6C0MVM5EIC/partingredsea.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Exodus Really Happen? Whether it actually happened or not, the Exodus makes for a great story — especially the dramatic parting of the Red Sea and the drowning of the pursuing Egyptians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597585965933-9LEAYEXLG3T8YLK1TPB2/kingjosiah The Not So Innocents Abroad - Did the Exodus Really Happen? Was Exodus written to bolster the agenda of King Josiah of Judah? https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-story-of-moses-the-10-plagues-of-egypt-and-the-exodus monthly 0.5 2020-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597094086939-H97XNP7V430ACVHOKBWD/deathoffirstborns.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Story of Moses, the 10 Plagues of Egypt and the Exodus Don’t upset a friend of Yahweh or you might end up with a dead son, as the pharaoh of Egypt did in the Old Testament tale of the Exodus. Death of the Firstborn by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, 1872 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597093243880-5HZATQ8GKUAWI887HZKO/findingofmoses.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Story of Moses, the 10 Plagues of Egypt and the Exodus Pharaoh’s daughter rescued baby Moses in his basket adrift upon the Nile, as shown in another painting by Alma-Tadema, The Finding of Moses, from 1904. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597094639176-VCS981HFKFMDHRZJOU9I/burningbush.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Story of Moses, the 10 Plagues of Egypt and the Exodus Moses and the Burning Bush, Edward Knippers, 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597093490864-RLQ8BU131ZI07GIRWU11/plagueoflocusts.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Story of Moses, the 10 Plagues of Egypt and the Exodus The plague of locusts devoured every last plant living in Egypt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597093512716-N6TTBYDTLZO9HS5J7PV3/egyptplaguelivestock.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Story of Moses, the 10 Plagues of Egypt and the Exodus In one of the plagues, Yahweh caused the livestock of Egypt to contract a fatal disease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597093533757-U9FKDIHTBYV11HVIAQX8/deathofthefirstborns.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Story of Moses, the 10 Plagues of Egypt and the Exodus Yahweh swept through Egypt, laying waste to all the firstborns as depicted in this creepy painting And There Was a Cry in Egypt by Arthur Hacker from 1897. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597094850235-ISCXSXTYSTFFC4EZC054/partingoftheredsea.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Story of Moses, the 10 Plagues of Egypt and the Exodus The Red Sea parted for the Hebrew slaves seeking freedom in the Exodus — but came crashing back down to drown the pursing Egyptians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597093808779-MWLHSXUG1A4NMG1V8GDH/moses10commandments.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Story of Moses, the 10 Plagues of Egypt and the Exodus Moses and the Ten Commandments by Barbara Goshu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597093872197-LVO0ZJL0VH2U9QOXB75W/goldencalf.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Story of Moses, the 10 Plagues of Egypt and the Exodus Those fickle Hebrews. Moses wasn’t gone too long before they started worshipping a false idol, as seen in Nicolas Poussin’s The Adoration of the Golden Calf from 1634. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/6-of-the-best-glamping-spots-in-the-us monthly 0.5 2020-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597096507353-LS03LFZ6ZNE5S0TL8Y68/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. Glam + camping = glamping! Who says you need to rough it while you’re enjoying the Great Outdoors? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597095857031-TR600BJEVVAZNTP16DGU/pawsup1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. Giddyup! The Resort at Paws Up is set on a working dude ranch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597095899961-D0GNTN7ZGPZ1US5H5N2R/pawsup2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. Rustic chic interiors include en-suite bathrooms. Oh, and if you need something, just ring for the butler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597095958825-7V39EYEW2L7DCL3G5DRJ/safariwest.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. They don’t call Safari West “the Sonoma Serengeti” for nothing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597096047748-57VP6OYDI0ETQGWOL6EX/safariwest2.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. Take a safari right in California and stay in African tents that have bathrooms and viewing decks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597096079308-F33H9JU3WNSKA913FD3Q/collectiveyellowstone4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. Pair a trip to the famous national park with a glamping trip to Collective Yellowstone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597096101335-SEFX5HWDVULAZ02JBVFL/collective+yellowstone2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. Keep warm inside the teepee-like tents, which feature wood-burning stoves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597096137052-O65NWJPVB4QIG28C6DK0/ventana.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. Amazing redwoods surround the Ventana glamping resort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597096159512-LP6YQJABUXA757Y92QRQ/ventana2.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. Take a dip in the pool when you’re not hanging out in your luxury tent or exploring the environs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597096289301-LUHE6M5X2K2FFIXB3BPW/conestogaranch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. Ever wanted to play a real-live version of Oregon Trail — minus the dysentery? Rustle up some fun at Conestoga Ranch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597096319357-T8NZZAWCCECVNBRJHZJW/conestogaranch2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. Circle up the wagons! This glamping resort offers a one-of-kind experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597096354867-O99WEB3YUOA9ZJP6VV6H/moosemeadow1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. If you’ve always wanted to stay in a treehouse, there’s an amazing one at Moose Meadow Lodge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597096378942-D2WQF4T0KBJ2YTC2F3TK/moosemeadow2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. The rustic chic interior of the treehouse, which wraps it way around a maple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1597096425725-MZFWQDWSCK9XGWT7R6J9/pawsup3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 of the Best Glamping Spots in the U.S. Camp in style as in this setup at Paws Up resort in Montana. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/when-was-the-bible-written-dating-genesis monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1596389945881-W92QWJQ2I7YLOE4MOKBD/abrahamcamels.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - When Was the Bible Written? Dating Genesis Looking at the text of Genesis alongside archeological clues, scholars can make an informed guess as to when the events concerning Abraham and the other Old Testament patriarchs would have occurred. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1596389379821-9WCE0YKIAHYG6YAHP46G/camelcaravanabraham.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - When Was the Bible Written? Dating Genesis Camel caravans, mentioned in Genesis, didn’t happen before the 8th century BCE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1596389467108-SM1IBGEMJ29EYCLVHX1O/kingofgerarreturnssarahabe.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - When Was the Bible Written? Dating Genesis The Philistine king of Gerar returns Sarah to Abraham. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1596389573917-P87ZSCM4QM7Y9MQFX0J0/jacobsblessing2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - When Was the Bible Written? Dating Genesis Jacob, described as an Aramean in Genesis, doles out his blessings to his male offspring, dividing up the land into the 12 tribes of Israel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1596389635115-ZD6AU0FUVQWZNH5AY2SO/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - When Was the Bible Written? Dating Genesis Fatherly deathbed blessings must have been common at the time. Here’s Isaac with his firstborn, Esau, who should have gotten his father’s birthright. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1596389711632-N2IAYG8HU7WR1NCDUKS4/judahtamarcamel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - When Was the Bible Written? Dating Genesis Judah, seen here tempted into sex with his disguised daughter-in-law Tamar (that’s a whole other story), got the best kingdom of the bunch from Jacob: the region that was home to what was then the small town of Jerusalem. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/ngoc-son-the-temple-of-the-jade-mountain-in-the-hanoi-old-quarter monthly 0.5 2020-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595781662358-GAYTJ9QV6EO8YEP9XX7O/ngocsongate.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter Ngoc Son, aka the Temple of the Jade Mountain, sits on an island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake, in the middle of Hanoi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595783345212-OKIEQLEN3V1CHP9GSJC4/thaprua2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter Thap Ruá, or Tortoise Tower, also sits in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake, but isn’t accessible to tourists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595782758878-IGP08E1UTJDCWL6MQU1G/hanoishrine2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter One of the temple’s colorful shrines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595781922007-2QAUK5G776FSDFCKBP6B/ngocsongate1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter The first gates have Chinese characters upon them — one meaning happiness, one prosperity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595781972248-8YKWPC0JIM7W6HDK7VK4/ngocsontigergate.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter The second gate has a tiger on one side, the symbol of female protection (e.g., tiger moms). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595782031644-WDK2HLHFW6SI86SAJIN1/ngocsongates.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter The other side of the gate has cranes and koi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595782070672-4AIS8TS70ZIRYCWBSDJN/hucbridge2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter You can’t miss the bright red Huc Bridge, which leads to Ngoc Son Temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595782132691-2LKQUOFN45Y411ZWCK9I/hucbridgewallynessa.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter Wally and Vanessa pause en route to exploring the temple grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595783062744-MIMGPWQQ75G1MRDYF2YZ/hanoishrine.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter Flowers and fruit are common offerings at Southeast Asian shrines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595782595257-ELHVK7P6BEQ8SPPCLUYK/ngocsondoors.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter Doors leading into the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595782631537-TWJ78NZTIRFRDU1LP4MU/ngocsonincense.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter The scent of incense wafts through the air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595782799642-GG2PAJ1MY6T0H9IRCCY7/ngocsonturtle.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter Don’t miss the 500-year-old taxidermied turtle! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595783089950-S6J6V64ULM3UAE88KWS8/ngocsondukewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter Duke and Wally fell under the charm of the Hanoi Old Quarter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595783198456-2QBDA1G1CNC32ZKSJV16/ngocsonjadedemon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter A jade demon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595783232933-DJFC1MW0I9BQV2BMSP76/ngocsonman.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter A holy man https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595782843295-V1FQJS7LMM02RR7JNFMU/ngocsonphoenix.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter A gilded phoenix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595782876810-G84ID0A75XOBISEQ7RXR/ngocsonshrine.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter Inside the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595782514447-2NEVW4GOXYBMFTVYZH9A/ngocsonnight.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ngoc Son, the Temple of the Jade Mountain, in the Hanoi Old Quarter Be sure to come back to Hoam Kiem Lake at night to see the Tortoise Tower lit up. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-charming-chaos-of-the-hanoi-old-quarter monthly 0.5 2020-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595102998423-T8Y3ZNYAYIYJ8FL3OZVN/hanoistalls.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Women sitting outside on small stools at makeshift shops are a common sight in the Hanoi Old Quarter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595103079166-JAC1FMQLACNR0TQJKZA2/hanoiproduce3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter A gorgeous fruit market we stumbled upon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595103026979-WANX5FBAWCMM2HW17KOP/hanoivanessaduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter After the first day or so, Vanessa and Duke stopped being intimidated by the near-death experience of crossing the road — for the most part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595114562954-V7G26621M5AZOZMRRT5T/hanoimotorbike.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Some vendors take their shops on the road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595103191370-CM21KH5OZI9X9OH12KIX/hanoimotorbike2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Motorbikes piled high with goods and passengers are a common sight in Vietnam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595103224176-JD8RX3DFEC9BB41D49YB/hanoishoes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter The Hanoi version of a shoe store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595103253825-X74OT0OH94XZNYV8XFJQ/hanoibananas.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter That’s bananas! Merchandise fills the sidewalks throughout the Old Quarter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595103288980-G4ROJKXNQAHYCYFS04Q8/hanoibirdcages.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Songbirds in cages were music to our ears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595103330186-2XVMHWTOW9V3K8U2VRI2/hanoipans.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Wally and Duke called this stretch Tin Pan Alley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595103381287-DTUXA10BQQ60PYA0JB7G/hanoiproduce.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Colorful fruit on sale — some types we hadn’t seen before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595103811200-A4INTU9NQF3QEIVFP6ME/hanoimoney.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter The currency of Vietnam is actually the dong — which always made Wally and Duke giggle when they asked, “How many dongs is that?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595103844153-T0P9QE11LS5UM4X1H0C3/hanoicage.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter I know why the caged bird sings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595103871073-LKMEMLINJ56R3QKT5MK6/hanoiblood.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter The fish market was filled with blood and guts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595103894733-Z4WMY9NW4R4JF3LPZBPH/hanoiduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Before we knew what was happening, a woman had the hat on Duke’s head and was positioning the pole on his shoulder. So, we ran with it, took a picture and gave her some money. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595103972278-JYXD78WZRSVB1OMB7PJN/hanoiaprtments2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter The narrow buildings lean against each other, looking like they’re about to topple over like dominos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595104008729-O9NG8T6234DBRYG5C35O/hanoibaby.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter What kind of person will this little tyke grow up to be? Depends on what neighborhood they grow up in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595104073084-S5XYC62Y2ERLUN0O3VUG/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Much of the Old Quarter feels a bit run-down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595104097441-UNL2V71G5Y8LPKW7AJRU/hanoiflowerbikes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Flower vendors selling their fragrant wares from the back of their bikes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595104133180-L7JX6I6ELH53R1XT48Z7/hanoigravestones.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter We knew we were near our hotel when we passed this gravestone maker. Hang Mam, once Pickled Fish Street, now sells marble headstone markers with a picture of the deceased. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595104178807-U9BIWHR1192GODQD8HE0/hanoitoys.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Paper lanterns are on sale along Hang Ma, or Votive Paper Street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595104234552-WQN0HJDP1KUHS64SYQI2/hanoitoys2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Wally and Duke felt like babes in Toyland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595104257271-094NRN7MNTKL8YP36FAB/hanoitoys3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Plastic bags stuffed with stuffed animals — some of which just might end up at a carnival near you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595104288204-CWIFKA17VU3BIJ885N7F/hanoiwomen.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Many people in the Old Quarter spend all day sitting out on the sidewalk, beginning with a pot of pho for breakfast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595104351177-8TV16HJ3J2ZR8OZHP0RZ/hanoivendor2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter Fresh veggies can be bought out of baskets on the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1595104373819-1L0L1FH8Z282SSSPB0GZ/hanoiposter.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charming Chaos of the Hanoi Old Quarter This sign cracked us up every time we passed it. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/spicy-old-fashioned-recipe monthly 0.5 2020-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1594579971627-JNSM7L40CZG79NRLENDQ/spciyoldfashioned.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Spicy Old Fashioned Recipe Our old fashioned with a kick is inspired by a trip we took to Mexico City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1594580055878-EY0XKR7ZUAF31TNGDMZF/spicyoldfashionedingredients.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Spicy Old Fashioned Recipe Equal parts rye and Ancho Reyes figure into this spicy old fashioned — and don’t forget the orange bitters. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/habiba-gallery-in-luxor-fair-trade-handicrafts monthly 0.5 2020-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1593798906726-5NDQKZP68ZGL8LDXGM72/habiba.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Habiba Gallery in Luxor: Fair Trade Handicrafts If you’re staying in Luxor, be sure to stop into Habiba Gallery to pick up some local handicrafts — and say hi to Linda, who owns the shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1593799043513-A56CHC847UBOHZZ7VKMX/luxorsoukcarriage The Not So Innocents Abroad - Habiba Gallery in Luxor: Fair Trade Handicrafts Beneath the latticework archway lies the entrance to the Luxor souk — just be careful of the horse and carriages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1593900433486-MHGNLDAJ5YFBVKC8F0OC/habibacloth.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Habiba Gallery in Luxor: Fair Trade Handicrafts A playful textile depicting village life, including a watermelon vendor and colorful birds in a cage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1593799133318-D8NIVXDJZFIPRDE5YRJM/habibacowdish.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Habiba Gallery in Luxor: Fair Trade Handicrafts Duke and Wally couldn’t resist this dish shaped like a cow — at least they think it’s shaped like a cow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1593799099763-XSBJA8CFB34XVJ6TVU13/habibaplates.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Habiba Gallery in Luxor: Fair Trade Handicrafts Fun natural patterns adorn the plates we bought. The prices at Habiba are fair — no haggling necessary! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1593799242871-HAIRHI4WK79RDBFC77N5/habibawooddolls.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Habiba Gallery in Luxor: Fair Trade Handicrafts Whimsical hand-painted wooden spindle dolls reminded Duke of Japanese kokeshi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1593799191361-1HLCATDYWBMCDCKWYRP8/lindahabiba.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Habiba Gallery in Luxor: Fair Trade Handicrafts Linda, an Aussie expat, started Habiba with a sewing machine and a dream. The shop now showcases gorgeous handicrafts made by women’s collectives in Egypt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1593799273622-LTM868C4FHKOLJ4CJSGN/habibaboxes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Habiba Gallery in Luxor: Fair Trade Handicrafts Habiba is filled with beautiful handicrafts like these wooden boxes with geometric mother of pearl marquetry. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/sip-and-savor-at-seniman-coffee-in-ubud monthly 0.5 2020-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592779876261-GCRJ4MNQFFJP4JZWOMD5/senimanubud The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud Get your java fix in Ubud at the trendy Seniman Coffee Studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592779896085-IYWPRJNWOKU6EQGD3S03/senimanofferings The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud Seniman specializes in single-origin local coffee beans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592779911841-MEU2LJCO3CB1BUQ7VSIU/coffeewheel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud The coffee flavor wheel…in Indonesian. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592779951559-1Y54K0TDQ90KDDVSQ7UL/senimancoolbeans.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud Part of the current coffee culture is telling the story of each type of bean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592780362670-PCIWIVZPME2BM7WR9ZFG/howtoordercoffee The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud This graphic can help you figure out what to order. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592779999098-7VF1PBYN53VJGBDHAOUR/senimanstreetside The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud Take a break and get a caffeine fix along Jalan Sri Wedari. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592780024435-FP4DS6Z799FSJ7QTXDOW/cascara The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud The cascara was a bit too much like a weak tea for Duke’s tastes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592780062237-8MK7PBU94GYQNFDGLYXM/senimanpaddles The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud The drinks come on colorful paddles with slots for simple syrup and a sweet treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592780109995-ELYBCILPSINJU30QG5WK/senimansiphons The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud The siphons look like something out of a steampunk laboratory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592780176573-X9PJH9JZ17K4E2N1OWNP/senimantagline The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud What’s your interpretation of Seniman’s tagline? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592780211638-43GJUW8JTU0HPG92GLD5/senimanthcr The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud Buy coffee to go, T-shirts and other items at THCR across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592780243408-5JBSFTWIGZB3G59IRNIY/senimancoffeecart The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud Cool beans! Learn all about the coffee you purchase, as Seniman is part of the new wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592780615166-XU0TIWQEAOC49VOZ6V5Y/tchrubud The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud Seniman and its sister company are involved in every step of the coffee production process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592780274098-5IC20X0GILAYH3GZI1X0/93114948_2998014530266182_1123611638461628416_o.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud Duke and Wally always find a local spot that acts as their base when they travel — and Seniman held that honor in Ubud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592780300118-0SH8D2VH19W240HCZIPJ/64735724_2386613388072969_6310968173864681472_o.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud The one downside to iced lattes is that they’re not topped with fun art like these. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592780515094-IQM7MH95DDGUBQ6LZLZC/senimanshop The Not So Innocents Abroad - Sip and Savor at Seniman Coffee in Ubud Dog-gone it, if you’re a coffee connoisseur, you can’t miss Seniman in Ubud, Bali. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/i-feel-like-a-zombie-tiki-drink monthly 0.5 2020-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592158528320-B0W6DZ0EJOA8VDIEVB83/zombiehero.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - I Feel Like a Zombie Tiki Drink We just might have found you the perfect summertime cocktail: the I Feel Like a Zombie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592159100301-AFZFF6PM9JUSVSH1EJ5Y/zombiedrink.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - I Feel Like a Zombie Tiki Drink Heavy on the rum, with just the right amount of pineapple and grapefruit, chances are you’ll feel like a I Feel Like a Zombie again soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1592158562200-JKK5EQQ7AO2QQT0936PU/zombieingredients.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - I Feel Like a Zombie Tiki Drink Everything you need to make this twist on the tiki classic, the zombie, including shrub and syrup. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/why-are-there-coyotes-in-graceland-cemetery monthly 0.5 2023-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1591563933267-A0CYFUNO79SHQZXYXAR8/coyotegracelandhero.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Are There Coyotes in Graceland Cemetery?! They’re cute — and a bit frightening. But the coyotes in Graceland Cemetery in Chicago haven’t hurt anyone and keep to themselves. Photo by Adam Selzer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1591564689168-EK9GX8QFPJMCDE7KMQJ5/gracelandcopse The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Are There Coyotes in Graceland Cemetery?! Wally thinks this might have been the copse where the coyote made her den. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1591565086505-E0Z418MFRDOGZBN8WEPF/coyotegraceland3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Are There Coyotes in Graceland Cemetery?! Can you spot the coyote? These wild canines help curb populations of raccoons, rats and geese at Graceland Cemetery. Photo by Adam Selzer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1591564027601-GI3Y3JU4UT198C1AH2T1/coyotesgraceland.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Are There Coyotes in Graceland Cemetery?! There are typically three to five coyotes within the grounds of Graceland Cemetery. Photo by Adam Selzer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1591564913243-Y724SG9CKD2HTJZZNUFT/98BABBC4-573D-4732-9EB8-E9BFD8F13A75.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Are There Coyotes in Graceland Cemetery?! Our friend Sandy and her daughters visit Graceland often — and are always excited to see a coyote. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/milk-bar-compost-cookies monthly 0.5 2020-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590954366666-ROMTU72CA10O0Y81JKQR/compostcookieshero.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Milk Bar Compost Cookies Compost cookies: decadent and the perfect meeting of savory and sweet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590954973507-KC1XVGQ4627S6LBV3IDF/compostcookiestowel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Milk Bar Compost Cookies Compost cookies are a fun take on chocolate chip cookies that pack in your favorite snacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590955055854-50L2XRZEE68FZHZZQEQO/compostcookiesingredients.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Milk Bar Compost Cookies Potato chips, toffee, chocolate, pretzels — throw in whatever you’ve got left in the pantry! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590955089787-7BS9FEK9JDRT8OJF85GO/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Milk Bar Compost Cookies The first step is mix up the ingredients that could be used for a graham cracker crust — though here they’ll just create the base for the cookie dough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590955113457-Z3X7MNN3VGF0RF3QA7GD/compostcookiescrustmade.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Milk Bar Compost Cookies The graham cracker “crust” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590955143411-QHB32K8ZCKYLAHSLFJC7/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Milk Bar Compost Cookies Duke recommends freezing the dough for better results — if you can stand the wait! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590955189897-PRD4ND5INIDBA49UG939/compostcookiesballs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Milk Bar Compost Cookies A cookie scoop helps shape the dough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590955240911-9D00NZRX340ZSREVKO43/compostcookiestray.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Milk Bar Compost Cookies Call ’em what you will — compost, garbage, kitchen sink — but these Milk Bar-inspired cookies are delicious by any name. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/museum-anahuacalli-diego-riveras-temple-like-treasure-trove monthly 0.5 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590439728690-MT354ATI5DVZ2KUXU85H/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove If you’ve seen Frida’s Casa Azul, the Anahuacalli Museum is included in the ticket. Don’t miss it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590441196685-XX6E15JLX152BVP6F2EH/anahuacalliwally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Wally peeks behind a giant agave plant in the plaza in front of the museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590439773950-X7N0GNOONWJ80B951Y38/anahuacallidiego.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Frida’s nickname for Diego was Toad-Frog — and with his bulging eyes and belly, it’s not hard to imagine why. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590439850918-ZU6VMB8YB6UCK56DK6VN/anahuacalliskulls.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove The first floor of the museum is filled with Mexican folk art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590441239464-YTKK3KN7TYIROJ2V5PVY/anahuacalliartifact2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Rivera obsessively collected local artifacts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440416506-K63KNDXCQQCA45WBWA70/anahuacallibirthing.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Some of Rivera’s artifacts might have been acquired on the black market — maybe even this one, which Wally thinks looks like someone giving birth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440476857-TXXV4SDQ4LBYU4ZFT03Z/anahuacallijaguar.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Jaguars were worshipped as gods by the ancient peoples of Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590349211026-X0GTRPUHM1WS16H6UQ9K/olmedohouse.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590439968764-ERNMLMQUBW3D8DDVB9H4/anahuacallientrance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove All are welcome at the Museo Anahuacalli. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440133165-7SYBPNHCOJN1323YX51S/anahuacalli1stfl.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Gorgeous papel picado, or cut paper decorations, hang above artifacts placed in niches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440029573-RDGYSD3O0SPU5QY87XPA/alebrijes9.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove There’s a large ofrenda, an altar to Rivera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440058341-KOLEZWKXUL1RRH6XJU4Y/alebrijes8.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Ofrendas often have skeleton figures and food and other items the deceased enjoyed in life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440090488-54DUHO92I57JASFD7WSH/alebrijes7.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Whimsical papier-mâché folk art creatures called alebrijes came to their creator in a feverish dream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440250476-CW3G7C1PD5RLCNLSQASU/anahuacallipapel.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Admire the cut tissue paper flags before venturing into the depths of the temple-like museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590441406634-8EWBHTR29Z2IOPCZ0NJ9/anahuacallired.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Narrow alabaster windows give the museum an otherworldly quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440344492-P6FCNUTR1MIK782DUDAA/anahuacallimarigolds.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Bright orange marigolds help guide the way for spirits to visit this world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440373894-E55Y6FCFMJMQO30ES5CJ/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Duke looks up at the dried marigolds that fill this stairwell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440620659-0W94PX6R1T7JR1Q0EQ2L/anahuacalliartifact3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Rivera collected about 50,000 pre-Hispanic artifacts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440642981-8086LQ4N30QM71L3RLL4/anahuacalliartifact4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove One of Rivera’s wives supposedly ground up one of his idols and served it to him in soup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590441553098-18OZ7MS5RSUL2W2ANGDF/anahuacallisnakes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Look up! Most of the ceilings have murals made from different colored rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440551139-6PECEIE9USZ014KQIUOF/anahuacallieve.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove A woman gathers fruit in one ceiling mural. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590441614479-27SY1SOW5X7NMLF6VFJW/anahuacallidove.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Rivera wasn’t subtle about his fondness for Communism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440580943-ZQAB0LJH6S7B2NW6XPHP/anahuacallimural.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove On the second floor, you can see studies for Rivera’s murals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590441506613-3JVS69ZROG0O0IYG1MX5/anahuacalligallery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Although the Anahuacalli is filled with niches showcasing Rivera’s beloved artifacts, it houses only a fraction of his collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440844856-N03MLQNQ2D1CVJFAXPOS/anahuacalliexhibit.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Some galleries host temporary exhibits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440785744-BUXGZZEFQON58A3RGNPE/anahuacallifountain2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Dominating the second floor wall is an early rendering of Rivera’s famous Pesadilla de Guerra, Sueño de Paz mural. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440718410-TPI4SD31EJ6HDL3V5O8B/anahuacallifountain.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove The circular piece in the center of the room was filled with small ceramic pieces by Adelia Sayeg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590441686827-7B2K8B48ARGAGHF8Y9BX/anahuacallisun.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Here comes the sun: Keep winding your way up through the museum to end up on the rooftop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590441162846-3KR2XUFMZPNL82OKUSCG/anahuacallidukeroof.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove You’ll be temporarily blinded as you step out of the dark confines of the museum onto the rooftop terrace. Like Duke, you can admire the view of CDMX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440905662-NNC1DABNOLSASH4ALZT9/anahuacalliwallyroof.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Wally takes a break from a long day exploring the neighborhood of Coyoacán. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1590440937704-9NP09NKJ5RY6R9IMO1NM/anahuacalliwallydukeroof.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Anahuacalli Museum: Diego Rivera’s Temple-Like Treasure Trove Wally and Duke are all smiles at this truly one-of-a-kind museum, which they can’t recommend enough. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-cool-confines-of-the-luxor-museum monthly 0.5 2022-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1589748843269-75TRXGEE5UBOBUH1BRTE/luxormuseum.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Cool Confines of the Luxor Museum Not too many travelers bother with the Luxor Museum — but that’s a mistake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1589749319412-1FBXMCBJYF19OO2ZF5CX/ramessesimummy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Cool Confines of the Luxor Museum The mummified remains of Ramesses I have a colorful past, including a stint at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Niagara Falls, Ontario. 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588025544859-4XKSBMX2IUCHDWPGNXMB/turkishcoffeebunscoffee.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Turkish Coffee Buns Brew up some coffee… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588025595205-DV4CUJP58M7BQWOZ92EH/turkishcoffeebunsyeasty.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Turkish Coffee Buns …cuz you’ll be activating the yeast in it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588025736062-RPSFQH7OVYSWY0PHPIDM/turkishcoffeebunsproofit.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Turkish Coffee Buns You’ve got to proof the dough overnight — and this is a step you can’t skip! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588025684366-QPD7DRU1MP2M4GSY40WG/turkishcoffeebunsdough.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Turkish Coffee Buns Roll out the dough before the twists and turns take place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588025834488-74VXOCALHOGQVWN6YS6S/turkishcoffeebunsprebake.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Turkish Coffee Buns Knotty, knotty: You might need to watch a tutorial on how to get your buns looking so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588025908436-GX59F2HCUEUDDYFXKLEW/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Turkish Coffee Buns Syrupy sweetness! Don’t be shy with that glaze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588025878748-WWWFHBKMADAL64QXLGT2/turkishcoffeebunspans.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Turkish Coffee Buns This take on Turkish coffee buns is one you won’t soon forget. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588026166564-XAWSPX02W78L4XUPQM5B/turkishcoffeebunsinnards.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Turkish Coffee Buns Dig in! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-mind-bogglingly-gorgeous-nasrid-palaces-at-the-alhambra monthly 0.5 2020-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588712865084-3LR2HMW28N495B0MBATD/alhambrahero.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra The Patio de los Leones, with its namesake fountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588713689403-L0C41XY34233A14SFKA6/alhambraarch.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra This was our favorite part of the entire Alhambra complex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588714033564-MJXFFWJVUH5QSCX92YZS/alhambrawall.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra What Islamic art lacks in depictions of living creatures, it more than makes up for in beautiful patterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588713748058-EHAJFA0CUV4FFY0M2LNO/alhambranasrid.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra Delicate pillars frame restoration work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588714065277-YAHM39O6OCZIYIWTYXGJ/alhambraarch2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra The wall carvings in this section of the Nasrid Palaces are truly spectacular. Can you spot the bird on its peculiar perch? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588713793431-A7E5D3N1DQ697I5PGP2L/alhambrapatterns.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra Everywhere you look, your vision is filled with stunning architecture and delicate carvings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588713114869-S3PJFI325WM2HK5V9OUD/alhambraleones.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra Wally snuck a shot of the lion fountain while it was under repair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588713831582-F178V1CH6YTHKZJL4V9Q/alhambralionwindows.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra Windows look out upon the greenery, which was watered via ancient aqueducts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588713181364-UTEFMJR4TC0898DPXKMQ/alhambrasalahermanas.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra The domed ceiling of the Hall of the Two Sisters reminded us of a honeycomb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588713216895-T1H4VXX4CZ2YZI3JS5NV/alhambramoca%CC%81rabes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra The conquering Catholic Monarchs never completed their plasterwork ceiling. It junked up the room, if you ask us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588713264233-MTXL1BYTC4V5A5SDY7ZK/Maria%CC%80_Fortuny_-_The_Slaying_of_the_Abencerrajes_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra The Slaying of the Abencerrajes by Marià Fortuny, 1870 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588713408557-PRR3N738YCXCLZTPJQLI/alhambracherubbird.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra With cherubs adorning its exterior, the Palace of Charles V feels very different than the rest of the Alhambra. In fact, it pales in comparison to the ornate opulence of the Palace of the Lions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588713430484-5BM0C0BZLN1IXW29P5KQ/charlesvonhorseback The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra Portrait of Charles V on Horseback by Anthony van Dyck, 1620 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588713597703-RN48GINUWEHRRDZUBHQT/alhambracarlosv.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra The two-story colonnade that encircles the palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588713555550-2GI17FJKMBDVKWGYDA4S/alhambracarlosv2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra The open-aired circular court of Charles V’s palace at the Alhambra, which felt like an arena to us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588712450470-0C1104VP4RLOBKOUC434/alhambragranada.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra Touring the Alhambra had been a dream of Wally’s ever since he saw a report on it while studying abroad. He was stuck spending the winter in Germany studying Bauhaus architecture, which he found boring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588713883626-T9RK2J0WUW0WR3ANJ27N/alhambragiftshop.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mind-Bogglingly Gorgeous Nasrid Palaces at the Alhambra Exit through the gift shop. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/gain-an-audience-at-the-nasrid-palaces-of-the-alhambra monthly 0.5 2020-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587856519961-EH4ZI4EAF8OANVDS2YXF/alhambracomares.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gain an Audience at the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra The Islamic Nasrid Palaces are the most spectacular part of the Alhambra complex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587856812628-G52FAGPI0DXEHJKXQRMX/courtinthealhambraweeksjpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gain an Audience at the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra A Court in the Alhambra in the Time of the Moors by Edwin Lord Weeks, 1876 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587856590216-2OWXSFLJSHR971NKORDS/alhambrawally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gain an Audience at the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra Wally likes to spend his birthdays touring memorable locales — and the Alhambra was something he had dreamed of for years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587856714823-GHSHVS0XBWFXX62AIAD8/alhambratile.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gain an Audience at the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra The Holy Roman Emperor Charles V put his stamp on the Mexuar tilework, incorporating some of his heraldic iconography, including a two-headed eagle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587856637881-4779QWC869GJ4IC34ZWV/alhambracuartodoradoceiling3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gain an Audience at the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra The gloriously gilded ceiling of the Cuarto Dorado https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587857087173-2H70L931H0R7ROZEK773/alhambrawall.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gain an Audience at the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra Islamic tradition stated that depictions of people are blasphemous, so the builders of the Alhambra created complex geometric patterns and scrollwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587857111235-4RH7O9RVLZNM8E0L5XUZ/alhambranasridmoneyshot.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gain an Audience at the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra Looking out at the Patio de Arrayanes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587857173788-KQAXKUWQ22PYYR57O3CC/alhambradetail.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gain an Audience at the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra Pretty much every square inch of the Nasrid Palaces’ walls are covered with beautiful, ornate carvings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587857264074-8Z76TTVEQ3AO5DLE77DI/alhambrahallofambassadors.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gain an Audience at the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra The Hall of the Ambassadors is where King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella met with Christopher Columbus to grant him permission to seek a new route to India (and we know how that turned out). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587857290947-02JFRN1VR7R69MZ2IRLJ/alhambraambassadorsceiling.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gain an Audience at the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra The ceiling of the Hall of the Ambassadors resembles a starry sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587857368638-A5T8TN7LJSACGGXLQ9U5/kingboabdilbidsfarewelldehodencq.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gain an Audience at the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra You would cry, too, if it happened to you: King Boabdil Bids Farewell to Granada by Alfred Dehodencq, 1882 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587858996616-1IG72MXGE7NVP5V4D3L4/alhambra.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gain an Audience at the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra If you’re in the South of Spain, you can’t leave without a visit to the amazing Alhambra. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-alcazaba-the-fierce-fortress-of-the-alhambra monthly 0.5 2022-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587319648368-NIV16AORGZV5W3RNX3PK/alcazaba.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Alcazaba, the Fierce Fortress of the Alhambra Start your tour of the Alhambra with the Generalife gardens and the Alcazaba fortress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587321108913-00JPG752GXOVYDGJRD4F/alcazabawally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Alcazaba, the Fierce Fortress of the Alhambra Touring the Alcazaba and the rest of the Alhambra made for a birthday Wally will never forget! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1588022670956-PVA8VIRXVR7R3XUCQX6H/LESLIE The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Alcazaba, the Fierce Fortress of the Alhambra This is Leslie, wandering off again. “Leslie! Get back here!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587320163651-7VNG34BKYH20G1GRLQJ7/alcazabaentrance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Alcazaba, the Fierce Fortress of the Alhambra The entrance to the Alcazaba, built by Muhammad I, the first sultan of the Nasrid dynasty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587321185904-T2RC0ZJWR4TPRLJJGEZO/alcazaba2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Alcazaba, the Fierce Fortress of the Alhambra The separations in the defensive wall allowed archers to fire at invaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587320213518-VMG6KAG23LJ5YHU1SRBA/granada.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Alcazaba, the Fierce Fortress of the Alhambra The towers of the Alcazaba, the Torre de la Vela in particular, provide great views of the white city of Granada below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587321329320-I1V7E2PPB85J89A5BDF5/alcazabaplants.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Alcazaba, the Fierce Fortress of the Alhambra The Alcazaba at the Alhambra is cool to tour — but just wait till you see the ornate Nasrid Palaces! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587320375736-BNQI3WTA1ALBAQDZIFC4/puertadelasarmasalcazaba.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Alcazaba, the Fierce Fortress of the Alhambra Visitors had to leave their weapons at the Puerta de las Armas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587320274267-SMWWY2GOPB77PRRZUB26/alcazabaplazadelasarmas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Alcazaba, the Fierce Fortress of the Alhambra The foundations of the military quarters can still be seen in the Plaza de la Armas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1587320796209-NK89NSFL8OJRS7FYQ4LQ/surrenderofgranadapradilla.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Alcazaba, the Fierce Fortress of the Alhambra The Surrender of Granada by Francisco Pradilla y Ortiz, 1882, shows poor Baobdil turning over the keys to Granada to Ferdinand and Isabella. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/generalife-the-gorgeous-alhambra-gardens monthly 0.5 2020-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586618287485-MIFFWQ1KT1WQ353ZGZ8B/gerneralifeaquaduct.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Generalife: The Gorgeous Alhambra Gardens The Generalife gardens were created as a peaceful refuge for the Nasrid sultans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586619762361-PWP1NOCK5N2LL6ASNXW3/generalifedukewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Generalife: The Gorgeous Alhambra Gardens Duke and Wally love a good garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586618997635-ZYMQQLG45CENI4NO31HG/patiointhegeneralifehistoric The Not So Innocents Abroad - Generalife: The Gorgeous Alhambra Gardens A historic illustration of the garden complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586619248236-7JXUE7AQDAHJZJY4LUZ1/generalifeterraces The Not So Innocents Abroad - Generalife: The Gorgeous Alhambra Gardens The Generalife gardens are terraced, situated on a hill above the city of Granada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586619081910-R7T9SA7N1EAWPA4M8UHP/generalifepond.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Generalife: The Gorgeous Alhambra Gardens Narrow reflecting pools can be found throughout the complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586619201800-1GJI1K77HFSNS092I97W/generalifeacquaduct.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Generalife: The Gorgeous Alhambra Gardens The highlight of the Generalife is the Court of the Long Pond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586619335212-DGLKEBRYW23YSKU4O28Z/generaliferosearch.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Generalife: The Gorgeous Alhambra Gardens Arches of roses create picturesque frames of the city of Granada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586620565265-AJ86D0NAVGRQYJOA4QOZ/generalifestonework.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Generalife: The Gorgeous Alhambra Gardens The amazingly intricate stonework is just a taste of what’s to come in the rest of the Alhambra complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586619957289-32WO4XU1GVG3AS90XA2M/generalifehedgemaze.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Generalife: The Gorgeous Alhambra Gardens Try not to get lost in the hedge maze! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586619422326-WVBQN4IOF87O4KIROUAY/generalifefountains The Not So Innocents Abroad - Generalife: The Gorgeous Alhambra Gardens The pleasant gurgling of fountains floats through the air https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-real-monsters-of-harry-potter-wizards-unite monthly 0.5 2020-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586105629593-4326SGI5LEPT7WGGJ7S0/wizardsunite.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Many of the creatures from the mobile game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite have their roots in actual folklore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586105795885-FHENHROS9473G3IBZY4T/helios.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite The Abraxan winged horse from the Harry Potter universe is based on one of the flying steeds that pulled the Greek sun god Helios’ chariot across the sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586105826755-Z4D2C19YRNUW0O0YOGCB/boggartcommonhouse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite A depiction of a boggart from The Spiderwick Chronicles. They can change their shapes at will. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586105860604-2PNVCGJYL0KJMV6ZPV2S/allaboutboggarts.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite “The world is full of fairies, and if anyone tells you it isn’t, don’t you believe them.” So begins this helpful tome, published in 1956. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586105843156-5S7CFW5S05DVUKAQ73LD/boggart.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Boggarts love to cause mischief, like taking a baby out of its crib. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586105879494-W81NINGZH99LVZL1KKYC/erkling.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite The creepy Erkling from Wizards Unite looks like a demented cousin of Jack Frost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586105899816-5SLUU0V2W0JT3ER904KP/Erl_king_sterner.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Saying that you won’t dance with a erlking or join it in fairyland could be the last thing you ever do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586105918113-MDLYES6V7Z9VD6H5BIUZ/erklking.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Erlkings are often shown as crowned, flying spirits following those on horseback. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586105939076-W5EFVZAJZHDX655UJSKD/gnomefart.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite This cheeky Gnome Confoundable is waving a fart at us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586105965445-K788VV406L7D2E8XSVB2/the-gnome-book.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Wally stole — er, permanently borrowed — this book from his neighbors, knowing he’d appreciate it much more than they would. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106035125-R7TU9332K2J4HYP40QZZ/hippogriffmedieval.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Hippogriffs, part eagle, part horse, can be dangerous! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107654690-VSWKV7YPOKBMWSDMQK2H/Roger_de%CC%81livrant_Ange%CC%81lique_by_Louis-E%CC%81douard_Rioult.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite In this 1824 painting by Louis-Édouard Rioult, a knight named Roger, riding his hippogriff mount, saves a woman, Angelica, from a sea monster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106056161-YOVIH0GW342P8MTOSKBZ/hornedserpent.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite The Horned Serpent you must battle in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106080510-EHDLP97LMEN96T4GPMLK/hornedserpentillo2.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Many Native American tribes had a version of the horned serpent in their folk tales. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106095594-QWX3QEW6IHOMW3PKP8LG/hornedserpentillo.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite These supernatural spirits were primarily water based and could perform powerful magic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106242392-6RXA2LVXK033A8NFDEAW/kapparape.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Watch out for kappa! They’re known to not only peek up kimonos but rape women as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106272994-W2BXIG7ELZQXL18WL174/kappakillers.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite The turtle-like kappas’ weakness is the dents on top of their heads, which must always be filled with water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106442049-Z5DCG0DWRWZ5NG18MWUG/leprechaunjamesbrowne.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite James Browne’s leprechaun is a cobbler and has a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106363651-1UQWOXURRZ2JNWWXL6V1/leprechaun2.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Leprechauns often have treasure — but they’ll do their best to trick you out of getting it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106395676-XT230QT3VV5SKMAZNEFH/leprechaun.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite This leprechaun on a vintage St. Patrick’s Day card is probably drunk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106470740-1BI1ZW0YLMG5KJES2NXL/mandrake.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite A baby mandrake root as seen in the Hogwarts greenhouses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106527528-4CDZ23KC9864AMJD15VY/mandrakemedieval.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Mandrakes were popular inclusions in medieval manuscripts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106620549-S0ZPU7JEX4Z0RBFHW02M/mandrakemedieval2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite It’s handy to have a dog you don’t like around when harvesting a mandrake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106496254-5MW7PZ8H8I9GQNQT31AX/mandrakescream.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite The humanlike mandrake root was said to emit a fatal screech when pulled out of the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106594976-ZAAJIVPQ9VUMP56H29N3/mandrakepulling.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite These ladies are using string to yank out mandrakes — I sure hope they have their ears plugged with wax! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106726224-GULLBYPCSF3B5MTRAENK/mooncalfwizardsunite.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite The adorable mooncalf from Wizards Unite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106755616-7PIKEPTBATDJMD9ESWJX/mooncalfcover.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite The moon could botch a pregnancy, resulting in a horrifically deformed creature called a mooncalf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107704010-BCULZJHN292ILEA06WP1/caliban.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Poor Caliban, a mooncalf created by Shakespeare https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107721779-9M75GZC8G9G5DWFSREDW/The_Tempest_by_Johann_Heinrich_Ramberg.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Caliban and a couple of other characters from The Tempest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106791123-RU38HTXGT16KZUJJ2JRW/trollwizardsunite.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite A Mountain Troll Confoundable isn’t too fond of the Flesh-Eating Slugs (but really, who would be)? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106841319-IYT5R3AWMR732JYSZ25E/trollsjohnbauer.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Trolls from a 1915 illustration by the Swedish artist John Bauer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106895873-827J41KCQJ9IUVRNMLEA/trollattack.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Duke and Wally got attacked by the trolls at the Morton Arboretum outside of Chicago, part of a fun exhibit by Thomas Dambo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106821886-JEOGXA7HEHIFE8O01VY4/trollstone.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Trolls that get caught out at sunrise turn instantly to stone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106950858-KJ2IB9B2JPGFI5N2BAF5/Phoenix-Fabelwesen.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite The phoenix gets consumed in flames, only to be reborn from the ashes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586106973954-3UG09XNCSCJRW1DGJ7K0/Phoenix_detail_from_Aberdeen_Bestiary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Phoenix tears are believed to have healing powers, and no one can tell a lie when this creature is nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107014335-KS3YP3AKVCE9Y0FD3QDG/phoenixbestiary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite A page from a medieval bestiary shows a phoenix. Christians liked how the fabled bird symbolized resurrection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107044757-BVCE2C3M2DBRMR8HC9ZZ/pixiewizardsunite.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite The pain-in-the-ass pixies you’ll find throughout the Wizards Unite game https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107079936-BPZ15ZI3M2TDMZWIJMIN/pixiespiderwick.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Pixies, a variety of which is shown here, from The Spiderwick Chronicles, really just wanna have fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107100632-MZBFUUFZIOP144IDRCH6/pixiehedgehog.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite This source claims that pixies choose to look like hedgehogs, though most say they have wings like a butterfly or dragonfly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107149938-T0EBKBRG72AME1ZY9ROS/peepatthepixies.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite One of Halbot K. Browne’s illustrations from the 1854 book A Peep at the Pixies by Anna Eliza Bray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107172858-TACBYHPPUI44AQBSS0RA/pukwudgie.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Whatever you do, don’t make fun of a pukwudgie. They’re not typically malevolent, but they could cause great harm if you don’t treat them with respect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107207162-38CI40WI2WKP42AVTP5A/reem.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite No one can seem to agree on exactly what a re’em looks like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107232480-JNA6CNNN5QC63EPF9SNS/reemnoahsark.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite One story about Noah’s Ark tells of a unicorn-like re’em being towed behind it because the giant beast wouldn’t fit on the boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107775177-CYHJK45XHF3AUUN6UGDB/aurouchslascaux.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Evidence points to the re’em being a giant aurochs, like those painted at the Lascaux caves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107882963-82NOBH3V0SO61AZ46TVV/threeheadeddog.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite An alert for Fluffy, the Three-Headed Dog once cared for by Hagrid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107300940-L0KRIJ6LDC7NHZ90LOL3/cerberuswgluttonswmblake.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Cerberus, the original three-headed dog, shown in this William Blake illustration, guards the gates of Hades in Greek mythology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107904089-B78RFK21CC2DC7IVBTMY/herculesandcerberus-Peter_Paul_Rubens_1636.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite Hercules and Cerberus by Peter Paul Rubens, 1636 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107323020-AOSH6K4JBRCHI80S5PBW/zouwu.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite The Wizards Unite version of a zouwu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107344261-8Q7GQM0QLLVCLP6XX3UR/zouwumingdynasty.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite The mythic Chinese zouwu is actually a docile, lucky creature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1586107935926-XEOOJJ0HUKS4IYIA6046/hpwizardsunite2.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Real Monsters of Harry Potter Wizards Unite The AR game is even more fun when you know the origins of the creatures that populate its world. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-visual-tour-of-the-egyptian-museum-in-cairo monthly 0.5 2022-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432288121-15NNGMB5XEP5CJ1YSGL3/egyptianmuseum.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo If you can’t actually visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, do the next best thing: Virtually tour some of the exhibits below https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432742503-IA4BEVT9WV4ZFSKE2I8T/egyptianmuseumhorus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo A gray granite statue of Ramesses II as a child protected by the god Horus, depicted as a falcon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432919253-34XT7ZSDQOWGOUIKZXLC/egyptianmuseumpieces.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo The fragmented sculpture of the goddess Mut and her husband, the chief god Amun, is composed of 79 pieces. The head of the goddess was discovered by French Egyptologist August Mariette in 1873. Other parts were unearthed during additional excavations in the Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak and sent to the museum, where they were reassembled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432486502-GUXZOO5POMJY31F3QKOE/egyptianmuseumcolossi.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo The colossal figures of Amenhotep III, who ruled around 1386-1353 BCE, and his wife Tiye survey the great hall of the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. The statue was discovered at Medinet Habu. Tiye, whose arm wraps around her husband's waist, is the same size as the king, demonstrating her equal status as a powerful and influential queen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585434610922-LQPQQOPFYREPWNJUT3O0/egyptianmuseum3some.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo This statue, carved in a variety of sandstone known as graywacke, shows the Fourth Dynasty Pharaoh Menkaure wearing the crown of Upper Egypt. The king, who was born in 2532 BCE, is flanked by the goddess Hathor (left), crowned with a solar disc between cows horns, and Anput (right), the personification of the 17th nome, or district, of Upper Egypt. Note the jackal above her, referring to her husband, the god Anubis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432426475-LHIG2WUY1XEPCOPUOG31/egyptianmuseumbaldie.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo A realistic-looking sycamore wood figure with white quartz and resin eyes from the Fifth Dynasty, depicting a khry-heb, or lector priest, named Ka-aper. He was responsible for transcribing religious texts and reciting hymns in the temple and at ritual festivals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432453938-V3T5IMUZPPYF6WTRN103/egyptianmuseumbones.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo Skeleton of a dog. Ancient Egyptians were known to sacrifice and mummify a variety of animals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432947213-SGED6PT9DBBI24HTJ5A4/egyptianmuseumqueen.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo An alabaster statue of the high priestess Amenirdis, who held the title of God’s Wife of Amun during the Twenty-Fifth Dynasty. She’s wearing a diadem of cobras and holding a small whip, or flagellum, bent to resemble a lily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432775267-G957N19J0USM44MEXAZ2/egyptianmuseummini.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo A row of small stone sarcophagi stand in front of a chipped wall typical at the Egyptian Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432511826-KETN7LFH972369VK4KSM/egyptianmuseumcouple.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo A statue of Meryre and his wife Iniuia. Meryre began his career under the reign of Akhenaten, the so-called Heretic King who ruled from 1353-1336 BCE in the Eighteenth Dynasty, as steward and scribe of the Great Temple of the Aten in Armana, Akhenaten’s capital city, and later as high priest at the temple of Aten at Memphis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432545180-SDO6MA4ZXONNHRJH6RU2/egyptianmuseumdwarf.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo Dwarves commanded respect in Ancient Egypt, thought to possess divine gifts. One of the much-loved gods of the time, Bes (right), was depicted as a dwarf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432568935-ORTALPP3817USW3LHKL8/egyptianmuseumdwarfstone.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo A granite sarcophagus lid of a dwarf named Djeho from the Thirtieth Dynasty. Inscriptions on the lid indicate that he was employed to dance at burial ceremonies connected to the sacred Apis bull. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432607523-3XY9WV6GMOWNA3E6PM69/egyptianmuseumhatihead.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo This painted limestone head of Hatshepsut originally belonged to one of Osiride statues resembling the god of the underworld, Osiris, at Deir el-Bahari, the female pharaoh’s mortuary temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432676746-LBR1ZS88BT6T9QBENU4P/egyptianmuseumhatisphinx.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo This granite sphinx was one of several that once stood at Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple. This remarkable woman ruled Egypt, first as co-regent for her nephew/stepson Thutmose III and subsequently as pharaoh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585433128199-9647E1JGV0DUIZ97F3JP/egyptianmuseumsphinx.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo Another sphinx of Hatshepsut, this one painted limestone. It’s believed to have originally stood at her mortuary temple. Unusual for Ancient Egypt, her face is surrounded by a leonine mane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432643001-OVRP8YYDYHS82XJ2F7CC/egyptianmuseumgilded.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo A detail of the outermost shrine that enclosed the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun. Composed of gilt plaster over wood with a faience inlay, it bears protective symbols: the djed, or spine of Osiris, and the tjet, or Isis knot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585498997511-PO8JKTBQHLN5SP98PMN2/egyptianmuseumpharaoh.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo A diorite statue of the Fourth Dynasty Pharaoh Khefren, who may have ruled around 2558-2532 BCE, seated on a throne, protected by the outstretched wings of a falcon, a symbol of the god Horus. The eagle is on the back, so you unfortunately can’t see it from this angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585432984464-XB72QOKCF200VRWNU86C/egyptianmuseumsehkmet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo A statue of the lion-headed goddess of war, Sekhmet. Don’t let her calm expression fool you: She could be violent and was given various titles, including Mistress of Dread, Lady of Slaughter and She Who Mauls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585433014602-U8EL1AW7WA9SVLEFCA8D/egyptianmuseumsenumet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo This compact granite block statue depicts Senenmut, the favored official and director of building works under Hatshepsut, who reigned from 1479-1458 BCE, during the Eighteenth Dynasty. Senenmut held many roles, one of which was tutor to Hatshepsut’s daughter, Princess Neferure. The strange style of statuary was common for tutors. The head of the young royal emerges from Senenmut’s cloaked, protective form. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585433100182-Q965YUW53IH919SXQ5Z6/egyptianmuseumsoldiers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo Model soldiers carrying shields and spears from the tomb of a pharaoh. Fun fact: The bravest soldiers were given amulets shaped like flies, to show that they had stung the enemy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585433053087-28ZDFXD1JOC1FRSP5J31/egyptianmuseumservants.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo Funerary models carved of wood show scenes from everyday life. Placed in a pharaoh’s tomb, they assured that he would have all he desired, including food and drink, in the afterlife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585433074325-X5COVH4IYAV4C8IQJN90/egyptianmuseumsidepony.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo A gray granite statue of Tutankhamun depicted as Khonsu, a moon god whose name means Wanderer, son of Amun and Mut. The Boy King wears the sidelock braid of youth and is holding a crook, flail and djed pillar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585433234572-CFOEQSGOWPOEL3O3HKZP/egyptianmuseumstele.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo A 2nd millennium BCE funerary stele found at Abydos that may or may not depict a ruler named Sobekhotep and his wife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1585433157776-WL4J8SI6P6SJGM5P668Q/egyptianmuseumstatues.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Visual Tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo This red granite statue depicts Ramesses II (left) and the creator god, Ptah (right). Ptah held a close relationship to the primeval god Tatenen, whose name means Risen Earth, referring to the primordial mound that emerged from the watery chaos at the beginning of the world. –Wally https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-charmingly-cluttered-egyptian-museum-in-cairo monthly 0.5 2020-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584902379399-LETI0KXK3S90DFU7UIDC/IMG_5255.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo Be sure to explore the peaceful park in front of the salmon-colored museum, which opened in this spot in 1902 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584902509841-L472QVBIPS9THGPRIC25/eyptianmuseumcolossi.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo The colossi of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye tower above Wally (a queen shown actual size) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584904883873-GM7VFG5GJIKRK7HHLQ8F/egyptianmuseumentrance The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo A pair of larger-than-life figures personifying the goddesses of Upper and Lower Egypt adorn the museum’s façade on either side of the entry arch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584900078316-XF7YWIKW5UYNCMI1C81Q/IMG_8644.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo Looking down upon the entrance, with its metal detectors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584902666845-HSBEJOP4YE696E0L82BW/eyptianmuseumclutter.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo Peek behind a wall partition and you’ll see just how disorganized the Egyptian Museum is https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584902763420-YQAOM470BZU7BIGV5Z32/eyptianmuseumamarna.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo The section on the Amarna Period, with Akenhaten’s defaced sarcophagus in the foreground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584902838293-6RDEZHSABKVR24WNKITG/atenism.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo The royal family shown worshipping the Aten (aka the sun) and its life-giving rays — check out those thunder thighs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584902891502-VGCCE0W3EW94OYQUFFJK/eyptianmuseumnefertiti The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo The unfinished yet still stunning bust of Nefertiti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584903195380-3L0DN6ZK6YARRYM5SHD4/eyptianmuseumtuttreasures.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo Catch the treasures of King Tut before they’re moved to the new Grand Egyptian Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584903114425-MF1G7BB71KT1F0GTZPKJ/eyptianmuseumtutanubis The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo A shrine to the jackal-headed god of mummification, Anubis, found in King Tut’s treasury https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584903331593-HEP1YL53IWVKNXW9LU1C/eyptianmuseumtutshrine The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo A gilded shrine shows a lesser-known deity, Selket, the goddess of magic, who wore a scorpion atop her head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584903270933-RHTRC4890J2R24NBJ8C7/eyptianmuseummummyhall The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo Sarcophagi line the hall leading to the Mummy Rooms, where you can see the dried-up corpses of legendary kings and queens of Ancient Egypt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584903460231-F8PXCLPH21MEFZ64E1DX/eyptianmuseumcoffins The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo Ancient Egyptians painted coffins with the image of the person inside, so their spirit would know where to return after wandering at night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584903508319-USW95VGYVEXXTKCGE8BI/eyptianmuseumfigurines The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo Rows of figurines of gods and goddesses sit tucked away in vitrines — some labeled, some not https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584903678237-M7TV9RMF0NQXPLO8SPS9/eyptianmuseumstatues.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have — the Egyptian Museum. But the somewhat run-down state makes you feel like you’re stepping back in time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584900546240-1RW9F6LS47TUP7I49RGR/IMG_8631.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Charmingly Cluttered Egyptian Museum in Cairo The Egyptian Museum can be a bit of a mess inside — but that’s part of its charm https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/atenism-akhenatens-experiment-in-monotheism monthly 0.5 2025-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584297685510-UVN93PPITY6R69FPZS3E/akhenatensphinx.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atenism: Akhenaten’s Experiment in Monotheism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584297814014-RZCITDF877JMEBMF7NY7/amenhotepiii.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atenism: Akhenaten’s Experiment in Monotheism Amenhotep III might have initiated the intense worship of the Aten that took over his son, the pharaoh who became Akhenaten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584297910499-LIV7K7SBLW3111ZXA7ZQ/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atenism: Akhenaten’s Experiment in Monotheism Wally and Duke are particularly partial to the Amarna style of art, as shown in this statue of Akhenaten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584297984393-35LE545EKFSA1LHY7MO6/hymntoaten.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atenism: Akhenaten’s Experiment in Monotheism There’s evidence that The Hymn to the Aten influenced one of the Psalms in the Bible https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584298083164-T4O541NT0Y3UXHXRR1OE/akhenatennefertitidaughters.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atenism: Akhenaten’s Experiment in Monotheism Akhenaten and Nefertiti, with three of their daughters, basking in the holy rays of the sun, known as the Aten in Ancient Egypt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584298381924-2KAN0SUAVCNTWTYI45N4/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atenism: Akhenaten’s Experiment in Monotheism A relief from the Karnak Temple shows Akhenaten worshipping the sun. The new religion was probably appealing at first, with its focus on life and beauty instead of death https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584298162727-C5ATDJXNJIHS5XNPXBLU/amun.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atenism: Akhenaten’s Experiment in Monotheism The priesthood of the chief god, Amun, in particular, didn’t fare well under Akhenaten’s decree to worship only one deity: the Aten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1584298245809-JN18SZLXC04UXT3C1Q9W/kingtut.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Atenism: Akhenaten’s Experiment in Monotheism Upon Akhenaten’s death, his son and successor, King Tut, returned Egypt to polytheism https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/controversial-theories-about-akhenaten-ancient-egypts-heretic-king monthly 0.5 2021-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1583680583661-IDUVKBK6Z5DIXOWHRBK3/akhenatenleft.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories About Akhenaten, Ancient Egypt’s “Heretic King” Pharaoh Akhenaten: the face that launched a thousand conspiracy theories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1583680192717-OLWLE16TJMGCPSDKJN58/akhenatencairo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories About Akhenaten, Ancient Egypt’s “Heretic King” Does the Amarna style of art reveal a hereditary disease? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1583681541380-92RJ4LXRLY0QDAO99PA2/akhenatenbluecrown.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories About Akhenaten, Ancient Egypt’s “Heretic King” This depiction of Akhenaten most likely was carved early in his reign and probably reveals what he actually looked like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1583680663986-YTZF36NKQGQ3B19TIDJ3/tomb55sarcophagus.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories About Akhenaten, Ancient Egypt’s “Heretic King” The desecrated sarcophagus in Tomb 55 in the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1583680728844-1TOACYUXBK732ZFNHQ4V/kv35mummies.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories About Akhenaten, Ancient Egypt’s “Heretic King” The mummy cache found in KV55 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1583681468247-2CATMT0QTDH6FGE6BJ0W/tiyeheaddress.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories About Akhenaten, Ancient Egypt’s “Heretic King” Queen Tiye, the mother of Akhenaten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1583680882230-QF59VQ4B3CYFO6IVOAL7/kiyahead.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories About Akhenaten, Ancient Egypt’s “Heretic King” Kiya, who shared wifely duties with Nefertiti, was a scapegoat for Akhenaten’s questionable decisions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1583680983453-E9RH6E3BTT4YL733ZG4F/canopicjarkiya.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories About Akhenaten, Ancient Egypt’s “Heretic King” A canopic jar with Kiya’s head upon it — other artifacts depicting her were viciously vandalized. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1583681056319-CVY9FCHCJA4M150FCA1F/princessmeritaten.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories About Akhenaten, Ancient Egypt’s “Heretic King” Did Princess Meritaten simultaneously give birth to her daughter and granddaughter?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1583681642471-365JJR0W553C6L73HGD8/akhenatennefertitibabies.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories About Akhenaten, Ancient Egypt’s “Heretic King” Was Akhenaten a bit too fond of his daughters by Nefertiti? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1583681325372-RG3UH40J99H1LHB7CCPP/smenkhkarestele.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Controversial Theories About Akhenaten, Ancient Egypt’s “Heretic King” Is this a carving of Akhenaten’s gay lover — or a woman who became his co-pharaoh? https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-rise-and-fall-of-ancient-egypts-amarna monthly 0.5 2020-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1582984411165-EUQD2W6ZQSF0OCQGBGPK/amarnanorthpalace The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt’s Amarna Unlike the other monuments of Ancient Egypt that are well preserved, little remains of the short-lived capital of Amarna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1582984479185-ZCOJP1L92QHZA9LURBU0/amarnamap.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt’s Amarna A map of Amarna, with a large temple to the Aten at the top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1583682064535-WCWNUXYJ6MGMLI6VSRKO/akhenaten1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt’s Amarna When you declare that all of the old gods are forbidden but one, as Pharaoh Akhenaten did, you’re going to piss off a lot of people — especially the wealthy and powerful priesthood of Amun, the former chief deity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1582984697444-H8HIUNI77A4ZCR25G4VT/amarnanorthpalace2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt’s Amarna All that remains of the once-impressive north palace of Amarna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1582986946747-IMRF1KO8H1KIZCLEUYB3/amarnatombs The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt’s Amarna Akhenaten and his family can be seen worshipping the Aten (aka the sun) in a tomb carved into the cliffs outside of Amarna in this photo from 1903 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1583682208119-LMDJEJH18SQ762YFPAFA/amarnaart.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt’s Amarna Amarna art focused on nature, reflecting the lush oasis Akhenaten created https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1582984741033-2J2GWRMM37WLGMH9ANG6/bustofnefertiti The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt’s Amarna Even Hitler fell under the spell of the beautiful Nefertiti, as depicted in her famous bust https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1582985218457-69FJSK87OUNNSF6DBU70/nefertitivisitors The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt’s Amarna If you want to see the bust of Nefertiti, you’ll have to go to Berlin, as these visitors from 1963 did https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1582986163520-7W11S0661RJ8OXS2QHFJ/hitleregyptiancartoon The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt’s Amarna A political cartoon in an Egyptian newsweekly from 1940: The woman, who represents Europe, is shouting, “Oh, no! Hitler, is this the new order you preached about?!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1582986716866-TKQTE0ZLYVDZR560AP3W/napoleoninegypt The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt’s Amarna Napoleon During His Campaign in Egypt by Jean-Léon Gérôme, 1863 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1582987086622-NECZN9SCAC51JBTGMEQU/amarnafragment The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt’s Amarna Very little remains of Amarna today — most buildings were used in other construction projects or simply abandoned https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-tomb-of-mereruka-an-entrancing-vision-of-the-afterlife monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581864669992-79BLEXM9R4BM3XUKDL4K/mererukatomb5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Mereruka: An Entrancing Vision of the Afterlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581866730696-O446UTUAIQKQWT1NYV39/mererukapbasrelief.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Mereruka: An Entrancing Vision of the Afterlife A bas-relief on the wall leading to the suite of Mereruka’s son Meryteti shows nude male figures. The side-lock braids was a hairstyle worn by youths https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581866148353-390DA4TCQNWGCF9N52SW/duanemichaelsmereruka The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Mereruka: An Entrancing Vision of the Afterlife The renowned gay photographer Duane Michals takes an interesting self-portrait at the Tomb of Mereruka — surely one that our guide Ahmed would not have approved of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581864718994-BX7HZOHOK7VBR381KDG3/mererukaentrance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Mereruka: An Entrancing Vision of the Afterlife On either side of the tomb entrance, the vizier Mereruka can be seen with his wife shown in a diminutive size in front of him https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581865864730-7IZQVOHBPIFNGG5X4Y0Z/mererukahistoric.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Mereruka: An Entrancing Vision of the Afterlife In this historic photo from 1934, an artist copies the inscriptions and sketches the tomb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581864899785-ZGEBYR5CQIC9ER5AA6BN/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Mereruka: An Entrancing Vision of the Afterlife Ancient Egyptian tombs had false doors, through which the spirit could come and go https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581864963779-6B3RZK4G8O8N2CCZVF52/mererukaofferings.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Mereruka: An Entrancing Vision of the Afterlife If you carve it, it becomes real: Depictions of offerings were as good as the real thing to Ancient Egyptians https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581864752782-C7IPYMZFVXSNOLC3RHR8/mererukatomb.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Mereruka: An Entrancing Vision of the Afterlife The famous statue of Mereruka is a large part of the appeal of this tomb complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581864872224-5CLHKEXWLP3EZPHQ7MFV/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Mereruka: An Entrancing Vision of the Afterlife We hope this hedgehog was going to be a pet — and not a sacrifice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581864837155-BA08AZ9K4Y90EL3XQYH4/mererukason.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Mereruka: An Entrancing Vision of the Afterlife Mereruka holds hands with his son https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581866619303-33Q5NE7RBF9MSMZ39CQH/mererukametalworking The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Mereruka: An Entrancing Vision of the Afterlife A scene depicting sculptors and metal workers — note that some of the artisans are dwarfs https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/monster-theory-a-qampa-with-liz-gloyn monthly 0.5 2020-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581191474387-T9V1RNEHNHPISRW5ZYUD/tamingtarasque The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn Saint Martha Taming the Tarasque, circa 1500 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581191553629-F807XDEG45FRW7LO3U13/monstermanual.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn The original Monster Manual used to play Dungeons & Dragons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581950206094-C9WKWMMOKH0KRORO4AU2/1T3A9966+25+percent.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn Liz Gloyn, author of Tracking Classical Monsters in Popular Culture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581192036426-TWL3TTKQBOZIY5IA1FOW/clashofthetitansitaly.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn The Italian movie poster for the original Clash of the Titans, which came out in 1981 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581192101758-BGJFV8VFHK2K1HBSJHSQ/boschmonsters.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn Few could dream up creepy creatures like Hieronymus Bosch, who painted up horrorscapes in the late 1400s and early 1500s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581192223266-754353R1QN4486LQDODJ/frankenstein.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn The frontispiece to an 1831 edition of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581192333941-49E83DX75O5GIGA5KWC4/wallymedusatatt.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn Dr. Gloyn didn’t know Wally has a Medusa tattoo — though she’d hardly be surprised https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581192396325-R3Y8BUJ5IFQW6UAVW1V9/headofmedusa.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn Head of Medusa by Peter Paul Rubens and Frans Snyders, circa 1618. Not too many people know that Medusa was a rape victim punished by being transformed into a monster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581193177125-52QXVNA6P9ALY7YH6M7E/medusa.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn When you hear Medusa’s story, you can’t help but feel some sympathy for her and be pleased that she’s such a badass, even after death https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581192521005-KODY0AI00X8TLAULR06W/centaurmosaic.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn Centaurs were wild creatures hardly more civilized than the wild beasts attacking them in this mosaic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581192923476-IH12B1MDJP08AHGV06JI/rapeofhippodamiacentaurs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn The Rape of Hippodamia by Peter Paul Rubens, 1638. Drunken centaurs tried to carry off the bride at her wedding feast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581192609958-P87WEGFDNIXA7VJPTLWP/victorioussphinx.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn The Victorious Sphinx by Gustave Moreau, 1886. You had only one chance to get the riddle of the Sphinx right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581192697852-HPLXSA0BWIJH15345094/oedipusandsphinx.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn Oedipus and the Sphinx by Gustave Moreau, 1864. The wandering hero solves the riddle, so upsetting the Sphinx, she kills herself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581192803938-GSVW6MXN0IDKFGXV3MWL/herculesandcerberus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monster Theory: A Q&A With Liz Gloyn Hercules and Cerberus by Peter Paul Rubens, 1637. Bad doggie! The three-headed pooch Cerberus guards the gates of Hell, but is caught by Hercules as one of his tasks https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/3-times-alexander-the-great-wasnt-so-great monthly 0.5 2020-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581119259673-IBAXXRAJTZ6C6BZ6JDWF/alexanderthegreat The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great Alexander might have had a great body, but his actions weren’t always so great — especially when it came to conquering three major cities of antiquity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581118198349-INY3OTHSVN8HRCCT9PGN/alexandertyre.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great The Phoenician city of Tyre was prosperous and well-protected https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581118326885-IJ5SOPKOSBDZSZF1QUFE/aerialphototyre1934.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great An aerial photo of Tyre taken by the French military in 1934 shows the land bridge that resulted from Alexander the Great’s causeway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581118233149-UR2096SG1BW24V1I03OH/siegeoftyre The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great Alexander assaulted Tyre from all directions on both land and sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581118271235-OPFCRQJCYVPES3GU5469/siegeoftyre2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great Corpses of men, women and children lined the streets of Tyre after Alexander and his army breached the walls of the city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581118441410-RFWVO2TE6F99D5XHB0US/gazadavidroberts.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great A painting of Gaza in 1839 by David Roberts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581118575641-2FLE4TIUEMZSHOZR7CG0/gazasarcophagus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great A bas-relief from Alexander the Great’s sarcophagus depicting the battle of Gaza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581118552272-3VGPL4KUHZSVTKCZ1XM5/alexandergaza.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581186624111-KIFBJMW6DJMHBAI03SGA/achilleshector The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great The hero Achilles dragged his enemy Hector from his chariot — a gruesome act that inspired Alexander the Great’s humiliation of the governor of Gaza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581118649637-T695AEEI5U3S7Y2ELOOV/persepolisburning The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great The burning of Xerxes’ palace in Persepolis. Was it an act of drunken stupidity — or premeditated revenge? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581118677172-8TPX4JR8EJN6FD6FO9A7/1280px-Persepolis_-_Tachara_02.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great Architectural and artistic wonders filled the city of Persepolis, though Alexander’s army viewed them only as the spoils of war https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581118716908-XSHCYZGAIXQXTUB7T62T/Persepolis_vue_d%27oiseau_Chipiez.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great A drawing of Persepolis by the architect Charles Chipiez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581118759827-V2J4EINSGDPDBTFK9REJ/alexanderandthais The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great The woman is always to blame. The courtesan Thaïs is said to have convinced Alexander to burn down Xerxes’ palace — which he instantly regretted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1581119447074-WQ6MOMKUBJNAK7WWSUWZ/alexandergordianknot The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Times Alexander the Great Wasn’t So Great https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-easy-to-miss-mastabas-of-saqqara monthly 0.5 2022-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579380607563-2W5F7ZJI71OQ02L7YM5F/saqqarasacrifice.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara Ancient Egyptians believed that a drawing of a sacrifice was as good as the real thing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579380672058-B0VBRHJ71Y6LIWHKA2VF/saqqaradoorway.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara Step through the doorway to enter a world over 4,000 years old https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579381150694-GHSX2CU2DHWTFR7H52XV/saqqarawallywalk.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara Wally walks like an Egyptian — and you should, too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579380638641-M2760VKEHHSTIPZRC6TK/saqqaraduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara Duke’s happy we decided to explore the mastabas at Saqqara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579381425190-3ZMB0PWVRRDZU150HBIR/saqqaraofferinglineup.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara Servants bear offerings of beer, bread, fowl, meat and other goodies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579380749863-HSF52QPTATSFYXKPTQI5/saqqarafalsedoor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara Six small figures of the deceased, carved in sunken relief, face the central niche of the false door, which was used by the ka, or spirit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579381457235-T6ZNY1YDU1L9GKSX3R3X/saqqarabull.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara One of the mastabas shows offerings for Prince Unas-Ankh to enjoy during his afterlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579381541212-4QFMB6GP60Z2QMP7L3PI/saqqarafish.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara Surprisingly realistic depictions of fish are shown swimming beneath a boat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579381582082-VBCU82E148QS916KTBY2/saqqarascribes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara Scenes devoted to daily life include seated scribes going about their work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579380798434-B1793QPGM2JBVNV2T4NL/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara Why build a tomb when you can steal one like Princess Idut did? She’s shown smelling a lotus blossom, a symbol of rebirth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579380859665-CTWQYEKX6X63JFFBMHOD/saqqarahippocroc.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara That baby hippo better watch out for the crocodile! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579380937825-QGOG0P064AAA2AGZJ18U/saqqarahallway.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara Be sure to visit the mastabas after exploring the depths of Unas’ pyramid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579381741616-D88DMJV2WFIX6WB4EVTT/saqqaratableau.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara One of the main concerns beyond death for royalty and nobles alike was that the deceased would require food, and plenty of it. This bas-relief shows a graphic depiction of butchers slaughtering a bull https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1579381050542-FFRPJE5OF6X7AP5IFBJH/saqqarahorny.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Easy-to-Miss Mastabas of Saqqara That’s bull! Don’t let your guide at Saqqara try to pass by the mastabas in the Unas complex https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-shocking-secrets-of-the-gospel-of-judas monthly 0.5 2023-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578753435998-OYTW3G0BSCJMKUWYWDDM/betrayalofjesus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Shocking Secrets of the Gospel of Judas The Betrayal of Jesus by Giotto di Bondone, 1304. But what if Judas turning Jesus over to the authorities was all part of the plan? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578752644440-5WQ9LH1D7S0P0G8UFI40/gospelofjudasp1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Shocking Secrets of the Gospel of Judas The sorry state of the first page of the Gospel of Judas. That’s what a humid safety box and a stint in a freezer will do to ancient papyrus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578752661763-BY32DLA0PSYA5M2TRCG0/irenaeus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Shocking Secrets of the Gospel of Judas An early Christian leader, Irenaeus, railed against what he deemed heresies, including the Gospel of Judas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578754085094-APMXGYG5G28H211YMV3E/takingofchrist The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Shocking Secrets of the Gospel of Judas The Taking of Christ by Caravaggio, circa 1602. The Christianity we know today was shaped by Church leaders 300 years after Jesus’ death — and early followers didn’t agree on doctrines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578752764157-QMZ6YXALYJ1M0X9F9E7P/eucharist.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Shocking Secrets of the Gospel of Judas Matthew 26:26-28 reads, “As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, ‘Take this and eat it, for this is my body.’ The Gospel of Judas declares that the apostles got the Eucharist all wrong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578753774851-XCCXKW8WI87BLQ9ZF6IJ/jesusapostles.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Shocking Secrets of the Gospel of Judas The apostles just didn’t understand Jesus’ teachings, according to the Gospel of Judas — even the “God” they worshipped was false! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578753077289-EA5QS8OD1XUHZEJB1UPM/ststephenrembrandt.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Shocking Secrets of the Gospel of Judas St. Stephen, said to be the first Christian martyr, as painted by Rembrandt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578753137868-8COOTUPXX1R27NHOPTNF/judassuicide.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Shocking Secrets of the Gospel of Judas The Suicide of Judas by John Canavesio, circa 1492 — but did Judas really hang himself? The Gospel of Judas has him meeting a different gruesome end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578753236685-X68K3GTN3CMTUDL822JW/judgementdayresurrection.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Shocking Secrets of the Gospel of Judas Resurrection of the Flesh by Luca Signorelli, circa 1500. According to 1 Corinthians 15: 52, “the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578753377829-7L5LZY0XYX4SS6HCMVZD/lucifereatingjudas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Shocking Secrets of the Gospel of Judas A depiction of Lucifer devouring poor Judas https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-many-layers-of-luxor-temple monthly 0.5 2020-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578147908563-7EDZNENZ62GSB51KDO40/luxor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Many Layers of Luxor Temple The modern city of Luxor has been built around the ancient temple complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578148765604-H1Q26RJTPDZXGUYSWGYM/luxorcourtyard.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Many Layers of Luxor Temple Luxor Temple was an important place of worship for 3,000 years! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578147982534-04UPKNT2DNXJBOOLBWMB/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Many Layers of Luxor Temple This colonnade was designed to resemble bundles of papyrus, an important plant for the Egyptians, used to make paper, sandals and other essentials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578148009832-87XD1S6RGW30PFA3U0IN/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Many Layers of Luxor Temple Because they make noise at sunrise, as if in greeting, baboons were connected to sun worship for the Ancient Egyptians https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578148278125-B5K30L21ZGM1QK7C1Y38/luxoralexmin.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Many Layers of Luxor Temple Alexander the Great, crowned as pharaoh, worships Amun in the form of Min, who has one arm, one leg and one giant erection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578151853104-O6D23GPYX6QOL9HN3CEM/luxorsphinxes3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Many Layers of Luxor Temple An avenue of sphinxes once stretched for two miles, connecting Luxor to Karnak Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578148364650-PE5S7FQYTA99SOSJHFHQ/luxorcourtoframesses.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Many Layers of Luxor Temple Various pharaohs put their stamp on Luxor, as seen in the Court of Ramesses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578148800152-5EY7MMR51259X9MAY7XO/luxorheadless2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Many Layers of Luxor Temple Unlike so many other temples of Ancient Egypt, Luxor is open-aired, highlighting its connection to the sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578148442879-03A1SUNOLVAR5YGHSIU2/luxormosque2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Many Layers of Luxor Temple You can see where the ancient stone wall ends and the new mosque built atop it starts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578148473731-16SU9FPNM7KOENEWH7Y7/luxormosque4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Many Layers of Luxor Temple Old meets new and Islam meets Ancient Egyptian at Luxor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578151403709-79YXHGH904F83BKHRSZC/luxorchristians.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Many Layers of Luxor Temple In the late 3rd century, during the reign of Diocletian, this section of Luxor became a Roman legionary shrine. Part of the fresco can still be seen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578148532616-NY4AIH8ION5Z0F69X85B/luxorcouple3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Many Layers of Luxor Temple Venture to the back of Luxor Temple to see statues of King Tut and Queen Ankhesenpaaten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1578499320115-TING73GEK8RGKBCOBNC5/luxorritual.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Many Layers of Luxor Temple An armed policeman ran Duke and Wally through a series of strange motions — though they have no idea what it all meant https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-magical-pyramid-of-unas-at-saqqara monthly 0.5 2020-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1576334661574-8DH7LQ8GTCLPO9MKIF3P/saqqara.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magical Pyramid of Unas at Saqqara The Saqqara complex, about an hour south of Giza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1576335297463-G98EXLDRMW0TOHN2MIEX/unasrubble.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Magical Pyramid of Unas at Saqqara Carvings of famine in the causeway in the Unas complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1576335249149-EUU8A3565HQWLHT09EYH/unashistoric.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magical Pyramid of Unas at Saqqara Pharaohs didn’t want to give up the good life, so they had elaborate incantations carved in their tombs to assure a pleasant afterlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1576335336106-XIM3DDRKQZFLLJATQRV5/unsastars.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magical Pyramid of Unas at Saqqara The ceiling of the burial chamber in the Pyramid of Unas is covered with stars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1576335546149-H85FM9AFTZ8RZVOCFP6U/saqqaradonkey.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magical Pyramid of Unas at Saqqara When you’re in Cairo, find a guide who’s not an ass like ours was — and spend an afternoon in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/lesser-known-egyptian-gods monthly 0.5 2025-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1575740271671-17U7T6DK937OH9GX6YYW/tawaretgoddess.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Lesser-Known Egyptian Gods https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-major-egyptian-gods-and-goddesses monthly 0.5 2025-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1575236874858-XAGAC5MDPCJPV17BCVKQ/egyptiangodspainting.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Major Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Look for the various deities from Egyptian mythology as you explore temples like Dendera, with this colorful wall featuring Thoth, Horus, Isis and others https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1575214467810-DYZZJRLFQJJ5RIYQP5XW/amun.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Major Egyptian Gods and Goddesses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1575214620932-UKCO4NA4TH4N9MZAIO06/anubis.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Major Egyptian Gods and Goddesses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1575214636388-ZSZC0EXM0FYSH78NL4C0/bastet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Major Egyptian Gods and Goddesses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1575237260491-J8G1DRU31YH6C2UEG8C7/re2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Major Egyptian Gods and Goddesses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1575214779231-YK7Q86A3Y0CH1XILE09S/seth.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Major Egyptian Gods and Goddesses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1575237231040-45G7T1EU70NBY2EL9UTP/thoth.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Major Egyptian Gods and Goddesses https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/were-hatshepsut-and-senenmut-lovers monthly 0.5 2019-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574535640216-DHGR7X5SLQC4TJ3N4DNW/senenmut.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Were Hatshepsut and Senenmut Lovers? Senenmut was certainly Hatshepsut’s right-hand man — but did their relationship extend into the bedroom? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574535662874-ZGFNP9YD27ZLB84ORGZ2/senenmuttutor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Were Hatshepsut and Senenmut Lovers? Royal tutors like Senenmut were depicted in this strange, blockish style — perhaps to emphasize their role as protectors of their charges https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574535692605-SF1E2XDA2CWXR1EX4YJ7/hatshepsutsenenmutdoggiestyle.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Were Hatshepsut and Senenmut Lovers? Does this naughty graffiti show Senenmut taking King Hatshepsut from behind? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574535718118-BLILLRG5RVV9F2JK8Y2J/pharaohhatshepsut.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Were Hatshepsut and Senenmut Lovers? Hatshepsut led a colorful early life, including a period when she acted as a “wife” to the chief god of the Egyptian pantheon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574535766886-92XFUHERTHRH3GZ7OR4C/hatshepsuttemple.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Were Hatshepsut and Senenmut Lovers? Senenmut wanted to be close to his queen in the afterlife. His tomb chapel sits in the hills overlooking Deir el-Bahari, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574535954014-5WZLO0P8729VXMRME4AP/senemutstatue.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Were Hatshepsut and Senenmut Lovers? Even if Senenmut was gay — and there might not have been anything wrong with that! — he probably would have still married. Did Hatshepsut just want him as a lover all to herself? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574535795237-X8A8QVBN17IP46BJE6B6/senenmuttomb.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Were Hatshepsut and Senenmut Lovers? Portraits found in Senenmut’s tomb present a less-flattering, probably more-realistic view of what he looked like https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574535832979-WS6VJAKVZIY2FUM7E0JQ/senenmuttombentrance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Were Hatshepsut and Senenmut Lovers? Despite being one of the greatest royal advisors in Ancient Egypt, Senenmut was left with an unfinished tomb and an empty, shattered sarcophagus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574535850781-0VMT71ZBDUOCUKEUN2XG/thutmoseiii.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Were Hatshepsut and Senenmut Lovers? Thutmose III, the a-hole who tried to wipe Pharaoh Hatshepsut’s reign from history https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-glorious-decay-of-karnak-temple monthly 0.5 2022-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574459628349-0KLOXLHBTBSWPYASVSDN/karnakrubble2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Areas like this on the massive temple grounds of Karnak evoked Ancient Rome for Wally https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574459805285-1RRCO36VB37N8DBO33R2/karnakduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple The scale of these massive columns is difficult to describe without experiencing it yourself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574522320368-26CKTE9CS7MWQ3BMAHVU/karnakwallyjump.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Wally loves exploring ancient temples so much, he just had to jump for joy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574459690901-G5IIN6PPHC52BVUOOLY1/karnaksphinxes4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Rows of sphinxes welcome you to Karnak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574459733193-LPEAGL6ACSWWS32U62AI/karnaksphinxes2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Ram-headed, lion-bodied sphinxes protect diminutive statues of Ramesses II between their paws https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574459769458-74L9TPZ1SKVVIG32DB7D/karnakhall.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple There’s much to explore at Karnak, so be sure to give yourself a couple of hours at least https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574459860719-BT406698EK7DMS6ZDWZ9/karnakcolumns3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple The open-air nature of the Great Hypostyle Hall hints at the worship of Amun as a sun god https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574459948776-D57BM9F2KH22N0UJPIN2/karnakcolonnade.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple An avenue of sphinxes once led all the way to Luxor Temple, two miles away — and there’s talk of restoring it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574459994254-E0D24LKXZP106YEQGFGT/karnakstatue2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple You’ll spot quite a few statues as you wander Karnak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574460024724-0XVK83S9GOHDECE8GSSZ/karnakstatues3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Pharaoh after pharaoh repurposed materials to rebuild portions of Karnak over the centuries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574460181613-7GSTETG1R105SPC5DLZK/karnakhatsobelisk2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Hatshepsut depicted herself as a pharaoh blessed by the gods on one of her obelisks, now on its side by the Sacred Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574460207218-9YB5G18Q2KWTXUED0W3W/karnakobelisk.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple It’s truly astounding that the Ancient Egyptians found a way to carve obelisks from a single stone and raise them, where they remain standing, thousands of years later https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574462369044-DZ0FZWM5QW15WL2II1F1/karnakwally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Love among the ruins, Wally and Karnak style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574460405095-1FPBZU91OT3SGBME4FKW/karnaksacredlake.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple No swimming allowed! The Sacred Lake was where priests would cleanse themselves before rituals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574522637211-XIIO1DJRIPH676DSSWF1/karnakkhepri.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Join the throng and walk in circles around the statue of Khepri, the scarab god, by the Sacred Lake. It’s said to be good luck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574462326055-FA7VPWFMGT1IU12I5U86/redchapelcarvings.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Hatshepsut and Thutmose III make offerings to Amun in the carvings inside the Red Chapel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574460475623-D42TI90I1BWJRAZCBD4S/karnaktut.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Much like Hatshepsut’s, King Tut’s reign was stricken from the official record https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574522014530-4R6FR7M862SYLTWIJ1P4/karnaktiiifestivalhall The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Off to the side of the complex is the Akh-Menou, or Thutomose III’s Festival Hall, featuring tentpole columns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574460507506-Q1QW8JHIM0ML34RVA1VI/karnakarch.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple The temple grounds are a mishmash of architecture from many different pharaohs’ reigns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574460529982-ZF83T5Z48LO75Y4AC98Z/karnakbw.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Much of Karnak lies in ruins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574522487943-G1WNMN3WI69PN9I4TTXU/karnakpharaohs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Hatshepsut built the Eighth Pylon, making it one of the oldest parts of the temple complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574460549661-8I2CRD7P4KGIOWJ2U62V/karnakplan.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Historic renderings of Karnak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1574460578806-U0H5QFMCIDPOHX0G4SVW/karnakmap.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Glorious Decay of Karnak Temple Even if you don’t read French, this map can help you navigate the Karnak complex https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-step-pyramid-of-djoser-at-saqqara monthly 0.5 2020-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1573410043160-GNQJGTHIPFKP7YQ5I9WX/pyramidofdjoser The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara The tiered structure known as the Step Pyramid at Saqqara is the direct descendant of the smooth-surfaced Great Pyramids at Giza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1573410430592-IOU5QP2B0C19PIVZ5A8W/saqqarasteppyramid The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara Pharaoh Djoser commissioned the Step Pyramid for his tomb in 2630 BCE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1573410237147-620J07FZ14LM6Z1LQ11H/saqqarascaffolding The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara Scaffolding covered parts of the Step Pyramid when we visited https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1573410927887-NZELM2V95BMJ5HYTCA39/mummyimhotep The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara Imhotep was many things, including the architect of the Step Pyramid at Saqqara — but a reanimated evil mummy he was not https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1573437723504-P495FPGYAYPVNNY9HXCD/imhotepstatue The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara Duke insisted we include a historically accurate image of Imhotep as well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1573410295686-MY5QCERYJLBTFJP4HPHK/djoserentrancehall The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara Some of the buildings of Ancient Egypt struck us as surprisingly modern, including the entrance hall to Djoser’s funerary complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1573410357318-EBIOGAZPS5ZUWX0DM9E5/saqqaracolumns The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara The columns at Djoser’s complex aren’t in the best shape https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/philae-temple-saved-from-destruction monthly 0.5 2019-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572791907263-P7KGNIZR9F08TVO0ZCUO/philaefromwater.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction When you visit Aswan, be sure to explore this island temple, one of the latest and best preserved in Egypt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572791952483-2CKX2XCF9N4VE6MB6R1T/Kioske_of_Phylae_on_the_Flood.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction For four months of the year, Philae Temple and its nearby buildings, like the Kiosk of Trajan, sat underwater. The temple has since been relocated to a different, and drier, island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572791975495-ZL0TJKCJNP0FHXTOX0DM/0c06efbc031f4aa2e1d76148e0cd1247.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction The Aswan Low Dam flooded Philae Temple, and the new dam, built in the 1970s, would have entirely submerged this historic treasure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792074380-G7AYK01SVQW0C19KQ438/philaeisisoffering.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction One of the Ptolemaic pharaohs presents an offering to the goddess Isis, with her massive wings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792140077-YL3PFACUN48MFE87FDDC/philaedukeboat.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction Duke on the boat ride out to Philae Temple, seen in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792283920-5CX91ZAFM51D0ET1JDFN/philaewallyboats.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction These red and white boats are your transport to the island of Agilkia, where Philae has been moved to, stone by stone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792347416-750VFMS8ND75E4Y5U48A/philaeentrance.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction The first pylon presents an impressive entrance to the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792373017-HRI4BBUCK53LJT9FBTB2/philaelion.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction This faceless lion doesn’t seem like much of a guardian, poor guy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572793238735-CJ4NNCJ35EFIXZ6CP2ON/philaewallyduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction Duke and Wally at the temple complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792465058-36U5T3VS8BGSPWQ7ANOS/philaecolonnade5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction The courtyards have colonnades off to each side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792554373-6OESX5YDFA7JH02K0GNM/philaeinside.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction The interior of Philae https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792688702-OKX5LIPXHNO0SIVEH6TP/philaeholies.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction A look inside the sanctuary of the temple, where the sacred barque of Isis once sat upon a pedestal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792729249-1YV1MV145QS6FT3UW25L/philaearchview.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction With most of the other temples of Ancient Egypt in desert settings, one of the coolest things about Philae is the vistas with views of the water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792770064-DFWR3FESQKPWCHAL224H/philaehathor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction The Tempe of Hathor at Philae https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792827283-D1QM8NDI8UOA0DX5C5PL/philaeoutbuildings.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction Take a walk around the small island to see the other buildings apart from the temple to Isis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792866358-3DFFK99WJTHRUU43L0QG/philaetrajan2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction The Kiosk of Trajan is an iconic structure at Philae https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792905498-DH5B2OE0Q8YKLLLKNUI9/philaehathorcols2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction The goddess Hathor was commonly depicted with cow ears https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792937202-IFH6QGJESHGM7CEEBZMC/philaebes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction At the Temple of Hathor, look for the dwarf god, Bes. He’s a fascinating figure — learn more about him here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572792976732-M19Y5OP8P41PQMLPDN2K/philaecafe.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction End your adventure at the outdoor café at one end of the island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572793013065-QHL8YWKGHEL3JQGYAF16/philaecatcafelounge.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction Cats lounge by the water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572793039923-C5KONQR5NTDTZ65L5NIJ/philaecatcafe.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction And they also beg for food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572793087874-EWJA0QAJ9MLTH2OPVIF7/GD-EG-Philae%CC%81-map.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction A map of the Philae complex on Agilkia Island (even though it’s in French, you should still be able to decipher it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1572793153490-4QM9G7AQXCWJWAIIFB3U/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Philae Temple: Saved From Destruction The first pylon, or entrance tower, at Philae Temple https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-mystery-of-the-sphinx-and-the-valley-temple-of-khafre monthly 0.5 2022-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1571762455889-XPYD8A83299B11T85TM2/sphinxlead.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mystery of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre Riddle me this: What’s it like visiting the Great Sphinx of Giza? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1571762695413-NMQ0A4RD28NOJE2UP8BC/khafre.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mystery of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre A statue of Pharaoh Khafre in Cairo’s Egyptian Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1571762658111-ZHBF42U2Z7V6J23OHR6S/khafretemplepeekaboo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mystery of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre Duke and Wally peek out from the columns in the open-air Temple of Khafre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1571762682017-D1EBMFPLK5DO40FJIHNL/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mystery of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre Duke in the temple, en route to the Sphinx https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1571960236475-WI8Q3STHU7YHANAPJ6H6/Sphinx-Louis-Franois+Cassas-1790.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mystery of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre Whose head is that on the Sphinx, seen here in a 1790 illustration by Louis Francois Cassas? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1571960878231-864975F4BUXTKC6C8H2O/OedipusandtheSphinxbyGustaveMoreau.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mystery of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre Oedipus and the Sphinx by Gustave Moreau, 1864. She doesn’t look too fierce — but notice the corpse at the bottom of the painting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1571762549864-W7CBHRZEC8KSLFHBL7VS/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mystery of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre You can get a good shot of the Sphinx, but you’ll have to fight your way through the crowd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1571960467411-LLRTYIM16KONUKOF4F1J/sphinxhead.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mystery of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre For centuries, only the head of the Sphinx peeked out from the desert, with the rest buried in the sand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1571960725821-LKXRMOM2BZ330TH6V1C3/sphinxbritishsoldiers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mystery of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre British soldiers pose at the base of the still-buried and noseless Sphinx https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1571961103256-FK0BNS83XNWOU4WOV9WW/sphinxofgiza The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mystery of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre A historic illustration of the Sphinx. We wish we could climb a ladder onto its head! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1571762598219-1TBM8W9O8XEJ08RAZVL0/giza.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mystery of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre The nearby restaurant offers a front-on view of the Sphinx https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1571762832191-WWMYXAWOUDNCDM47QQFY/sphinxdukewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mystery of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre Duke and Wally were bummed they couldn’t get closer to the massive monument https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/pyramids-of-giza-essential-tips monthly 0.5 2020-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1570886273560-TZGMWDG4CVXADNOW54PB/gizawallydukejump.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pyramids of Giza: Essential Tips Wally and Duke pretend to jump for joy during their visit to the Giza Necropolis — but really their guide made the experience quite unpleasant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1570886851767-K29TD1HMPPOQ1S81PR92/gizawallyduke2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pyramids of Giza: Essential Tips There’s a good spot for pics of all three pyramids in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1570887706056-3OW6B04Y7WPYVWAANF7L/gizacamels.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pyramids of Giza: Essential Tips We opted not to take a camel ride, but it’s a good way to see more of the Giza area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1570886880919-N8NB4J4NU7QPM8OOG10I/gizacarriage2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pyramids of Giza: Essential Tips Horse-drawn carriages are another way to get around Giza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1570886932036-KB9JDKF43T6F46PKABTN/gizasteps.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pyramids of Giza: Essential Tips You can climb the base of the pyramids, but even if you go first thing in the morning, the site will already be quite crowded https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1570886950324-OIW81DMMIRN8139M8CQI/gizaduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pyramids of Giza: Essential Tips Duke and a Wonder of the Ancient World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1570886988765-DW47HJWYP3UEIIUF88D9/gizaupclosewallyduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pyramids of Giza: Essential Tips The pyramids are constructed of large blocks of stone fitted together and have stood for over 4,000 years! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1570887825787-IKBASH6K42AMX21SQM3K/gizadukesteps.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pyramids of Giza: Essential Tips Duke sits at the base of the Great Pyramid. Wally says the pyramids are full-on Monets: gorgeous from afar…but a big old mess when you get up close https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1570887739737-UNL9R0D1AHLA9TRERVKU/gizawallygianttop.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pyramids of Giza: Essential Tips Attack of the Giant Wally! The one talent our slacker guide had was capturing the goofy obligatory photos of the pyramids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1570887901043-N8B9IQJYP8M97L12RF65/gizadogsfotog.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pyramids of Giza: Essential Tips A pack of stray dogs line up for photos at the base of the Pyramid of Menkaure https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/alexander-the-great-8-wtf-facts-about-his-early-life monthly 0.5 2020-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569685374858-2CGP0QKK8L6H9ADPNEL8/alexanderthegreat The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alexander the Great: 8 WTF Facts About His Early Life This young man accomplished so much in his short time on Earth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569684506680-5TQBI33AFTW7LCYP7K62/sexyzeus The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alexander the Great: 8 WTF Facts About His Early Life What woman could resist seduction by Zeus, this sexy beast — even in the form of a lightning bolt? Certainly not Alexander’s mom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569684570523-SPHOIXLNTO21PTGKNKOR/templeofartemisatephesus The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alexander the Great: 8 WTF Facts About His Early Life The Building of the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus by Hendrik van Cleve III. Do we have Alexander the Great to blame for its loss? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569685468132-48HZN41DP2VLP12YEF03/alexanderthegreathorseback The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alexander the Great: 8 WTF Facts About His Early Life Alexander the Great much preferred battles to the bedroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569684687855-9SXRC4WLESK8OLZKZCHP/philipiiofmacedon The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alexander the Great: 8 WTF Facts About His Early Life This handsome gent is King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. Hell hath no fury like a gay guy scorned: One of his ex-lovers assassinated him https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569684812138-UFMI6R2DZXICBFFQGX97/olympiascoin The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alexander the Great: 8 WTF Facts About His Early Life Sure, she looks sweet on this coin. But Alexander’s mother, Olympias, was anything but https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569685561047-23M445TMLE1YKBIICFF9/olympiaskills3 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alexander the Great: 8 WTF Facts About His Early Life Alexander’s mother, Olympias, oversees the crucifixion of Pausanias, who murdered the king. She also ordered the death of a child and forced her rival to commit suicide (looks like she chose the rope) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569684861924-8FLW7P6RSANZNPTU7R4N/alexanderthegreatoracleatdelphi The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alexander the Great: 8 WTF Facts About His Early Life Alexander Consulting the Oracle of Apollo by Louis Jean François Lagrenée. When you fancy yourself conqueror of the world, you don’t care if the Oracle at Delphi says she’s busy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569684992951-DZYZJ4ZY77J3XYM3IXHC/Alexander_called_the_son_of_Jupiter-Ammon_by_the_priest_at_the_oracle_in_the_Siwa_oasis_%281696%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alexander the Great: 8 WTF Facts About His Early Life A slip of the tongue by a priest — and you could fancy yourself a demigod, like Alexander the Great did https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569686184231-G93V35AW1B09F3WG2MXZ/alexandergordianknot The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alexander the Great: 8 WTF Facts About His Early Life Sometimes it’s best to take the easy way out — if you can exploit a loophole like Alexander did when faced with a seemingly impossible task https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/gay-travel-in-egypt monthly 0.5 2021-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569069841753-VYRK6MQMEIYTKF3XAKH6/wallydukedendara.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gay Travel in Egypt Wally and Duke felt comfortable enough putting their arms around each other for photos, but that should be the extent of your PDA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569070041047-NL69O8VY4F9WY7U6SVPK/gayarrestscairo The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gay Travel in Egypt Cruising apps like Grindr are used to catch gay men, who cover their faces in shame when arrested https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569070308126-SQK9NISXHASCNO55PCZU/Egyptian_homosexual_ostraca.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gay Travel in Egypt Buggering goes way back, as this drawing from Ancient Egypt shows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569070232157-UPJIRDZDENYDQXMUCJQK/wallydukeedfu.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gay Travel in Egypt When people in more conservative countries ask if Wally and Duke are brothers, they now just say yes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569070139676-NIBDFVPH310YKTPW3RAR/wallydukeluxorritual.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gay Travel in Egypt When a policeman has you hold hands as part of a bizarre, elaborate ritual at the back of Luxor Temple, you go along with it. And you tip him afterward https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1569070357617-NFCM8BUNW1XW62Y8LLB7/dukewallysphinx.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gay Travel in Egypt Duke and Wally at the Sphinx. Egypt is an amazing country, and gays shouldn’t be scared off from visiting. They might want to butch it up a bit, though https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/how-did-king-tut-die monthly 0.5 2022-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1568477905017-Y7CQO7DZ9OVPKP4V0A55/tut.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Did King Tut Die? How did the most famous pharaoh of Ancient Egypt die? Recent evidence disproves some of the most popular theories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1568478623939-UM3FSDTZT85YURQXMOC2/tutsmummy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Did King Tut Die? Tut’s mummy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1568478572646-8IOUK5N49L85DXW9ZIEF/tutmummy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Did King Tut Die? The resin used to preserve King Tut’s mummy actually ended up damaging it when Carter and his team removed the funerary mask https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1568478070368-U7B9JV0FS8TFW04M4X2A/carteropenstutsmummy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Did King Tut Die? Carter, who discovered Tut’s tomb, unveils the mummy in 1925 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/0371f418-fbd9-4015-9a00-df4d47171971/kingtutstombcarver.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Did King Tut Die? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1568478091522-E4FOWPUQNRZA90DH8D5S/ayfromamarna.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Did King Tut Die? A carving of Ay from Amarna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1568478119998-EY54PJ908JI1D2EQPO81/tutschariotreplica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Did King Tut Die? A replica of a chariot from Tut’s tomb — even though his bum foot should have prevented the young pharaoh from riding in one https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1568478338391-ZISMVH4S786RYGE6SOLL/tuthead The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Did King Tut Die? A reconstruction of what Tutankhamun probably looked like https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1568478178110-FI5TCPETHLE236GOB0SI/tutIRL.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Did King Tut Die? Who says incest is best? Generations of inbreeding led to various maladies that Tut suffered from, including a bone necrosis in his foot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1568478375714-2A6FC99UGNE72T1KV2NA/tutstombexterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Did King Tut Die? You’ll have to pay extra to visit Tut’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1568478229472-TC7C2EKK4OOML4DVLRJL/tutstombwithay.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Did King Tut Die? One of the few paintings in King Tut’s tomb shows his righthand man and successor Ay performing priestly duties to help the pharaoh journey through the afterlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1568478311053-W24MM810YZDVO2BHAPBQ/cartertut.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Did King Tut Die? Carter examines King Tut’s innermost sarcophagus https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/tutmania monthly 0.5 2019-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567971887382-KUTINVKXEACSU2PEDPYN/tutpopart.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Tutmania! A pop art take on King' Tut’s legendary funerary mask https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567972759863-UXM2WHXWOZVB8TUYYYWG/tutpetitjournal.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Tutmania! An illustrated French newspaper depicts the discovery of Tutankhamun’s treasure-laden tomb, which sat undisturbed by 3,500 years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567971923220-CVPTEM1TK7VXK8RJIINY/kingtutlemons.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Tutmania! Even a brand of lemons was named after the Boy King https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567971965817-B2QP5WFQ3CXA3A3V46HD/handsoffmytutstee.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Tutmania! Tutmania invaded many aspects of American life, showing up on kitschy T-shirts like this one https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567971947219-RWUU0LDU82R2H75NUMU4/kingtutneedlepoint.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Tutmania! Who wouldn’t want a needlepoint of King Tut’s golden mask? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567971995309-ZVNN4T45H80XC4UWY7XW/batmankingtut2.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Tutmania! The tubby Batman villain King Tut was obviously delusional https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567972034077-5M7GTU2R2DGESPJEISZ5/legokingtut.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Tutmania! A King Tut Batman Lego figurine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567972101367-69VA45BRZKFUX8KHGN64/martinkingtut.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Tutmania! Steve Martin performed a silly song about King Tut on Saturday Night Live — which went on to become a Top 20 hit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567972194248-4APXCI6PV7B8341HTXVK/kingtutorientalinstitute.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Tutmania! The renovated Tut statue at the Oriental Institute in Chicago https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/bes-the-egyptian-god-whos-part-dwarf-part-lion monthly 0.5 2021-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567867748276-CTVX0966GCHLMBXVCLKF/besdendera.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion Look for this block carving of Bes in the courtyard of Dendera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567865648172-CVS4N0AXZ8PURVQCIFBL/besamulet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion Bes was a popular guardian deity, popping up on household items and amulets like this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567867083084-FBPIOFHXWAYVGVYO2KMV/bescosmeticjar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion A cosmetic jar shaped like Bes. Both sexes wore makeup, in part to protect from the sun and insects, so the connection to a protector god makes sense. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567867500532-POUKPAT2SE8KUNUZDUD8/besandothers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion Bes, a conglomeration of numerous gods and monsters, was a fighter, protector, partier and clown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567867262266-70BRN81HC9GJ175083AI/bestail.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion Priests might have dressed in a lionlike Bes costume during some rituals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567867149405-TQI6HYT11XZV2YX11LJU/aha.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion Aha, the god or demon who later morphed into Bes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567867188763-QF9HP8MY73QC35STUGWA/besbasrelief.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion Bes developed moobs (man boobs) and a potbelly to evoke characteristics of a pregnant woman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567865765981-CUUBX96N0VPUPE4XL101/besbigdick.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion Bes mania spread throughout the Mediterranean, where he became, um, quite well endowed, to represent his connection to virility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567865858225-7H9LIZKHUBC9TQNK5X6S/besandbeset.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion Bes and Beset, his nude female companion, decorated incubation chambers, where pilgrims would sleep, praying to be cured of infertility or impotence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567867828851-OT2MPZSDAM40SXQGD0KH/besphilae.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion Maybe you should get a tattoo on your thigh of Bes, like this carving at Philae, to protect you from venereal diseases! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567865998621-A7IC3ESX16J7G9CO59O9/templeofisispompeiibes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion The god even found his way to Pompeii, where he’s depicted in this fresco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567867635188-5AQP1BJDWJV19Q7W2LJW/bessquats.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion Who’d have known that this ugly squatting dwarf who’s sticking out his tongue would capture the hearts of so many for so long? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567866125798-HH6TQ607WP2KTBUCGMIO/beslegionnaire.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion True to his origins as a war god, Bes became a mascot of Roman legionnaires. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567867435382-XAHXI60I5A9309GKTAWZ/bessphinxptolemaic.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bes, the Egyptian God Who’s Part Dwarf, Part Lion Bes confronts a sphinx in this bas relief from the Ptolemaic era. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-discovery-of-king-tuts-tomb monthly 0.5 2022-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567266169407-1ES9X6XT1S0JC675R67B/kingtut The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb Everyone ogles over the treasures of King Tut’s tomb — but few know how messy the recovery of the mummy was https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567265874514-NI6E6C9GUGHVESDSOB87/carnavonandcarter The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb Carter (right) must have been dying of impatience while he awaited the arrival of Lord Carnarvon to begin excavating the tomb he found! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567266007704-5WHZ9FWF28XFWOXQW1OC/highclerecastle The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb Is that Downton Abbey? Sort of — the show is set in the real-life Highclere Castle, once home to Lord Carnarvon, who paid for the search for and excavation of Tut’s tomb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567266218049-WYAYNG63UE47KH15CZ6S/lordcarnarvon The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb Carnarvon only lived five months after being a part of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567265238362-2SY0F7JORA5XMXDJP2HX/C7AD98D6-4F9F-4499-80BC-7C6200CCADA7-9308-00000E6D3A5A6C42.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb If Carver hadn’t insisted on searching for one more season, King Tut’s tomb might never have been found! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/9ff2d70e-9e38-4386-bfd6-d8441f76b747/tutmummy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567266295641-OYZRWE9AXVHVLO90TT6W/12stepstutstomb The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb Talk about a 12-step program! These stairs were the first evidence of the wonders that lay within this untouched tomb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567265040781-HX3VITYZT64WLQP7RTIA/cartertutsmummy The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb Be careful, Carter and Co.! The poor mummy of King Tut was horribly mangled during its removal process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567378003537-SAB9ZRHHFHTKUEE3LH8X/tutshead.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb Whoops! Carter and his team accidentally decapitated the Boy King when they took off the funerary mask https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567264875163-GW7KM4IVDTFAUQJAHZB1/Egypt.KV62.01.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb On the wall to the right, Tut is shown with his ka, or embodied soul, worshipping Osiris, the mummified god of the afterlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567264894411-HOMQDMIX5F3ST3H4P0B4/Nefertiti_Standing-striding_Berlin_detail.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb The famous funerary mask of King Tut seems to help prove that Nefertiti did indeed become pharaoh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567266328117-P1V8JAJR6ZBXQ399E0GL/tutankhamendeathmask The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb Can you imagine how freaked out the museum staff must have been when they broke off King Tut’s funerary mask beard?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567378065885-AZP9SI3MPTSI2HSAXP8S/tutnobeard.PNG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb This 1925 photo by Harry Burton shows that Tut’s beard had broken off previously https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1567266398850-SEH27RYFYSF6KI8X4R0F/IMG_8457.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb The scarab on this necklace was created by a meteorite crash! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-mummified-animals-of-ancient-egypt monthly 0.5 2023-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566748403633-CWX971S6SCHC3BJF001N/baboonmummy The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mummified Animals of Ancient Egypt One wing of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo contains animal mummies like this baboon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566748444339-UXUFZ51ZN9XKY5GTXZPH/catmummies.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mummified Animals of Ancient Egypt Ancient Egyptians wanted their pet kitties to be with them in the afterlife, so they were mummified and put into their tombs (let’s hope they were at least allowed to live out their natural lives) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566748478966-I9FLX21VZ1TVIXVU9OB9/bullmummytextbook.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mummified Animals of Ancient Egypt Part of Egypt was home to a cult that worshiped (and mummified) bulls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566748508418-XSTV1RH6ZYIZSAT0Y557/falconmummy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mummified Animals of Ancient Egypt This falcon mummy was a cult animal or an offering to a deity like Horus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566748534506-ZSAE9RZ68EUSVYDWG1E1/dogbonemummy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mummified Animals of Ancient Egypt This votive offering contains dog bones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566748589545-MJXEZCKIT2I7JCX2RDKS/ibismummy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mummified Animals of Ancient Egypt The sacred ibis is now extinct, but the long-billed bird was associated with Thoth, the god of wisdom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566748573802-T9S1CZF0J0K519EG7CWU/Egyptian+Arches%2C+Existing+in+Thebes%2C+and+several+animal+Mummies+illustration+from+the+kings+tombs+in+Thebes+by+Giovanni+Battista+Belzoni.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mummified Animals of Ancient Egypt Below the arches, you can see a variety of animal mummies in this illustration by Giovanni Battista Belzoni, a well-known archaeologist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566747840307-ERAS0Z7VHRPUEVGQGCMA/egyptianmummy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mummified Animals of Ancient Egypt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566748621019-6NAZUAVBC10XHGJQ8RED/bullmummy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mummified Animals of Ancient Egypt Turpentine enemas and linen butt plugs were involved in the time-consuming process to make a bull mummy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566748033643-XMY0I5IQ2L1XYYLHCRR2/mummifiedcrocs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mummified Animals of Ancient Egypt https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/thutmose-iiis-futile-attempt-to-erase-hatshepsuts-legacy monthly 0.5 2019-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566141828645-16YIOU5Q93HAY8U2Z9TZ/hatshepsutstatue The Not So Innocents Abroad - Thutmose III’s Futile Attempt to Erase Hatshepsut’s Legacy Thutmose III tried to get rid of all references to Hatshepsut as pharaoh — but he couldn’t find them all, thankfully! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566142074377-TRD6WVAWKLIV1A8YZGPU/karnakduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Thutmose III’s Futile Attempt to Erase Hatshepsut’s Legacy Duke stands in the ruins of Karnak Temple, a massive complex that Hatshepsut helped build (and, as such, once sported countless depictions of the female king) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566142227662-6BYAC41JKVL7PFAO56CH/hatshepsutsphinx The Not So Innocents Abroad - Thutmose III’s Futile Attempt to Erase Hatshepsut’s Legacy Like mother, like daughter: Evidence reveals that Pharaoh Hatshepsut, depicted here as a sphinx, attempted to pave the way for her daughter to ascend the throne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566141941977-H9EI9DPAU4HLTL9H49PR/thutmoseiiisphinx The Not So Innocents Abroad - Thutmose III’s Futile Attempt to Erase Hatshepsut’s Legacy Riddle me this: Why did Thutmose III (seen here as a sphinx) wait so long for the smear campaign against his aunt and co-ruler? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1566142007936-XHMYI81ZW34B53D4KXH3/thutmoseiiikneels The Not So Innocents Abroad - Thutmose III’s Futile Attempt to Erase Hatshepsut’s Legacy Thutmose III, shown in a devotional pose, must have asked the gods to secure the throne for his son https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-king-tut monthly 0.5 2020-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565563306494-AL3NS70BZ2KWC0I4DVMW/tuttombstash.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of King Tut This is what King Tut’s tomb looked like when Howard Carter discovered it in 1922 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565563363379-RNLUXXV0AYA13N66M10K/tutsphinxluxor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of King Tut A sphinx bearing the head of Tutankhamun at the Luxor Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565563443987-5RHWYG0C8H9FD5NXSAAA/tutcanopic.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of King Tut A goddess guards Tut’s canopic shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565563196922-3AEFPXXFGKUG2L2OBNXX/abydoskings.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of King Tut The Abydos Kings List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565564586422-805SR0GR1890ISWSH11I/carnarvonevelyncarter.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of King Tut Lord Carnarvon, his daughter Evelyn and Howard Carter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565564216320-6WDRYAZH3GJPCM5FX00H/cartertutmummy The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of King Tut Carter and an assistant unveiled the remains of Tutankhamum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565563531247-4C6WFX22KHFCVSM3B3QX/tutshrineseal.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of King Tut Did breaking this seal unleash a curse upon all present?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565563576565-JDITF4S5392T4ZCI07XD/tuttomb.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of King Tut You’ll have to pay an extra $15 or so to see King Tut’s mummy and tomb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565563613573-U662O47TSJZC8SEFSSNC/tutburialchamber.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of King Tut Unlike other tombs, which are covered with paintings, only Tut’s burial chamber is decorated https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/pharaoh-hatshepsut monthly 0.5 2023-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1582656093288-LQ1JMZWG2UHK61S1QXIY/IMG_0735.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pharaoh Hatshepsut Ancient Egypt wasn’t a bad place or time to be a woman. They had a surprising amount of rights and freedom — even to become pharaoh, like Hatshepsut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565013132150-0DXN0QM7D5FFLU123YTU/champollion.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pharaoh Hatshepsut Thank Sobek for Jean-François Champollion! He was the first to find references to our remarkable pharaoh in the modern era. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565012161604-TD5FHBFHAV7SR3WKFLJK/Sobekneferu The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pharaoh Hatshepsut The loss of a nose makes this statue of Egypt’s first female king, Sobeknefru, a bit too creepy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565012575844-QH557UPMQY22KMF9K3G3/sobek.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pharaoh Hatshepsut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565012640690-QIU8M1IKY86C994LBGXF/hatshepsutcrown.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pharaoh Hatshepsut In this carving from her funerary temple, Hatshepsut is shown as a male, wearing the false beard and crown of the pharaoh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565012786142-IEK34XB3CM4U78588CMQ/deirelbahari.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pharaoh Hatshepsut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565012839737-0KCE4D3QVG1Q642FGK3M/hatshepsutfalsebeard.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pharaoh Hatshepsut Only kings wore these long false beards — though only Amun knows why! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565012922587-JJAMHIL04PKJ917MRO8N/hatshepsutosiride2jpg.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pharaoh Hatshepsut Statue after statue of Hatshepsut in a mummy pose like the god Osiris lines her funeral temple. The color has long since faded, but these carvings once had orange skin — in-between the yellow used for women and the red used for men. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1565013376478-NC6PRWQD9N6KL6PLWNY9/hatshepsutorthutmoseiii.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pharaoh Hatshepsut Because Hatshepsut presented herself as a male, Egyptologists can’t tell whether this is a statue of her or of her co-king, Thutmose III. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/interview-with-an-archaeologist monthly 0.5 2021-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1564343739311-WDW4DTI760G8IYN2UUPS/kingandqueen.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Interview With an Archaeologist Kenneth shares his experience as an archaeologist in Luxor, Egypt in the early 1970s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1564343769626-BUBFA4PW53VZEFB1KR7I/colossiofmemnon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Interview With an Archaeologist The Colossi of Memnon stood as they do today, in a clearing surrounded by fields. But there were no barriers of any kind — you could climb the statues if agile enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1564343793003-4FLTUDNU8DJ5PNOYG42L/hatshepsuttemple.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Interview With an Archaeologist The top colonnade on Hatshepsut’s funerary temple — which did not exist in 1970 — is complete in this 1989 photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1564343969984-9X46UV11861YRPDICJGQ/edfuhorus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Interview With an Archaeologist Kenneth’s husband, Michael, studying the statue of Horus at the temple at Edfu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1564343924715-TUDCOZ0LA4ZNTKPIF0JE/denderacleopatracaesarion.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Interview With an Archaeologist Kenneth posing with Cleopatra and Caesarion on the rear wall of the temple complex at Dendera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1564343835050-WVAGX2JMMOEJAPRUAZ05/oldcataract.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Interview With an Archaeologist The timeless Old Cataract, which Kenneth and Michael say is “one of our favorite hotels anywhere in the world.” Wally and Duke agree! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1564343857098-HTPHMKG9MMACF6U9SCLC/bodourresto.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Interview With an Archaeologist The floating restaurant Bodour, moored just upriver from the Winter Palace in Luxor, was one of their favorite places to dine, with its sumptuous Belle Epoque furnishings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1564343892341-Z9TXFXEQAIHAE2HPMEM5/thebanmountains.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Interview With an Archaeologist The rising sun turns the Theban mountains pink. As you can see, the West Bank was entirely agricultural. Luxor had yet to jump the river. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-tomb-of-ramesses-iv-in-the-valley-of-the-kings monthly 0.5 2019-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563716492372-MZEKYMM2A08P3O6V9ZP6/kv2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings A glimpse into burial chamber of Ramesses IV https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563716520103-GDZVXALKS9UDKAM64S9O/kv2wally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings Wally near the tomb’s entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563716679128-MAPHG6JBIB1VD3DCCXCA/kv2pharaoahhorus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings The pharaoh with the god Horus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563716587834-IX78R6IUWVSIBHS52473/kv22ndcorridor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings Magic spells line the walls of the tomb to guide Ramesses through the dangers of the afterlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563716812453-DRFEH0KH06IUACQ6AACD/kv2coptic.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings Those naughty Coptics defaced the walls near the entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563716849419-V1DNNBNL7KM59S5H6XTI/kv2copticgraffiti.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings Look for the red graffiti left by early Christians https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563716636517-3VVQ242KMVAC02UQYL6E/kv2ceiling.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings Look up to see stars painted on the ceiling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563717585782-BNJ1DH4J9O9WKYHMZ04S/kv2burialceiling.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings The paint is surprisingly bright, considering it’s millennia old https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563716932381-W0VWGBCOWQKBR4P06WWT/kv2sarcauphagus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings The massive stone sarcophagus would have housed at least two coffins like nesting dolls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563717290283-FV472QLYR4AWD70H73B7/kv2bookofgates.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings Watch out for snakes! A depiction of what we can expect in death https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563717320253-02SVSCW9TGHAAHETQJBE/kv2litanyofre.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings Scenes from funerary texts were carved onto the walls of the tomb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563717635839-UWZDZP7QEVNWM3FPF3DM/kv2incantations.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings Cobras and Anubis, a jackal-headed god of death https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563717676245-D0XN5G1WGHAY4DXJ54YS/kv2spells.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings Ancient Egyptians believed that paintings could come to life — no need to bury servants alive; just draw them on the wall! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563717367475-W3XUDQUWPYZ7LPQSZFSI/kv2sign.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses IV in the Valley of the Kings You get to choose three tombs to visit with your pass https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-tomb-of-ramesses-iii-in-the-valley-of-the-kings monthly 0.5 2022-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563146934203-RCWGHXHYU1R456LNMR17/kv11_11.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings Most tombs have a long, straight corridor — but this one takes a slight turn because it ran into a neighboring burial site! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563146967203-JJ6PD8NTFSGV4I26XF0V/kv11_3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings The pharaoh is welcomed to the afterlife by the falcon-headed god Horus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147921781-SNFUKYCL1G4Z6FE2AX6X/kv11_7.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings The walls of the tomb are covered with spells from the Book of the Dead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563148304839-VIIQN21LAN76HGGNBWX3/kv11_16.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings Ramesses III chose to finish the tomb his father abandoned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563149093858-76I9RR3FSRCEH1HB1ECS/ramessesiiimummy.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings The mummy of Ramesses III. The wrappings hid the fact that the pharaoh’s throat was slit when he was assassinated during a massive coup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563146999936-9TFNBUEPQ2S9IC3CNNCY/kv11_10.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings The four-pillared hall leads into the burial chamber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147020386-OU74HC9JEFTCDBNGRX73/kv11harpist.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings Scottish explorer James Bruce took some artistic license in his drawing of a scene from Ramesses III’s tomb in his series Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563148159116-GAR5LVIAYF6BRQL24UBC/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings Just some of the 74 depictions of the sun god Ra seen in the tomb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147347637-A8V6USGDG5LOOONL4ZCK/kv11_1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147353745-3AD9UAWWGTIQWFT9NB9F/kv11_2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147408881-IB8728AXKLJELD2UKSPE/kv11_12.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147360643-RIZC6DNJ65VNUP57OZAY/kv11_6.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147410356-5VYJ8UDIUV2Q7DJ78TYC/kv11_13.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147382659-G28R03N1XO858S2K5KSU/kv11_8.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147387736-DU0A5J8AG3NBSJP6NAZC/kv11_9.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147471327-PZEJD5DUZCDY30U53GYK/kv11_17.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147470162-O28LPFSZKLDUHQV6UL2E/kv11_19.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147482534-IGOXXBHAZNWLNODRQVUS/kv11_20.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147514513-L8F1L8E4ZU85NNREV9V5/kv11_22.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147526775-T7LYH595ZNKDMCI4CF1I/kv11_14.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings Some of the carvings depict the monsters and deities of the underworld. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563147037724-KCH7H9VV7YY8I11SNWLE/themummykarloff.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/9-fascinating-facts-about-the-early-life-of-hatshepsut monthly 0.5 2023-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563027592799-AI3UGFD7OR99B483FB3C/hatshepsuttemple.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Facts About the Early Life of Hatshepsut Hatshepsut isn’t a household name, but she should be! This wildly successful woman rose through the ranks of power in Ancient Egypt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563027733907-YT0ZKFK6K05P1S8Q9225/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Facts About the Early Life of Hatshepsut The chief god at the time, Amun, here seen merged with the one-armed, one-legged deity Min, needed to be given “a helping hand” every morning, and this was one of Hatshepsut’s duties https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563028225459-C3GBOOOY4R0HUDYKUFYM/nileflood1890s.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Facts About the Early Life of Hatshepsut The Nile flooding, as seen in this photo from the 1890s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563029030885-HRRNMFFOCH53F9YX3DS7/amun.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Facts About the Early Life of Hatshepsut Amun was often depicted as having the head of a ram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563028416304-AOTYEWQUNCI31IPUZ5ZN/image-asset.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Facts About the Early Life of Hatshepsut Thutmose II, Hatshepsut’s half-brother and husband, suffered from lesions, pustules and an enlarged heart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563028694302-9VY4ABFIGXW4AYI0LY1E/thutmoseiii.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Facts About the Early Life of Hatshepsut Thutmose III was only a toddler when he became pharaoh, so Hatshepsut reigned as his regent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1563028915973-1R91GGR14PA3WHLBD6O2/hatamunobeliskkarnak.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Facts About the Early Life of Hatshepsut A carving on an obelisk at Karnak shows Hatshepsut kneeling below the great god Amun https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-singing-colossi-of-memnon monthly 0.5 2022-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562508365080-MWNOSFD5KU5R4PQ0NVZH/colossipalm.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Singing Colossi of Memnon These decaying statues were once guardians of one of the most impressive temples in Egypt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562508399149-SJQ5H3QSZ371ZGCEM8L8/colossiroberts.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Singing Colossi of Memnon Statues of Memnon at Thebes, During the Inundation by David Roberts, 1846-1849 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562508953383-SDLUDVCUFOJZTZTOWX3P/colossi.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Singing Colossi of Memnon One of the statues was thought to sing and prophesize back in Roman times https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562508624522-FEM03II4BES08W4UFIM8/colossiwallyjump.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Singing Colossi of Memnon Wally does one of his jumping pics in front of the 60-foot statue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562508539340-99ISXXCU0RK4BAO50N2N/colossidukewally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Singing Colossi of Memnon A nice stranger offered to take our picture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562508573443-BLGTWM6GW6DLZ1IT9I12/colossifenn.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Singing Colossi of Memnon The Vocal Memnon by Harry Fenn, 1881-1884 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562508787545-9DO22X2A9ACXYTGQI46C/colossifrenchillo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Singing Colossi of Memnon An illustration from Description de l'Égypte, 1809-1828 https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/enchanting-edfu-temple monthly 0.5 2020-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562248812068-709CAPVQ7P066D1EHKIY/edfucourt.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple The well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu is in the Ptolemaic style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562247738141-6M6QL4DMEZCDQWFTA5ZN/edfuwallyduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple Wally and Duke hired a driver and guide to take them from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu on the way up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562248915844-6P4IA66C331W5K7H16GO/edfumamassi.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple The mammisi in front of the main temple at Edfu honors Harsomptus, the son of Horus and Hathor. The courtyard in front of smaller structure was the site of an annual festival of singing and dancing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562247811599-WN7SY7R5I5XAO3PPXZH0/edfupylon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple The Ptolemy rulers adopted Egyptian customs, including depicting themselves with the gods on the walls of temples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562248486740-BSMRRYK0SQ6ROHRSKAMA/edfuexterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple Later generations of Coptic Christians had a bad habit of defiling imagery of the gods, which they viewed as blasphemous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562249013859-AJ0VCASUZZSN40HREJDR/edfufacade.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple Imagery on the pylon gates would have been visible to the public and served as propaganda to legitimize the Ptolemaic dynasty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1589729151164-A0CHFW38PRG5R61LY2QV/edfuwallyhorus.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple Wally stands with one of the giant falcon statues out front. They depict the god Horus, and the small person they’re protecting is none other than Caesarion, the son of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562247861959-2QYOIX1O4RT7Y7K66CO8/edfubasrelief.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple Only elites could read and write hieroglyphics, so pictures told the story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562248071337-TIO0ZKREAE5G4GEYUVIW/hieroglyphiccommonpeople.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple This hieroglyph represents the people of Egypt — and looks quite a bit like the ba, one of the symbols of the body’s soul — or, as Duke thinks, a bird taking a selfie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562247915323-9KR3UAOPUERTXKQUYTPM/edfueagle.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple This statue of an eagle honors Horus, who is usually depicted with the bird of prey’s head. Pharaohs aligned themselves with this deity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562248106878-O0FDR6PNY0NKWUWABZA6/edfuhypostylehall.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple This section of the temple was built by Pharaoh Fatty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562249055202-M7NLH12FAZGKVE5CRADN/edfuwally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple Wally felt the power of the holy temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562248631620-LHGEHQQWAD9U3756MGRN/edfuoffering.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple A chamber off the hypostyle hall depicts the process for making perfume. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562248177288-RHNVVL276858YNL79MKF/edfupharoahhorus.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple One of the Ptolemies honoring Horus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562248210189-IPT839608WBI79EOL3O3/edfusolarbarque.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple During the Festival of the Beautiful Meeting, the statue of Horus was carried out of the sanctuary on a solar boat like this to reunite with his consort, Hathor, who traveled down the Nile from Dendera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562248680215-F9CEYFEK8025G2YQRYOX/edfucarvings.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple You’ll feel like Indiana Jones, exploring the dark passageways covered with amazing carvings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562249113196-00EZC7V6LU7FS35SP36S/edfuholy.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple The figure on the left pours out holy water in front of Horus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562248263126-Q1QJL5QQJDGO372XQLH3/edfuhorusvseth.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple The god Horus battles his Uncle Seth, who’s shown as a small hippo — Ancient Egyptians believed that if you carved something, it would actually happen. So they didn’t want to give too much power to the evil Seth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562248291959-VYUW7ORNRWGZCUKY1OR1/edfuhorusdefeatsseth.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple Horus and Seth battle for the crown of Egypt, and Horus is ultimately victorious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562247672208-ZMSU0TCALFBOAHCIFMS3/edfuentrycourt.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Enchanting Edfu Temple Step back in time to explore the temple at Edfu, more than 2,200 years old! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-felucca-ride-along-the-nile monthly 0.5 2019-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562026213830-TC1JCX3NZ1940QBXPB2Z/feluccacataract.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Felucca Ride Along the Nile The Old Cataract Hotel has its own jetty, where you can hire a felucca for an hour or so https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562026842193-UGC6DXHXT5FE4Q93J3VA/feluccasailor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Felucca Ride Along the Nile We enjoyed the calm stretch of the Nile — while the first mate darted around the felucca, handling the sail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562026363650-22TGL1U9QPLDM7B2PIB6/feluccamausoleum.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Felucca Ride Along the Nile We constantly saw the Aga Khan Mausoleum in the distance. Apparently it’s not open to tourists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562026477438-G6715ZCBOT1V3ISHXGPV/feluccacapn.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Felucca Ride Along the Nile Our captain only had full use of half his body, but he was really good at barking orders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562026510245-C04S28GW8PMI89FMMZXF/feluccasailorboy2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Felucca Ride Along the Nile This young man did his duties but grumbled under his breath when he wasn’t pointing out sites to us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562026549863-25XI7PIZBHHMUKDC4NAP/feluccawally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Felucca Ride Along the Nile Wally loved being on the water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562026738020-YN15FBM8L251CW296ARX/feluccaduke2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Felucca Ride Along the Nile The felucca ride was one of Duke’s favorite parts of the trip — and it didn’t even involve a temple or tomb! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1562027547415-MEIZKYHY55HRW1GUSSG4/feluccaelephantine The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Felucca Ride Along the Nile Ruins of the temple on Elephantine Island can be seen across the Nile https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-undeniable-charm-of-the-old-cataract-hotel-in-aswan monthly 0.5 2019-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561324617482-DLJLRC0T5TC7ER4D09D5/oldcataractpano.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan The Old Cataract, now owned the French Sofitel hotel group, sits along the banks of a lazy stretch of the River Nile in the southernmost tip of Egypt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561324676325-ZS2C9MQKFV0ZPAAVN2C2/oldcataractfront.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan If that looks like a long walk to the hotel’s entrance don’t worry! A golf cart will take you https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561325133967-6T3JERJZ9HWKTLR9BW43/oldcataractwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan It was love at first sight for Wally https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561325158545-I99QDMHY80ITIOT9HL83/oldcataractduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan We were greeted with a flute of chilled hibiscus tea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561325377733-GX8PWCAG544BF4W0ALJ7/oldcataracthill.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan The Palace Wing of the hotel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561325204377-NAPE5UO0IPJ9CZ7XBTTS/oldcataract2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan Join the likes of Lady Diana and Winston Churchill and stay at the Old Cataract in Aswan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561554891506-YEMUWGOGIRPL6BFROAS3/public.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan Agatha Christie was here — in fact, she wrote parts of Death on the Nile in this suite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561599484149-EMYPB5XB6LEZ9ZWEA150/oldcataractchristiesuite.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan This painting hangs in the Agatha Christie suite at the Old Cataract. You, too, can stay there for a mere $8,000 a night! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561324867852-INDLYXKV7REZ9WH8M7XF/oldcataract1902.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan Formal dress is required to dine in 1902, the Old Cataract’s upscale restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561324894010-YNMNPYUI7FFIM7GC9YAX/oldcataractdining.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan These colorful arches frame the indoor restaurant, where the breakfast buffet is served https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561324923463-GRLFBCUPI7KOQUTRSDBW/oldcataractnilewing.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan We stayed in the newer wing of the hotel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561324949987-5DOO1HWJX4T5LDMK0QRS/oldcataractbed.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan Our bed, with the sitting area beyond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561324970812-6AKMACXF7RHCCZ1RZ25F/oldcataractbath.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan Bathe in the tub or the shower stall next to it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561324992786-DRAKQAM46W347MY9RPPV/oldcataractbalcony.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan The ruins of Elephantine Island could be seen from our balcony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561325011254-K0OHK5JH8I6RJ3723W5A/oldcataractwallybalcony.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan Wally hung out on the balcony a lot — you just can’t beat that view! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561325089864-8K1ZJYZW1MW6XPRC7LVG/oldcataractdukesunset.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan Duke before he and Wally hired some local sailors to take them out for a peaceful felucca ride along the Nile at sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561325040048-NQGKXUGUPCQIILVA1P9I/oldcataractnilepool.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan The Nile Wing’s pool is warm, and there’s a good chance you’ll have it all to yourself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561325241193-AQL9ZROM1RX9OE3N59TU/oldcataractbar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan The bar at the Old Cataract https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561325313219-394PJBBXMHXEZ16B78VO/oldcataractpatio.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan We ate our meals on the veranda, sometimes joined by a timid but hungry stray cat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561325340173-D6KCPRACP2512E4AM24W/oldcataractoriental.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan The Oriental Kebabgy restaurant at one end of the Nile Wing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561325267972-GMS8PO1E5I7SKZM20TPG/oldcataractfront2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Undeniable Charm of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan Add Aswan to your agenda to see Abu Simbel and Philae Temple. Of course, you have to stay at the legendary Old Cataract. You’ll never want to leave https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/kom-ombo-the-dual-temple-of-horus-and-sobek monthly 0.5 2019-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561209633005-ZXW0SAFQ6KWU878XCGMC/komombosky.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Kom Ombo’s distinctive floral flourishes at the top of the columns are what first appealed to Wally https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561209750957-NAQOF7ITPOCHXJ1XYYXF/komomboext7.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek These twin temples have been around for a couple of thousands of years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561209722748-YMABJT8MRRBVJDODN4A2/komombopillars3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Horus, the falcon-headed god, shares the temple with Sobek, the crocodile god https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561210527077-2M204QRX5TCEKP7TSWBQ/komomboduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Duke peeks from behind a column in the forecourt of Kom Ombo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561210475930-0I8TK3OJBECQBKK003L6/komombowally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Wally loved exploring this off-the-beaten-path temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561209796622-WB524OGMVFDP1DVG7NBC/komombosobek2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Crocodile-headed Sobek, seen in the middle, is a complicated god of water and fertility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561237761722-7YLV13K110W09Z5K56MU/sobek.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Sobek was often depicted as having a crocodile head, ram’s horns and an elaborate crown, as seen on this statue in the Crocodile Museum next to Kom Ombo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561237739963-UEY7LPS2045BN7R57E2B/egyptiancrocstone.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek A votive offering from the reign of Amenhotep III https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561237862728-FK9GRXLXBHNMY84VOKAY/mummifiedcrocs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Be sure to see the mummified crocs after wandering the ruins of Kom Ombo. Mummies like these were put into tombs so the ferocious beasts could protect the dead in the afterlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561209858826-83AXXHG3L3KCY4A46BHW/komombochiarascuro.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek The inner part of the temple is filled with crypts and hidden passageways https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561210637665-8QHYAQMGDDCBMONBPNIC/komombocrowd.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek With the construction of the Aswan Dam, many Nubians and Sudanese were relocated to the Kom Ombo area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561210713764-XWZ14QO2YL9KBCUXHTTS/komombogallery3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Rocks taken from the temple in 1955 were used to build a local sugar factory! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561210760032-36S2E9N6H5QAJJKQCPGS/komombogalleryguard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek A temple guard in one of Kom Ombo’s galleries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561210866788-20ZT2KM3TE4JTEIZCN5I/komombolion2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek On one side of the temple’s exterior, a lion bites a hand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561209897121-C53FW4GT1YB0F0AQODKR/komombocalendar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek The Ancient Egyptians were the first to create a 365-day calendar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561209939557-4EYXMWCSK0Q99RL6AJSE/komombocalendar2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Ancient Egyptians only had three seasons, all tied to the Nile’s flooding and the nutrient-rich soil it left in its wake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561209993573-8LWFX2PDMEJ3XYA73UMW/komomboptolemy.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Various rulers of the Ptolemaic dynasty depicted themselves at Kom Ombo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561210671270-YHEXP58351NOWQXF834C/komombofamily.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Behind this family, you can see Ptolemy XII anointed with holy water by the gods Thoth and Horus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561210604337-HNDCP7NDW50A4BPWIYL4/komombocourt.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Kom Ombo also houses clinics. A sample treatment was to squeeze onion juice into the eye to treat irritations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561210957530-M2GST34BM6AOPKXMQE9L/komombopeek.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Priests would hide in a subterranean tunnel behind the sanctuaries and act as oracles to pilgrims https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561210018632-HYTRU7EA2603W6B37EIV/komombopenises.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek Notice the dripping penises: Mamduh told us this was a symbol of STDs, which were treated here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561210906905-91A24EBRHBP0ZRYGD7BZ/komombonile.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek The temple stands on the banks of the Nile, and teams are now working to protect it from erosion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561210227783-FIFIPZZGM1EYDL4HOMVI/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek This well is known as a nilometer and was used to predict Nile floods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1561210308576-K6KYQ16AS429ZAJ0SX2B/komombo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kom Ombo: The Dual Temple of Horus and Sobek The symmetry of the temple, half devoted to Sobek, half to Horus, is a large part of Kom Ombo’s appeal https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/dendera-temple-of-hathor-one-of-the-best-temples-in-egypt monthly 0.5 2019-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560691926508-YJ7RGKJ54D0NPCCHDA7R/denderaext.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt Dendera’s Temple of Hathor has stood for 2,000 years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560691959243-WLL2NV6BZD5V73YZPBH5/denderacolumns2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt A mammisi, or birth house, honored the birth of a god or goddess https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560692935399-AA54J96P2G0H8G9KM8XJ/denderasphinx.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt This headless sphinx would have been part of a long line of identical statues https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560691982736-ZSJ46V7025WI5I1B1SV5/denderacomplex2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt The site includes a couple of birth houses, a large temple, smaller chapels and a pylon gateway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560692131770-ZVW5YIU1ZAZTHMCDF0V6/denderaexterior2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt The exterior of the Temple of Hathor glows in the bright sunlight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560692031260-KCO7JJ7IN8HQWJCOZAYO/denderahathor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt It’s sad to see that every single image of Hathor atop the columns has been vandalized https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560692985361-DC3G7IFUF2IRBI8GC0EJ/denderahathorhead.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt A rare non-mutilated top of a Hathor column at the site. Check out Hathor’s cute little cow ears https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560692098095-DAQG8I5KAQNZZOM665E3/denderahall2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt Hathor, seen at the top of these columns, was a popular goddess, her domains covering everything from motherhood to sexuality, from healing to drunkenness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560693020600-TUXQ0SEOWBX7DF99PS6Z/denderahallduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt Duke admires the giant scale of the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560704354651-4X4UVJX3VUHEIL3SFCHW/denderahall7.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt Policemen and guards in robes are common sights at Egypt’s temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560704402443-95LIYSGYASXX6UWMTSAR/denderahall8.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt Egyptian pharaohs and Roman emperors played their part in the construction of Dendera over the centuries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560704453413-7SI7AE0VRUIII8SFJZ24/denderahall10.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt The walls and columns of Dendera’s Temple of Hathor are covered with carvings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560704537718-X69G3H5JO8I6SON5WGQR/denderahall9.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt The massive colonnade is what really makes Dendera a marvel to explore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560693064928-76MB81U13RRLJN2U2PON/denderazodiac.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt The sky goddess Nut frames this part of the ceiling, swallowing the sun at twilight and giving birth to it in the morning. You can also see signs of the zodiac, including Taurus the Bull and Sagittarius the Archer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560693255391-7WOT7J1Y46SECEZ3GM89/denderaceiling.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt You’ll see this vulture motif on a lot of temple ceilings — it depicts Nekhbet, the protector of Upper Egypt (in the south part of the country) and the pharaoh. The serpents are a reference to Wadjet, goddess of Lower Egypt. Together, they show the unification of the realm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560692319776-QAQMSC8ONWWL2FMX32ZU/denderazodiac4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt Crane your neck to look up at Dendera — the blue ceiling is one of the coolest parts of this temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560692257974-YE4UBQYMWYJDZ924NQWC/denderaup.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt Duke and Wally kept oohing and ahhing at Dendera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560692429689-LEPVCTF9SN88ZD1ZP0S0/denderapaintings2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt A lot of carvings in Ancient Egyptian temples show pharaohs making offerings to the various gods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560692484326-QREJQJAHSXYN7EN4ASHF/denderascared2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt Wally and Duke crept down into this secret passageway, where treasures were once hidden away. It’s now more famous as housing “the Dendera light bulb” carving https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560694151851-1N2ZG7ETXE8XTN24IWDM/1280px-Dendera03.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt Here it is: the legendary Dendera light bulb. Is it a depiction of the creation of the world — or evidence that aliens shared their technology with Ancient Egyptians? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560704589835-91029CQJKDIS0O8B4KCZ/dendera_zodiac.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt The oldest complete sky map of the ancient world, the famous Dendera Zodiac, now in Paris’ Louvre museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560692548329-6U6UL5R332FMVT38EYJ7/denderamamduh.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt Our guide Mamduh explains how the statue of the goddess Hathor was brought to the solar chapel to rejuvenate in the sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560694418895-UFXQNLSLC8N5XLID7AWZ/denderaosirischapel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Dendera Temple of Hathor: One of the Best Temples in Egypt The Osiris Chapel shows scenes of the god’s death and resurrection https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/ancient-egypts-mummification-process-explained monthly 0.5 2019-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560603817547-WNVMYJ3157DQ0MYDRF65/IMG_6637.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Egypt’s Mummification Process Explained The mummy of Pharaoh Ramesses I as seen in the Luxor Museum. (You can’t take photos of the mummies in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560603921954-70JZVZVCU22QT6W2UKK8/ramessesifeet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Egypt’s Mummification Process Explained The creepy, dried-up feet of Ramesses I. The mummy was part of a small museum collection in Niagara Falls, Canada before being returned to Egypt in 2003 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560604961106-TZCEPX0U4W9OLTHDE3ZP/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Egypt’s Mummification Process Explained Priests wore masks of Anubis, the jackal-headed god of death, during the mummification process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560604028907-LD5HKPP1D9U8L1N2ESII/canopicjars.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Egypt’s Mummification Process Explained Various organs were kept in canopic jars like these https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560604771884-YEFWX3WUZGY3IDP01DHQ/mummy.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Egypt’s Mummification Process Explained To turn a corpse into a mummy, it was packed with salt and left to dehydrate for 40 days on a slanted bed so all the fluids would drain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560604361600-EHPCDQOUNM5UKQ4ODRW3/mournerstombpainting.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Egypt’s Mummification Process Explained A group of wailing women from the tomb of the royal vizier Ramose in the Valley of the Nobles in Thebes (modern-day Luxor) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1560604554209-78END339MAI67ZBK890Q/sarcophagus.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ancient Egypt’s Mummification Process Explained The innermost coffin had a depiction of the dead so their soul would know what body to return to https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-serene-spirituality-of-abydos-temple monthly 0.5 2020-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559615754423-6UVZ0UJLKO18O6QA0Q0Z/abydoslight4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple Heavenly rays of light shine through the dark temple, making it feel even more spiritual https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559615796453-0RVC420PQV3NT8H4JK58/abydos2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple The clean lines of this holy site feel modern, even though the temple is 3,200 years old! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559616439970-38NUY227II6B12L9WXBR/abydossteps.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple Wally and Mamduh from Egypt Sunset Tours make the pilgrimage to Abydos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559615863038-WY7XDW38895A3G4NQIHQ/abydosfacade.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple Ramessess II added a front section to his father’s temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559615960324-PRZQPRAP9A0GR4U6EM52/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple You can tell the parts of the temple that were added by Ramesses II because the depictions are carved into the stone rather than being proper bas-reliefs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559616326754-Q7IKFLIPNXWHTP2DUTQD/abydoswallydukefront.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple Wally and Duke highly recommend adding Abydos to your itinerary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559616005626-FJ8LFOX4NLKQ95TA8VEA/abydoskings.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple The Kings List depicts the cartouches of all the pharaohs, with some notable omissions, including Hatshepsut and Akhenaten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559616361951-VG8ILBEB0OKRMKQ8795L/abydoscolonnade.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple Abydos isn’t one of the more popular tourist destinations — which makes it all the more special to visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559616404800-O79GED1YHSFOJVMW51IT/abydoscolumns3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple Seti I built this as his funerary temple. He chose a throne name that didn’t reference Set, the murderous god of chaos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559616164183-VC1CO0WJSNAZUFGS5UTV/abydossanctuaries.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple Most temples have a single sanctuary, or holy of holies — but Abydos has seven! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559692339582-5P66NPUMQ9IYC5AMNRZZ/abydossekhmet.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple The lion-headed goddess of war, Sekhmet, is the wife of Ptah, god of architects and craftspeople https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559692594907-2DV5MRYKLPBGZQPHS1G8/abydosanubisseti2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple Anubis, the god of the dead, with Seti I https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559692435579-PQPUFXTCQI98ROGB6QBY/abydosscarab2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple Ancient Egyptians believed that a scarab, or dung beetle, pushed the sun through the sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559692692879-CUEC4LEP5W2V9FL1QUB0/abydoshorusisis2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple Isn’t he getting a bit old for that? A young Ramesses II suckles on the goddess Isis’ breast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559692490851-SD5KD73YELFG54S5AYCF/abydosramessesiikid.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple When you see a boy with a braided side ponytail like this inside the temple, that’s Prince Ramesses II https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559692746373-97JABH1X0LOWZLFV2S6S/abydososirissanctuary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple The Osiris Sanctuary, just one of seven at Seti I’s temple at Abydos. Osiris is depicted with green skin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559692517671-RVOD7RZBIEW3K01YDJPE/abydosbackdoor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple Head out the back door to walk past the Osirion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559616583770-ENEZ8292JKE94FO0UG4I/abydososirion The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple The sunken ruins of the Osirion, a tomb to honor the god of the underworld https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559616618691-HOKQB7EM4TRRTBBIQ8B6/abydosvisitorscenter.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple The strikingly modern visitors center works as a visual reference to the temple’s façade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1559616211419-K8ASU92JPYI9CWIC5U4Q/abydospalms.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Serene Spirituality of Abydos Temple The temple at Abydos is seen in the distance https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-mortuary-temple-of-hatshepsut monthly 0.5 2020-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558665295530-QB1FR33GNTQO0SKLP6U5/hatshepsuttemple.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut The clean minimalism of Hatshepset’s funerary temple feels strangely modern, even though it was built 3,500 years ago! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558642600747-1WXTJEOWOKGZ71N1OR8C/hatshepsutcourt.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Only stubs of columns remain in the courtyard of the top terrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558642680952-TXB1CMW1EG94TGCFEIYP/hatshepsutnentrance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Wally stands in the granite portico leading to the sanctuary of the great god Amun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558642719917-XXW8Q0FTUAIX53HIV516/hatshepsutinterior.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut We were amazed at the colors that have withstood the centuries, and particularly liked the star pattern on the ceiling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558642958740-D6TG7X1VOPYH6Q6JQGRO/hatshepsutmountain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut What a woman! Hatshepsut styled herself with a lot of the symbolism only male pharaohs had used in the past — including a false beard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558643045200-CYCYDA9T25EMA6EOO49B/hatshepsutdukewally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Duke and Wally mimic the Osiride statues of Hatshepsut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558643073709-NB2OUOCJE26K791KA382/hatshepsutguard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut A temple employee in front of some of the statues — note the reddish color on their faces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558643015299-3Z3FOQAT42GYEH25TEE5/hatshepsuthathor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut The chapel to the goddess of fertility sports Hathor columns, topped with her head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558643127941-X8HX93ANN0PQYOGZ99HN/hatshepsutpainting.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut A procession of soldiers carrying shields and spears https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558643160720-K5Z697GE8W4PZ3WEU3M9/hatshepsutanubistemple.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Colorful friezes in the Chapel of Anubis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558643399054-W6AZQKDSZ8FK27O9GNJW/hatshepsutanubis2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut The god of mummification is one of Wally’s faves. Jackals were often seen around cemeteries, leading Ancient Egyptians to believe that Anubis watched over the dead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558643315534-FQURLA0Z5ZW1R8UU2VSH/hatshepsutcollonade.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Most temples in Ancient Egypt feature one or more colonnades like this one https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558643228423-2JACOKNT8A0J8ECPCJST/hatshepsutlion.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut A beautiful carving of a lion, one of the exotic animals from the expedition to the mysterious land of Punt — no one is quite sure where exactly it was https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558643466786-WH4EYUUEI7QOKOVFVPWZ/hatshepsutdoorway.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Looking into the sanctuary of the Chapel of Hathor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558643518786-ZMQ6ODZS6RDBJVWPO7Z0/hatshepsutduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Visiting these temples was a lifelong dream for Duke, who has been obsessed with Ancient Egypt since he was a kid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558643551367-T5I4UXUQFUCKQ7TVYN8N/hatshepsutwally2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Wally preferred other temples to Hatshepsut’s, but it’s still worth a visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558643634191-BY0IPEED58DLDDNLR9FO/hatshepsut.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut The innovative terraced and columned Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in what was once the city of Thebes https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/medinet-habu-a-reflection-of-ramesses-iiis-military-might monthly 0.5 2019-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558790971821-SJLKGP9TT60UK0HKLNUT/medinethabu The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might When in Luxor, be sure to visit Medinet Habu, an often-overlooked temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558829489660-DD945U1EY6383OFJK04P/medinethabuvista.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might The exterior wall is yet another sign that Medinet Habu was built to resemble a fortress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831654576-8OYFOQZL8BSQFG9TMOOY/medinethabudukewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Duke and Wally loved visiting the temple complex, which was quite deserted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558829590990-H8ZE1I6BXDTV9U5EC3Z5/medinethabupalm2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might The bas-reliefs on the pylon gateways depict Ramesses III’s victory over the fierce Sea Peoples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831909421-MAF1V41KO643TRFYF11V/medinethabuinprogress2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Some of the bas-reliefs were still works in progress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831692881-G9SKSMDXI8UINYVT97W0/medinethabucharioteer.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Chariots helped Egypt gain advantages in battle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558832009528-NIZCHKGT2751E77P4Y5X/medinethabuinprogress.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might If you defeat warriors who were undefeated, you brag about it, like Ramesses III did https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558829889098-HA2HT9FY9DIFXB25ZDG0/medinethabuup.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might The temple is infamous for being the site of the Harem Conspiracy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558830028625-J2YJIK9CK2Q8UYJ5T96K/medinethabusekmet3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Upon entry, there are decaying statues of Sekhmet, the lioness-headed goddess of war https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558830055313-EJYMCX630DKLFGKLLZ4B/medinethabusekmet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Aside from towering depictions of pharaohs, you don’t see many statues in temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558829775711-01VXJFI6XR6FM5CZ82N7/medinethabuexterior2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might It was in these rooms at the top of the structure where Ramesses III hung out with his many wives — and where he met his demise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831447715-MHV6NA31WQJUJ03D2IV5/medinethabustatues2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might The Second Courtyard later became a Christian church in the 9th century https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831479678-Z6FUR5MCJHC3P1B8R110/medinethabustatues.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might The statues were preserved because they were covered in mud by the Coptics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558830101828-UOBMNK8CUMYW1GAXPUXZ/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Not only was this a mortuary temple, it was also Ramesses III’s palace. It was very unusual to combine both of these buildings into one complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831099522-KRHHU28R8VK8JI22BI36/medinethabutop.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Medinet Habu is a beautiful structure — and the site of a pharaoh’s assassination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831386086-WQ0VZZ84VPHS6WXH3EZO/medinethabuwingedsolardisk.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might The underside of this gateway shows the winged sun amongst other paintings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558830142406-G2C07T9CVU8ANWN1POXL/medinethabucourtyard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Like many other Ancient Egyptian temples, you proceed through a series of courtyards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558830240975-251K6KXJKY0SJGPJXIKZ/medinethabuduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Is Duke feeling the magic that Egyptians to this day believe is imbued in this holy site? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558830193726-M9ADGIBYLSLDSBMGBQKW/medinethabucolonnade2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Medinet Habu includes a larger version of the Ramesseum. Seems like Ramesses III had to one-up his father https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558830993248-62UYT5UV3EYSG6DQIXQU/medinethabuaisle.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might The shaded parts of the colonnade still have blue paint visible https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831758933-UJAFEPV72S76OF3X8BLU/medinethabuankharms.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might These symbols were ankhs (representing life) with arms holding was scepters (power, dominion) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831059337-8XZWV77H8ELXWE8DYP1E/medinethabuwally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Shh! Don’t tell anyone, but Wally liked Medinet Habu better than Hatshepsut’s temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558830946659-XGOJTQQLCP0WS7BK8KO9/medinethabupenishands.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Look closely: In addition to hands, soldiers are presenting war trophies of chopped-off penises to claim their bounty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831154610-HFTIN6WVSSODUGUD286R/medinethabucolumnbases5.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might A popular design element in Ancient Egypt was the lotus column, constructed to mimic the plant that symbolized Upper Egypt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831187216-UY0RXGX0IAFE51D4ZRFG/medinethabucolumnbases4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Out back is the Great Hypostyle Hall, modeled after Karnak’s — again Ramesses III gained inspiration from his father, Ramesses II https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831221565-RO1P279AEUZJQZ6C5HLK/medinethabucolumnbases2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might Only the bases remain of most of the columns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831282914-D5AUEPX93VFFDVRTB25T/medinethabuhisandhers.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might There are four rose granite statues at the very back of the complex. They depict Ramesses III with Maat, the goddess of truth and justice, and Thoth, the god of wisdom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558831326563-S5B23LHBL4ZZHS1EWMZ3/medinethabupalms.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Medinet Habu: A Reflection of Ramesses III’s Military Might The design of Medinet Habu borrows from the military gatehouses Ramesses III encountered in Syria https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/abu-simbel-ramesses-iis-ego-run-wild monthly 0.5 2022-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558302183718-O9Z5TL9LJ2LFEYI2NSB3/abusimbellede.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild Add Aswan to your itinerary and spend a morning at Abu Simbel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558302218931-DD5OH4NQ39XD3VHSGU41/abusimbelcu.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild Four seated colossi of Ramesses II are larger than life, at 69 feet tall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558302461857-O8DGBKS16F8392L4U111/abusimbelinside.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild The first hall features eight giant statues of the pharaoh as Osiris, the god of the underworld. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558302509563-MDF73PRPYTD54TJP3U1B/abusimbelosiride3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild Ramesses II was quite the egotist — his image is all over the temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558302530561-9WJ5IMJ9P75EWAZ1GCCI/abusimbelosiride2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild It’s crazy to think that the temple is around 3,200 years old! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558302313507-NBTBYYKC4KNJZ0K2EJG4/abusimbeltop.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild It’s a family affair at Abu Simbel — those smaller statues at the bottom are Ramesses’ wife, mother and children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558302373906-4SOMF9DJH2RJ25PG71JF/abusimbelbattle.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild The reliefs inside showcase Ramesses’ military “victories,” including the famous Battle of Kadesh, which actually ended in a draw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558302803616-4BO30BZXXOGGMG5Y6RB8/abusimbelprisoners2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild Abu Simbel was built on the border of Nubia as a deterrent to invasion, and shows a line of Nubian slaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558302347866-TGSTBJNJB2RPUSFIR7PR/abusimbelnertari.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild The temple next door is fit for a queen — in fact, it’s dedicated to Ramesses’ wife, Nefertari. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558302411819-BUY1Q5PKFKUBFL8ZSPI7/abusimbelhathorcolumn.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild Don’t have a cow! These Hathor columns aren’t as ornate as those in Ramesses’ temple next door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558302747766-H2E5HQ3N1P1M7HCV6I8R/abusimbelgoddesses.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild Nefertari is shown as a divine being, being crowned by the goddesses Hathor and Isis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558302590414-UW55X9I16FX5YU55ONQ4/abusimbelpeek.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild The entire temple complex was cut into pieces and relocated on higher ground to avoid it being flooded by the Aswan High Dam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558302625208-2L9LXHXFZKM8DO9C2AZH/abusimbelcrowd.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild If you arrive close to opening time, you’ll be stuck with busloads of other tourists. But around noon, the complex was much less crowded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1558487354345-C8WEKR9OAZSUIQBO5VQZ/abusimbelside.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Abu Simbel: Ramesses II’s Ego Run Wild If you want to take a picture without swarms of tourists, snap one as you come back from Nefertari’s temple, where a low wall obscures the crowds. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/al-moudira-a-dream-oasis-in-luxor-egypt monthly 0.5 2019-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557878798910-0G97X9WXLHPVXXPQEPET/almoudiramain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt This elaborate woodwork forms one wall of the central courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557878915295-MDWFF89VPNXPBA8U0Y71/almoudirafoyer.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt The minute you enter the confines of the hotel, you’ll know you’re someplace special https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557878863036-NVS7AKTMIMAA6RLL3H59/almoudirareception.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt The reception area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879862083-VXQYR3HYKSLVM0BMIO1W/almoudirapainting.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt Quirky artwork can be found here and there, revealing the proprietress’ sense of humor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557878945790-JPDVEV6M2FD4DNZHKRH6/almoudiraarch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt Our room opened to a courtyard filled with vibrant flowering bougainvillea, a fountain, and a sitting area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557878989442-T2KYXIW0UQL6VL2RDEV6/almoudiramezzanine.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt A raised platform in the courtyard is gorgeously appointed and is a great spot to relax before dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879022565-VC42ADU82LBWL8VVDHTJ/almoudiralookout.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt Garden paths made of repurposed tile meander throughout Al Moudira https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879050261-9M2JHW77XEWF965XIV3F/almoudiraroom.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt Our spacious room had a fountain in the middle of it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879112059-T030WJ7ZAHZQGKC0UCIG/almoudiraurn.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt The beautiful objects found throughout the hotel have been collected by Zeina, the owner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879137236-AYANLUQMMF6X3U7A06UG/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt The Eastern Bar has naughty artwork, games and a piano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879163243-N78S4JQN3SU8PC8KUCLC/almoudirabar2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt Enjoy a cocktail before and/or after dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879197324-H0QMUMUQAZ4TV3P5G807/almoudirabar3 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt The bar evokes a cozy parlor in a British mansion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879940885-YS25SVQM1BFENZBLJ74T/almoudirasign.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt The hotel is named for Zeina’s nickname: the Boss Lady https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879910182-6186BRG5JQI4OO64X2KZ/almoudirasourtyard.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt Lush plants, soothing earth tones, arches and cupolas are all part of the relaxing aesthetic at Al Moudira https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879233730-BZVXD026CGLL9BXPOMHQ/almoudiralunch.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt Lunch of mezze, or small dishes, which we enjoyed al fresco by the pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879316126-2YMO4JI171O74PYNOUZ5/almoudiraresto.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt The central courtyard is where most guests have breakfast and dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879352157-PMT02TX0XBG80YPPI91U/almoudirapool.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt The pool is where the action is in the afternoon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879376744-IDAECGSWF73T78AQLA8X/almoudirapoolresto.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt Get a drink or a bite at the pool pavilion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557879689451-6CX30APP179CKHIQQSOL/almoudirafront.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Al Moudira: A Dream Oasis in Luxor, Egypt Forget downtown Luxor — we recommend staying at this refuge on the West Bank https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/shopping-in-egypt monthly 0.5 2020-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557580538479-6FI1XH3DTRQBWESJ3OO5/egyptscarabs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shopping in Egypt A lot of the handicrafts in Egypt are cheap-looking — probably cuz they were made in China https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557580968596-2V56FQ10RI2YW4C83FQS/khanelkhalilicottoncandy.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shopping in Egypt Cotton candy becomes an artistic medium at Khan el-Khalili in Cairo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557581016283-OUKT22Q57GJQEKBQVP9M/khanelkhalilifood.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shopping in Egypt Aside from the odd street vendor, this is the only food you’ll find at Khan el-Khalili. There aren’t any cafés — just coffeeshops, where the most you can ingest is shisha (hookah) smoke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557580655959-GJ3OZG9HP122RTOFB4UG/luxorsoukentrance2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shopping in Egypt The Luxor Souk has one main drag — and some good finds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557580688869-N641MBTN31DGE6XB0IS8/luxorsouk.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shopping in Egypt A good portion of stalls are shut on Sunday at the Luxor Souk, since the Coptic Christians are at church https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557580754450-GSN2F75RC2ZSWIEB89PF/khanelkhalililanterns.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shopping in Egypt The bazaars are a bit of a maze and can get quite claustrophobic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557580922299-U2DQCHB8SY9H4ERC4ADJ/khanelkhalilimotorbike.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shopping in Egypt Motorbikes whizz through the souk — as it got dark, one almost ran right into Duke! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557580834064-YFMPIVHIWDEWEYZM1SUL/khanelkhaliliman.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shopping in Egypt A vendor sips Turkish coffee at Kahn el-Khalili souk in Cairo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557580873135-NUCHS6IVOHZ40139A24Q/lindahabiba.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Shopping in Egypt The charming Linda at her Luxor shop, Habiba Gallery https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-valley-of-the-kings-in-luxor monthly 0.5 2019-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557063950746-2Y9S3HWT8Z00RNI5CH2V/valleykingswallyduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What You Need to Know About the Valley of the Kings in Luxor When visiting Luxor, you must plan a morning excursion to the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557064061979-KDAF42NRRUBOQOBT6M8H/kvpyramid.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What You Need to Know About the Valley of the Kings in Luxor The site was chosen in part because its tip, the peak of El Qurn, resembled a pyramid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557066464019-VYBP826FBJG7069EFZQC/copticgraffiti.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What You Need to Know About the Valley of the Kings in Luxor Don’t you dare graffiti these tombs like those Coptic Christians! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557064141119-V3UNQAL44XXO9LTJYKDC/valleyofthekings.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What You Need to Know About the Valley of the Kings in Luxor The bas-reliefs in the tombs are amazing, and many retain their original paint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557064183328-TZ4ETHSI4LE7V2BGH9F4/kvtram.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What You Need to Know About the Valley of the Kings in Luxor You can take one of these cute little yellow trams to get to the archeological site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557064292576-WZMW3F13OUQ1BUQ73N9H/kvwally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What You Need to Know About the Valley of the Kings in Luxor You’ll be able to see three tombs per ticket at the Valley of the Kings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557064512534-D0ZATKQPQ87QDKSN1NC6/cartouche.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What You Need to Know About the Valley of the Kings in Luxor The human-headed birds at the bottom are the ba, the part of the soul that can fly around and protect family members after death https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557064337117-MAYPFL0VBVX7C23QUGGV/tombvalleyofthekings.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What You Need to Know About the Valley of the Kings in Luxor Royal tombs have a long, slow descent to the burial chamber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1557064403858-7M0G0MM8VB7V5ONMZGB2/kvdiorama.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What You Need to Know About the Valley of the Kings in Luxor This diorama shows the tombs they’ve discovered — which may be just a fraction of what’s buried in the valley https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/21-egypt-travel-tips monthly 0.5 2019-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1556975772471-DTYSZIAO1WT4EZWT6UH6/dukewallyphilae.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Egypt Travel Tips Egypt is a trip of a lifetime — but you have to know what to expect. Here Duke and Wally are set to explore the Temple of Philae in Aswan, one of the best-preserved ancient sites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1556975925315-VRREP9O2AR63KYPK0B8J/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Egypt Travel Tips Do you dare wear short shorts? Yes, it’s hot in Egypt, but respect the culture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1556976039485-KK83YHB1VUJ8012YQUFU/dendaraguards.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Egypt Travel Tips Get used to seeing policemen and soldiers toting semi-automatic machine guns everywhere you go, including the gorgeous Dendera Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1556976377782-8PF5JJF2C0KMYGV3QY6V/hieroglyphics.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Egypt Travel Tips Resist touching the walls: The oil from our skin darkens stone carvings, like these hieroglyphics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1556976453679-1GBY4GL8V91SLENXV3YP/wallypeeks.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Egypt Travel Tips I know, I know. Wally’s not following his own advice — he’s touching the carvings! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1556976506797-1KMOXENLBBW5EWG9ZRUT/mamduh.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Egypt Travel Tips Hopefully you’ll luck out with a friendly, knowledgable guide like Mamduh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1556976563466-0JFFKGJ5OGM57KBI8TOR/donkeycartegypt.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Egypt Travel Tips The roads are much less crazy outside of Cairo, but you’ll still be sharing them with a variety of transportation, including donkey carts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1556976655659-Y9LF06Q5B43X4GEZUOXC/fly.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Egypt Travel Tips The one downside to staying on the West Bank in Luxor were the ever-present flies https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/horus-vs-seth-homosexuality-hippos-and-familial-violence monthly 0.5 2021-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1555161994839-YZ8S1HWRBUZX8W78B58M/HorusSetandPharoah.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Horus vs. Seth: Homosexuality, Hippos and Familial Violence The young falcon-headed god Horus battles his evil uncle Seth to become pharaoh of Egypt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1555162119387-OOS6H9L7XRA0365KSWWE/isisbabyhorus The Not So Innocents Abroad - Horus vs. Seth: Homosexuality, Hippos and Familial Violence Seth argues that Horus cannot be king because his breath stinks — an allusion to Horus breastfeeding from his mother, Isis, and a dig at his youth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1555162860536-CEQK04MH4EKT0WREI84G/hippofight The Not So Innocents Abroad - Horus vs. Seth: Homosexuality, Hippos and Familial Violence Much like the shapeshifting Egyptian gods Horus and Seth, these hippos battle for dominance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1555162281097-0WCIPO2I2TM5AHSOR1QR/seth The Not So Innocents Abroad - Horus vs. Seth: Homosexuality, Hippos and Familial Violence Seth really liked salad — only that wasn’t ranch dressing on it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1555162598702-SHCOVY68XX8ZMCQN352M/egyptianhomosexualostraca.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Horus vs. Seth: Homosexuality, Hippos and Familial Violence This drawing on a shard of pottery shows that Ancient Egyptians had a gay old time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1555162710143-L6HDURVYXPRWBFHJTIB2/sethhorusramses The Not So Innocents Abroad - Horus vs. Seth: Homosexuality, Hippos and Familial Violence At some point, Horus and Seth seem to have made up, for here they are both adoring a ruler of Ramesside period https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/9-fascinating-frida-kahlo-facts-that-may-surprise-you monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1554559462362-6MK3FSUY7EB1YM9IN8A5/fridamagentarebozo.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You A portrait of the unusual artist in 1939 by Nickolas Muray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1554559508827-Z3BY59IM80O4UKLPVF7U/fridadiego The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You Talk about odd couples! Here’s Wedding Portrait of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera by Victor Reyes, 1929 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1554559983684-CREKJ5Z1PVJLX8K218KE/fridapaintsherfather The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You Frida paints Portrait of My Father, 1952, in her studio. Photo by Gisèle Freund https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1554559756202-ZAH4H6S5K2ANHNP6CSS0/fridapaintinginbed.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You The bed-ridden Frida Kahlo painting Portrait of My Family in 1950. Photo by Juan Guzmán https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1554559556465-M216LHSMCC2YNVP5VMN3/fridagranzino.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You What a deer! Frida With Granzino, Version 2 by Nickolas Muray, 1939 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1554559581239-5HX3GQEVIZEL4C8IXYW8/fridamonkeyandmore.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You Frida’s love of animals is evident in her Self-Portrait With Small Monkey from 1945 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1554559626975-UVKGKB75IRBW8CEWCLS6/fridaautoretrato1948.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You Many of Frida’s paintings were self-portraits, like Autorretrato from 1948 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1554559937508-JKR2BVIMXUQ6XNK0JGR6/fridamirror.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You Let’s take some time to reflect upon what an amazing woman Frida Kahlo was. Photo by Lola Álvarez Bravo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1554559672384-NUJGE9A4Y2UWJD8CNKQ6/fridasuicideofhaleJPG.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You The controversial The Suicide of Dorothy Hale by Frida Kahlo, 1939 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1554559857287-D4BG8GD1ULPRVEC2V36O/fridawhatthewater.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Fascinating Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You What the Water Gave Me by Frida Kahlo, 1938 https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/la-casa-azul-the-frida-kahlo-museum-in-mexico-city monthly 0.5 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553433979276-WW99EA005EOLT48CZMR6/casaazulhero.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City You can wander through the home Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera lived in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553434037817-BGW5CJ7NNK87NAXWH7V2/casaazulexterior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Get your tickets well before you visit — and get the earliest time available to cut down on crowds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553435996001-4D08ILFL4GRGGQ49PTWQ/casaazulportrait.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Portrait of Frida Kahlo by Roberto Montenegro, 1936 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553436033173-00MI92ZARWKICWUZRWDU/casaazuldukewall.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Duke leans on the iconic blue walls of La Casa Azul while we wait to go in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553434405919-Z5TRNXHZQKGUUCJO8Q9O/casaazulsign.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City It’s cool being able to explore the home shared by these two famous artists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553434476053-9WPJ8T3FCUUG7MRV1JGU/casaazulfountain.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Part of the courtyard includes this tiled pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553434601524-LT1QA1G97C25SPCCHEQ5/casaazulpainting2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Marxism Will Give Health to the Sick by Frida Kahlo, 1954 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553434534589-WW1J75QLMXKUDZVYXJ0N/casaazulfather.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Portrait of My Father by Frida Kahlo, 1951 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553434570872-B44W6Y59TV2S6HNQVW00/casaazulwatermelons.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Viva la Vida by Frida Kahlo, 1954 — the last of her paintings she signed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553434700980-AV6JFNAPTT0V2F5CTDSV/casaazulpuppets.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City We especially loved this kinda creepy puppet theater Frida created https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553434727741-EONGD4MBNUFAES1MDD6P/casaazulkitchen.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Frida spelled out her and Diego’s names in miniature clay mugs on the wall above her stove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553434753154-FCI5BEST3H54L2VWIQCU/casaazulkitchenwall.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City A glimpse into Frida’s kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553434780655-3Z6ZW3RTAUGQDA7CNLCL/casaazulkitchen2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City The neutral tones of earthenware pottery pair nicely with the bright blue and yellow tiles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553434914306-Q8Q0K5VNJKZ6WXTZWIG7/casaazuldining2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City The dining room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553434951065-4VQZ20WS0PWQPJ3NFSY5/casaazuldiningshelves.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City A bright yellow cabinet displaying some of Frida’s collections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553435088950-30HNT5DXG0GG21UFG49T/casaazuldiegosroom2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City The small room Diego stayed in also once housed Leon Trotsky, with whom Frida had an affair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553448083851-DD3V7ZVVREYVHZH8IVE4/IMG_8497.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Frida’s work table: where the magic happened https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553448100001-GHL196ADEP96M1UHWVAX/IMG_8498.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City The materials Frida used in her paintings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553435377772-SM704WZPGHHQ2T54A418/casaazulpigments2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Color pigments Frida used to create her paint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553448119207-YC2U5W114MQW8K4GGJ49/IMG_8499.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City In poor health for much of her life, Frida had to paint in a wheelchair now and then https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553435506738-SWBYPUWY2T4Q5DNF2VK2/casaazuldeathmaskbed.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Frida’s death mask sits on her bed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553435532573-W5IP265GZ1YYHPDPDTKH/casaazulashes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City The large urn to the left contains Frida’s ashes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553435602523-XKWSOJSL5CXY0T56D320/casaazulwallyduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Wally and Duke on the patio leading to the central courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553435658510-6AUU6GGG65O5M5PTXECV/casaazulstatue.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Diego especially loved pre-Columbian artifacts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553435737794-KJRUG10NE4R8G87DRY7Q/casaazulofrenda2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City A large ofrenda is set up in the garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553435766854-R9WI8P0UGGR5A4P58JBV/casaazuldressup.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City Around back you’ll find an opportunity to pretend to be Frida and Diego https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553435884856-FE9DVWZHX9ZDPQGVHFAH/casaazuloutfits.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City An outbuilding houses some of Frida’s distinctive outfits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553435826780-E2NHNFXWEJ3R7CX0KKC6/casaazulfashion.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City A dress by Comme des Garçons (left) and The Freckles by Gaultier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553435919409-H85MJ3JWR6GN3T0XDPN9/casaazul4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City La Casa Azul, the Museo Frida Kahlo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1553436281921-YEB9IQVJDMC14PZW817J/olmedomuseum The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/10-most-instagrammable-places-in-mexico-citys-centro monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552152201929-DTK9CMOPG8BHS5CTEV8M/synagoguechandelier.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro A chandelier hangs above the holy ark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552259904444-FO998WHVB4ICC014WGVX/synagogue3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro The second and third floors of the Sinagoga Histórica have some beautiful elements https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552259935324-IRTA3TNN2WOFGCP9DNUC/synagogueceiling.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro Look up to see the folk art-styled ceiling, with its gorgeous color pallette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552152248358-JVMBVIL1W0O5FJJ9H611/oldcollege.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro What seemed to be a bizarre fantasy video game ad was playing in the courtyard while we visited https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552259997883-H6BB9UHCMSGWUXC8IB76/colegiored.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro Open archways line the corridors of the ex-college https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552260031754-KG4KC86QUHWC0FVDZXKT/colegiostairs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro You’ll spot murals all over the Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552260070991-RFANFVLF1T0WBPYFMHIY/sirenas.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro La Casa de las Sirenas is located within one of the first colonial mansions in Mexico City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552260099279-RE9GANVRA5K8DYZPGBER/casameal.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro Our al fresco meal was delicious https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552260121948-5NUIJA53PLR3KN7227ZD/casadelassirenas The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro Grab a bite on the rooftop terrace, which overlooks the back of the cathedral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552152346617-ZJUETHW4QIFSG6HLZNL0/cdmxcathedralorgan.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro The Metropolitan Cathedral organ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552260189232-DL8ULLLDBPDD0CZFRHP4/cdmxcathedralgold.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro This over-the-top golden altar is just one of many inside the massive cathedral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552152395246-6BTA4PBKZYHMYVX96XP8/cdmxcathedral.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro Saints galore in various niches in this Baroque church — note the highly realistic detail on his hand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552152422688-ZWHWL7VPD5277Y7WSOGH/granhotel2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro Pop into the lobby of the Gran Hotel to marvel at the stained glass ceiling and ironwork https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552152444509-OK30584RTZ3ND7FDC6OP/granhotel.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro The curving balconies and organic grillwork on the cage elevators make this Art Nouveau gem worth a shot or two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552152465648-HUTRJGKSQUUATSYON1UT/tilehouse.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro This building is known colloquially as the House of Tiles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552260226547-71IDDU0YEWUG9JP8UTUM/tiles2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro This distinctive tiled building is now a Sanborns department store https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552152497909-H3XU02LTN01RZI0VMFUN/postalpalacestairs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro Since you’re in the area, you should pop into the Palacio Postal just to check out the amazing staircase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552260272290-J8VEA0QI81B4TBCABTCS/stairs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro Things are looking up at the Postal Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552152544323-PBP7U786LCN8QCIKHBHO/bellasartes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro To get this money shot, you have to go into the Sears department store across the street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552260319978-3VEAAB5P0L6E5O5O6B3S/monument.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro The Hemiciclo a Benito Juárez monument https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552260355850-3KRY2OTNXKXOY4NWXADT/almedapark The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro A large green space sits right next to the plaza of the Palacio de Bellas Artes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552152591189-F4N5N049857SJ1NUGGZW/fountain2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro This fountain is right across from Alameda Central and is worth a quick visit to get the Insta shot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552260418187-W24LWVOB96A2YJTUST7Q/fountainmuseum.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro Governmental buildings and the Museum of Memory and Tolerance surround the fountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1552260443405-3GIWZAV2VGZ0U1ILVD5J/fountainpyramids.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Mexico City's Centro País de Volcanes (Country of Volcanoes) by Ricardo Legorreta https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-fantastical-woodcut-illustrations-of-pau-masiques monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1550933583757-1D0OU1DVU0HIZY3DFLUH/paububble.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fantastical Woodcut Illustrations of Pau Masiques Bubble by Pau Masiques https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1550933631111-HNX7A9S3EEO4VWQ6Q6GV/PauBlindada.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fantastical Woodcut Illustrations of Pau Masiques Blindada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1550933656603-SVWTA6HWLHO7XL8O6UAB/PauHe%CC%80rcules.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fantastical Woodcut Illustrations of Pau Masiques Hèrcules https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1550933801015-U6V6HN3Q373797EHRW4R/Pau_La+sel%C2%B7leccio%CC%81+natural+campiona+mundial.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fantastical Woodcut Illustrations of Pau Masiques La sel·lecció natural campiona mundial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1550933853938-QLZWCGGQ41RTPVOUKDB4/PauA%CC%81nimas.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fantastical Woodcut Illustrations of Pau Masiques Ánimas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1550934108536-O2YI1R8FR5M70PYMG64B/pauloteria.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fantastical Woodcut Illustrations of Pau Masiques Woodcut illustrations influenced by lotería cards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1550934188564-UO78YZPR55BVLIYM2VP1/PauNueveMusicosNegros.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fantastical Woodcut Illustrations of Pau Masiques A page from a comic about black musicians who have died under mysterious circumstances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1550933970057-622SOSIW0AM9VETLWJKQ/pauchocolate.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Fantastical Woodcut Illustrations of Pau Masiques Masiques’ whimsical work has appeared on a line of chocolate bars https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/qampa-with-mexico-city-chef-rodrigo-carrasco monthly 0.5 2026-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549738643522-0TL4ACHTDZDJG8EWDWI5/rodrigocarrasco The Not So Innocents Abroad - Q&A With Mexico City Chef Rodrigo Carrasco Chef Rodrigo Carrasco at Bowie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549738074541-B55MQ6C5O2QRSHS8Y12D/bowiebar.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Q&A With Mexico City Chef Rodrigo Carrasco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549738765742-0ZXMK46S36G7CJ66L2Q5/carrasco.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Q&A With Mexico City Chef Rodrigo Carrasco A trip to Texas helped inspire Carrasco to perfect his barbecue methods. Photo by Juan Carlos Valladolid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549738914663-23HWTP9PZ5V2N8UEQO55/carrascoentree The Not So Innocents Abroad - Q&A With Mexico City Chef Rodrigo Carrasco When Carrasco’s not cooking seafood, he’s probably working with steak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549738948758-BU6Z852UXGI29GL1CKR8/carrascobeef The Not So Innocents Abroad - Q&A With Mexico City Chef Rodrigo Carrasco Where’s the beef? Carrasco serves it up at his steakhouse, Tirano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549738707606-1TF37QZB3I0J4EMAN6DA/carrascocooks The Not So Innocents Abroad - Q&A With Mexico City Chef Rodrigo Carrasco The chef’s recipes have been perfected over more than two decades of cooking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549738839749-UP82UUEKLKHXZWGKNRED/bowiepulpo The Not So Innocents Abroad - Q&A With Mexico City Chef Rodrigo Carrasco The pulpo, or octopus, at Bowie is served up on the cutest little grill ever https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549739043397-8DIXSWSKL78O71WIFNGO/carrascocuisine The Not So Innocents Abroad - Q&A With Mexico City Chef Rodrigo Carrasco If Chef Carrasco cooks it, chances are it’ll be divine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549738986161-EMKD727MPB4RV5C1NGL8/carrascomagazine The Not So Innocents Abroad - Q&A With Mexico City Chef Rodrigo Carrasco Carrasco garners some press https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/bowie-one-of-the-best-restaurants-in-mexico-city monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549122452006-H40BMBCQUH8IL247YOGU/bowieresto.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bowie: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City The chic interior, fun playlists and attentive service helped make Bowie our best dining experience in CDMX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549122478849-9Z3BRQCKBK5ORWJE08ZS/bowiecocinadehumo.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bowie: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City Almost all of the dishes are smoked — but not overwhelmingly so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549122499050-E1V30W8GICKGI19PWVAC/bowiebeets.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bowie: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City The dramatic reveal of the beet appetizer. Photo by Jordana Btp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549122544137-P6ZEBNVBVGXY8VYQ9BFI/bowiebar.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bowie: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City Beyond the bar, you can peek into the kitchen at Bowie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549122519699-AISEIU9RBEATH4A0EHHG/bowiepulpogrill.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bowie: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City The pulpo came on an adorable tiny grill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549124123908-4WZU2JHD17MAX7M02DBE/bowiedukewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bowie: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City Duke and Wally absolutely loved their experience at Bowie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1549122566255-SB23KFHPQ6UUOCLAQS87/bowiecdmx.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bowie: One of the Best Restaurants in Mexico City Grab a bite at Bowie — especially if you’re in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/biblioteca-vasconcelos-a-futuristic-architectural-marvel monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548870932484-YLADIHKIP6AAKT83SSL2/vasconcelos4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel Off-the-beaten-path CDMX: la Biblioteca Vasconcelos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548894689618-2DVTKJZVWM3SJCPVVKH3/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel Wally and Duke in ecstasy: Who needs to go to church when you’ve got a library like this? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548894662352-MJVMXAO6HGXYTQV361O9/vasconcelosramp.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel The interior is like stepping into an M.C. Escher drawing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548894809549-2RFIEL3FANDYPCVVMTMJ/vasconcelosexterior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel The exterior of the library isn’t too impressive — but just wait till you step inside! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548894881996-JWPHZXH46H0510TBN4V0/vasconcelos3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel The floating stacks are a novel way, pun intended, to display books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895143900-JRIPIEYX859P3P13DGCR/vasconcelosstacks.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel Greenish-blue semitranslucent walkways connect the stacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548894953248-SGNPMN9QYY7LGEZVBXFE/vasconcelosseating2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel Seating areas seen from across the expanse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548894978885-NPGI37T1BXU0M087OK6T/vasconcelos2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel The exhibit Vientos de Japón (Winds of Japan) by master calligrapher Ryuho Hamano was on display when we visited https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895184281-RLN9QQBR4N0PVARSY2S1/vasconcelosduke2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel Duke daring to lean against the thin wire railing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895212323-2T8GNYPSUFYDLVZ7YFRN/vasconceloswally2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel Wally chose a more secure spot for his portrait https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895012622-CL30R7Q24VVM9VTYSVVL/vasconcelosstudy.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel The far ends of the library offer expansive views of the city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895059934-2VYJ6XXXIVISUA1761MQ/vasconcelospark.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel A botanic park surrounds the structure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895275323-OYJ18MU5MJRU032WPHZJ/vasconcelosmobile.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel Looking down at Gabriel Orozco’s hanging sculpture, Mobile Matrix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895346191-D90F6EEZNN5FIBOZ9APB/mobilematrix.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895375098-AQLYL8LSO7Y1PHEG8NOA/mobilematrix3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895385807-WPXLUAS4IWAWD4MM1PYV/mobilematrix2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895400765-0D07JROYZ63LEYWLJ4XO/mobilematrixspine2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895459487-CO5ANUFRD6GXUWI12FYQ/vasconcelosfeetmobile.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel A peek at the whale bone sculpture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895515014-5ULGST9O0ZTQC6FDNWIG/vasconcelosexhibit.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel A forest of paper cylinders with Japanese kana characters on display at the entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895541627-HUURFI5G8BXECQMFTFWG/vasconcelosduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel Duke poses in front of the art exhibit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895625848-EJCYQCSF4VAI5BSDL3PJ/vasconceloslights.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel There are elevators for those who don’t want to walk up all those stairs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895575410-5PKRVTC2X22GR49ZH6DT/vasconceloscraftroom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel One of the rooms along the sides of the library was filled with women knitting a cool cactus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548895653652-BLGQSM9XZ9O4H3FOQXBB/vasconcelosdukepeek.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Futuristic Architectural Marvel Peek-a-boo! Duke looks through one of the stacks near the edge of the railing https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-magnificent-parroquia-san-juan-bautista monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548020732639-6I96VZLE2V6TDLGU1HTI/coyoacanchurch1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista Add la Iglesia de Coyoacán to your itinerary when exploring this boho neighborhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548019852161-MJ7XCS7FSON9J2UXQFTB/coyotesmarket.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548022123611-XWAJRUOYA3X9AXYKDB7W/coyoacanchurchinterior2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista The church was built on the site of a school for Aztec nobles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548021607710-SL261GNC7NUD84N8DFTG/coyoacanchurchaltar.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista The exterior is plain, but the interior is anything but, as this ornate altar attests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548020804452-4NCB0IALZGAR298AB9GZ/coyoacanchurchaisle.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista Gorgeous archways and ceiling frescos adorn San Juan Bautista. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548021933932-WWM18Y42LN9S9XE0GF3U/coyoacanchurchopenarms.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista The sides of the church’s interior are gloriously gilded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548021015590-W98DFZPBX0YH0KC7RKCT/coyoacanchurchgilded.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista If it’s not Baroque, don’t fix it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548021990522-S48214PFZOL0BT1UHAIL/coyoacanchurchvirgin.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista The ubiquitous Virgin of Guadalupe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548021062214-PGHI4LYZALXG08EV9ZKP/coyoacanchurchceiling.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista The ceiling depicts scenes from the life of Jesus, including the Sermon on the Mount. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548021118354-O3BHGN8W7WO2ST67JG4E/coyoacanchurchinterior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista It’s certainly worth popping into Coyoacán’s main church for a quick wander. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548022300493-MI3QFWVPWAQTX9D6LC2N/coyoacanchurchangel.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista An angel guards over the dome at the front of the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548021153158-XUQS273R30YCX50MOTYJ/coyoacanchurchchrist.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista The creepy, life-size Cristo de los Milagros https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548021184538-SALQ3L30FQ2GDE5CQDGY/coyoacanchurchmilagros2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista If you want to be healed of an ailment, leave a milagro of the proper body part and maybe a photo, then tie a red ribbon and pin it to the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548022440392-7GTG1ZNNTH4PERS8V53T/coyoacanchurchbaby.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista Oh, baby! One of the strange icons to offer devotions to at the Iglesia de Coyoacán https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548021301451-F4R42OUIDO1E1CY8COA9/coyoacanchurcharch.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista Expect an inundation of elaborate ornamentation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548021364039-Z4A4R1CO2DSI91XFC4G9/coyoacanchurchgilded2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista Converting the infidels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548021398338-A5U9A4KQUHA79X9BI4KJ/coyoacanchurchqueen.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista Gold-painted statuary and frills line the sides of the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548022217371-PX7EDLV0GG4HYV0A8B4M/coyoacanchurchniche.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista Corpse-like mannequins can seem a strange inclusion to a church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548022260097-CQEUVJE6NEQ3VOMK63QT/coyoacanchurchright.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista One of the niches on the right-hand side of the church https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548021488638-VPOBY9G9BY3NHBW2AKLM/coyoacanchurchcloisters2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista Out back you can explore the quiet cloisters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548022050797-90SAIERJUWQAR54YPGQV/coyoacanchurchfountain.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista This might have been where indigenous people were baptized into the Catholic faith. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548022083168-687WGJHXR3S55BLAN4H0/coyoacanchurchsketcher.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista A group of students was sketching when we visited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548022402187-YRW31ONO59P60PYRGS2G/coyoacanchurchfront2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Magnificent Parroquia San Juan Bautista La Iglesia de Coyoacán https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-perfect-afternoon-in-artsy-coyoacn monthly 0.5 2020-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547072801266-M5OWVK7SJW5F72F69WR7/mercado.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán After visiting Frida’s house, explore the boho hood of Coyoacán and purchase some traditional regional handicrafts at the artisanal market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547072843763-QJDIBR7UH8EC8BHJB1MB/balloonvendor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán You’ll see balloon vendors all over CDMX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069157091-BLYPL0LPY7SMW7IT1LFX/coyocanfountain.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán The Fuente de los Coyotes in Coyoacán https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069205418-PIAUENREUTG93XTDMPLJ/palmcrickets.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán People push crickets on you everywhere you go in Mexico City. These palm ones are more appetizing than the ones in the croquetas we ate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069244138-K54T8GMM5BWRPE6N0JYH/losdanzantes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán Grab a bite on the patio of Los Danzantes, just off the park, for good food and people-watching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069289255-DOTX80C5VHSWTXVR9UOU/losdanzantesbar.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán The bar at Los Danzantes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069333732-SA5J3D0F5C9OMTIO4YZE/losdanzantesmeal.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán We had ceviche, cricket croquetas and hoja santa (holy leaf), a local specialty stuffed with goat cheese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547072939100-5BVGZ85LGWEMWPFMLZEH/dukelosdanzantes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán Mezcal and a mariachi are all it takes to make Duke happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069394391-3BCERFNP4XAVJA63L87V/artisanmarket.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán Look for these yellow arches across from the Jardín Centenario to enter the handicraft market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069457836-ZAAAH53VEM5EO6252CFM/coyotesmarket.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán You’ll spot the coyotes for which the colonia is named all over the place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069507284-HFL361EVVSSN2K7KIR2K/marketskulls.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán Colorful skulls on offer at the craft market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1548256458265-5RRX4MGXMKQG3JN91GME/coyoacanchurchaisle.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069557700-031VYSQB8SMLFVDKHEPN/panderiapublica.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán Grab a coffee and snack at Panadería Pública. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069623140-8306N9ZYKKYDLKBS7F7D/laconchita.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán The marigold yellow façade of La Conchita has seen better days but still has charm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069675551-7SOQWRIRC8Z7RRNH0097/laconchitadoor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán The church is designed in the Churrigueresque, or Spanish Baroque, style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069720596-8UB468LKJPUQ7YYARLXV/dukechurch.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán Duke sits on the steps around back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069770309-N8JGBCEVZUA7YKJQ9D8J/dukejump.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán The fellas love to take jumping shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547069989334-P3DXM30AHFFQH0SPSLVG/wallyjump.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán Golden hour made the church walls glow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547070133871-YKT6VVQ0TBJ9KIG1KQDR/fridakahlopark.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán Teenagers practice salsa moves at the end of a striking, geometrical arbor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547070178974-E86NKQZEJKPMM9IO7LJU/fridaparkfountain.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán Like the coyote fountain in Plaza Hidalgo, this woman was sculpted by Ponzanelli. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547070284755-8K39EP2P2MAK2H9GZ22O/wallykissfrida.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán Wally loves Frida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547070228051-13JXHA9F8MZ17P94S27P/dukediegofrida.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán Is Diego jealous of Duke’s attention to Frida? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547070403510-6Y2JHMB40HNJDD1NJVAU/coyocancoyotes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán The mascots of Coyoacán, as depicted by street artist Polvoe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1547070460985-5WO5XE5Q2G4FGNZ6Y8EG/coyocanpolvoe.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Artsy Coyoacán A colorful mural across from Frida Kahlo Park caught our eye. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-island-of-the-dead-dolls-la-isla-de-las-muecas monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546795907963-IELHMAHONZMIWS3AHA0H/deaddollsboat.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas Rent one of the colorfully painted canal boats on Xochimilco and make a stop at this strange attraction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546795969751-T7AZQ5C6VIOF3YX9V7KP/deaddollsevil.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas Can’t you totally imagine this guy coming to life?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796967503-5DMYS4E086X2LYNT22L7/deaddollsground.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas Dolls lay damaged on the ground, like casualties of some horrific catastrophe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797074689-7B7DG71667U5510S17OM/deaddollstree3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas These dolls have been nailed to a tree, creating a macabre tableau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796031517-8TJA5IEWBZ2W95N2AS5R/deaddollsheadless.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas Off with her head! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546798342812-7HHFDYNA32SF04HWY27J/deaddollsfence.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas A fence with various offerings. Note Captain Sandro in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796094374-4Q6JQNNYO0DIO85Y9JAB/deaddolls3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas Dolls of all shapes and sizes hang in offering to the restless spirit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796911962-HOTPFTT0LYZM02FCY4MZ/deaddollsduke The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas Duke’s only pretending to be scared — he loved the Island of the Dead Dolls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797226969-WKRJ2VT5UQSBDCWDKRT3/deaddolls2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797668329-K7LBHGG5NUWSGLQE3F66/deaddolls.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797750316-EOW2M712ML9YGCZONFLK/deaddollscanals.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797200847-1FAEMNW919FT8NTACY18/deaddollisland2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797731208-93W2886EMQBHV2OEACF8/deaddolls5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797209585-1G4JQEOMHJLS5LCF3DCO/deaddollisland3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797771452-92DVYW1D2OMZ2GH9D9SY/deaddollsgirl.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797792094-BJK3WIYKPODQ74K9D6VW/deaddollshead.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797814531-1A42SIGM4E8P74HXBAS9/deaddollsnonikes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797838924-BKV3N7KCM68RYCAPNKWJ/deaddollspig.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797220861-1DH01T5K52SDMPPXMDWK/deaddolllineup.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797869844-9SXFEELAX50CL4U30OYZ/deaddollssanta.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797893599-823TJ7DOAUHYLMSPR8HF/deaddollstree.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797923136-Y5C7JSYQFWRZ1ZIH4CRJ/deaddollstrees.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797957585-XLU9QPMTV3F7RSJ41AXX/deaddollstrees2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797983529-EZRIPE9EMA62BMO7GTXS/deaddollstrees3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796125797-FRRTGMFCO8B773QRT4ZY/deaddollscar.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas I placed our doll on the steering wheel of a toy car. Looks like she’s in good company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796199519-69ZZHB6V9WYLJRI9KQCV/deaddollsnopasar.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas No Pasar means Do Not Enter. As if! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796245693-TSGLVR42CTWD3OTD4SUQ/deaddollspeewee.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas Is that Pee-wee Herman (with a snapped neck), greeting you to this creepy island? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796312115-XJTUXLFNRQK43M3VJED0/deaddollsblack.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas Disgustingly dirty dolls dangle from branches and wires all over the small isle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796340913-H6M1EVN7238IVQP5888Z/islandofdeaddolls The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas How many dolls does it take to appease a little girl’s ghost?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796458037-LC4BSL959462EJ2YL23M/deaddollswitchy.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas We wouldn’t be surprised if this dolly was used in Satanic rituals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796489703-ISWWYCVUND7ESPQOILD1/deaddollsnegrita.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas Say hi to “la negrita en el carro” from Chicago when you visit the island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796700307-W1LZIP9KZMLOJB6CX3VE/deaddollssnackboat.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas This man and his wife sell snacks by la Isla de las Muñecas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796660135-HBWT1Y31DH9FBQQJZHT8/deaddollswally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas Wally thinks he saw a ghost! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546797041452-VA4RQBLTQQ8F3IEZJAYU/deaddollsplantas.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas Be careful of the plants — and one-eyed dollies! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1546796744503-6G3ILWSTLQF7M452BNNF/deaddollisland.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Island of the Dead Dolls – La Isla de las Muñecas Don’t pass by the Island of the Dead Dolls — if creepy attractions are your thing! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/6-reasons-to-visit-the-museo-dolores-olmedo monthly 0.5 2022-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545846638062-LIYRP7CVRIBDZUZ0BIFS/IMG_7511.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo The Museo Dolores Olmedo hacienda is as pretty as the peacocks that roam its grounds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661325156-MCAYB6FODAFB6MR1MG92/olmedomuseum3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo The original structure dates back to the 1500s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661365188-9HBR3OSD7EEHY1XE4GM1/olmedostatue2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo A statue of Doña Lola, patroness of the arts, with one of her beloved Xolo dogs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661401892-GM4UMBJ7LPR4MGIL40TZ/olmedodiegoorange.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Olmedo amassed the largest private collection of Rivera’s works https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661529104-VXI9Z8YP9ORCHUPKY99Q/olmedocastilo.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Don’t miss the Frida gallery at the museum — we walked past it at first and had to convince a guard to reluctantly allow us to backtrack https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545664500074-32LVU9275C7L9CWE7N74/olmedokitchen.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo The Colonial kitchen is covered with hand-painted Talavera tile from Puebla, with a swallow bird motif, and was preserved from the 16th century hacienda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661593975-CKGS2SHI29NCON1YDJYH/olmedopeacock.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661582399-XQP1V1IPTJWEXYOWC6PT/olmedopeacock2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661597272-RWLVU39BOV75C2FR32HP/olmedopeacock4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661605563-GV7HQYNSKGSL90A9XCLW/olmedopeacock5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661610558-EHC6XWIA6W85VBF82F8Y/olmedopeacock6.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661618890-676ACLN3K8LXONRSG8WK/olmedopeacock7.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661622545-QA8BFQRMJ6MT7W8MLFD8/olmedopeacock8.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661625773-91WYDFNCHEYUKWE4NJNM/olmedopeacock9.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661631995-LYBMFL3C0CYVENSTC4D8/olmedopeacocks3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661632585-W1GI7CWM4C6DI47VUW3U/olmedopeacocktree.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661840247-AMT51K6PG347YTD3VAA3/olmedoagave2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Giant blue agaves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545661810914-D6WRO377MB4EOJWFJPG9/olmedoagave.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo This is where tequila comes from! 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Dante, the pup from Coco, is one of this breed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545663500671-GJ93RS3CWH2N55HLT13L/olmedodogstatue2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Looks like someone gave this dog a bone (IYKWIM) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545663531510-LKB3N1PHOTRRHGGA4WBM/olmedodog.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Dogs carved from volcanic rock adorn the house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662145366-RCFKMPKSEJWVZFMTE061/olmedowallyonbus.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Wally sitting on a bench in the style of Frida Kahlo’s painting The Bus, her recollection of the moment before her tragic accident (that’s Frida to the far right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662268291-5STKT03BQDDDHGZF9OEA/olmedorivera.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Keep an eye out for peacocks in the trees! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662294837-T5JXIST30M3NMTHPMA1K/olmedobust.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo A large bust of Diego sits in the gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662465572-A6FVGII9G2H0ZBGC44HN/olmedodiego3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Not to be mean, but we can understand why Rivera called himself Rana-Sapo, or Frog-Toad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662556603-IEJ3Q1JX6T56QM5AQ576/olmedonegra.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Cover the kiddies’ eyes! This is a portrait of the dancer Maudelle Bass Weston https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662670563-QGB4MNDV9S1R9WYB2RPB/olmedopainting.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Diego’s Portrait of Dolores Olmedo (La Tehuana), 1955 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662742401-EVDLMN08RM6QAPBUKH7W/olmedopainting3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo El Picador, a painting of a seated Spanish bullfighter, shows the influence of Diego’s time in Spain under the tutelage of one of Madrid’s leading portrait painters, Eduardo Chicharro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545663953098-YMQ0MQQYNWY97LVLVM77/olmedopainting4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo If you pay a little extra, you can take pics of the artwork https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545664002167-Z7LJRLLHX2DXWJH74P8J/olmedowoman.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Portrait of Pita Amor, 1957, the year Rivera died https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545664025842-PTKQV3VVWTZPGKHVUNWG/olmedopainting2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo In the Outskirts of Toledo (The Old Men) reflects the influence of El Greco, whose work Rivera studied while living in Spain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662380447-U7UUKI4FOPDK569C3PAJ/olmedodogwall.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Olmedo’s collection of pre-Columbian Colima dogs, which were buried with the dead to guide them on their journey in the afterlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662774742-562TC7QHCPRANZPM1Y6S/olmedochapel.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Rivera was a fervent collector of ancient Mexican artifacts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662803793-J5EP86SRNBQSY11JXR4Y/olmedoassets.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Frozen Assets by Rivera, 1931 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662858171-3IZ051J95K7W4JIV8Q1U/olmedoadameve.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Adam and Eve are depicted on this massive Tree of Life, a common theme reflected in traditional Mexican folk art https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545663106119-WN68C5VKG8MMDPE1I54T/olmedomaya.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo An ofrenda to Rivera concludes The World of the Dead exhibit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662965906-7FQSQTT3VFNEX94BU0OX/olmedochina.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662980827-L3OUIS4X7KUR9GHGEJY2/olmedoegypt.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545662991320-3EC4PSSARAKRT46GRQA0/olmedoegypt2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545663002578-398NNVJ365ETHN477964/olmedomarduk.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545663035179-KREI5NZ9NQI9P7BFUPZL/olmedoviking.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545663828858-MEX1BBXIGE1RRBVM2MGA/olmedoduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Duke enjoying the gorgeous setting of the Olmedo estate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1545663175333-NIR1HJBCC1O6ZQXP0RXC/olmedosign.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Reasons to Visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo Stop by the Museo Dolores Olmedo after a morning along the Xochimilco canals https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-creepy-witchs-market-at-mercado-sonora monthly 0.5 2021-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992111373-QWZ6BI0WLF76WR2S3I2Z/witchsmarketskeleton.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora When you start seeing skeletons, you’ll know you’ve found the witch market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992393284-UHPON99ULCRRWPWVZ43D/sonoramarket.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992941013-SFI9Y2G94PS8BSKKQEHR/witchsmarketcrucifixes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992410972-KQ6A4R9PDVU7KIG8USEO/sonoramarketcandy.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992479103-H2SRQC6152W3UTWMUCJ8/witchsmarketsaint.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992929729-JRBJY3F9MSB8YA18LI01/sonoramarketherbs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992418146-CMDUA73XNNB86884OR5L/sonoramarketpinatas.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992433138-4I55BBVXOTMADS5AC89R/witchsmarketbanner.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992455746-B46Y07T2UUYEN22DYVLR/witchsmarketflowers.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992397741-J67HA7XPXCXUDQAFE3GZ/sonoramarket2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992561477-UYWH8QL8HA6H920CHT1M/sonoramarketdoves.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora The back right corner of the Sonora Market has live animals in cages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992675412-B31ZMKSDBGFW0S37368I/witchsmarketsantamuerte.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora The Catholic church isn’t fond of Santa Muerte and has called her worship blasphemous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992790803-CD3SZD1QWSNW1KUBN8YV/witchmarket.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora Stalls filled with Catholic icons are side by side with ones selling Santería and brujeria totems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544993041296-PCZ9O8LSFDKBSQVQS93D/witchmarketbabyjesuses.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora You can buy a baby Jesus in all sizes and skin colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544993078761-PBA27F06JWSLNKU2V6GY/witchsmarket2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora Santería and similar religions started amongst descendants of African slaves in the Caribbean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544993127574-ZMMXJ63Z5OPJHKVU0KVL/witchsmarketsleepingjesus.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora Mexican Catholics don’t see any problem with mixing the worship of Jesus and the Virgin Mary with magic potions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544993193842-MHO91TA0GCMRSTSAPKU5/witchsmarketsanteriadoll.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora You’ll see quite a few of these creepy but artistic dolls hanging in stalls. They’re representations of Santería deities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544993227384-ERCEXOMAWEFW8H88KNYI/witchsmarketlucero.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora Here’s Lucero Mundo, god of the crossroads and bestower of spiritual power. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544993166304-0JNZNSO7UIAOQZ0TJ7NT/witchsmarketpotions.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora Whether you want money or love, there’s a potion you can buy in the witch market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544993287482-BPQ73TYWM8AJU90BWTTM/witchsmarket3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora Head to the back left corner of the Mercado Sonora to find the witch market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544992325111-IB39QY5D57ESC70DTFWL/witchsmarketnavidad.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Creepy Witch Market at Mercado Sonora Nacimientos, or nativity scenes, galore https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-colorful-history-of-the-kiosko-morisco-in-cdmx monthly 0.5 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544490682780-7OH4M98FY4VZ73U7UPJV/kisokomorisco.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Colorful History of the Kiosko Morisco in CDMX The Moroccan Pavilion is a fun place to spend part of an afternoon wandering Mexico City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544491332834-K5E4PX76UZ33KJY1RQXT/wallyfoodvendor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Colorful History of the Kiosko Morisco in CDMX Wally can’t say no to fresh fruit sprinkled with chili powder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544491404238-GS2C751ZP7UQ1USCAPM4/kioskomoriscohistoric The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Colorful History of the Kiosko Morisco in CDMX A drawing of the Kiosko Morisco when it was part of the world expo in New Orleans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544491458977-F34KHR5WMP9NAJK9BOYK/kisokomoriscodetail.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Colorful History of the Kiosko Morisco in CDMX The style is Mudéjar, a mix of Spanish and Moorish architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544491503591-SLN81NYFVAGEA73W80VR/kisokomoriscointerior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Colorful History of the Kiosko Morisco in CDMX The pavilion is the centerpiece of Santa María la Ribera Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544491529623-8QDH9QDHATAMFILMF1KB/kisokomoriscoduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Colorful History of the Kiosko Morisco in CDMX Duke in the kiosk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544491557336-5OY05E8G2RFATYU6LL9H/kisokomoriscowally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Colorful History of the Kiosko Morisco in CDMX Wally hanging on one of the columns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544491622699-4VN42T271ADTSSCOTO5L/kisokomoriscopalm.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Colorful History of the Kiosko Morisco in CDMX Tropical foliage framed by the pavilion’s arch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544491659031-X6SFTUNJNSS2I90UIWOI/kisokomoriscotop.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Colorful History of the Kiosko Morisco in CDMX Atop the dome, an eagle attacks a snake — Mexico’s national symbol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544491739357-UHBCXFMMN3AN057PO2TP/kisokomoriscotop3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Colorful History of the Kiosko Morisco in CDMX Be sure to look up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544491767551-J4WGDUFAQ26YHLI6459I/kisokomoriscotop2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Colorful History of the Kiosko Morisco in CDMX Bright colors, pretty patterns and perfect symmetry add up to a visually pleasing attraction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544491835392-K318GGTA6BM70YNGB5W9/wreathvendor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Colorful History of the Kiosko Morisco in CDMX A girl scoots past a cornhusk wreath seller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1544491893914-GA7NDVAHPRBTTS8G0CLG/kisokomorisco2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Colorful History of the Kiosko Morisco in CDMX The pavilion has been moved around but has found a home in Santa María la Ribera https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/ignacia-guest-house-a-colonia-roma-gem-in-mexico-city monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543705870642-F5713ON28SPPN0WDERD2/ignaciafountain.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City The back courtyard of Ignacia, with its cactus garden and fountain, lies between the old house and the new suites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543705895072-LOF6YZNPZVED5FT9TMRW/ignaciabar.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City The staff serves up a different cocktail each evening at this al fresco bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543705952212-61HSVKQ98DC1V4SEFI7M/ignacialobby.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City This woodcut, off the check-in area, shows the beloved housekeeper-cook-nanny Ignacia as a young woman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543705924991-TR702BNSL379S1H3G3IO/ignaciawoodcut.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City And here’s the other woodcut of Ignacia, as an older woman. Note the signature cows below https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543705990103-49B7Y9T40E2V1V3DKHR6/ignaciafrontroom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City The front sitting room at the hotel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706012456-8VU96231UM3M21Q9JIFU/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City A variety of magazines and other publications are available https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706646071-YGC8633WV7RDBHZTL41F/ignacialibrary.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City Across from the breakfast seating area is the small library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706047203-3Q015FXOUF3137LXX9CG/ignaciahallway2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City This glass corridor leads from the original house to the new modern wing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706075805-UW3FAL3PYS7RICXJQ6L9/ignaciapatio.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City Looking down upon the courtyard patio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706106019-026KEFTGZ3E3CVK2ANJJ/ignaciawallyduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City Wally and Duke, mimicking a shot they had seen of a gay couple taking wedding photos the day before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706132793-MKXG3M7CR1JMHT1H0WL6/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City The view from our room’s door. You can see Ignacia’s orange trees to either side, along with the balcony of the Negra suite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706210410-8VFNGE3BOU9WLJYGTZ20/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City Where breakfast is served each morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706233151-3T8FQ6C4FPCO8E7T1I2I/ignaciabreakfast.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City The curlicue pastries they call orejas, or “ears,” a main dish (this one with cecina, rehydrated salted dried beef) and coffee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706252349-53GG9M2UPM9J5QWUVV59/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City Another delicious breakfast from Ignacia’s recipe book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706160921-8LKCAISA20XFHHZ32KDU/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City The Azul room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706177724-STX9KK0SD46Y9XHCYU7E/ignaciaazulroom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City There’s plenty of storage in the rooms, including this dresser https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706357013-Z414JY3LJ89EWAX55GEF/ignaciapatio3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City When we visited in November, the weather was in the 70s, so we spent a lot of time in the courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706536567-LQNV1NN7HGQTU0XKURU0/ignaciacacti.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706542916-6ELSN5J7HB7RMPFQZYXV/ignaciaceiling.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706554199-GL5CKRC166V4ZNME0ET0/ignaciahallway.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706563624-MY8UYT0KYB9W9Z1WR8VU/ignacialamp.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706576087-0FS469VIYY4G6WV4NIHA/ignaciaorange.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706595103-BX3AB8NVYQ9TML7M8L3W/ignaciaporch.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706604445-2A45WRYD2SSQ25J0I5KV/ignaciawindow.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706928901-81HJJQEQ5KEXU22YXH13/ignaciadukewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City Duke and Wally imitating Ignacia’s pose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543706401437-IQ7R778TCHXTCXKOBZ0U/ignaciafront.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ignacia Guest House: A Colonia Roma Gem in Mexico City A chic and friendly option in one of the safest neighborhoods in Mexico City https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-legend-of-rangda-balis-queen-of-the-demons monthly 0.5 2025-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543337240987-E353BSF080UU3QGHQIF6/rangda6.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Rangda, Bali’s Queen of the Demons The wild woman known as Randga, the Widow, is the personification of evil for the Balinese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543337406334-U4ARKIJOQUDQWFRRF1O2/rangdaubud.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Rangda, Bali’s Queen of the Demons Randga statues can be found out front of temples of death, like the one in Ubud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543337287474-HVNNL2S5KZEKZJ93DH8M/rangda2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Rangda, Bali’s Queen of the Demons Randga is Queen of the Witches and brings doom to many https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543337318559-622FK16D5J4LI1AJ8DOJ/rangda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Rangda, Bali’s Queen of the Demons As Queen of Bali, Randga was exiled for practicing witchcraft. She later became the goddess of evil and ruler of demons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1543337367815-K6RPK7ALI2GI3XCQP21I/barongrandga The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Rangda, Bali’s Queen of the Demons Barong, on the left, is the representation of good on Bali and, as such, is the yin to Rangda’s yang https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/barong-king-of-the-spirits-on-bali monthly 0.5 2025-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1542465821710-H0R94LJJFKDS6NLEKN1P/barongsamuantiga.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barong, King of the Spirits on Bali The mythical creature Barong represents all that is good in the world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1542466739851-2UZPWM32EIC1VWIIU9ZS/barongairport.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barong, King of the Spirits on Bali Barong bids visitors farewell in this mural at the Denpasar airport https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1542466644858-D81L0WJVAFTYM9RMSEN9/barongstreetart.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barong, King of the Spirits on Bali A popular figure on the island, Barong pops up everywhere, such as this street art in Ubud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1542465967427-X410AC3OPKXXIXDRLMKL/barongandfriends.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barong, King of the Spirits on Bali Wally and Duke make some new friends, including Barong and Rangda, which they watched battle in a dance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1542466129930-E0PH0TWLL5UPH36MFZMZ/barongsamuantiga3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barong, King of the Spirits on Bali An entire pavilion at the temple of Samuan Tiga is filled with Barong masks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1542466047412-YARW94GOP2Q83YFVBU22/barongsamuantiga2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barong, King of the Spirits on Bali Barongs come in various shapes, including that of a celang, or boar, as seen in the middle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1542466319083-SX5XK7D1DJNRXDVCLMG0/samuantigabarongs3+copy.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barong, King of the Spirits on Bali The Hindus of Bali offer flowers and fruit to thank Barong for protecting them. The mask on the left is the form of a macan, or tiger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1542465356306-7WBMAOK2PPKGVFHEOTZS/puradalemrangda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barong, King of the Spirits on Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1542506723895-I3PZ2YONRI34GUXKEEQA/galunganbarong.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barong, King of the Spirits on Bali During the Galungan festivities, boys don the Barong mask and parade through town, looking for sweets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1542466563324-RO7X3G7RRIOKR5H3GBED/barongsandrangda The Not So Innocents Abroad - Barong, King of the Spirits on Bali Barong engages in a never-ending fight with the Demon Queen, Rangda, in the middle https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/bloodletting-and-trepanation-a-tour-of-the-international-museum-of-surgical-science monthly 0.5 2023-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541774385355-HZH4NKGTQTFHVGQFGBK1/surgicalmuseum.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science You can’t miss the strange statue in front of the International Museum of Surgical Science just north of the Magnificent Mile shopping district. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541775177938-6LBHV2UQKA1Q1080OT5L/surgicalmuseum3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541775190715-YJAQKZIY6EOB7ZRJ9MMH/surgicalmuseumapothecary2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541775240932-X9Q5ZW1CG8KINWWQELXL/surgicalmuseumkids.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541775206230-FESQJP0ZUWWVP2SQ8CN6/surgicalmuseumhall.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541775261215-4CPWUPPUJH40Y4LILJHJ/surgicalmuseumstairs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541775223797-M1M104S78OJ32R6Q82WF/surgicalmuseumherpes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541775233472-KU9U4GFX1YNUAKVNIXGA/surgicalmuseumironlung.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541775213211-2GQ5UX1AM9AV5GFADQTB/surgicalmuseumhands.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541775275940-9IF4G5CK8CCUR7B5D1UE/surgicalmuseumtour.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541775249561-XNMJ6CLHAJ9LFWILJWD9/surgicalmuseumpainting.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541774429954-0EO9WGP4OWAO5NX1VN8X/surgicalmuseumhall2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science The tour starts in the coolest room in the museum: the hall of statues of famous physicians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541771877035-SKWUDH0AJ5CFE5S750N0/hippocrates.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science Doctors swear to healing gods that they will obey certain ethical standards in the famous oath named for the Greek physician Hippocrates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541772073298-GALTCTHWMA57LXOV60E5/fourhumors The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science This woodcut from Leonhard Thurneysser’s Quinta Essentia (1574) shows the four humors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541772262080-WDRC3VI5W0H62EG2MGW0/bezoar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science If you get poisoned, don’t expect the bezoar, which comes from a goat’s stomach, to be a miracle cure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541772404377-C5C3GEJBU6BHZPCL8785/cataractindia.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science Patients risked blindness (and suffered a lot of pain) during the earliest cataract surgeries in India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541772490616-54UUT7LJY3R420KJVLDC/burkesskinbook.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science The most infamous book bound in human skin, Burke’s Skin Pocket Book, put a serial killer to good use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541774513784-37VYJP57X1FVXOWMY7W2/surgicalmuseumlibrary.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science How many books from the museum’s library are bound in human skin? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541774566795-F53PV3RODNBYRFO2DFA6/surgicalmuseumcsection.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science An early C-section in Latin America, where they actually gave woman pain relievers, unlike Westerners at the time, who thought childbirth was supposed to hurt like hell (thanks, Eve!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541774684361-8RRE78SUXU4BJ33F67GJ/surgicalmuseumfetus.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science Sorry, moms-to-be! Childbirth is gonna hurt — though a lot less than in the past. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541774742073-3M318OPBQOWPH1J24D9Z/surgicalmuseumtrepanning2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science The first surgery ever was to create literal holes in the head, during a practice known as trepanning or trepanation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541772688508-5N4ZT8689DC7WLCSF8D2/vesalius The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science A portrait of Vesalius from De Humani Corporis Fabrica (1543) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541772865369-MKX4FOGWFAA4V9P8MG82/washingtonsdeathbed The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science Who’d’ve thunk a sore throat would lead to the death of the United States’ first president?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541773194691-1VZIJJ9H0NORS9YHY7VY/listonamputation The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science Dr. Liston, the Fastest Knife in the West End, was a master of amputation (though he had quite a few misfires as well). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541774924329-MNNSF4HHK9S7N5XGZSLD/surgicalmuseumfakelegs2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science Nice gams! Check out these early artificial limbs from the museum’s collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541775008501-KRR0JPTVYQ7VK9LPTX73/surgicalmuseum2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bloodletting and Trepanation: A Tour of the International Museum of Surgical Science If you’d like to learn the creepy origins of medicine, book a tour of the Chicago Surgical Museum. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-legend-of-bandung-bondowoso-and-the-slender-virgin-of-prambanan monthly 0.5 2021-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541287917170-3CAYXAOOXSMN4R9NQEQW/rorojonggrangstamp.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Bandung Bondowoso and the Slender Virgin of Prambanan An Indonesia stamp commemorates the legend of Roro (aka Loro) Jonggrang and the magician Bandung Bondowoso, who summoned demons to perform a seemingly impossible task https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541286884039-N6SJZVJPW92O6CSDLDMS/prambananinmist The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Bandung Bondowoso and the Slender Virgin of Prambanan The temples of Prambanan on Java in Indonesia are the setting of a legend involving demons and a princess trapped in stone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541433652601-Z1XZDEW4XZO22NE9F1KE/lorororojonggrang The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Bandung Bondowoso and the Slender Virgin of Prambanan Loro Jonggrang was so beautiful, the man who killed her father wanted to marry her https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541287409335-58K1I42B8I54ALRIVGTE/prambananhistoric The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Bandung Bondowoso and the Slender Virgin of Prambanan Demons are said to have built 1,000 temples in a single night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541287316009-S21AIS6WCNJR7QC1BBE5/durga.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Bandung Bondowoso and the Slender Virgin of Prambanan As punishment for her deceit, the princess became the statue of Durga in the Shiva Temple at Prambanan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1541287494778-9RCU6VYQXYW84ZXBJFLT/durgafighting The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Legend of Bandung Bondowoso and the Slender Virgin of Prambanan The badass Durga, riding her tiger mount, defeats an evil buffalo demon https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/prambanan-a-towering-tribute-to-the-hindu-trinity monthly 0.5 2022-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540736970039-032CWBB5MA5M93FCLJZF/prambananhero.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Borobudur gets all the fame, but Prambanan is a must-visit complex on Java as well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540737024140-ETHE4VUBFFJ9Z97IW5I0/prambanan1 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The complex contains temples to the Hindu trinity and the creatures they rode https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540737062697-6WOASGDTR2LBRFMSVB6E/wallydukeprambanan The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Wally and Duke sit atop unrenovated remains outside the complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739740489-2ZIF4DZGLCHRNK93F5W7/owl.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Whooo dat? We were surprised to pass some owls en route to the main temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540737102235-LOUZYL4Y3TH1B8M662EU/prambananpewara The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The small structures out front are called pewara, or “ladies-in-waiting” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540737302272-HPI6CLD04K3A8CR4XEVR/prambananrubblecloseup.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Some of the ruins are intricately carved https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739829245-J4PSCVORKWAI966EW0Q1/prambananpart The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The fragments of the temples fit together like puzzle pieces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540737168540-T2I3N09TTMK2A3ZT2OA5/prambananrubble The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The peaks of the temples rise into the sky — a bit higher than Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540737214027-BB3T8SHG3510OGRIDXPU/prambanan2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The ornate black stone temples create an imposing silhouette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540740219580-IADP9SV5ZWSGPC0XAP2X/prambananwallyduketemple The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Duke and Wally take a break on the steps leading up to one of the temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540737353179-0USSZGUE3I57PU88TL28/prambanandukefriends The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Duke poses with a group of local boys, with Prambanan behind them, looking like a fake backdrop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739607486-LS0IUM1A0QV4R4HFUNWB/prambananpeek The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Peeking through at a smaller vahana temple for the gods’ mounts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739956759-3U3X4TDNK8LSCIGH2XT0/prambananmekara The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The staircases are carved in the shape of mekara, creatures with other beings coming out of their mouths https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739982259-0AS2ZTR8T78ZF8UCMFPJ/prambanansteps.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Pretty in pink: An Indonesian woman enjoys her visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540737680317-JIKHDF0WXPBXX3QT0VSW/prambananshiva The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The Shiva Temple is the largest of the bunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540737719771-CA13876DWDOMZEI1BODT/prambanankala The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Those not pure of heart will be crushed as they try to walk under Kala’s mouth — or so the legend goes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540740067909-34U5P3GRCDKBU4LJ9Y74/prambananwallycu The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Wally loves nothing better than to explore an ancient temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540756301943-8Z8FCZBKY4ZUS80KG7C1/prambananexterior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity A lion sits within a small niche flanked by half-woman and half-bird kinnara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738108106-5X2QBB0UCHMOWYS9K309/prambananshiva.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The statue of Shiva the Destroyer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738146977-W8VHVE8HG1QMXY4RRXS1/prambananshivafeet The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Shiva stands upon a lotus, which symbolizes enlightenment — an odd depiction of the god https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738188126-0CUOZMJ7F427FGSGTUS2/prambananganesha The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The elephant-headed Ganesha grants wishes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738219324-CYGKZ0OIADZDS8VXGWE5/prambanandurga The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Fierce Durga holds weapons in six of her eight hands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738279614-HRGM6Q2ITE5VKZJFL4ZH/prambanandwarf The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity This dwarf isn’t happy that Durga is touching his head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738329128-TNSLL26C73ZZWMBCTCPW/prambananhermit The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity A statue of the dwarf hermit Agastya with his trident https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738547063-WN2YU2PWHBYUB548LUI2/prambananfrieze.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738544246-X84WMB0TCWBXJZUA9MOU/prambananfrieze2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738549603-02NDZOR2ALJW6QFRD9OZ/prambananfrieze3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738560741-I45TJ23E7AVMG6K4T9TP/prambananfrieze4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738557338-H1IVKU7J4MMUXLPIR1K9/prambananfrieze5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738560822-WBCUWYAMIEAGOH7X63CR/prambananfrieze6.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738577969-Q2TRZYGSH97KYK6VNB4O/prambananfrieze7.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738578660-X1JRSVDJCE2HNO3U0FUG/prambananfrieze8.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738587571-TZRDT2MQ4TZJN3Y98V0C/prambananfrieze9.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738454859-9WOQYEYJTQOGU0MNXYMB/prambananbrahma The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The statue of Brahma the Creator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738493961-5D0CC01DPY7YYGPBKLD6/prambananbrahma2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity You can’t sneak up on this guy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738719478-CNC7BQO4QCTLODDMWJED/prambananvishnutemple The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The Temple of Vishnu, like the others, is carved out of volcanic stones pieced together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738828370-VSTO9XNOR11XF9TN75QK/prambananvishnu The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Vishnu the Protector holds a discus and conch shell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540740660102-0RJOZVHYVREONBKX7O2T/prambananvishnufrieze3 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Are they breastfeeding? Some of the carvings on Hindu temples can be quite bizarre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540738907884-QG2KUE3HC309YAJRA299/prambananvfrieze2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The Temple of Vishnu is decorated with carvings retelling the epic battles of Krishna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540740609692-JQ5P8IGPZBEC0AGC4AFZ/prambananvishnufrieze2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Blue-skinned Krishna is an avatar of Vishnu but is also worshipped as a god https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739008025-NC9CY7ZAHABCQI6YPOV5/prambanannandi The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The bulbous lingam-yoni ornaments encircling the temples represent male and female reproductive parts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739035310-ZQXNXKIUS54L256CPQS2/prambanannandi The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Nandi the Bull carried around the god Shiva https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739204489-H1GSYHO2ZVAW21KGJZUH/nandiduke The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity We’re drawn to various characters in mythology — and Duke has always loved Nandi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739062285-VISI83FZJ2VFMKZG99GG/prambanansurya The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Surya, the god of the sun, stands on a chariot drawn by seven horses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739316535-F4VCTMKTCX1CORGVT1OT/prambananfriends The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The minute our guide left us, the locals swarmed, asking to take photos with us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739445941-GSU8ZT3FMOKS6BVN270K/prambananwallyschoolgirls The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Get to Prambanan as early as possible — busloads of schoolkids take field trips to the temple complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739341302-PGOXP8OO04H0TR90M0MS/prambanandukeschoolboys The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity At first we were amused by all the attention https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739385378-0LZXN2JICKP7PTTTWW9A/prambananwallycandid The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity The girls wore jeans, sneakers and brightly colored headscarves. “You’re so tall!” they exclaimed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739419171-TFU3J4YV7V8T9HKXY5RH/prambananwallyfriends2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity After about 10 photos, posing with strangers got a bit old https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540740266883-UY1IS65W51TIN0U28DPX/prambananback.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Around back, there were scaffolds, work in progress — and no tourists — so we were able to make our escape from all the attention https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540739504645-CXVBQMDDXPZB15U8F6IE/prambanansepia The Not So Innocents Abroad - Prambanan: A Towering Tribute to the Hindu Trinity Prambanan Temple https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/bali-then-and-now monthly 0.5 2018-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540045461509-CFF7A1XZPFHNVBFT4E9H/balithenandnowtirta.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bali Then and Now Bali then: Malcolm and Wally at Tirta Gangga’s lotus fountain in 2001 Bali now: The royal water garden has been renovated and is much more crowded https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540050661011-BIHOQ67PYFGRQ5N4K6WA/balithenriceterrace.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bali Then and Now I decided to bleach my hair before our trip to Bali back in 2001. Here Malcolm and I tried posing as Dewi Sri, the goddess of rice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540050644934-0UP05TM2FEU1FZETH9Q1/wallyriceterrace.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bali Then and Now And here I am, 17 years later, back on Bali, this time making a point to visit the gorgeous Tegalalang Rice Terrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540050335972-FXFR6RCQKV53HJAXK9V7/balithenlily.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bali Then and Now Bali then: We passed by the Saraswati Temple every time we left our hotel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540050363467-YGATAW624130D2T7ARK9/balinowsaraswatitemple.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bali Then and Now Bali now: One thing hasn’t changed — the Saraswati Temple is still the centerpiece of Ubud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540050413360-QB3Q3QF4H419DU7TD00R/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bali Then and Now Traffic has gotten a lot worse on Bali, from motorbikes to construction vehicles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540050557673-CATPU83WOLOCXCWADUS3/balinowalila.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bali Then and Now Last time, we stayed at cheap villas with hand-carved teak details for about $15 a night. This time, we went for a luxury resort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540050514216-1BFJKGPKUAHG2XFPN2ST/balithentempledress.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bali Then and Now When we visited temples in 2001, there weren’t many other tourists, and locals would dress us in sarongs, sashes around our waists and headdresses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540050440262-00LTLR1OZXJWHLAB0DGS/balithentoilet.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bali Then and Now The only time I saw Western toilets on Bali in 2001 was at hotels (usually series of bare-bones but dirt-cheap villas). This sticker showing people how to use them — don’t squat right on the seat! — never failed to amuse me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1540050465822-TYDILNAO49FGBV6OLUB9/balicockfight1958.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bali Then and Now A Balinese cockfight from the late 1950s https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/candi-mendut-a-peaceful-borobudur-side-trip monthly 0.5 2025-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539735575967-QB9GLU2ZVAN3LD7X5JQZ/mendut.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Candi Mendut: A Peaceful Borobudur Side Trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539736210889-5G2XXJVDPSCZT331AXFV/mendutrubble.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Candi Mendut: A Peaceful Borobudur Side Trip Parts of the temple have been excavated but not rebuilt, as they’re missing pieces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539735957930-CP4TRD1GIJ15OHLYU02A/mendutbuddha2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Candi Mendut: A Peaceful Borobudur Side Trip I know it doesn’t seem like a big deal, but it’s very unusual that the Buddha’s feet are both touching the ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539736141406-X03OZUULGY5PG5APGO8H/mendutinterior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Candi Mendut: A Peaceful Borobudur Side Trip Inside the small temple is a statue of Buddha and two bohisattvas, including Vajrapani, a protector and guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539736582561-32PI6OSRBCFQPLZ9Q8WX/mendutmonastery2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Candi Mendut: A Peaceful Borobudur Side Trip You’ll pass Mendut Monastery en route to the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539736512026-67TY5ZW4MJFB18IHTYQS/mendutmonastery.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Candi Mendut: A Peaceful Borobudur Side Trip Apparently, the monastery is open to visitors, though the gates were closed when we passed by https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539736805875-EEYO0AYKG4ZMMD3Y9UF5/mendutgrounds.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Candi Mendut: A Peaceful Borobudur Side Trip Looking out at the temple grounds from Mendut’s raised platform https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539735631285-70W3EYZ9ZFRQAXIX6ZXX/candimendut.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Candi Mendut: A Peaceful Borobudur Side Trip You can see the banyan behind the temple, though its immense size is still hard to grasp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539735686679-KE7JWKKBAR1SDFZ7CLI2/mendutwallyduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Candi Mendut: A Peaceful Borobudur Side Trip Banyan roots grow down from branches and become as solid as trunks, forming a cave of sorts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539735711620-8OY1EUDQDEN61MKLBD9C/mendutwallyswing.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Candi Mendut: A Peaceful Borobudur Side Trip The staff at our resort later told us that our driver had been sharing this photo of Wally swinging on the sacred banyan roots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539736424023-Q6QBY9F3EWKXXB3863JR/menduttemple.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Candi Mendut: A Peaceful Borobudur Side Trip Pair Candi Mendut with a trip to Borobudur https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/pura-gunung-kawi-sebatu-water-temple-bali-an-off-the-beaten-path-oasis monthly 0.5 2019-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539020470415-67NGGGWP5RG0CMY6CQSI/gunungkawihero.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis Balinese people bathe in the holy fountains at water temples, like Pura Gunung Kawi in the village of Sebatu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539022185845-RCY1X7KHWQWPUML74IHH/gunungkawiwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis Wally didn’t get all the way in the bathing pool — he and Duke just poured water over their heads https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539020864786-N5J8EY2UGI25J89NV1E2/gunungkawigate3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis The lichen-covered stones lend Balinese temples an ancient air https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539021055291-BOBUDQPM36WCR8F65HFZ/gunungkawiofferings.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis An assortment of daily offerings placed at the threshold of the bathing pools are filled with flowers and sticks of incense https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539023276335-LE0CUZMBIRBMNG7JG5EL/gunungkawiview.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis Looking down upon the complex, with its central pool and fountain of the goddess Saraswati https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539021277612-DXFFFJGDMDDJVAL2FD54/gunungkawicage.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis Pagoda-like birdcages line the main pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539021322418-BJMDYTP65QPFP5QBUTHA/gunungkawicockatoo.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis A striking cockatoo with a sulphur-yellow crest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539022662241-U7OO4TSM4B0LC1KMVPUK/gunungkawishrine.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis This platform overlooks the central pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539022336558-9DERDKZ8HI7JAAOGXKB7/gunungkawicarp.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis Holy carp! The pool is filled with koi and isn’t a place for bathing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539022597040-G1PPC91LX5ABWNK4U1TO/gunungkawispout.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis Water pours from the weatherworn carved faces in the bathing pools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539022428842-VTF1MDYXREPETOM2SLU3/gunungkawigate2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis Before you cross the threshold of this sacred space, make sure you’re wearing a sarong https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539021449831-Y2GI1JP8VLOBSEIKB8UI/gunungkawistatue2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis Most temples on Bali have statues of demons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539021891880-JWWN913PDOWP0UIQFPDY/gunungkawistatue1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis Statues act as guardian spirits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539022801214-K3JRUAE2QAN6UFWDF27N/gunungkawimonkey.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539022829717-5TRO55FMQWJ1KFD6RV8Q/gunungkawistairs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539022908389-AL9WJY8XNGZRXCVTCRFY/gunungkawistatue3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539022877995-6V5O0IWSHVOFRUHVGWOZ/gunungkawistairs2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539022963793-AE8NWJ0TVD86GA0P7VZU/gunungkawiview2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539020757956-MQX28DORLP08JKLGY95S/gunungkawibuffalo.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis A wooden effigy of a deer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1539020663828-C1AGWJGPWI7A1L2G2EU3/gunungkawipool.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple, Bali: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Oasis Pair a trip to this water temple with the cliff shrines of the same name and the Tegallalang Rice Terrace https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-demon-lilith-and-the-ghost-of-doc-benton monthly 0.5 2020-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538678626095-9NWM7Z6EDPZFGTYKVWQG/franknesteinordocbenton.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Demon Lilith and the Ghost of Doc Benton To ensure his immortality, Doc Benton steals body parts from other people, and over the years has come to resemble Frankenstein’s monster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538745455077-QQ70TFO0MY5AO0PPLIGA/moosilaukeravinelodge.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Demon Lilith and the Ghost of Doc Benton Moosilauke Ravine Lodge in New Hampshire, where unsuspecting Dartmouth students stay — not knowing they could be the next victims of Doc Benton! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538678664864-2L2DYW9YXMZ501GFTVDN/frankensteinordocbenton2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Demon Lilith and the Ghost of Doc Benton Doc Benton has been stitched up numerous times over the centuries. Don’t go near him if you want to keep that kidney! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538678684909-ST0HDGI5QKPU0BII3IYY/queenofthenight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Demon Lilith and the Ghost of Doc Benton This terra cotta carving from Mesopotamia is called The Queen of the Night and possibly depicts the demon Lilith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538678851349-A9QORM35TILLYLXUXT5V/lilithandadamandeve.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Demon Lilith and the Ghost of Doc Benton Lilith was Adam’s first wife in Jewish lore. When she refused to be subservient to him, she was demonized, and Eve was created to take her place https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/weird-bali-7-crazy-balinese-customs monthly 0.5 2025-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538240624855-NLB2FIG2YCUROFCAG7E7/luwak.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Weird Bali: 7 Crazy Balinese Customs Kopi luwak, made from the excrement of a cute wild cat, has become a craze. But we recommend boycotting it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538240651678-JBUO9JUN5JBPO9HY9XFP/civetincage.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Weird Bali: 7 Crazy Balinese Customs Many poor civets are kept in cages and mistreated to make sure there’s a steady supply of luwak coffee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538240674229-YD771E9SSM30N2319Y4G/luwaksign.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Weird Bali: 7 Crazy Balinese Customs One of the many places we were offered civet shit coffee. We declined each time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538241217373-1THOI69E8BDKBXSIGSXI/samuantigacrowd4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Weird Bali: 7 Crazy Balinese Customs There’s a very good chance that half the people in this photo are named Wayan. Seriously! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538240792957-TI8ZR88GRM6ETZZMY5V3/deathtemple.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Weird Bali: 7 Crazy Balinese Customs Temples of death on Bali feature frightening statues out front https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538240827463-A66FQCK70HL7JFBBY9ZE/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Weird Bali: 7 Crazy Balinese Customs Many temples of death are dedicated to the demoness Rangda, who has a long tongue, droopy breasts, phallic dreadlocks and a fondness for eating babies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538240897323-THGFATZWP8NRRDB493YC/sarongsong.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Weird Bali: 7 Crazy Balinese Customs The only thing that would make Duke and Wally even more macho than these sarongs is if they had flowers behind their ears, too https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538241307012-WF79EPCSRGEJYJFSLFKH/samuantigafamily2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Weird Bali: 7 Crazy Balinese Customs Newborns on Bali are so holy they aren’t allowed to crawl on the ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538262747837-DGWJYHG9SPI6LFCS5MHF/rupiah.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Weird Bali: 7 Crazy Balinese Customs You’ll be a total baller in Bali! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538241026810-K8WMF1FBFUJJAJYHIO63/poloubud2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Weird Bali: 7 Crazy Balinese Customs We passed at least four Polo stores in Ubud — and they all seemed to be having a 70% off sale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538241055055-0C5WG4956KQQL0HM2UX9/poloubud.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Weird Bali: 7 Crazy Balinese Customs Are these officially licensed Ralph Lauren stores? Probably not https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/pura-taman-saraswati-the-heart-of-ubud monthly 0.5 2019-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537998240765-XGYV0GTU76T2K07SRJZ1/saraswatihero.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud The Saraswati Temple is a peaceful oasis in Ubud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537999026360-65QU3WZCSNK30FCF3TOV/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud Grab a bite at Cafe Lotus and admire the view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537998639685-U8IGADGW3MR1QAGABD4U/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud This pathway bisects the lotus pond and leads to the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537998653972-AQK29HU42CP5EAI0ZBJD/saraswatipond.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud Who doesn’t love a lotus? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537998291329-9SNJL5G9EEFOHUYXTQN6/saraswatitrees3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud The temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Saraswati, patroness of learning and the arts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537998690501-THFT21FWUBPES0MQSVZ9/saraswatiwallyduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud Wally and Duke in front of the temple and pond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537998371746-603IKYT3CJV3KSBPSI8B/ubudstarbucks.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud There’s a Starbucks right in front of the temple. Grab a venti iced latte on the way out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537998401563-7ITQVNU5S2OW0XI282AO/saraswatistatue.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud Grotesque statues like this one are characteristic of Gusti Nyoman Lempad’s style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537998422909-I3ALP2H7LRVSU4ALRGB7/saraswatidragon.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud Lempad carved many of the statues and was the architect of the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537998462521-TKMRMAM79X3OOEHW5ZFR/saraswatitemple.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud The central gate into the sacred interior of the temple was locked every time we visited https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537998486004-J2V1PSFU99QFS93UJOEQ/saraswatidoor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud Gold detailing on the temple doors features heads of guardian spirits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537998519771-8YEMZ10N9DSQOVSN8896/saraswatioffering.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud People leave offerings of flowers for Saraswati https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537998726982-QBV5S6KBQI73IWJIMVJI/saraswatiwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud W is for Wally https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537998753862-GG7YB8H484ZTPGZ34SOS/saraswatiduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud Duke branches out at Pura Taman Saraswati https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1538006986043-XHTZH0435HXE6XG156IF/saraswatiturtles.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud On a platform in front of the temple, a spiny-backed turtle flanked by two dragon-looking creatures emerge from below https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1537999092064-U5DUVBPW4ARGP2K32A6U/saraswatitreetop.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Taman Saraswati: The Heart of Ubud The Saraswati Temple in Ubud https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-mysterious-cliff-shrines-of-candi-gunung-kawi monthly 0.5 2018-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1536508486043-FG58CP5S1RDLS0MIHJWZ/gunungkawi The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mysterious Cliff Shrines of Candi Gunung Kawi When the king died, his wives were ceremoniously killed — and they were all honored with these memorial shrines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1536883985438-0YGDZ9SEWSLN1PE3WXNA/gunungkawigate.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mysterious Cliff Shrines of Candi Gunung Kawi A typical split gate found at many Balinese temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1536883793896-6QRWL8HM1OD54XYHQLD4/gunungkawi2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mysterious Cliff Shrines of Candi Gunung Kawi The 10 memorials were created for royal family members — and their concubines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1536884055917-1YJBR5Z90ZABPZDQBG5G/gunungkawiview.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mysterious Cliff Shrines of Candi Gunung Kawi The shrines were carved right into the cliffs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1536884566405-T2HMRRANDDZEGVKKFE5V/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mysterious Cliff Shrines of Candi Gunung Kawi The other side of the river can be seen through curtains of banyan roots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1536884103925-OHKTSM3CKLA3LE6E9SJ8/gunungkawicave.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mysterious Cliff Shrines of Candi Gunung Kawi The caretakers didn’t get the best digs — they lived in these caves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1536884162524-314UGWMCWPNCH8CEPAU9/gunungkawiriver.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mysterious Cliff Shrines of Candi Gunung Kawi A river separates the two sides of Gunung Kawi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1536884199595-2998WATBU3VJH9KRS159/gunungkawiriver2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mysterious Cliff Shrines of Candi Gunung Kawi The Pakerisan River is considered sacred on Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1536884239659-B4C7K7WO3MDKZCPZLJH8/gunungkawiduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mysterious Cliff Shrines of Candi Gunung Kawi Behind Duke is the waterfall that’s across the river at one end of the complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1536884264352-ZVI6V89BZUOJ5OJY6GNL/gunungkawiwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mysterious Cliff Shrines of Candi Gunung Kawi Wally takes a break on all those damn stairs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1536883837935-T1N5XBAJBXO6LDH1HPGU/gunungkawisepia.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Mysterious Cliff Shrines of Candi Gunung Kawi https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/cold-soup-recipe-carrot-and-healing-roots-bisque-with-crostini monthly 0.5 2018-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535930318752-MBYEAGYBN9A7XQMR1E5M/carrotbisque.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cold Soup Recipe: Carrot and Healing Roots Bisque With Crostini Can’t stand the heat? Whip up a batch of this refreshing cold soup we first had in Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535930362966-KQ6LW3V1JI605PIMCPDG/coldsoupingredients.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cold Soup Recipe: Carrot and Healing Roots Bisque With Crostini Turmeric, garlic, galangal, ginger, carrots and green onions form the base of this summertime bisque https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/goa-gajah-an-easy-ubud-day-trip monthly 0.5 2019-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535748245577-VDJ31VSGDYZSEYJU6NYK/goagajah.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Goa Gajah: An Easy Ubud Day Trip When staying in Ubud, make a quick stop to see the monster mouth at Goa Gajah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535748275060-SCNIVV0727BBID3GI23Z/goagajahcomplex.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Goa Gajah: An Easy Ubud Day Trip Flights of stairs lead down to the Goa Gajah complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535748716302-YKGBT1UI5R2X00E9TLFB/goagajahruins.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Goa Gajah: An Easy Ubud Day Trip The first thing you’ll come across are these ruins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535982903029-DBEU6R0H7CZPEH3RUZFW/goagajahdukewally The Not So Innocents Abroad - Goa Gajah: An Easy Ubud Day Trip What mysteries await Duke and Wally inside the Elephant Cave? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535748309240-6NL9QPH34H2G2IMFWMZ9/goagajahlinga.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Goa Gajah: An Easy Ubud Day Trip Inside the cave are three phallic linga in honor of the Hindu deity Shiva the Destroyer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535748958709-9CYK726OOYAK1LTGWVP1/goagajahganesha.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Goa Gajah: An Easy Ubud Day Trip The only elephant you’ll see at the Elephant Cave is this statue of Ganesha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535748987745-T6ZVUR14VL2EQU8ZCXQW/goagajahstatues.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Goa Gajah: An Easy Ubud Day Trip Statues fill a niche. Compared to other holy sites on Bali, Goa Gajah is quite small https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535749009661-3OMMM505K27ZJB0T0SXZ/goagajahshrines.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Goa Gajah: An Easy Ubud Day Trip At the back of the complex are colorfully decorated shrines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535748385552-Q60SP9GL3K5L2TOWYZRB/goagajahpool The Not So Innocents Abroad - Goa Gajah: An Easy Ubud Day Trip Female Hindu spirits form the fountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535748356211-GLAKIOE3NS4N9AI8LMLL/goagajahwallybathe.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Goa Gajah: An Easy Ubud Day Trip Wally bathes in the holy water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535748598538-5SVI9SGXEF43LEYS2DI3/goagajahwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Goa Gajah: An Easy Ubud Day Trip https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/gaya-ceramic-italy-meets-bali monthly 0.5 2018-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535324263259-NBPUKAASPQORZNSJOOAG/gayaceramic The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gaya Ceramic: Italy Meets Bali An Italian couple took their native country’s dedication to quality and paired it with Balinese craftsmanship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535324303022-X88P67PXT1Q4C0TZX5Y4/gayaceramic2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gaya Ceramic: Italy Meets Bali Stop by Gaya Ceramic to pick up some gifts for family and friends — and treat yourself while you’re at it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535324349396-N85ZUEZY3GSHD96M5R82/gayaceramic3 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gaya Ceramic: Italy Meets Bali Marcello Massoni, the CEO of Gaya Ceramic, still throws the original prototype for each new piece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535324385930-730BNL1JM35ZCR70ERVM/gayaceramic4 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gaya Ceramic: Italy Meets Bali The Gaya Ceramic shop is like walking through an art exhibit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535324430158-BFHIKS99LP6L8O7LUJZP/gayaceramic5 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gaya Ceramic: Italy Meets Bali Gaya makes up to 9,000 pieces a month! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535324459347-AKEVDAUDJMJVYTR7NO56/gayaceramic6 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gaya Ceramic: Italy Meets Bali Intricately patterned Raku ware pottery pieces are grouped together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535324569592-BT0UEXB8VLLAAOXIA3X0/gayastaff The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gaya Ceramic: Italy Meets Bali A couple of the delightful employees who work at Gaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1535324484764-OTWP13E1INZVLZRQBKJM/gayaubud The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gaya Ceramic: Italy Meets Bali https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/cocaine-and-crazy-clubs-nightlife-in-brazil monthly 0.5 2018-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534727281479-IQ6KBX4WGLMZA8M5FJA9/IlluminationSaoPaulo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cocaine and Crazy Clubs: Nightlife in Brazil Who’s high on coke? Probably this guy at Illumination in São Paulo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534727654363-689FF0Q377I4R3Z1RM7Z/theweekrio The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cocaine and Crazy Clubs: Nightlife in Brazil The massive, multi-floor mosh pit that’s the Week https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534727416601-9FDAP63BX8IWPK04RF6G/belavistasaopaulo.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cocaine and Crazy Clubs: Nightlife in Brazil A gay bar in the Bela Vista neighborhood in São Paulo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534727495734-OXILRUZ8206NRP9YPN1V/galeriacaferio.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cocaine and Crazy Clubs: Nightlife in Brazil Galeria Café in Rio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534727817232-JNFNFNIPHAZDE48GF3CW/theweekrio2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cocaine and Crazy Clubs: Nightlife in Brazil The Week in Rio, where pretty much everyone’s high on coke https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/beyond-prambanan-the-love-temples-of-plaosan monthly 0.5 2019-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534697851061-D4VU5IN5948VT868P2KE/plaosanhero.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan Plaosan is an often-overlooked addition to a day trip to Prambanan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534697908225-E4A7NVU1GORZWTJ8NHYT/plaosantemple.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan The northern complex is the one worth exploring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534697994890-CJW7478I5N8IIGU2HQ2T/plaosan4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan Plaosan is a testament to the love that brought a Hindu prince and Buddhist princess together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698820924-TSKMUCCFKL3DNX4D11QI/plaosanwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan Wally climbs over the stones at Plaosan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698791154-Q8KK7W3M27Q878LQ2859/plaosanduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan Duke on the temple complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534699037048-XH9PEELQTKEG1V2U946O/plaosanwomen2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan Looking toward the female viharn (monastery) from the one for males https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534699097345-SNYTOGEGN9XLRWDA4AXC/plaosanshrine.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan There are piles of rubble all over Plaosan, testifying that there’s still a lot of restoration work to be done https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534699122357-LC9K1PWSMUL5MSVQ60CB/plaosanshrines.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan There were once many more of these smaller shrines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698028143-VBSIMVLAS659X5C1HYJ6/plaosan8.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan Because Plaosan isn’t too well known, you could have the temple grounds virtually to yourself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698148694-3TYUJI5XW1RM47QAN0TR/dwarapala.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan Creatures known as dwarapala guard the entrance to the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698179214-M82GKP397ZT9MGAV7BXV/dwarapala2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan This giant will fight to protect Plaosan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698210239-ULFXPGC82TA5AMZ2E83U/plaosantemplemen.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan The temples are quite similar —but we’re pretty sure this is the one for men https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698243172-44Y21TDIL14X6EZX1C1F/plaosantemplewomen.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan And this is the temple for women (actually living quarters for female monks) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698420921-Z2MR6A3WXTI7CBIC0ISY/plaosankala2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan Some entryways in the inner temple are shaped as the mouth of the deity Kala https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698452415-ARNUS5828VQK9XXLTOZY/plaosankaladuke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan Legend has it that Kala’s mouth crushes those impure of heart. Poor Duke! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698545949-L3VEQIKPT5U9KIKNRE8W/plaosankala.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan Kala is a giant who was born from Shiva’s sperm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698906942-EV0VRSWA5O2MMF48R30P/plaosaninterior4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan There’s not a whole lot to see inside the temples — mostly seated statues of Bodhisattva, those who have reached enlightenment but remain behind to instruct others https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698936334-WWGK9IYZDI5L5SWR8AIU/plaosaninterior2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan Some of the statues inside the temples are now decapitated https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698596756-DWZFTVEKVU43BTDYTZ2S/plaosanbasrelief2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan Bas-reliefs line the exterior of Plaosan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698644100-TXU8PEO7T8UTYYF50B0P/plaosanbasrelief.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan You can see the construction style in action: squares of interlocking stone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534698679772-0BCGQ23QV12A3M6WLL2V/plaosanbasrelief3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan Deities and demigods adorn the outer walls, which you can circumambulate on a platform https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534697951665-V3WFRRCD9LRADCROMQMM/plaosan5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beyond Prambanan: The Love Temples of Plaosan https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-crocotta-and-other-monsters monthly 0.5 2020-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534008655322-CUFTI2UJD6XFGHP2BLMZ/crocottaaberdeenbestiary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crocotta and Other Monsters The crocotta, seen in this illustration from the Aberdeen Bestiary, lures its victims by sounding like someone they know in need of help https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534008861326-2THI5X6R90NKEYY6MAR7/demonfoundatostia.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crocotta and Other Monsters A demon found at Ostia, as depicted in Demonology and Devil-Lore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534009258984-B136NGLIWZCRT8UYYK3D/snouteddemon.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crocotta and Other Monsters A snouted demon, also from Demonology and Devil-Lore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534009211738-H4NWTWBGUXB89PTZSMDI/ghost.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crocotta and Other Monsters Some ghosts are trapped in continuous loops that play out their deaths https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534009049105-9TO9SDRB85KRV9B65BCZ/ghosthunters.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crocotta and Other Monsters The Ghostfacers crew has some competition, including Josh Burger and Stan Maczek, shown using an electromagnetic field (EMF) detector https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534009701875-Q4QOE3CDADV5CAQKG9HB/RochesterBestiary_detail_Leucrote.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crocotta and Other Monsters The crocotta looks like a big wolf-hyena hybrid, seen in the illuminated manuscript the Rochester Bestiary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1534009642505-12NFVQLZWG24VFAF9NGT/edison.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Crocotta and Other Monsters Thomas Edison tried to invent the spirit phone, which would let us speak with the dead https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/whats-its-really-like-to-walk-the-camino-frances monthly 0.5 2018-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533856045873-1CPMOZX8XTU43CH67SN0/caminochurch.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances The Camino Francés is the most popular of the pilgrimage routes that end up in Santiago de Compostela, where Saint James the Great’s body is said to be buried https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533856085453-DS3AO5U6BOXS025ZOWXT/caminosusan.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances Susan decided to hike the Camino de Santiago by herself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533856144168-5HNL8P1LZPWJ13MTE41P/caminohikers.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances In the spring, the camino is less crowded than in the summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533856185046-5UT295PVNA96JQPKWGTJ/caminouphill.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances Some days involve hiking uphill in the Pyrénées, though some people find it even more difficult going downhill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533856232463-637Z6V5LCF9YWD720NOF/caminosign.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances Look for this icon to keep on the camino https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533856320048-XMXSE52Y4W29CYURFUJA/caminopath4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances The first thing you see in every village is the church tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533856353810-TVI7UMVS0O1HDHD5Q8KV/caminosusan3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances What’s Susan got in her bag? A couple extra outfits, toiletries, a hat, a portable charger, an extra pair of shoes, PJs, a rain jacket and a fleece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533857181696-Z06H6RSWOQ7084I8LV0S/caminoflores.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances Gravel paths, paved roads, stony mountain passes and dirt trails through the woods — every day on the camino offers something different https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533857703318-G3E1DTB4T4M5SMIX5EVH/caminovineyards.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533857240047-JW732I0OPR8S43EI610D/caminopath5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances For many, the Camino de Santiago is a spiritual journey — just don’t get bummed if you don’t “find yourself” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533857351559-IIE2RMMUIZN9NRJAHQ65/caminochurch1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances The camino is technically a pilgrimage, so locals try to get you go into the village church https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533857561239-GRKYYYO3HTGJ03NW7R3E/caminosea.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances Keep walking! Susan recommends going beyond Santiago to Finisterre, a lovely, more calm way to end the epic journey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533857909851-JJQU8JL92OXM0JC43A4O/caminosign2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances You can hike the Camino de Santiago very affordably — as low as 30 euros a day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533857495246-TVVM32GXAO0KJIYQPKAH/caminosusan2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Walk the Camino Frances Susan didn’t do a whole lot of planning for the trip — and it all worked out https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/klungkung-the-hellish-comic-paneled-water-palace-of-bali monthly 0.5 2018-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533645741313-U3NTL8EY0L8PU8E6O4DV/klungkunghero.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali Monstrous statues, lily-covered pools of water and pavilions filled with comic book-like artwork come together at Klungkung https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533645815607-LEUDGOZTXGU0LKUJZGVI/klungkungbeast.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali A mythic creature watches over the pavilion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685827597-EYNRKZGL7CI06B19WJHR/klungkung_0930.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali The Hall of Justice depicts various torments — like having your nether regions scorched https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533645889305-AT7P73FB3N0OJS2SL8QT/suicidemonument2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali If the Puputan monument looks like a giant phallus, that’s because it kinda is! This memorial is a linga-yoni, a representation of the Hindu god Shiva’s, er, divine energy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533646203093-SIBP67O0LWR23K8DHH2M/klungkungdiarama.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533646197878-XD9XD8WRID25XKLLK1GP/klungkungdiarama2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533646203875-Z7QFYOPQZ2U36IGG5B7L/klungkungdiarama3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533646139597-YM7BWAI1VRYFQX6UU01T/klungkungfloating4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali Two pavilions and a ceremonial gate are all that remain of a former palace in Semarapura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533646352083-VIFRM3YPFPTLY7IXAU9M/klungkungpath.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali A brick path forms a bridge to access the Floating Pavilion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533646398801-ILIA14SGZ87DYDXM2YX2/klungkunghallofjustice.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali The Hall of Justice is literally covered with illustrated panels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533646431395-GU5PEO2WT390IPKZL45M/klungkunghallofjustice2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali Justice was once meted out from this table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533646464010-CT678D7AEZWFXY62TGTP/klungkungchairs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali A lion, dragon and cow decorate the chairs in the Hall of Justice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533646504045-69N6IGT1YM5TBLVZYSCV/klungkungcieling.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali The ceiling is covered with illustrations — it’s like a Balinese comic book about a trip to Hell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685495255-F7VGN9278Q4YIQQTF37W/klungkung_0932.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685498706-957Z2R4IZ4YHTPSWWA8H/klungkung_0934.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685502332-1PZ15E5JWMEBYW2HTN76/klungkung_0935.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685501800-ERA28J343T7WV0UPSAK3/klungkung_0936.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685507654-9D4A9EH5G6KG6MPO34WK/klungkung_0937.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali One of the guardians of Klungkung. Too bad they couldn’t have saved the local kingdom from colonization by the Dutch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533646300185-1RF70XJK069BMTJEEMWT/klungkungguardian2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali Lichen covers many of the statues on Bali, lending an ancient otherworldly air to them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685131601-5RYK8L3NSL4H1591WYOF/klungkungartists.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali Two artists create Kamasan style paintings, fans and Balinese calendars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685318895-5D2WK8TOVE3T793ZJ7I3/klungkungstreet.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685291479-P9VFUF8UHMYH5QB1GDUU/suicidemonument.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685331846-LI5I9ARQ8DPGPVXZ44LS/klungkunglilies.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685310618-SMU15JYQ64YJNITV6NDM/klungkungstatue.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685309007-HKH6CM6ALVH2F9XFJ7GT/klungkungpillar.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685779970-W82WA58Z3DOS12ZX0B88/klungkung_4771.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685334436-TWCY06ZG46G7BW5ZIIMO/klungkungwall.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685340972-7QLVSN3XQEKVODGUXPU8/klungkunggate.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685318947-7WN90QE6DU9Q8XN4M2MJ/klungkungtemple.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1533685212458-KKGX0XV2PUQF9W1CV95K/klungkungfloating2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Klungkung, the Hellish Comic-Paneled Water Palace of Bali https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/pura-kehen-the-fire-temple-of-bali monthly 0.5 2019-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532784796351-Y2PNY8WL89SDC0Z49B0K/purakehen3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali Pura Kehen is dedicated to the Hindu god of fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532873948491-FX1GS4FHT4IIENAVE4RV/purakehenview.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali A glimpse of the village down the hill through the main entrance of Pura Kehen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532784833992-15J5L9UQ1I7RHE4VUE9Y/purakehen.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali Smaller shrines on the temple complex are resting places for ancestral spirits during temple ceremonies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786278745-4A87N3W1J7BPPCP2Y38U/purakehenduke2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali You have to wear a sarong like Duke when visiting a temple on Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532784870754-5SU4CFWL0WARGDG2HUT9/purakehenstairs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali The main staircase of Pura Kehen features frightening guardian statues from the Hindu epic, the Ramayana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532784923882-3TEBWTIHCSG17YABMBLX/purakehenfrontsepia.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali Duke was enamored with Pura Kehen, though Wally would say it’s B-list https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532784978309-56UXVBHO3403A0JZCJT4/purakehenguardian.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali We loved spotting Bhoma’s head at temples. He’s the offspring of the deity Vishnu as Vahana, a wild boar, and Dewi Pertiwi, the Earth goddess https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785008669-1F9IYH19CSA0IUGVSNTY/purakehenguardian2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali Bhoma, with only his head left, guards temple entrances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785063637-TL97ZAT55OLARM0AFSNV/purakehenstairs2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali Smaller candi bentar gates divide courtyards on the temple complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785200388-P4CYGOVP3PQ1C7ZPBL4T/purakehensepiastairs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali Weather-worn statues, ornate detailing and lichen-covered stone are typical at Balinese temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785305766-W1IXU17F2ZWVIIPCMV4J/purakehendelft.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785317869-9FXR3BAOKJ0QZOEN9C09/purakehendelft3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785315747-G2LF4DECIKCDU2BTMQX0/purakehendelft4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785312590-ASGK845S56ZP7NPI4033/purakehendelft2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785448712-HBLMN0JVDSOBJUTUQYNG/purakehengate.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali Candi bentars are dramatic features of many Balinese temples, and represent the split halves of Mount Meru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785477822-JD7DBYC4E4BRJCPJ606Y/purakehengate2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali Candi bentars are, not surprisingly, also called split gates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785514725-HC6HH3UV2D3B1TKQK25T/purakehengateinside.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali There’s no ornamentation on the interior of these gates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786517350-SAZC9S1QI8K8274JUX77/purakehenshrine.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786529603-88GXTMS61DSGDIOSGMZ6/purakehensnout.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786358790-6Z3G3K4GIVJJ52FR1QTF/purakehenbasrelief.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786426335-ZHFUQEUSZHHZ0E81279I/purakehenduketree.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786367310-5VYVEJFDZ1MZ3D0TLAF1/purakehencarving.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786378469-GODL6HJI0CVDPYB9NQ9Y/purakehenbw.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786387139-M9KJ6GEC63Y4ELM18WV1/purakehencourtyard.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786394155-EB730JT15O9YCACPSJA4/purakehencreature.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786405456-4P1BCADM7B5APONXQB3H/purakehendoor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786416211-HW5UI16J2YLGAOWLE6TP/purakehendoor2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786515324-6L93EHFJO54DBBYH2WYS/purakehenshrine2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786522755-CVD1QALZQM0HEKDJDV2R/purakehenshrine3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786553156-UKKXE70HYUI8RFT03JGU/purakehentop.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786560594-8BGA3UM6QKYC4KYZ2X9E/purakehenwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532873901908-ZEU1P03DE57I99O1AUQM/purakehengamelan.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785586317-BXX1FHKA97U6U5ZQXLRT/purakehenmerutower.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali The taller the Meru, the more significant the deity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785634594-06RUXC1YTII6QBCORBWN/purakehenthrone.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali This intricately carved padmasana shrine, or lotus throne, is dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532872085528-6U97L6NTIHWWH5IKEW61/purakehendoor3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali The door detail on the entrance gate shows the god Vishnu, riding his eagle mount Garuda and battling a pair of rakshasa demons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785667533-ERH2OOWQSQJU4IA2O0GS/purakehenbanyanwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali Wally climbs in the roots of the largest banyan tree he’s ever seen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786742264-720J2DA9CCXQE5NZUDX2/purakehensri.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali This no-longer-working fountain might bear the icon of Dewi Sri, the Balinese rice goddess https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532786770363-85NMSN05ADD27RFYQ7MQ/purakehenfairy.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali A shrine surrounded by bidadari, celestial female spirits, emerging from clusters of lotus flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532785162816-6W258BMP32APNAJIZDH5/purakehensepia.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Kehen: The Fire Temple of Bali https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/witnessing-a-hindu-festival-at-pura-samuan-tiga monthly 0.5 2018-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532564650593-5VNDU9GTJJ0DRZ5OIO21/samuantigacrowd.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga Pura Samuan Tiga, during the precursors to the Siat Sampian festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532564691436-XNKT7KYE5P8QADQ8W1OE/samuantigafamily2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga A man and his children pause under the elaborate temple offerings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532564716175-V0EZFGBKCI8N2MFZNJL2/samuantigaboy.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga Fences close off areas of worship at Samuan Tiga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532564790337-4EZMFQYDQUM4NW3OBN60/samuantigagate.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga Bhoma guards the temple from malevolent spirits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565342104-6OFYNBQ1Y3HH3FMFEFMI/samuantigastone.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga The statuary in the temple was originally carved from volcanic rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565719297-0WEAGEKLI2AI53EMTXPU/samuantigacourtyard.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga One of the outer courtyards at Samuan Tiga, which was much less crowded than those within https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565745567-F27S9PHWS8BWGMY801VM/samuantigapath.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga The vast, bustling temple complex evokes the feel of a village market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532564849042-QIB57RITDPXT6EQY9NLS/samuantigagirl.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga One area of the temple was filled with offering baskets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565384534-6KNFGDK1KYXIV1DYO9QS/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga Women carry their loads in woven containers atop their heads https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565451366-XJ978M6X8NOEBWZK3WBH/samuantigaman.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga Some of the men have adopted this means of carrying offerings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565487077-7HZF8DI62UWSKSRIC20W/samuantigaboy3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga Children probably spend hours at the temple during the festival and snack throughout the day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565517409-VFUDHHF9MX43SZCO80QH/samuantigaboy2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga Samuan Tiga sports seven courtyards — more than your typical Balinese temple — and they were all quite crowded https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565062199-FZMN73HPBL23GSQU6TB4/samuantigacrowd4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga The crowds got downright claustrophobic in quite a few areas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565135871-C1DCOBQYROAFXUK3RV6X/samuantigaworship2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga People worshipped in different courtyards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565160646-YG68GK4AATNWF9VSX55J/samuantigaworship3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga This area was right off of the Barong pavilion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565296219-V8XRTW2LKC3D71J94UH8/samuantigafloral.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga An elaborate floral offering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565203144-ULPYVRMZYDGSRB0HVTPW/samuantigafruit.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga Beautiful offerings for the gods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565241674-RYECF7784FAN9ZZ8Y4C5/samuantigafruit2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga Fruit is a popular offering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565267763-I173FHHAROC6KX0K37KF/samuantigaofferings.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga Worshippers create small offering dishes filled with flowers and food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532564923969-TH98SHKLRLU8K13LDUZY/samuantigabarongs3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga Barong masks receive offerings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532564940028-GQ0SYD4XIY28C2AFYQ7P/samuantigabarongs5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga As frightening as he looks, Barong is actually reprepsentative of all that is good https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532564964086-RIOPI3VYPLFYCSSJEZHA/samuantigabarongs6.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga Masks of Barong lined an entire pavilion at Samuan Tiga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565572867-I4F55AWGUOQ7ID07CPJL/samuantigagamelan.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga An all-female gamelan band https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565601022-I55Q05U3N96ZR3GFQS77/samuantigacostume.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga A creepy costumed character danced to the gamelan music https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532565634427-UGAZS9KW56NZ5ENXQ0T6/samuantigaworship.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Witnessing a Hindu Festival at Pura Samuan Tiga Pura Samuan Tiga is one of the largest Hindu temples in central Bali https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/alila-ubud-a-luxury-resort-nestled-in-a-jungle-valley monthly 0.5 2024-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532178487910-CZF65R4JPE6MR2P0Q99U/alilaubudview.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley This was the breathtaking view we awoke to every morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532178871276-IM9AN8UT09QFRMBT5EC3/alilaubudrooms3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley The resort is comprised of groups of villas scattered throughout the compound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179796812-7R9WD2V5XT2Y330FIDP9/alilaubudpool2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley The pool really is the star of the show at the Alila https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179063123-XLTL1BLY5TKKLJPTCWG7/alilaubudlobby.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley The open-air lobby at Alila, where helpful staff are always on hand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532178965319-8JXFGM8X2Z622MI80GE4/alilaubudmonkeys.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley This group of monkeys gathered on the wall outside our room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179032431-YXZPFVBNKIARXJEY7OU7/alilaubudjungle.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley There’s lush tropical foliage in every direction you look https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179120732-NZTMF29HUFFAHXWURGYF/alilaubudrooms2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley The neutral tones of the buildings at Alila blend in well with the natural environment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179165147-H9OKHJEG9JM6O4S0OCKM/alilaubudresto.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley The Plantation restaurant pavilion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179196017-V2VEHPWFIZZL3RV2K9P3/alilaubudbreakfast2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley A typical breakfast at Alila: fresh baked goods, a trio of smoothies, coffee and nasi goreng (pink sunglasses Wally’s) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179261268-V3TAZKB8XD0PVQ6ZE8S5/alilaubudfruit.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley Exotic fresh fruit, including snakefruit, starfruit, pomelo and pineapple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532218890806-5L2V5IB9JR1PQKGG1IY3/alilaubudwallysmoothie.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley Wally likes pink drinks best https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179304183-H3JWNRKKADEFAIMUYJUB/alilaubudbed.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley Our room at Alila. Wally particularly loved the mosquito netting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179342780-W1Z9ME8GH7OCNGHB9LVE/alilaubudmonkeybalcony.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley Curious George pays a visit to our balcony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179449147-6JVF3KOPQG6YH0AY0AYC/alilaubudwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley Every morning before breakfast, Wally and Duke had a swim in the pool as the sun rose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179425353-IO60TQIMPSOT50CVGP6S/alilaubudduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley Duke leans on a wall near the resort’s spa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179960636-GVKGRP8YLT9V220ZO8YS/alilaubudnight.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley The stairs are lit at night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179632288-3CCF8STZDHZUW0YED36W/alilaubudlounge.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley The Cabana Lounge opens to the infinity pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532218655245-CU39FUQ1T1K0OTYTJP9I/alilaubudbar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley The bar in the lounge — also where they set up tea, coffee and nibblies in the late afternoon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179824390-88GAZFJUXU60EV09YIBV/alilaubudlounges.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley A group of chaises longues at the edge of the valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532179867409-ADPVESL54OLYCZULNU4A/alilaubudpool4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley The infinity pool seems to flow out into the valley beyond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532180108423-V64OA4A6STBPSGJ8G4HK/alilaubudterraces.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley The Alila is surrounded by gorgeous, green rice terraces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532180227850-LBF061Z8S5SMIYTHEY0Y/alilaubudpath.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley Paths wind throughout the complex and its environs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532180264341-GOJ1TS08JT3AEV7JTYRL/alilaubuddukenandi.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley Maybe it’s because Wally is a Taurus, but Duke is obsessed with the Nandi bull https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532180084393-9AKZO9NOGIB52HXO2GS8/alilaubudrooms.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley Our rooms were conveniently located near the restaurant and pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532181095876-1V09GKAHOZWEX31SUPP6/alilaubuddetails.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Alila Ubud: A Luxury Resort Nestled in a Jungle Valley https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/altered-reality-witchcraft-lucid-dreaming-and-mystery-spots monthly 0.5 2018-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531831966212-GZ1HQH6MD0328MJT3GZW/hexen.witches.byHansBaldung1508.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Altered Reality: Witchcraft, Lucid Dreaming and Mystery Spots Don’t sabbaths look fun?! Hexen, or Witches, by Hans Baldrung, 1508 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531832007864-RZGTG9SX0J24WF76GJ15/Witch_of_Endor_Martynov.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Altered Reality: Witchcraft, Lucid Dreaming and Mystery Spots Be careful what you wish for: The Witch of Endor by Martynov https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531832032761-NR66NVCJOCQT0EP2J24T/saulandthewitchofendor-edward-henry-corbould.1860.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Altered Reality: Witchcraft, Lucid Dreaming and Mystery Spots The trouble with predicting the future is that sometimes it sucks: Saul and the Witch of Endor by Edward Henry Corbould, 1860 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531832059200-FWO35FAR8JJD1S1F9ZRC/Malleus_maleficarum.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Altered Reality: Witchcraft, Lucid Dreaming and Mystery Spots This book, which tells you how to identify and exterminate witches, was all the rage in medieval times https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531832091752-ABSKFLODTGKK8KE1Z9L9/witches.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Altered Reality: Witchcraft, Lucid Dreaming and Mystery Spots Witches cast spells to get their way and curse their enemies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531832129628-LNI0Z045H1L0AZAU7GIF/shamantripping.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Altered Reality: Witchcraft, Lucid Dreaming and Mystery Spots This shaman might be dreamwalking, but he’s certainly tripping his balls off https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531832150804-585907ERQWUEV7D8MW6N/shamandance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Altered Reality: Witchcraft, Lucid Dreaming and Mystery Spots Some shamans can take over your dreams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531832214716-57ZUTIHYOS9AN35R3SRE/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-wall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Altered Reality: Witchcraft, Lucid Dreaming and Mystery Spots The horror icon Freddy Krueger killed people in their dreams, and they died in real life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531832167085-ZQZM237KER8RQLLN2O99/silene_capensis.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Altered Reality: Witchcraft, Lucid Dreaming and Mystery Spots African dream room, which helps you lucid dream, is available for sale. Wally knows what he’s asking for Christmas! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531832242463-4S6DIR2N12YFRZQ7J8TJ/mysteryspot.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Altered Reality: Witchcraft, Lucid Dreaming and Mystery Spots Mystery spots defy the laws of nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531832274162-GDGZCHFTLV41QC0PJCAU/mysteryspottitanicpose.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Altered Reality: Witchcraft, Lucid Dreaming and Mystery Spots Next time you’re at the Oregon Vortex, try the popular Titanic pose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531832294949-1FB83J2WQ0LSZOIT4K9X/bermudatriangle.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Altered Reality: Witchcraft, Lucid Dreaming and Mystery Spots Numerous vessels have been lost forever in the Bermuda Triangle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531832335217-VDLHSRHE4DB0U91S81G9/AbrahamHondius_-_Mercury_and_Argos_-_late1600s.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Altered Reality: Witchcraft, Lucid Dreaming and Mystery Spots Mischievous Mercury (the Roman equivalent of Hermes) lulls a watchman to sleep so he can steal a cow: Mercury and Argos by Abraham Hondius, late 1600s https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-picture-perfect-tegallalang-rice-terrace-of-bali monthly 0.5 2018-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531272768960-HD262F036RKC4ZE9PVRI/tegallalanghero.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali If you’re in the Ubud area, make a stop at the Tegallalang Rice Terrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531272802569-POT22ALOY2N043UE6G7N/tegallalang.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali Get there as early as possible to avoid the crowds and the heat of the day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531273180293-GEMNPZZHJK90X424GKGA/tegallalangduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali Duke enjoying the beautiful setting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531273428556-7JW02DOGI5JMQ2CSED0T/wallyriceterrace.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali Wally’s excited for the adventure to begin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531272843702-HPNA4ULHVHIJT7B3IP1A/tegallalang4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali Even though you can’t see them, there are paths to follow through the rice paddies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531273142440-WNWM4ZJ4BQE7MC0KGFEH/riceplants.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali It’s amazing to think that this rice is gathered by hand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531272879860-7NUTGVN49E4LNTTR6DYK/tegallalang3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali The undulating green hills are iconic of Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531273226187-WJA6A5TY25032BOTE024/tegallalangwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali Wally saw a small cave and crawled through it until he came out this end https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531273331797-ZAWQK0XBUSXPJUI9RYX8/tegallalanglilypond.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali A lotus pond we stumbled upon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531272918702-3LS1WYQNB6V84T84X5GL/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali You’ll marvel at the sheer scale of what you’re seeing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531272951772-NUEKMZCPFDDMFC3BQHKG/tegallalang2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali These stepped terraces are a marvel of ancient engineering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531273084492-K84Z0A6Z8H8FAI5F3I5H/tegallalang5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali There’s no clear way to go, and we had to backtrack to find our way out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531273265319-2MD8LSANLIFREDTMXA7C/tegallalangchicken.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali Atop one hill, a hen and her chicks toddled around https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531272998470-ZDOHE8M9S8CE9LEJTJBZ/tegallalangflowers.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali Tegallalang has much to offer, though some travelers visit Jatiluwih instead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531273383659-XRJ7EEUMGXZIOL6OPR5H/tegallalangwallyhammock.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali Wally’s never met a hammock he didn’t try out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531273022846-DCI4PB53Q8350IP18VO6/tegallalang6.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Picture-Perfect Tegallalang Rice Terrace of Bali https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-dangers-of-the-ubud-monkey-forest monthly 0.5 2025-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531057746272-BMK7FGRH1C2ASCOM5G96/monkeyforest1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest Gorgeous stonework and mischievous macaques abound in the Monkey Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531057808979-O49T6WFN90FINYF737LP/monkeyforestduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest The moment right before the monkey jumped onto Duke and stole his water bottle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531059383213-FQDSIVUS3JGPNLVTIZPB/monkeyforestselfie.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest As cool as it might be to get a selfie with a monkey, we can’t advise it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531057838824-N3KUVNB4H7RJZYLZWC2C/monkeyforest.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest The statue by the Monkey Forest entrance hints at what could happen to unsuspecting tourists! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531058540430-443RJMTANBK2PU1C7A8F/monkeyforestbridge.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest The setting, with banyan roots, bizarre statues, lush foliage and wild monkeys, is quite epic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531058602287-W7RK71U01S47ZJWALTYK/monkeyforest5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest Down the path to the right is a landing where monkeys strike a pose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531058637934-SY2FOH58GSAAHQXS85Z0/monkeyforest9.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest Hindus, like those on Bali, revere monkeys, in part because one of their main gods, Hanuman, is simian https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1532186404054-54XDS7N34GE5X0I4RF4A/monkeyforest3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest According to the park, there are about 600 monkeys in the area! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531169893581-S0AAWQC9ELS80ZJ1NSWU/monkeyforestbridge2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest Banyan roots have taken over parts of the sanctuary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531059257806-QO26JJ63DJG36LUL9Y8Q/monkeyforestlizard.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest Wally, who was scared the entire time he was in the forest, thought these were real lizards at first https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531058896253-5STZSP666ZVRXHOWOA3H/monkeyforesttempleofdeath.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest The main temple of death in the forest is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531058732574-GNJE6MCU4Q7C9G5XAD3Z/monkeyforestrangda.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest Rangda personifies evil — and loves to eat babies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531059194582-NKN92YT6GHQUV7E49KU0/monkeyforestnaughtybabies.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest What are these naughty babies doing?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531059445728-ZR93J27RNWGJ7DLZ4XR9/monkeyforestdemon.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest Statues of demons surround the temple of death https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531058765155-C3JEXV8ER7L2VO6Y16H9/monkeyforesttemple1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest This little macaque was hanging out on the temple entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531058809366-1OBXA6I2W8SC5O6644CN/monkeyforest2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest They might look innocent — but they’re not https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531058856591-GLNG0Y9SH74R15CXVDF3/monkeyforest6.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest Statues in the Monkey Forest tend to be grotesque — which Duke and Wally love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531059488742-TSBW78XUITNOPZ5JWF30/monkeyforest7.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest Delightfully horrific statues pair nicely with the monkeys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531058986520-ZFO4DYGWCWRNTHCK6JOW/monkeyforesttemplefacade.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest You can skirt around the exterior of the pura dalem and admire the bas reliefs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531059012611-UGIXP0QLO333LUGMBFOK/monkeyforestfreize.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest Frieze frame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531058929145-3TMNQ0PXYBQKUWSJGBDF/monkeyforestpuradalem.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest The Great Temple of Death inside the Monkey Forest isn’t open to tourists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531059041189-7KDW71NO89JJ08UHIUII/monkeyforestprebite.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest When you’re ready for the monkey to get off you, it might not be — and if you force it to move, you’ll probably end up getting bitten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531059071815-TH5DXATLFGLOKG8M7OR5/monkeyforestunneltop.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest The entrances to the tunnel by the parking lot sport giant faces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531059106021-NVH8UR5B7AT5I3711CQL/monkeyforestgrave.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest The cemetery near the smaller temple of death is where bodies remain before a mass cremation, which takes place every five years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1531059146359-9N8412V1ZI8OZIZFOWVS/monkeyforestbw.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Dangers of the Ubud Monkey Forest Monkey see, monkey do https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-buddhist-bas-reliefs-of-borobudur monthly 0.5 2020-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530739655776-NTYF43F6R910WSSGIBL3/borobudurhero.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur The carvings on some of the levels of Borobudur tell the story of the Buddha as well as his past reincarnations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530739946877-RNQ1D4S4C1WW52J80C11/borobudurgutterbuddha.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur The builders of Borobudur recognized the need for a drainage system because of heavy rains that cause erosion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740046556-RKWNGRYA15FDVCK3BKIC/borobudurrelief5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur Animals are depicted in the carvings — including many that tell of the past lives of the Buddha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740266459-T28H7UULFOXG32T1MEQX/borobudurrelief1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740269996-070TE54XVW11DKFC9JDB/borobudurrelief3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740264259-V35QFDUE6EZJD1ZJVNRD/borobudurrelief2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740275736-SDYBJXP6B3EW7EA4ZCAN/borobudurrelief4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740331383-ZLII1HP0VU3Z4H85VF2U/borobudurrelief14.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740298383-2FEMXE77T9NB0YP3GHVZ/borobudurrelief9.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740287453-RDKES57BTPLRHVAQLGKQ/borobudurrelief6.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740294160-BVIUHSSML9TSV6MOACVD/borobudurrelief7.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740315834-OW3Z35SMXWY08B9EQWOF/borobudurrelief11.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740293909-GWPIMAT8DNIFRIISLVIS/borobudurrelief8.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740298434-XDSQUD6YBNV91K5YNTUS/borobudurrelief10.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740314200-MINVIK8YK4W27TI5M5V5/borobudurrelief12.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740335035-HYQTSEBTKC8JQN2DMITX/borobudurrelief13.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530739527079-DSM22GHUBE1ZV64HTRFW/borobudurtemple.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740118439-HA7N9E2VHP365JN3KMYJ/borobudurkalastupa.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur Be careful when crossing through arches formed by the mouth of Kala — his jaw is said to snap shut on those who have evil in their hearts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740726772-G7MSQBZ9DCIQB5N2W5WK/borobudurmcdonalds.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur Locals like to joke that the stone at the top depicts the golden arches of McDonald’s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530740523126-14VHPIBZ14NUP8V0I2TK/borobudurbuddha.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhist Bas-Reliefs of Borobudur Be sure to check out the carvings as you explore the multi-story Borobudur Temple in Java, Indonesia https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/pura-dalem-ubud-the-temple-of-death monthly 0.5 2025-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530457457848-DN5MPJIEEBLYO2OZ83CR/puradalemhero.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death The Pura Dalem lies on the outskirts of Ubud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530459068515-20AT5AGSYQ0YSYZMS83F/puradalemdemonwoman.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death NSFW: The temple is covered with depictions of bare-breasted demonic women https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458406382-WCIW0N3402IBDXNT0TOZ/puradalemgate.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death These dramatically sliced gates are common at Balinese temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458439503-DA8T6RFUKLQ3ZAPP8OZS/puradalemmotobikes.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Motorbikes are ubiquitious on Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530459311310-1W5094T7EY96U3K82WS6/puradalemnaga.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Many Hindu temples have balustrades that run the length of staircases in the shape of snakelike naga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530457561974-6KSH13FDNAMEQ8PP7ZJ1/puradalemrangda.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Rangda, the Demon Queen, loves to snack on innocent babes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458958896-51VXPQO10X76ZH4Q41H9/puradalemdemon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Many creatures in Balinese mythology — good and evil — have bulging bug eyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458989861-XIV18J6SSNKAKZ5ERQV6/puradalemdemon2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Balinese temples are composed of numerous open-air shrines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530459731421-MT0A7UD2GBVKA43TOBEO/puradalemsideview.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death This was pretty much the only statue at the Pura Dalem Ubud that wasn’t monstrous https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530459028975-HIWZNFGXQPC29VWTH5AK/puradalemdemon4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Monkeys, skulls and babies, oh my! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530459867401-BMP1FUNXEJAYRK29924B/puradalembanner.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death The entrance to the pura dalem has creepy creatures everywhere you look https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530459369930-6AOIPOSDQJ2P5PDTYK8P/puradalemconstruction.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Parts of the façade were being renovated when we visited https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530457617188-5R78UHPWORDWM5CF6YSQ/puradalementrance.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Pura dalems are associated with bhur, the underworld, where demons reside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530457655532-TJ7X4NBOXNL6AEN2K0YR/puradalemfacade.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death It shouldn’t be surprising to learn that this is a temple of death https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530457689421-HNZY1OAKSDMR1MG8OAP6/puradalemlion.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Ferocious beasts populate the entrance to the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530457723561-E505L7S6AUZ0J6UXU1QL/puradalemwallylion.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Wally loves himself a lion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530459518857-IN34DXO281ME8S3HQDFM/puradalemdownwarddemon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Downward-facing demon: a new yoga pose? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530457900273-83MF77362NI63I7ZQHKE/puradalemmusichall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death The music pavilion near the dance performance space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530457929290-21CZADXEUKZANK23N73G/puradalemmusichall2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Balinese musical ensembles are called gamelans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530457963941-UK9HMK0ZZ9EFI14A6L4I/puradalemgamelan.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Wood and bronze xylophone-like instruments are common on Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530457994760-J0955ZET409FRV4KENOS/puradalemgamelan2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death The instruments are intricately carved with creatures from Balinese mythology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458776384-2E3R91TCY4K6IOLZBAWG/puradalemgarudaduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Which is Garuda and which is Duke? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458867733-WJHXQ8RX32TEQDLVU1WV/puradalemwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Mischievous Wally likes sneaking into temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458119362-UFA7494HPOG3UVZ2B0Z2/puradalemshrine.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Lichen covers Balinese temples, lending an ancient air to even the newer ones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530459615552-NRU2CZ210WELHUMWXJTO/puradalemniche.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Maybe this is where you sacrifice your babies to Rangda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458032605-0NJ7T79NPETKORHDLAJ4/puradalemcourtyard2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death The interior courtyard of the pura dalem was locked — but that didn’t stop us from finding a way in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458065342-EFSUTWVTZ2Y7GBA090K9/puradalemcourtyard3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Shrine towers in the most sacred space of the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530459677111-SUJ2KV3KQBQM9I7X3U3Q/puradalemofferings.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death These woven baskets contain offerings to the gods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458686247-F975CEXG4CWIMUH2A8EN/puradalemstripes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Like many temples in Bali, the interior courtyard features rows of grass and stone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458716616-YPOQWTF8JMUEOQTQG6XI/puradalemstripes2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Could the alternating stripes on the temple floor symbolize good vs. evil? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458172289-AKQBDZIE743IZPVCEV3F/puradalembanyan.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Banyan trees, with their roots that grow from above, are amazing works of nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458603464-7QG6OTQHT8U5425757U2/puradalemofferingtable.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Many offering tables are covered with black and white checkered cloths https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530458637568-CM7OI1NK2JSU4MZOW4RY/puradalemsepia.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death The gnarled roots of banyans pair nicely with demonic depictions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530457864759-P225BUFHHCXF4G34WCQG/puradalemdemon3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death Many temple statues get adorned in sarongs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530459477725-YYD3SS92SC0NAMQPUZI2/puradalemrayoflight.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Pura Dalem Ubud: The Temple of Death A bit of heavenly light shines upon one of the demons of death https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/17-surprising-things-about-brazil monthly 0.5 2018-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530145361571-STN4XCRH4AR28LB6EZKO/IpanemaBeach.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil The girl (and boys) from Ipanema Beach in Rio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530234461611-NGZ69S9IFP2F5LVJOJVF/derrickben.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil Derrick and Ben share their experience of traveling to Brazil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530152368205-NO0FW64UQ50I9ATFHBS6/botanicgardens.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil The botanical gardens in Rio felt like you’re on the grounds of an abandoned plantation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530145717395-E1V49JGQ79B7SRXIFE65/SelaronSteps.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil The Selaron Steps in Rio de Janeiro, where Michael Jackson danced in a music video https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530145467220-3MMU59I1EFDBRW2FWECO/Cachac%CC%A7aVendors.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil Cachaça vendors can whip you up a caipirinha to go for a few bucks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530145584082-OC7ABKUH0Z7VD6DKMEGR/christtheredeemer.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil Christ the Redeemer towers above Rio. Sometimes he looks like he’s in Heaven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530152946204-XP9J31DHQY42ANISBLUV/SchoolOfVisualArtsOfParqueLage2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil The Parque Lage and School of Visual Arts is a gorgeous locale in Rio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530148614779-YE54W89ZEDP8J6V6RTJA/SantaTeresa.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil The fellas felt pretty safe wandering around Santa Teresa during the day — but you should always be on your guard with valuables in Rio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530153391603-I6ZKZAWFK5ZY4A0S726O/SugarloafMountainCableCar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil Take a sky tram up to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. Helicopter tours are available from here, from which you can see gorgeous views of the entire city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530153045486-L8X3EI5VWMA57ODO7WBE/SchoolOfVisualArtsOfParqueLage.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil Ben and Derrick recommend using a wireless hotspot and rideshare apps to visit spots like Parque Lage and School of Visual Arts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530148465334-EFRL1GWIGA1YK05HFCEP/lapaaquaduct.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil The Lapa neighborhood is known for its aqueduct — and boho vibe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530148558355-FE4P7Y8GVLLHUBRPGRZB/SantaTeresa2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil Santa Teresa, an arts district in Rio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530148689960-R5UJ768ZD3DLL4I61Q70/riomonkeys.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil Marmosets crawl along power lines all over the city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530148742716-N2U8E7ED2OHW501B4LUQ/saopaulo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil Aside from good restaurants and a cool museum, São Paulo doesn’t have a whole lot to offer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530152478353-SS2DNO87JZY50EM3X2VQ/altarpiece1-3 The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil Altarpiece No. 1-3 by Hilma af Klint at the Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530152764897-OYZ3YND3F7EG8YIN4HF7/capybara.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil What’s for dinner? Lots of meat — but hopefully not a capybara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530148822183-5OJ234HPXUEJVDD2B7CM/saopaulosprawl.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil The urban sprawl of São Paulo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1530152823353-ZCR6END6GAKZ94VMKW79/LuzRailwayStation.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 17 Surprising Things About Brazil The Luz Railway Station in São Paulo https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/borobudur-a-stunning-sunrise-at-a-unesco-world-heritage-site monthly 0.5 2022-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529861584723-N6Q1XZW56SQOBQYPYDV9/borobudurhero1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Book a sunrise tour at Borobudur to see the silhouettes of the stupas materialize from the morning mist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529861720052-QIZTCGNNY4CB1ZJ0P7CK/borobudurhero.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit You have to carefully position yourself — and get there early — to frame your photos without any of the throngs of tourists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529861754288-50KJAG30URK4EMH8YK25/borobudur1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Volcanos can be seen in the distance — in fact, violent eruptions in the past covered the entire temple in ash for 800 years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529861924435-N0HYFZ81CWFVZE1V1RMB/borobudurstupaswandd3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Stay after the sunrise to wander the various levels of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862054277-84Y8MWPVM3XTGYPJFJCM/borobudurcrowds.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit This is the real Borobudur you don’t ever see in pictures — the hundreds of tourists all vying for a prime spot to photograph sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529861853699-8957VQ2SJW20X4PSLCV6/borobudursunrise.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Even though UNESCO insists upon a 15-kilometer non-commercial zone, there are still tall lights you can see during sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862412291-4SJE9XYMCBCI0JBGGQHO/borobudurbuddha4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit This Buddha went too far with a nose job https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529871973142-7K0MRXA6V6K8TJ55DG5H/IMG_1192.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Wally was happy he could spend his birthday at Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529871561213-RVWAZRIXY8OYTP8CKMHC/borobudurduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Duke added an excursion to Java onto our trip to Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862508974-USP21XMXX9YZZR5NSMLS/borobudurstupaswandd2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Wally and Duke love a good temple — and Borobudur is like no other https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862152095-194LMWXPDPP0TQDTZIXF/borobudurstupas2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Workers clean moss off the temple twice a month. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862583412-XPE0HT32OWC8OUEM0NUB/borobudurstupas5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit The 9th century Buddhist temple has been impressively restored https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862213820-06VXPPLFBD1WE1GLYQNQ/borobudurdistance.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Seeing Borobudur from a distance doesn’t do justice to its grandeur. It’s an entirely different temple up close https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529871809783-WTX2CUO51OPYGWD93MEE/borobudursillywally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Was Wally the once-sleeping giant who created Borobudur in a single night? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862247786-UB8XBAUW03AMR9F7N6XF/borobudurbuddha.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Only two of the 72 Buddha statues are uncovered on the temple’s upper terrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862278486-UR9R2ZHU660I3EYRBXAI/borobudurstupas4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit The sky turned numerous shades of orange and yellow during sunrise, before giving way to a gorgeous blue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529872011578-3AKLB533ORHH5EXDRXN5/IMG_1184.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit What a lucky way to spend Wally’s birthday! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529871752849-00GREEZAXEQUARWUGQ4M/borobudurduke2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Borobudur makes Duke happy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862306904-ZONVY40XR93UDMB7BT4P/borobudurbuddha2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Underneath each stupa hides a seated Buddha statue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862335284-SWXR94N7X19KOUM45ECL/borobudurbuddha3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit There were 504 Buddha statues under the bell-shaped stupas because that’s how many times Buddha was reincarnated https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862374612-VZOT3JA8VWPUUYQ75WB0/borobudurbuddha5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit UNESCO requires that all restoration work use at least 70% of the original materials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862780854-2443L32Y87GCCLEA2ML3/borobudurbase.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Borobudur, with its nine levels, was carved from the top down. In fact, parts of the base were never completed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862710740-8ZZCZMYVG5XNCB71M3XZ/borobudurbuddha6.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit The Buddhas on each level sport different hand gestures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529862972891-YCDI14QUETPV20J7KXY3/borobudurwandd.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Borobudur: A Stunning Sunrise at a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Wally and Duke admire the view https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-multi-layered-genius-of-natisa-jones monthly 0.5 2018-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529244825867-BUMXFF742HENL6TQC7M9/natisajones The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Multi-Layered Genius of Natisa Jones The utterly delightful and talented Natisa Jones in her studio in Denpasar, Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529245009100-SVZDZWKFJFP7KN9VTOGI/wallynatisajduke The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Multi-Layered Genius of Natisa Jones Wally, Natisa and Duke goofing off. Natisa felt like a kindred spirit from the moment we met her https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529244919822-A1UZO2H2OT1L2U3LF42X/a-field-of-roses-2017.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Multi-Layered Genius of Natisa Jones A Field of Roses, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529245124888-5Z2DFGIO9FXZ5ULEKJ3P/dont-drop-the-soap-2017.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Multi-Layered Genius of Natisa Jones Don’t Drop the Soap, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529245172661-36J5OM74HQ59Z1CU9R7F/fudge-you_2017.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Multi-Layered Genius of Natisa Jones Fudge You, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529245206532-U4MDXU6SKT4Z6YA2609S/may-it-bloom-2017.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Multi-Layered Genius of Natisa Jones May It Bloom, 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529279495953-VCKF2CLCYL04B76ENM2U/natisajonesmantra The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Multi-Layered Genius of Natisa Jones A work in progress in Natisa’s studio, with some good advice she’s written on the wall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529245235487-V39JSFM437EHIVEZELYI/sitting-at-home_2016.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Multi-Layered Genius of Natisa Jones Sitting at Home, 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1529245269834-O6J36B58YK98ZGF6RX3A/Moon_2014.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Multi-Layered Genius of Natisa Jones Moon, 2014 https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/spa-day-heaven-padma-spa-at-plataran-borobudur monthly 0.5 2022-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528738917377-HNYW3TA55MQSNE167D5W/padmaspaplataran The Not So Innocents Abroad - Spa Day Heaven: Padma Spa at Plataran Borobudur Our treatment room overlooked the jungle-covered mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528738974190-YP5PDVW9NM6YPUTUE6SU/padmaspaflowers The Not So Innocents Abroad - Spa Day Heaven: Padma Spa at Plataran Borobudur The spa is on the grounds of Plataran Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528739048719-QN7RIMTJGS9B34DQ10PT/padmaspaingredients The Not So Innocents Abroad - Spa Day Heaven: Padma Spa at Plataran Borobudur Various natural ingredients are used in the spa’s treatments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528739088217-5Q374SQ5XZ7GQ0ZDXQSA/padmaspawally The Not So Innocents Abroad - Spa Day Heaven: Padma Spa at Plataran Borobudur Wally didn’t want to ever get out of the volcanic stone bathtub https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528739505587-KWOKSVMHCYBQXW7BAHRR/IMG_1346.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Spa Day Heaven: Padma Spa at Plataran Borobudur Duke relaxes in the milk bath after the massage and body scrub https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-splendors-of-the-tirta-gangga-water-gardens monthly 0.5 2025-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329320284-XR2BN383TBP10IKRXIYF/tirtagangga.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens The last raja of Karangasem built these gorgeous gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329392064-KBTVKWM6I81BRHU4NEZO/tirtaganggasteppingstones2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens The stepping stones in the Mahabharata Pond at Tirta Gangga get a bit crowded https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528330480716-17JN7D2BJSL5K0LV6XFS/tirtaganggadukewallybridge.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens Duke and Wally on the bridge leading to Demon Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528330235977-D0CHJ9MZM2F45QH1OZ0K/tirtaganggawolf.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens The waterspouts at Tirta Gangga depict various creatures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329478764-724BQXQXVLHU3IG1I1AY/tirtaganggafountain.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens The 11 tiers of the Nawa Sanga Fountain were designed to resemble lotus flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329532535-JQCSOCEK0TTPTSDEPI7I/tirtaganggabarongs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens Barongs, their feet sticking out in a comical manner, guard the back of the gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329567892-KNQ5391JZEHBQ394TA88/tirtaganggarangda1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens Two Rangdas don’t make a right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329602437-KYXRJT7M93DDU8HWCFH6/tirtaganggarangda2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens Beware the demon queen! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329631285-W5Z5HYN9IX5PBASOIA1Z/tirtaganggademonbw.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens One of the demons in the meditation area at the back of Tirta Gangga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329692914-N4PDTXB2X6O8U50UMJPN/tirtaganggawallyswims.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens Wally took a dip in the Lower Pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329739085-3ZEDWSZY518DMRRKE4JR/tirtaganggaswimmingpond.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens A mythological creature spews water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329792275-9CMV903Y737OC6Z1CMVF/tirtaganggaduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens Duke is steppin’ out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329819994-H9LORH54CCY46K9ZREBE/tirtaganggawally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens This celestial nymph is actually Wally https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329438917-67CJH6UBXGAO5LT2FLYL/tirtaganggabridge.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens Dragons perch atop the arched bridge to Demon Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329899703-6162MPZZKVF447TM04L5/tirtaganggapalms.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens Demon Island isn’t scary at all. It boasts a series of elegant quatrefoil-shaped fountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528329981375-XNHHD3L4H8OH1P4L714C/tirtaganggaass.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528330033683-LEBGYXSZN4GN9JAGZPXA/tirtagangganaga.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528330047870-RBZZ5524GOPJWXLNGCRJ/tirtaganggapond.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528330015364-77G1JHSI75QLKI62DOV8/tirtaganggamoat.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528330110490-1ZJVFEQIFYBPPP507B3F/tirtaganggawall.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528330083258-74RAB3I2ZTAPNNDKLP5N/tirtaganggaresto.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528330067809-EACZ5JF9HY3VV8B2AFJH/tirtaganggarangdas.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528330100258-V8D8D77RGH3T44JF5D6K/tirtaganggastatue.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Splendors of the Tirta Gangga Water Gardens https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-chicken-church-of-java-indonesia monthly 0.5 2020-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527948745333-8I3XGVCXF9VNQYEBB0N2/chickenchurchlede.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia Known as the Chicken Church, it’s actually neither a chicken nor a church https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527948779232-OGCZFVQNVE27QIWYVJXS/chickenchurchheadon.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia This is what it looks like when doves cry: The now-run-down structure was the vision of a man who was called to build a house of prayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527948979964-DT3AKPBKWR5KQUPXDF7I/chickenchurchmainspace.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia The building would make a lovely setting for cult meetings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527948924710-J5A7X9F72QRT6MQ6YNI5/chickenchurchinterior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia Heavenly rays of light illuminate the decaying interior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527949409426-F80WN0RNJDZ3FK09Q7GJ/chickenchurchangel.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia The angels out front are a nod to the builder’s Christian beliefs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527948841910-8LCJ6A8YDEUSCEVP2G46/chickenchurchtop.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia Looking back at the tail feathers from the lookout on the bird’s head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527949029099-ES3ZJN7IQUB7BS3P4KBF/chickenchurchmezzanine.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia The mezzanine is covered with brightly painted murals that display bad behaviors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527949103574-7L15PV3MF7KVEYFWUZNI/chickenchurchsmokers.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527949111036-W5EIH5J0MMYVQM0IW5PD/chickenchurchstopmerokok.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527949087440-TOW7DL6LWMAU4KCASV9O/chickenchurchprayer.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527949067359-SQ98FP0N7ENB4U2K6EIV/chickenchurchhelpme.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527949071285-02P0PR39O5S4A1926ZRW/chickenchurchhidupmati.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527949081701-N6A2V76FEST5LTVPRTSJ/chickenchurchnodrugs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527949096871-1ZFA51OKALUASN5TIBKX/chickenchurchsibuksekal.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527948882505-53B78JYQ5G5YEFC1BZNJ/chickenchurchwallyduketop.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia Duke and Wally atop the chicken’s, err, dove’s head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527949440231-877NOB23OSRMJZCXT783/chickenchurchwindow.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia Looking out one of the windows on the ground floor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527949497399-OSIBIWTSO5JTK7QACBLJ/chickenchurchtruck.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia This truck will take you up the hill if you don’t want to walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527949195470-OI2ZMEU608UHUNBK67LJ/chickenchurchmural.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia The Bukit Rhema was supposed to actually resemble a dove, the symbol of peace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527949552330-N2S8RU49KGRELBHY0GSA/roosterjava.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Chicken Church of Java, Indonesia “Take me to my leader” https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/taksu-spa-a-wellness-wonderland-in-ubud monthly 0.5 2022-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527704973844-66X1DT4FRI0C25NSMR0I/taksuwallybridge.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud Wally relaxes on the bridge at Taksu, after his amazing Esalen massage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527705059446-2OS8LUCQ8WAD9HBLV2HE/taksuubud.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud The buildings at Taksu are nestled in lush greenery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527705090001-9TCFLW09LIPS58C7NC36/taksupath.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud There’s a very zen feel to the spa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527705130573-NVW2M02PQVD5AV0XRP5R/taksubuddha.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud Statues of the Buddha are tucked into various nooks on the spa grounds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527705177825-LDTYXTTKT33KMMWZ41E0/taksuhydroponics.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud These poles are part of the hydroponic garden, growing herbs and veggies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527705205892-XG113KTDVVZOU8AACCX7/taskucafe.JP The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud Enjoy a quiet meal or snack at the café https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527705251581-QOIZKDMIGYN0QP4UR8XS/taksushrine.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud Namaste https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527705467635-H16CZYDB142BTXCF0ID8/taksuwaterfall.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud This cool waterfall feature is the centerpiece of Taksu, and helps create the relaxing atmosphere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527705300187-JS6XQBS7VZW7GAO8YNUR/taksumassage.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud We had our massages in a building at the far end of the bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527705334670-0IWTEXXO3NFE0V9XWY94/taksusmoothieapps.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud Post-massage smoothie, juice and amuse-bouche https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527705360841-AYUAQXEWKO4UR65D5WP5/taksushrimp.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud The shrimp was spicy and sweet — and delicous https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527705408217-W08SLSMH9W324BWHJL72/taksusoup.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud Duke and Wally became obsessed with cold soups in Ubud — they’re refreshing and can be found on many menus in town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527946650454-Y1WEZE7VZW43EQLJLRTA/wallytaksu The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud Wally, with that post-massage glow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1527946675277-7GN2X9XCR1AOE10QMQQE/duketaksu The Not So Innocents Abroad - Taksu Spa: A Wellness Wonderland in Ubud A refreshed and reinvigorated Duke https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/plataran-borobudur-a-luxury-resort-in-a-dream-setting monthly 0.5 2024-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850274083-DAX2J8AA5QK7Y2J1R9PH/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting Our villa at Plataran Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850302017-WQZPGV9QACQH1H8SUHKW/plataranprivatepool.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting The private infinity pool had a view of Borobudur in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850336786-VH2JPUEJY8655SFG9LUY/platarantub.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting When Wally saw this tub, he knew he’d be taking a bath in it before the trip was over https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850659836-ZL3N5B1TWNDDPTXX2QBY/plataranwallybell.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting Wally mimics the Buddha in front of a bell that evokes the stupas of Borobudur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526853646991-O4GH2VILWXKIT971RJSX/plataranmiawallyduke The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting Wally and Duke chat with the charming and helpful Mia, the resort’s manager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850367038-LW23B8X7KYJJPYI9XTJX/platarandoorway.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting The villas have these doorways in the middle of the jungle with steps that lead down to the room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850387445-TMI3ZN0LDZBRLKS6KSK0/plataranwallydoor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting Wally peeks from wooden doors that lead to our villa complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850413507-S230W2MUDMB5E347MG9X/plataranwallysuns.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting Wally basks in the sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850438051-1TAQVPM7DRNOERHDDV80/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting Duke also enjoyed having a private infinity pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850531694-MC835F4PY5039FE2A2PS/plataransign.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting This planter once served as a signpost https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850587314-L3HRGK36622MU0NQ80J3/plataranpavilionroof.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting Even the ceiling of this open-air pavilion was impressive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526851542481-S5KCQXRHYTFFF072NVS1/plataranmusician.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting A gamelan musician played soothing tunes in the lobby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850722461-HFQ7G7IH6RGT1CMQ6YHT/plataranprayerroom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting This structure offers Muslim staff members a place to worship during the call the prayer — which seemed to happen quite often https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850842458-5G1SOZOZCRS2ICVCAMSK/plataranspotteddeer.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850875760-N6IYQHH3GGCS5F6TWF6Y/plataranpeacock.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850913394-IWPV1IUDMDHF9WTN57YN/plataranturkeys.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850954229-UT87621PAMNOC5F03PSY/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting The horse run and stables off to the side of the reception building https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526850989110-P4NKRGGAL7SG78XFVAG8/plataranhorse.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting We’re not sure if this is the horse that tried to bite Wally or not https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526851053066-USGSH52MHSEE5HQYISNZ/plataranbreakfast.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting The scruptious breafast buffet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526851103992-71EUQ93LMYBHXR2L9HTF/plataraneggsbenny.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting The adorably tiny eggs benedict Wally ordered one orning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526851137014-BE8ILZPXZA18E2E5Y56T/plataranmelanganan.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting Nasi goreng magelangan combines rice and noodles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1528163565223-FK82YF6SDYU1DEGDNA2K/plataranplantationhouse.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting The main restaurant at Plataran Borobudur is modeled after a Dutch Colonian plantation house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526851317944-DC7XEQXKPE6Z7TXHW37F/platarandiningroom.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting The dining room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526851345906-0JLNMBLMTCHT4VTJWLHD/plataranbar.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting The bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526851381430-9BJUKPTYR74PB5LT2YDT/plataranroofterrace.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting Tea is served every day on the rooftop terrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526851432313-USYFGT1YZRGRBOIQWFKM/plataranteasnacks.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting In addition to tea and coffee, snacks are provided, incluidng chips, hors d’oeuvres, fruit and sweets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526851646858-FRS6PADT5PUA9ONIKQSN/platarankastil.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting Duke and Wally snuck into the Kastil, a private event space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526851683805-OFB5CXGNTSH784CFVZ6U/platarankastil3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting The Kastil proved quite photogenic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526851728389-KN9RI4QGGZJGKT8MCFUL/plataranfruitbowl.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting A fruit bowl at our villa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526851492847-7DE9O99ORW2295N4LYTX/plataransteps.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Plataran Borobudur: A Luxury Resort in a Dream Setting Stepped pathways wind through the hills in the jungle throughout the grounds of the resort https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/portugals-pastry-penises monthly 0.5 2018-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526738357275-AWXQ563RD2ZVGWTMWT6Y/pastrypenis The Not So Innocents Abroad - Portugal’s Pastry Penises Doesn’t this penis pastry look simply mouth-watering? Hopefully it's cream-filled! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526738553711-9RLYM61R13H9QCUI2U2Y/penisbottleopeners.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Portugal’s Pastry Penises Portugal’s penis obsession extends to other products, including bottle openers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526738609618-HLWRH4N1PJZG1I6GZ1R1/penisbread.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Portugal’s Pastry Penises Phallic baked goods are a common sight in Portugal, especially the town of Amarante https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/herb-library-one-of-the-best-restaurants-in-ubud-bali monthly 0.5 2022-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526431836419-X6UOVZ7C10E15R9947J0/herblibrary The Not So Innocents Abroad - Herb Library: One of the Best Restaurants in Ubud, Bali Looking for a place to eat in Ubud? Stop into Herb Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526431894826-XBQKCP5HEE6QO4MCVJE1/herblibrarysign The Not So Innocents Abroad - Herb Library: One of the Best Restaurants in Ubud, Bali Look for this sign — and enjoy a delicious locally sourced meal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526431994867-MC7CFEBXTX7ZNZ2A7VXO/herblibrarysammies The Not So Innocents Abroad - Herb Library: One of the Best Restaurants in Ubud, Bali Our sandwiches, the Unbelievable and the Cheese Sambal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526432209093-LFJEEDSCE4CLM5MRAJBD/wallyherblibraryJPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Herb Library: One of the Best Restaurants in Ubud, Bali Wally enjoys his refreshing adult beverage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526432233953-SFOJE03O7ELEP8J7A96V/dukeherblibrary The Not So Innocents Abroad - Herb Library: One of the Best Restaurants in Ubud, Bali Duke found his coconut, ginger and banana thickie downright heavenly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526432055535-K9X14FTVSHX4P0H58XTB/herblibrarythickies The Not So Innocents Abroad - Herb Library: One of the Best Restaurants in Ubud, Bali The dragonfruit-based Red Dragoon and coconut ginger banana thickie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526432090922-P9ZQRM9DJK2WTSR4B9CT/IMG_0378.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Herb Library: One of the Best Restaurants in Ubud, Bali The cold Carrot & Healing Roots Bisque is refreshing on a hot Bali day https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/girls-trip-to-tulum-mexico monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526307420719-R9DGZ8A0HWY7YGBKZ5FU/toplessintulum.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Girls Trip to Tulum, Mexico Girls gone wild! What a day in the sun (and too many margaritas) can inspire you to do in Tulum #freethenips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526134200311-OJKLE7B5DSBHU9F1KTDN/megantulumswing.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Girls Trip to Tulum, Mexico Megan, a swinging single having a blast in Tulum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526134285566-6CKVKAX83DJBO96BC9WV/tulumairbnb.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Girls Trip to Tulum, Mexico The amazing Airbnb the girls found in Tulum (the hot neighbor was an added bonus) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526134415006-GLIX6I8KX4QRYH6I3USX/tulumbeachhammock.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Girls Trip to Tulum, Mexico Photos can’t fully capture the cerulean beauty of the Caribbean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526229431874-D97RYIA7YIFZUGEODTM7/tulumaura.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Girls Trip to Tulum, Mexico The girls hunkered down at Aura beach club all day, then changed into their party dresses for nights on the town. Look closely: You can see one of the gals flirting with a hot Spaniard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526229623725-OW2LG2LR3XF6Q35PMDKG/tulumbeachclub The Not So Innocents Abroad - Girls Trip to Tulum, Mexico Not a bad place to spend your days… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526229489459-4HHIDGUVQSERCNOVO2T5/lazebratulumceviche.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Girls Trip to Tulum, Mexico The tasty ceviche at La Zebra, washed down with a great local IPA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526134548683-IGIIDHPDN7DPKF7SO7DZ/tulumcenotegirls.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Girls Trip to Tulum, Mexico Seven girls swim into a cave… No trip to Tulum is complete without an exploration of the limestone sinkholes called cenotes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526229767047-VLTXRM147K4TWQMLRC68/nativustulum The Not So Innocents Abroad - Girls Trip to Tulum, Mexico Go glamping! Megan peeks her head out of her “tent” at Nativus Tulum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1526229545116-RM5LTM1XKKVMA5UBHAIT/tulumpool The Not So Innocents Abroad - Girls Trip to Tulum, Mexico Yes, the waters of the Caribbean are delightful — but it’s nice to have a private pool as well https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/vampires-pagan-gods-and-a-ghost-ship monthly 0.5 2020-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524437248017-XEZE8H8944GC7OOP83GC/redskybanner.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vampires, Pagan Gods and a Ghost Ship A fiery sunrise could mean a stormy day at sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524437332346-8C27T5IISV57C6YPQP3W/ghostship.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vampires, Pagan Gods and a Ghost Ship Ghost ships have been sighted for centuries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524437312917-5DC31QC4MWSVAR17XUBY/griffonandcanoe.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vampires, Pagan Gods and a Ghost Ship The Griffon’s maiden voyage was also her last. This ghost ship now haunts northern Lake Michigan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524437450164-8Z4L55FXBZ78MO94VOMW/realhandofglory.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vampires, Pagan Gods and a Ghost Ship This desiccated body part is said to be a genuine Hand of Glory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524437472420-3XVL8AKJNS21LE3CPVNX/handofglory.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vampires, Pagan Gods and a Ghost Ship A Hand of Glory is a great magical item — especially if you’re a thief https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524438134839-FKMRG848FUBPHXOEG68N/vampire.gif The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vampires, Pagan Gods and a Ghost Ship On Supernatural, vampirism is a blood-borne virus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524437599843-XYWH28Y3VUEVT7LPG81S/belsnickel2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vampires, Pagan Gods and a Ghost Ship A dark take on Santa Claus, Belsnickel rewards good children but comes up with bizarre punishments for those on the naughty list https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524437617828-PU2IG47WDUDR8LJZFECD/belsnickelwhips.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vampires, Pagan Gods and a Ghost Ship Santa’s psychotic helper from Germany whips a bad little boy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524437763250-DG9O5KR2A9L465A6M4YF/meadowsweet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vampires, Pagan Gods and a Ghost Ship Use meadowsweet in spells for love and positivity — or to lure human-devouring pagan gods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524437874152-0M955I5CAN72CYLK12QV/pagangodofyule.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Vampires, Pagan Gods and a Ghost Ship Hold Nickar, the Celtic god of the Winter Solstice https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/kanyakumari-and-the-healing-waters-of-cape-cormorin monthly 0.5 2018-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524425849419-4RCVHY5AJUEDVYD7SO1Q/Varkalarestos.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kanyakumari and the Healing Waters of Cape Cormorin The restaurants in Varkala, another day trip from Kovalam, put their fresh catches on display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524425820752-M663TCB3DNIO8HKDFBFM/Varkalabeach.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kanyakumari and the Healing Waters of Cape Cormorin Varkala has a similar beachy, hippie vibe as Kovalam but skews younger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524426088067-VAR16IE0914RBNQRHVTW/whitetemple.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kanyakumari and the Healing Waters of Cape Cormorin Include Suchindram Temple on a day trip to Kanyakumari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524426216557-BJW6I26U7QPQ2QUTEZSV/southernpointstatue.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kanyakumari and the Healing Waters of Cape Cormorin The Thiruvalluvar Statue on a small island off of Kanyakumari depicts a famous Tamil poet and philosopher. He is best known for Thirukkural, a collection of couplets on ethics, politics, economics and love. His statue is 133 feet tall — the same number of chapters in his famous tome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524426143562-7NLICNLFX85HI2OR3R2D/southernpointofindia.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kanyakumari and the Healing Waters of Cape Cormorin Three bodies of water converge at Kanyakumari, and local lore has it that you can wash away your sins by swimming here https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/ayurvedic-treatment-in-kovalam monthly 0.5 2022-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524318616067-GIHDXH3LA6CV7WK3HGND/ayurvedahistoric2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ayurvedic Treatment in Kovalam Ayurveda treatments often involve an oil that smells like peanut butter, and they can be quite intense https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524318657201-NLA7EWXXALNIPJZV89X6/ayurvedabodynepal.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ayurvedic Treatment in Kovalam The quality of your hair, how oily or dry your skin is, how cold or hot you get — all of these factor into what your dosha is https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1524318681546-662WLPNNGPXSU01RYFDT/ayurvedadoshas.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ayurvedic Treatment in Kovalam The three doshas at the center of the star are aligned with different elements and characteristics https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/yoga-escape-in-kovalam-india monthly 0.5 2018-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523712369832-S7HXVCOV5TGTTC6F3AYN/kovalamyogaschool.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Yoga Escape in Kovalam, India The Ashtanga yoga studio in the beach town of Kovalam, where Kelly began each day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523712392315-ZX9GLFOI197WWFG17HVR/kelly.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Yoga Escape in Kovalam, India Our fearless adventurer, who had a major breakthrough in her yoga practice during her two-week stay in India https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523712421397-FAO2EBXUF10O0MWC905W/yogahelpers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Yoga Escape in Kovalam, India Sometimes you need a helping hand to move past a gatekeeper pose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523712452517-YH31ZCBEDUCHRPPCO426/vintageyogaposes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Yoga Escape in Kovalam, India Some of the more intense asanas, or yoga postures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523712476677-L8K2V4L2US8A74YQLC6L/yoga.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Yoga Escape in Kovalam, India Not a bad spot for some evening yoga https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/kovalam-a-hippie-haven-in-kerala monthly 0.5 2018-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523193745089-3JEF0TGPH9EKG4UBJ53K/kovalamgorgeous.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kovalam: A Hippie Haven in Kerala A stay in Kovalam isn’t your typical Indian experience. As a beach town, it’s much more laidback https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523194221867-TNUDLAU97MZ61OETRA0M/kovalamkelly.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kovalam: A Hippie Haven in Kerala Kelly had a magical time on her solo adventure in Kovalam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523194053574-7ODH56Y3PZKOHDATWIS7/kovalambeach.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kovalam: A Hippie Haven in Kerala All sorts of interesting people flock to Kovalam for its beaches and focus on wellness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523193838351-LWJ0GGM5K76KJX6L07XO/kovalamurban.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kovalam: A Hippie Haven in Kerala Hints of the chaos of India slip into even this idyllic town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523193866974-FVCUENI4BTS426RYJYGL/johnysbeachhouse1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kovalam: A Hippie Haven in Kerala Johny’s Beach House is like staying in a treehouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523194179316-HL8M5DOYEEAKND90JVVI/johny.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kovalam: A Hippie Haven in Kerala Johny himself — his warm heart is why his B&B is a top-rated place to stay in Kovalam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523193895401-3OLVQ389U3BG5E6CI2QX/johnysbeachhouse.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kovalam: A Hippie Haven in Kerala The garden at Johny’s is filled with lush greenery — and the occasional monkey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523193913461-E2L5W8LDNED1WGOWF4AL/breakfastatjohnys.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kovalam: A Hippie Haven in Kerala Breakfast at Johny’s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523193951261-I97AKKDQLNMATGGI0T4H/kovalamfishfriend.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kovalam: A Hippie Haven in Kerala A strange encounter in the walled labyrinthine sidewalks in Kovalam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523193976641-WPCBRM81UXAH2OURKN5A/lilsweeters.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kovalam: A Hippie Haven in Kerala This little fella followed Kelly everywhere she went in Kovalam and acted as her guard dog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523194323833-88UGKZN6CVSMKN4U18QP/Johnysofferingbowl.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kovalam: A Hippie Haven in Kerala You’ll see offering bowls, like this one at Johny’s Beach House, all over Kerala https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523194357287-D8B7VKMK9W52RHBFE9HS/kellycrab.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kovalam: A Hippie Haven in Kerala Kelly likes to play with her food, as seen on this houseboat restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1523194019277-05R3OVNZEOAYP3BHJMCA/thali.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kovalam: A Hippie Haven in Kerala Thali, presented on this banana leaf, consists of small bites of different dishes, much like tapas https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-seussian-whimsy-of-gaudis-park-gell monthly 0.5 2018-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522612998243-R4A0BLYB9QH68EXPR6MZ/parkguellhero.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Seussian Whimsy of Gaudi’s Park Güell The colorful curves of Park Güell are like something out of a Dr. Seuss book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522613233690-TATK8EQE447EU6SY0ZA5/parkguelllodges.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Seussian Whimsy of Gaudi’s Park Güell The administrative building and caretaker’s lodge are two gingerbread-like houses on the park grounds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522613478037-4C3R5AXR8SE69TY1J1G9/IMG_3605.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Seussian Whimsy of Gaudi’s Park Güell The park is limited to 400 people every half hour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522613117394-NMB9P5X70SFOOD5KLGO1/parkguelleldrac The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Seussian Whimsy of Gaudi’s Park Güell Wally and Duke pose with El Drac, the park’s reptilian mascot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522613262016-SXQ3XQGJUN7HFPMB8ACA/parkguelleldreacstairs The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Seussian Whimsy of Gaudi’s Park Güell A mosaic sculpture of El Drac, Gaudí’s gecko — now a symbol of Barcelona https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522613195162-S0TCN0WR7IVPRZP2EU9K/parkguellpiazza The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Seussian Whimsy of Gaudi’s Park Güell The square above the columned grotto gets crowded with all sorts of interesting people https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522613718007-WH1FC63GKQZS7SZQ5J9Z/parkguellsquare The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Seussian Whimsy of Gaudi’s Park Güell Amorous couples, tourists, kids playing ball and street performers all gather in Park Güell’s piazza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522613289167-VEYZO3CH1EWSOOR34PVH/IMG_3606.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Seussian Whimsy of Gaudi’s Park Güell An African man in traditional garb and his new friend test out the aucustics of the Hall of 100 Columns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522613346219-YRI2Y00KUQ624B12YKAD/parkguellbancdetrencadis The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Seussian Whimsy of Gaudi’s Park Güell The undulating Banc de Trencadís is a great place to look out over the city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522613383770-4TI4FVC19CD5ZEETXGHJ/parkguellwally The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Seussian Whimsy of Gaudi’s Park Güell Wally couldn’t believe they sold beer at the park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522613405951-RGZ2JP1OP6VFJ57OM3QT/parkguellduke The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Seussian Whimsy of Gaudi’s Park Güell Duke says, “Salud to España and Gaudí’s fun aesthetic!’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522613308089-3YTLI8A6GBY5GGSROIWN/parkguellmema The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Seussian Whimsy of Gaudi’s Park Güell The park is full of colorful characters, including a woman who resembles Duke’s madre — and her invisible man suitor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1522613510615-N27B9WYOVAP4005ZMUU3/barcelonacityscape The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Buddhas of Chiang Mai Wat Sri Suphan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1521317375343-5BJVY1MJ4MUIKKLFIG19/watsrisuphanviharninterior.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Buddhas of Chiang Mai Wat Sri Suphan https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/8-frightening-facts-about-sultan-moulay-ismail-ibn-sharif monthly 0.5 2021-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520783161114-BDDFY417N4NH221JTCNT/moulayismail.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Frightening Facts About Sultan Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif Sultan Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif believed he was a descendent of the Prophet Mohammed — and used that as an excuse for some very bad behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520813552994-8YWFC4XTICFD30ITTM0G/sultansharem The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Frightening Facts About Sultan Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif Legend has it that Ismail had sex every single day — which wouldn’t be too tough to do if you had over 500 women to choose from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520813625971-GPAX1H63FVABR4WHKL6O/harem The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Frightening Facts About Sultan Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif Each of the 500 concubines in Ismail’s harem had their own eunuch and handmaiden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520783278663-3GLRI0CF9ES9G0W70V2V/Che%CC%81rif_Moulay_Ismai%CC%88l.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Frightening Facts About Sultan Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif Ismail fathered at least 888 kids — more than anyone else in recorded history! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520783312829-CKUVQXHDS0HO9SUJDKTA/ismail.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Frightening Facts About Sultan Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif Ismail killed people for the slightest offense, including even just looking at one of his concubines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520945232145-GOFSECNVGHL1C0Q9C53K/moroccoanblackguard The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Frightening Facts About Sultan Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif Ismail’s Black Guard, made up of captured sub-Saharan slaves, acted as the sultan’s personal bodyguards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520783380380-NBX21G28DHFTCJA15JPX/louisxivsunking.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Frightening Facts About Sultan Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif Louis XIV, the Sun King of Versailles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520783765217-R9ICF9UHU56KSKEBFOVL/mohammedtenimambassadeurdumaroc The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Frightening Facts About Sultan Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif Mohammed Tenim, Ambassadeur du Maroc à la Comédie Italienne by Charles Antoine Coypel, 1682 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520783967384-GCA6ETXTHH0XOQBL667W/marieannedebourbon The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Frightening Facts About Sultan Moulay Ismail Ibn Sharif Ismail proposed to Princess Marie Anne de Bourbon but was rejected. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/gruesome-grimm-fairy-tales monthly 0.5 2023-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520780462833-S48SK03J2TCJLN88ZXIO/redridinghooddore.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gruesome Grimm Fairy Tales A little girl’s spirit makes fairy tales come true in this episode of Supernatural — revealing just how violent these stories truly are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520780590660-R2JXBTYJL8Y5A5QD4PDD/3littlepigsstraw.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gruesome Grimm Fairy Tales “The Three Little Pigs” reveals the dangers of following the pleasure principle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520780613739-78Z15F0R6UNFD15JQSHZ/3littlepigsbrick.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gruesome Grimm Fairy Tales The third Little Pig acted like a sensible adult — and was able to keep the wolf at bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520780636872-RT5HESWR6JAUVWZIY2JG/hanselandgretel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gruesome Grimm Fairy Tales “Hansel and Gretel” plays upon kids’ dominant fear, according to Bettelheim: being deserted by their parents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520780660971-4IMI81FVZE22KUFB57Z0/hanselandgretelgingerbread.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gruesome Grimm Fairy Tales The gingerbread house, as seen in this old advertisement, is actually a symbol of…a good mother, who offers up her breast for nourishment?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520780922746-6J0IP023COZMIJH1VL0C/hanselgretelwitch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gruesome Grimm Fairy Tales While the fairy tale is scary, children appreciate the fact that Hansel and Gretel ultimately trick and kill the witch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520780955905-ALKRIHGQRI5UZ6XPBR36/cinderella.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gruesome Grimm Fairy Tales Children relate to Cinderella, whose place is in the ashes of the hearth, because they, too, like to get dirty — and they feel guilty about their oedipal desires. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520780992798-9O1DVEB9MXK93WYTXLTA/cinderellafairygodmother.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gruesome Grimm Fairy Tales The Fairy Godmother gives Cinderella the means to attend the ball in style — but she has to leave early to keep her virginity intact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520781014636-01AI68VRYQUX1O6QE3D8/cinderellaflees.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gruesome Grimm Fairy Tales Bettelheim saw the glass slipper as symbolic of a vagina — more specifically, a hymen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520781040817-D4MI0MKQPQPEQP9S2GF3/redridinghoodeaten.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gruesome Grimm Fairy Tales Little Red Riding Hood is given a red cloak, which shows she’s been sexualized at too young an age — leaving her prey to the Big Bad Wolf, a stand-in for lustful men. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520781069279-OIRVLRFL1J7CIZIWYHAJ/littleredridinghoodwolfdies.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gruesome Grimm Fairy Tales When Little Red Riding Hood is cut out of the wolf’s belly, it’s a metaphor for her being reborn as a young woman. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-history-of-meknes-morocco-the-bab-mansour-and-heri-es-souani monthly 0.5 2020-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520207700162-GLFTT4AHI9NTX7AGGNR8/meknesstablescat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot Meknès, with its ruined stables, granary, gate and markets, makes for a fun afternoon after touring the ancient Roman mosaics of Volubilis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520208021669-7MHYERE5U84A3GSYC51I/meknesdates.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot A woman sells dates off of the main square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520208038713-UZXI5KEKE5AMUG9HSDNY/meknescat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot There weren’t as many cats in Meknès as there are in Fès and Marrakech, much to Duke and Wally’s dismay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520208063978-HN3UHEA3GS4EGYTN12T6/meknesvendor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot A vendor sells greens near one of the arches of the old city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520210050964-KP6PJ7K63RSTNZ5Q746W/ismailstamp.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot A stamp depicting Moulay “the Bloodthirsty” Ismail Ibn Sharif https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520208282150-SK192KTPSPBAUO20S90X/meknesarch.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot Meknès is much less touristy — and much easier to navigate — than Fès. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520208301473-R73Q80RC3P2VI7CEYN3W/meknesfruit.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot The market displays, like those of this fruit and veggie vendor, are works of art and riots of color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520208326276-AKHC5PMSZNA4LQK5Z3EJ/meknesmarket.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot Off to one side of the main square, a doorway leads into a teeming local market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520207727862-A50CV0JEVMWAORHV7SCB/meknesbab2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot The Bab el-Mansour gate was constructed to impress visitors — and doesn’t really lead anywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520207754930-M1EWD7YYI0SN6R6XQWTY/meknesbab.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot Could the gate be more beautiful? Probably. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520207779354-2CJU2VOEE0K8FCWFDQV4/meknesstablessepia.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot Nature has taken over the massive stable complex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520207818605-U0YH61C4K556ZO5X0PH8/meknesgranary.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot The granary complex was an architectural marvel of its day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520207834009-SUJMNN6A28OWGO9K6H9T/meknesgranary2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot The granary was empty when we visited, lending it a creepy vibe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520207848306-GMTFR1PHHCHZM7TOIRKX/meknesgranary3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot Underground cisterns kept the granary nice and cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520207869893-VJAOD1WUHB4ZR2D4FQKX/meknesstables.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot The stables are impressive — because the sultan who built them pampered his horses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520207889633-7ICBX9DKSYDRGR82GBWO/meknesstables2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot Sturdy stone arches once supported the roof of the stables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520207920820-9CRYJ1MEZHSVISFE1N5V/meknesduke2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot Duke ponders the M.C. Escher-esque labyrinth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520207941956-YGIHXD3JUP1IVAB255Q7/mekneswally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot Wally likes to pretend that he’s playing real-life Dungeons & Dragons in settings like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520207963695-VGNMZQAKKKV7IYNYXLAA/meknesduke.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot Duke thinks the seemingly neverending archways are a photographer’s delight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520208154083-1PUU27XVNFORE1YWY07Y/meknesdaisies2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot The ruins of the stables are a favorite with film scouts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520207989673-TXMZLQJMY6IGCWKC63QI/meknesvendor2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A History of Meknes, Morocco, the Bab Mansour and Heri es Souanifoot The medina in Meknès pales in comparison to Fès’. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/wat-chom-thong-and-vipassana-meditation-retreat monthly 0.5 2018-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520175547581-HIMNUJUFDM25M8BKGIHD/chomtongrats.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong houses a holy relic: fragments of the Buddha’s skull https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520175577819-IIFGOCW9NG0WAEMXKZ51/chomthongfancyrat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat The temple is dedicated to those born in the Year of the Rat — like this fancy fellow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520175709904-07I6FXLZHM8KLG8AKCNH/chomtongsepia.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat This misshapen statue is supposed to be of a lion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520176366274-QR6OW2QQI5WZBTPOI4LM/chomthongmondop.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat This small shrine, or mondop, is where the holy relic of Chom Thong is kept https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520175737614-IJI2DTPRO84CZ2SEZDAJ/chomthongchedis.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat At most Buddhist temples, relics are stored in chedis like these — but not at this one https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520175625170-XGZ1F7ASOKEK6GWWBMF1/watchomtong.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat The viharn is the main building on site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520175925818-JDAVCDP11O7VSZN2MLTN/chomtongviharn.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat The focal point of the assembly hall features numerous Buddhas, elephant tusks and an elaborately carved centerpiece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520175777016-6HP8J2V0XCWM1XZR9WCC/chomthongbuddhas2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat It’s not unusual for viharns to have multiple statues of the Buddha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520175806266-WBYFBIQH7ZOLKH6YYO0Z/chomthongkubuddha.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat Some of the statues are covered in gold leaf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520175843669-M9HSOJ5RCWBG9MA7E09I/chomtongku.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat Look up — even the teak ceiling is elaborately painted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520175864889-3LM0D58OVN53346XN237/chomtongku2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat Walk around the altarpiece — it’s so elaborate it should be seen from every angle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520176410284-C7ZKP9KHPNQ7WH6PGW2J/tigercannon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat We found a garage-like building out back with this strange contraption https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520175959171-XNARYJ5S1SQ2I46KOC9Q/chomthongmeditation.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat Those staying at the meditation retreat wear white https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520175991444-3M6C45NTC1U202E4HIZM/goldleafbuddha.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat The vipassana meditation technique was developed by a couple of Buddhist monks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520175898230-YU7NY4NGE5MCOKV2QFS6/chomtongumbrella.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat Umbrellas, like the one in the viharn, symbolize enlightenment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1520176046739-L2Q08H1B23CBNWPRNU16/chomthonggiantrat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chom Thong and Vipassana Meditation Retreat Rats! You’ll see lots of depictions of them at Wat Chom Thong https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/must-see-chiang-mai-wat-phra-singh monthly 0.5 2022-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519497184690-SF779XZU1BCHNSPEZY6J/phrasinghhero.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh Wat Phra Singh is held up as one of the best examples of Lanna architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519498405503-PW24XHXLQ4FSZ35T7QPE/phrasingh3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh The temple is one of the most popular stops for tourists staying in Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519509205614-UB4NCWWM9K4FQIWRKUZR/phrasinghgoldmonks.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh There’s no shortage of glittering gold on many Thai temples — and Wat Phra Singh is no exception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519497313645-78YUB2FJUPQ0J310H1EK/lionbuddha.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh The famous Lion Buddha, the star of the Thai New Year parade/water fight, lost its original head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519497406238-EWYRA2WDM8DYVQ7B2OUL/phrasinghdoor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh The beautiful doors at the Viharn Lai Khan hint at what its name translates to: the Gilded Hall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519497577949-AH05ZNMR5TT95JWTPIIB/phrasinghnaga.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh There aren’t any lions on the grounds of Phra Singh that we could see — but you’ll always find plenty of giant snakes called nagas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519497638280-142IOA6CNCMFR36PCPYU/phrasinghchedi2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh The pagodas found on Thai temple grounds hold some sort of sacred relic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519497678102-B4ECY7NN3X1GWFB1NV1G/phrasinghelephant.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh Elephants sticking out of the golden spire make this a one-of-a-kind chedi in Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519497737551-SR40BRDUVM3HQCB0OO2S/phrasinghviharn.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh While you’re here, maybe say a prayer that you don’t go to Naraka to be tortured https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519509259159-GHIDSSLZPHWLAZC6OAH3/phrasinghkitty.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh A polite worshipper shows that you never point your feet toward an image of the Buddha (though I’m not sure you should take bath in a viharn) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519497827827-WEQ7WUFJMDWKI4WQX2RH/phrasinghtorture.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh In the main viharn are depictions of Naraka, the Buddhist Hell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519497850688-SKVTHBGEJP586I2MHHYJ/phrasinghboiledalive.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh What the Hell? Who’s hungry? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519509398047-IU3KX4TM5ZLHIPF3ECCC/phrasinghbells.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh Strands of bells hang behind the chedi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519497892831-4HYMGD5WABBZ7WQKR824/phrasinghubosot.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh The 700 or so monks at the wat would have been ordained in the ubosot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519497935681-OS3LZ8HUTWAX6NLD74VA/phrasinghbotbuddha.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh The Buddha of the Phra Singh ubosot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519497970229-I0R63WBWWDYDI34DFACA/phrasinghbot.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh A gorgeously gilded multi-story altarpiece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519498012576-TTAK3LXV0IPIAUB2SF24/phrasinghmonks.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh These monks sure can sit still https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519498088049-5DAXG0KYNI6Y74IAFGIP/phrasinghmonk4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh It wasn’t until we got up close that we realized the monks weren’t real https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519498050302-G4OJWTR4Z6F5WQ7UKB83/phrasinghmonk3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh Get used to seeing creepy replicas of famous monks — quite a few temples in the Chiang Mai area have them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519509297532-OVVGXH12RNR0ZF0VVC9S/emeraldbuddha.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh This Emerald Buddha is a replica — the real one’s in Bangkok https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519498289212-9WECXT18QCSB92IJPNOF/phrasingh2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh The library is raised off the ground to help protect the scriptures it houses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519498321002-KZ4ATJU1D3BN6AGSWWL1/devata.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh The library is lined with strange devatas, or spiritual creatures, like this fellow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519508696411-BSSFUEJJPNA1VYTD4D3E/phrasinghbamboopath.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh Maybe you’re supposed to ring the bells along the path…but we didn’t want to take the chance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519508751729-P0PRW5MO14IIRKKK0UZX/phrasinghmoat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh End your adventure exploring Wat Phra Singh with a stroll down the bizarre bamboo walkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519508816056-ZKBL6EALGRLGXR99FYTQ/mopedsflags.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519508842296-W5OVTVBMB395FQJNI5HG/phrasinghdog.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519508960504-G2GGDO7IO1SCE2ENOEVU/phrasingh.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519508938465-D7NU6H6RNMYN760X15YU/chediofferings.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519508965469-TEZ418ZGXQ0K8JDLNAJK/phrasingh4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519509134189-9IFNXHJ1FWKSA1FD0ZWL/wallyflags.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519509144236-YSVS65JQREJEWML4MAW5/dukeflags.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519508991568-WTWBPS74KW44I0AHD1GF/phrasinghbuddha.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519509006267-3NCXVDEAMZCXPHL1U5TF/phrasinghchedi.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519509031657-E1NIZ77SEMJRC3RPDROU/phrasinghdog2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519509054386-6WRZGAQWBAYQCINIPTQD/phrasinghmonk2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519509087570-3CSTGECH035C1F1XXGAC/phrasinghopendoors.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519509110994-3CBD2M9OFMOVVKA1FGOT/sacredtree.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Must-See Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/wat-phra-that-doi-kham-the-lucky-lottery-temple-of-chiang-mai monthly 0.5 2019-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519485979404-Y8IFG8CBIGH23H2DDNIJ/doikhambuddha.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai The seated Buddha at Wat Phra That Doi Kham rises over five stories high https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486190156-QZH1WETOAPZPCL8V5IBZ/doikhamsepiagrounds.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai Just outside of the city of Chiang Mai, this temple complex is popular with locals but not with tourists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486158168-NWOF8KYLWTHYS66OISNE/doikhamwat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai Gold, red and white dominate the temple, which is filled with typical Thai flourishes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486023886-ZHWDXF50N2LBT3LAW37X/doikhamviranka.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai Khun Luang Viranka tried unsuccessfully to woo the queen who built the temple — and ended up wearing her dirty panties on his head with a spear through the heart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486056346-7QEEP59OW7QE56VFNMS9/doikhamkwanyin.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai The goddess of compassion, Kwan Yin, and her handmaidens accessorize with white and pink necklaces. They just can’t get enough! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486081995-QGLNXPYGEF8TH47DCPPJ/doikhambuddhasunset.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai The big Buddha can be found at one end of the wat, closest to the parking area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486737248-JSLJ4N4U5G65M36EUAXK/doikhambuddhas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486743296-IMZ6IJEGOG0V6BLH6268/doikhamdressshrine.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486749254-EOVMHXZR9TU0FQADUBFJ/doikhamgoldstatue.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486883068-WVBRK152L2R1RJSYAQHC/doikhamwinthelottery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486227083-ZB1NQGV6KMD1BW6KZQ7G/doikhamflowerofferings.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai Piles of jasmine garlands are offered by those who pray for a wish to come true — and by those whose wish did come true https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486266328-5HGBABQV6S5V4P8JZ6PQ/doikhamprayers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai “Dear Buddha, please let me win the lottery.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519487029203-Q6NFUOZ6LOUEXP3FWBEK/doikhamlottery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai You can spot lottery vendors by their briefcase-like containers filled with tickets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486444217-EIKCBN2JUOSPM67U1JJC/doikhampusae.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai The giant Pu Sae, who reluctantly gave up eating humans so long as a water buffalo is sacrificed once a year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486464560-54RZ2LAAZJ0HY04EZPAV/doikhamyasae.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai Ya Sae, the female giant, converted to Buddhism like her husband https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486612398-F1PX7F9ZTEJBOHAU1FAA/doikhamhermit.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai Smoke from incense gives the Hermit’s shrine an otherworldly look https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486630760-MTK6ZO4003ZDBYVPW5FY/doikhamhermit2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai Another shrine to the Ruesi, or Hermit, at Doi Kham. You can spot him by his tiger skin cloak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486918728-ZYQGR1NJ05P7CVXX8KZF/doikhamoverlook.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai The festive plaza that overlooks the countryside at one end of the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486943244-GBLZDC4KOPIWKYOKAYX9/doikhamnagastairs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai Golden naga undulate up the hill, leading to the panoramic overlook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519487255690-3SJB2PWU5058MQ5D3M5I/doikhamdukeheartwally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai Duke and Wally pose on the love bench on the enormous back patio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519486975900-JG58TMBURHV933E1M3UD/doikhamoverlookguards.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai Part elephant, part human, part bird, these creatures guard an entrance to the heart of the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1519487072056-LPX3UJJ5R1BOYLWSU6IR/doikhambellsnaga.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Kham: The Lucky Lottery Temple of Chiang Mai Bells and nagas fill Wat Phra That Doi Kham https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/whats-a-spirit-house monthly 0.5 2020-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518997257795-4FOK9TXEDJL8895CU9T8/spirithousestemple.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s a Spirit House? This spirit house includes a ladder for easy access should the spirit wish to leave and wander the Earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518997290115-YRD5OGUX18YITX1RZCL2/spirithouse2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s a Spirit House? Spirit houses, known as san phra phum, are small shrines that provide a home for guardian spirits. Every home and most businesses in Thailand have one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518997329891-TADS2RS8T5G59BTW68KI/spirithouse.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s a Spirit House? The four-faced Hindu god Brahma is a popular figure in spirit houses, especially in the Bangkok area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518997385549-7OII9L52I4DXVYFSB7AF/spirithouseshotel.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s a Spirit House? Wally and Duke gave offerings of fruit and said prayers at the spirit house on the grounds of their hotel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518997415458-QYKV2O61VUCAUTH99UQ5/spirithousesservants.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s a Spirit House? Much like in Egyptian tombs, spirit houses often include figurines of servants to wait upon the guardian spirits, along with elephants for transport and dancers to entertain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518997499562-6Q7G0NAA6X5DF9HIY1O9/spirithouse3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s a Spirit House? Pii Po Ya, or Spirits of the Grandfather and Grandmother, are represented by figurines of an old man and woman. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/batu-caves-a-hindu-pilgrimage-site-infested-with-monkeys monthly 0.5 2019-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969166543-L5H9FPZNHZIEI8D846GC/batucaves.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys The Batu Caves is a major pilgrimage site just to the north of Kuala Lumpur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969200902-1A46M5J3MJROS81DOF9H/batucavesshrine.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys Hindu shrines are built into the limestone cliffs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969230846-0X6VWIQI8K97K3C3NDJV/batucavescreature.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys A depiction of Kamadhenu, the Mother of All Cows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518970164863-MI3ATPRF3ZX6E3T6OCXQ/batucavesstatues.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys Hindu statues tend to be awash in bright colors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969266435-VVD9TVCWOFFZCA81ZM0B/batucavesflowervendor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys At the base of the stairs, vendors sells floral offerings to the gods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969282817-Y2M85TTMLCUV4G2UR2Z6/batucavessteps.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys To reach the main cave, you have to climb a lot of steps — 272, to be exact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969508983-WVU8Y0QM0PGDJSR5XQPN/batucavesdukefatima.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys Duke and Fatima found that going down was a lot easier than going up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969524877-IETM9VQWIZ1UK7XC0YIU/batucavesvanessaangie.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys Maybe the smell got to be too much for Vanessa, though our hostess Angie, who lived in KL, seems used to it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969398725-PAIVHZ6IEON887KS82VU/batucavesmanhorse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys Everything in the caves is cast in an eerie yellow glow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969432619-ONBHJAXSSDWWWIS6V3W5/batucavessnakeman.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys In one nook of Cathedral Cave, a man wore a snake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969483623-IYEG74O42UX16XZD23RH/batucaveslizard.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys A lizard lounging in the caves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969552282-G47UHXQYHGGYQ497Z325/batucavesworshippers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys The Batu Caves are popular with Hindu worshippers, especially during the Thaipusam Festival, when hundreds of thousands of pilgrims descend upon the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969933289-IYFW5YRTCHNQ8MWZJTPO/batucavesfatmancow.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys Cows are revered in Hinduism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969967998-60K0PFGH7PKM7BR22RMU/batucavesgods.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys It’s not unusual for Hindu deities to have multiple faces and arms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969578244-UYNXS7EDF0RWI12MJUFV/batucavesmurugan.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys The gold statue of Lord Murugan rises 140 feet into the air https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969597291-1JX16AWPF870Y89I1F5Y/batucavesmonkey.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys Wild macaque monkeys roam the grounds of the Batu Caves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969865875-5SM6S38RCXWNFTFO18VE/batucavesdukemonkey.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys The monkeys at the caves rummage for food — be careful! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518969820972-OFK6LUNAX9383KZJY7CJ/batucavesdownsteps.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Batu Caves: A Hindu Pilgrimage Site Infested With Monkeys Standing at the top of the steps on a hazy day, looking toward KL https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/all-about-indigo-a-natural-color-to-dye-for monthly 0.5 2018-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518544690560-AWBVSOJOBB6C10XLOVZ7/indigopatty.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All About Indigo: A Natural Color to Dye For Pattaya Mee, owner of HaNa Natural Indigo, with one of her designs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518547981809-WRWELXNDZR0GVN2WVOAS/indigodrying.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - All About Indigo: A Natural Color to Dye For A dip-dyed ombré T-shirt Patty created hangs to dry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518577988621-EGU3QSC916HTRFZD8L3K/hanaworkspace.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All About Indigo: A Natural Color to Dye For https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518577989661-ELG7R46ZTIL2EDB4GXG9/pattyplant.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All About Indigo: A Natural Color to Dye For https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518577989109-EQNTS4VFLGNI7MRZTUF0/indigotiedye.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All About Indigo: A Natural Color to Dye For https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518577988849-2HGLMV86DLO9WP0KP5UR/indigodying.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All About Indigo: A Natural Color to Dye For https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518544717577-UBPJWN8K9CZXJZXBX903/indigoleaf.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All About Indigo: A Natural Color to Dye For The Baphicacanthus cusia Bremek plant, or hom, can be used to make indigo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518547893996-B8AGG1GNGIP0XJSUQW9F/indigoplants.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All About Indigo: A Natural Color to Dye For The exact method Patty uses to create her indigo paste is a secret https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518547917630-E6FZHH8HNKZLGZIAOYYN/indigotiedye.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - All About Indigo: A Natural Color to Dye For Creating and dyeing with indigo involves a nine-step process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518547937333-DNTNYNX22KWPTDFRW6MZ/indigobluehands.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - All About Indigo: A Natural Color to Dye For Blue hands are a telltale sign that the person works with indigo (or is the god Krishna) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1518548086785-H4YVXU30901NEVL4J4MW/kajidrid.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - All About Indigo: A Natural Color to Dye For The adorable Kajidrid shop sells HaNa Natural Indigo products https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/elephant-nature-park-a-day-youll-never-forget monthly 0.5 2022-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694095066-JDKB6N3HVMWCT7GU7S05/elephantnaturepark4.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget Water buffalo coexist with the elephants at the park, one of the highest-rated sanctuaries in Northern Thailand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694126500-3TWHJR4JVN58OFEVU8SV/elephantnaturepark1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget It’s heartbreaking to think how much these elephants suffered before their idyllic life in the sanctuary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694158958-DVR7VEY0G8KNMNBF76II/elephantnaturepark2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget Spend a day at the Elephant Nature Park to feed, bathe and get to know rescued elephants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694184925-2S5BHO8EN82O15SGI7WJ/elephantnaturepark3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget Elephants live about as long as humans do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694212135-N7ZHHP06Q8GD13PNTY5G/elephantnaturepark5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget Little Yindee is one of seven baby elephants to have been born in the park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694232680-YKBW2RBGZGS5ALA0P9XB/elephantnaturepark6.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget Elephants at the park get fed corn, rice, watermelon and squash — but they seem to prefer bananas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694276794-UXWLRHKF1A9FUXV0N0UA/elephantnatureparkdukewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget Wally and Duke had a fun day at the Elephant Nature Park while visiting Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694329371-9N3ZPAGLX5XYCPKOAB6B/elephantnaturepark8.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget Many of the elephants at the park show signs of their previously abusive lives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694344254-TBGZF0OW3K44NYWIAS1V/elephantnaturepark10.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget You don’t really realize how wise and sweet these animals are until you get up close and personal with them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694360940-UMFVYGPQ55Q3HXSU2F2I/elephantnaturepark11.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget An elephant’s trunk is an amazingly useful appendage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694382624-64SI97ZEXIW4E2GHGPOG/elephantnatureparkbathe.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget The elephants cool off in the water and use their trunks to spray themselves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694444415-4OME1HHIP8QOZNZBDSNW/elephantnatureparkduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget Duke thinks this elephant could use some good moisturizer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517695925153-E3TKN6CE1ATUU286RO5O/elephantnatureparkwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget Wally makes a new friend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694786125-R65QUZK354ZHD3WVK5I8/elephantnatureparkguide.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget Our guide was informative and had a great sense of humor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694485746-8F3B8MTWAMQX234Y2CKD/elephantnatureparkcat1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget The park is also a rescue center for cats (as well as dogs) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694715211-FU7O929SPLUXS3DS6OCS/elephantnatureparkcat2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694715159-B8SZGZYUXUP9VYQT0747/elephantnatureparkcat3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517694716535-O7IJ4B9WVJMPCL98O2U9/elephantnatureparkcat4.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517695967043-0ZDNUEZV8J0OPO2H9U3M/elephantnaturepark12.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget When you join the elephants in the river, be advised that the muddy water can stain your clothes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517696001922-H4A7O53BCU023FPLTJVD/elephantnaturepark13.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Elephant Nature Park: A Day You’ll Never Forget We’re putting our foot down — go to an elephant sanctuary and don’t perpetuate the abuse of these amazing creatures https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/mulligatawny-soup-where-it-originated-and-how-to-make-it monthly 0.5 2023-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517755948094-P500OXOE7GK82XCARBME/mulligatawnysoup The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mulligatawny Soup: Where It Originated and How to Make It British colonists in India insisted on a soup course — and mulligatawny was born https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517756189365-CWNWR0ZIDMYM2FGAUMMA/mulligatawnyprep The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mulligatawny Soup: Where It Originated and How to Make It Apples, curry, carrots, garam masala, chicken, green chilies and onions all come together in a surprisingly cohesive and delicious meal https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/azazel-lucifer-changelings-and-cursed-objects monthly 0.5 2023-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514599314696-Z0YSQCN4RQAHBYKYOL1T/changlinglynch The Not So Innocents Abroad - Azazel, Lucifer, Changelings and Cursed Objects You can tell something’s not right with the baby in this illustration of a changeling by P.J. Lynch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514599508634-6OOAUNB7F75EBX44DUBO/fairies The Not So Innocents Abroad - Azazel, Lucifer, Changelings and Cursed Objects Keep iron by your baby’s crib if you don’t want fairies to kidnap it and replace it with a changeling imposter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514599595180-Z5P6KXAQT2FN8N65X94H/thechangeling1780Johann+Heinrich+Fu%CC%88ssli.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Azazel, Lucifer, Changelings and Cursed Objects The Changeling by Johann Heinrich Füssli, 1780 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514599397571-N7S8I2H67Z1AO4JYS3LU/changeling The Not So Innocents Abroad - Azazel, Lucifer, Changelings and Cursed Objects Saying that your kid was a changeling used to be a way to get rid of troublesome or impaired offspring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514599550343-RWJ4NTWAKX1GLUBZHGHT/rabbitsfoots The Not So Innocents Abroad - Azazel, Lucifer, Changelings and Cursed Objects Why do we think these grotesque maimed animal parts are so lucky? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514599691813-VR5ZJP8DFCBLIPGPER8X/rabbitfootgirls The Not So Innocents Abroad - Azazel, Lucifer, Changelings and Cursed Objects They wouldn’t be smiling if they knew those rabbit’s foots might be cursed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514600554860-QJ4LUGWY2EWEPWE7KGAL/rabbitsfootgun.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Azazel, Lucifer, Changelings and Cursed Objects If you really want a lucky charm, cut off the left hind foot of a rabbit on an evil person’s grave at midnight on a Friday the 13th https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514599835910-GSV1SHAL7RFC0ORDLTFL/Luciferarousingrebelanglesparadiselostblake.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Azazel, Lucifer, Changelings and Cursed Objects Lucifer arouses other fallen angels in this Paradise Lost illustration by William Blake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514600043607-TYZZ3GKN01W3SHUA5I67/luciferparadiselostdore.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Azazel, Lucifer, Changelings and Cursed Objects In another Paradise Lost illustration, this one by Gustave Doré, Lucifer is cast out of Heaven by God https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514599732552-QP6AC526HGYSRDXPBZ4M/azazel The Not So Innocents Abroad - Azazel, Lucifer, Changelings and Cursed Objects Ancient Israelites sacrificed goats to Azazel to send their sins back to the original source — the demon who corrupted humanity https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/4-off-the-beaten-path-chiang-mai-temples monthly 0.5 2018-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517153791517-J7ST2SVCXK9MKQTYQPHM/watjetlin.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples A giant Buddha head greets visitors to Wat Jetlin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517153864655-A6DNEIRKO18GCE7Y0GNK/jetlinskeleton.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples Say hi to the dapper skeleton at Wat Jetlin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517153819973-KQADWDEWZWVBHE3Q5GW2/fiveeyedpanda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples This mutated beast eats coals and defecates gold! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517153915411-SFAX6D7NM5GR06CWW2MQ/watketkaram.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples The prettiest part of Wat Ket Karam is the metallic mosaic on the back of the viharn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517153947450-5577D35T92ZE63ENOXES/ketkaramnaga.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples Wally wants a pet naga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517157372818-HFVM196VSZGB4GJB2N44/ketkaramubosot.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples The ubosot at Ket Karam wasn’t open when we visited, but the exterior is beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517153994112-FDNT4S10THNKV0KAGRHR/watketkaram2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples The entire complex of Wat Ket Karam is gorgeous and fun to explore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517154035029-0ZW8YLIYZFDZJWRLC3BI/watkuankama.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples There’s not a lot to see at Wat Kuan Kama, aside from the line of horses on the wall enclosure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517154086988-5F4YGPOYXNG15WE35IZ9/bigbuddhatemple.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples Wat Rajamontean is nicknamed the Big Buddha Temple for obvious reasons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517156897835-AFROMVNLEWE6CVJPLA7A/rajamonteanluknimit.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples These balls, known as luk nimit, are usually buried under an image of the Buddha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517154201464-FHBCL5AOT596U5J81STQ/watsaenfang.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples The beautiful whitewashed chedi at Wat Saen Fang is surrounded by gold umbrellas and offeratory fires https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517154286052-E3KSMBFVSED78O5M3RFI/saengfang2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Chiang Mai Temples During the ceremony of sai sin, people loop strings around each other’s heads https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/wat-chedi-luang-a-main-chiang-mai-attraction monthly 0.5 2018-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517096629759-QNZEMJBESUFKFV8G5WD1/watchediluang The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction It seems as if everyone traveling to Chiang Mai, Thailand puts Wat Chedi Luang on the to-do list https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517096716269-VNEV8EBV2MEACF0L952V/chediluangbuddha.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction The chedi (or pagoda, or stupa) has been cleaned up but left uncompleted — in part cuz no one can agree on what it originally looked like https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517096659204-HZAN36A00V8PFRVK2LNJ/chediluanghistoric.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction This historic photo shows what the chedi looked like prior to its restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517096793642-OWPP6H0GSV020M065V4O/chediluangrecliningbuddha.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction This reclining Buddha fills a pavillion at the back of the chedi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517096777576-H1ZNV60M9TNML6JRV8AE/chediluangsacredtree.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction If this tree ever falls, the city of Chiang Mai is said to be in big trouble https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517097035418-6FSWNMAUFLE9ABOCURUD/chediluangnaga.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction Giant dragon snakes called naga guard the entrance to many Thai temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517096844826-ODWQTVEUYGHAOW8FYSMH/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction Women can go into all the buidlings on the grounds of Wat Chedi Luang, except for the one that houses the City Pillar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517096871808-Z139F6C11FF6STHGVNTY/chediluangviharn.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction The immense viharn at Chedi Luang is lined with gorgeous gilded pillars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517096899636-JT213Q05Y0CKDCSQCPVL/chediluangmonks.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction Many travelers stop by Chedi Luang to chat with young monks to learn about their way of life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1517096924178-GSEVQCKF7688VPIM030M/chediluangbanners.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Chedi Luang: A Main Chiang Mai Attraction Colorful banners depicting the animals of the Thai zodiac line one side of the viharn https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-sea-pines-shell-ring-mystery monthly 0.5 2018-01-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1516461228410-MVP5015SA3RKEWNYYD3Y/shellringexcavation2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sea Pines Shell Ring Mystery An archeological team excavates the Sea Pines Shell Ring to better understand what it was used for thousands of years ago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1516461257518-61HBFESN49O93QPU528X/shellringmatt.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sea Pines Shell Ring Mystery Matthew Sanger, a professor at Binghamton University in New York, leads the project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1516461307681-NT6NQ26JIEOPTG7R969J/shellringexcavation.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sea Pines Shell Ring Mystery A team of students gets hands-on experience unearthing artifacts at the Sea Pines Shell Ring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1516461352413-T74XFD0RBRQAMO5M3D1P/shellringexcavation3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Sea Pines Shell Ring Mystery Archeologists attempt to solve the mystery of the shell ring and the house that might have once been situated inside it https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/floating-village-siem-reap-scam monthly 0.5 2018-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515943325679-92H5H28OJMHO962E1GE3/chongkneasmonkey.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Floating Village Siem Reap Scam All of the animals at Chong Kneas are treated cruelly, including this monkey on a chain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515943062654-E1GFKNUO9D54FYSB3ANH/chongkneasvillagers.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Floating Village Siem Reap Scam Children are brought in to help scam tourists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515943123331-6N6X1ZWKU9GHA5VSGQBH/chongkneasboat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Floating Village Siem Reap Scam There’s no floating village — just a row of houseboats in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515943175071-Q0J8407XA5RUDTN61J6O/chongkneascrocs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Floating Village Siem Reap Scam The crocodile farm is one of the main attractions at Chong Kneas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515943233093-MXDCZLXUOT94D4Q7QEYX/chongkneassnakes.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Floating Village Siem Reap Scam Snakes in cages and other atrocities are all you’ll see at Chong Kneas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515943257910-JS3M8PHQVVCLSHFV9DTS/chongkneassnakegirl.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Floating Village Siem Reap Scam A girl bobbing along in a plastic wash basin with a snake around her neck, begging for money for having her photo taken https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515943292840-RMSKRIZY4CYT17JK8WDC/chongkneasbats.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Floating Village Siem Reap Scam Bats in cages round out this scam, which costs $30 per ticket https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/jardin-marjorelle-a-moroccan-garden-oasis-in-marrakech monthly 0.5 2018-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515856786185-VP2ZE8ZAXNK8GW6F1YAM/majorellejardinheader.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech Escape the chaos of the medina for a calming visit to le Jardin Majorelle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515856831713-3TOHIQMT3CLS1OQDZX7C/majorelledukenessa.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech Duke and Vanessa in the Majorelle Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515856867027-DRIKGS5PJ5LKJSC9B1KF/majorellearch.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech Towering palms seen through an archway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515857834124-NMM987YZUTREVEENWTWG/majorellebamboografitti2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech Visitors past have left their mark in the bamboo section of the garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515857556241-KPTR1YZP3UUQQLNHKWPS/majorellewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech Wally loves the exquisite Moroccan detailing at the nearby villa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515856926557-XC110ATGRF0HIHHQ2HAA/majorellewindows.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech The villa houses a gift shop and Berber museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515857414506-61B1YI8YA8UQCOJ7S2ZB/majorelleblue.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech This striking cobalt is known as Majorelle blue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515856976389-JYJPT4SD0XH652AZ37V7/YSL.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech The designer Yves Saint Laurent saved the garden from disrepair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515857034692-MIKBNEF2SSAKRD1FCVLV/YSLlesmoking.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech YSL’s genderbending aesthetic included le smoking, a feminized take on the tux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515857099088-5CRPVOM9A9VSQ07CTQO1/majorellebamboos.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech The bamboo copse at Majorelle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515858339645-C3GQJTHRYP305LYFKA79/majorellepink.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech The garden is mostly green with periodic bursts of pink and red https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515857476482-041YFR7D4X0FC5M92COH/majorellecactus.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech Drought-tolerant cacti make up the majority of plants at the Majorelle Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515889922761-QUO4ZJQ7P0JZPKXFMM3E/majorelleyslmemorial.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech This decaying column serves as Saint Laurent’s memorial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515858042917-PGW9GUZS3UKI0VSMWMNR/majorellewallynessa.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech Wally and Vanessa enjoy the serenity of this oasis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515857630521-Y1AU9AE3V0QAOQOAYRID/majorelleartist2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech Artists paint the plantlife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515857720583-16ELXQLRDGOQ6APVN08E/majorelleartist.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech A peek over an artist’s shoulder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515857970518-G8VT2YSXJFPLU4R2KSXL/majorelledukewally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Jardin Majorelle: A Moroccan Garden Oasis in Marrakech We recommend adding le Jardin Majorelle to your Marrakech itinerary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1515858236401-LCO25LKVHFQW5XITC8HU/majorellewally2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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It’s just one of the quirky Dutch Christmas traditions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514069872369-XW5N66R1NMSYWVTEDHNQ/sinterklaasblackpeter The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World The Dutch version of Santa Claus has a helper named Zwarte Piet, or Black Peter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514070004067-KXIYG7VGHUI88BK9SWXC/sinterklaasvintage The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World Someone’s been naughty and needs to get stuffed into a sack and sent off to Spain! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514069967885-5B8QEJXEQTWOJ66X57VK/xmasspiderweb The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World Spiderweb decorations are common in Ukraine and Poland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514070168573-Z9L7XS57BH8S0KV3KVGJ/witchonbroom The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World If a witch can’t find a broom in your house, Norwegians think she’ll leave you alone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514070102603-JRWLDX2UKJD56KS59HRZ/rollerskatevenezuela The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World These nuns in Venezuela were off to celebrate Christmas mass on roller skates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514070203058-U805OSVC9585TBOIPWBK/marilwyd The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World Grab your horse skull! It’s time to go wassailing in Wales! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514070238778-IYD1436XVGHJ1VJO05UN/waleshorseskull The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World The old Mari Lwyd just ain’t what she used to be https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514070289306-0ZMMM5O8WCXGRTP0RHPH/rooster The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World Take me to church https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514070327874-IJYX9OW1N8NIV918MVHP/vintagexmasdoorway The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World Dark-haired men, come on in! Blonde and red-haired women, stay the heck away! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514080520067-YHKLWQHIHFIGP3GS2XDW/horseshoes The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World People in Finland buy small tin horseshoes to melt on New Year’s Eve as part of a fortune-telling ritual https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514070421470-BH7D5MYF3N6007I894QY/kallikantzari.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World Pesky Greek goblins called the kallikantzari take a break from trying to cut down the World Tree to cause mischief on the 12 days of Christmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514070539890-BZWI174MOJJ0O0I3C8EG/greekgoblins The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World Kallikantzari like to scare humans — and poop in their food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514080739512-1SKA7024VDH2IT0ACJX3/kallikantzari2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World Grab a colander — it’s one of the best ways to get rid of these Greek goblins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514070620204-UV9P4Z5XD4NE44M9BP2P/effigiesvenezuela The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World They’re burning Mickey Mouse?! What did he ever do to hurt anyone? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1514070682197-G7DRZHF9UGQ8J275JFYB/donkey The Not So Innocents Abroad - Christmas Around the World Don’t be late on the winter solstice — you’ll be the Thomas Donkey and will end up the butt of jokes all day https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/chana-masala-recipe monthly 0.5 2017-12-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513965014169-JI757O4OVA79NNVVIO9Y/chanamasaladish.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Chana Masala Recipe The delicious chana masala we had at a roadside restaurant while visiting the Ajanta Caves in India inspired us to hunt down a similar recipe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513965096095-XP6Q84LPDHAKYIMGCV0K/chanamasalaingredients.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Chana Masala Recipe Chickpeas and aromatic spices are at the heart of this chana masala recipe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513965121986-OEBJ5UIXU5D27QB1W64A/chanamasalaingredients2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Chana Masala Recipe Minced peppers, onions and ginger add to the flavor profile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513965188410-58L2CAWUA7CT290VARP8/chickpeassoak.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Chana Masala Recipe We like to rehydrate garbanzo beans, but if you have less time, canned chickpeas will work as well https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/petit-palais-6-fun-facts-about-this-paris-attraction monthly 0.5 2022-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513524834273-GYOL2MCXIGWMWGI5EIYS/petitpalaishero.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Petit Palais: 6 Fun Facts About This Paris Attraction Le Petit Palais (and le Grand Palais across the street) were built as permanent fixtures for the 1900 World Exhibition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513555137256-HD32851F1CPU1WOBENOG/petitpalaisentrance.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Petit Palais: 6 Fun Facts About This Paris Attraction Beautiful bas-relief sculptures and amazing metalwork frame the entrance to le Petit Palais. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513555729350-NJ1QBER2T7NOBR3RPC0N/petitpalaissquirrel.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Petit Palais: 6 Fun Facts About This Paris Attraction Part of the intricate façade of the Petit Palais. (Duke and Wally have a soft spot for squirrels.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513555234900-HJZB71Q4ZA3ZK3P6H5UA/petitpalaispainting1.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Petit Palais: 6 Fun Facts About This Paris Attraction La Vachalcade by Fernand Pelez, 1896 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513555257577-92GP4CC61K8AU30XP4RU/petitpalaispainting2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Petit Palais: 6 Fun Facts About This Paris Attraction Porteurs de Farine, Scène Parisienne by Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse, 1885 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513555291067-FVWB5EIM7A9K2XCH4AVE/petitpalaismural2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Petit Palais: 6 Fun Facts About This Paris Attraction The museum is truly breathtaking, with art to be found every direction you look, including up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513555314587-ZJ34MSN215PAUIBSRC8N/petitpalaismural.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Petit Palais: 6 Fun Facts About This Paris Attraction Heads-up! Some of the artwork is found on the ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513555453502-4PGDCB790RGDS7D1PJT2/petitpalaisstaircase.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Petit Palais: 6 Fun Facts About This Paris Attraction You have to make sure you see Girault’s gorgeous lace-like iron staircase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513555530055-WOLSQG0BNXDV0IY3NLLG/petitpalaiswally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Petit Palais: 6 Fun Facts About This Paris Attraction Wally wouldn’t mind living in a place like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513555580358-ZZHTIDUGC9FYW262M7AH/petitpalaisduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Petit Palais: 6 Fun Facts About This Paris Attraction Now this is the kind of staircase you can make a grand entrance on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513555631544-G5XVK5NLGNCV5PYK6311/petitpalaisgarden.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Petit Palais: 6 Fun Facts About This Paris Attraction There’s a cute café in the central courtyard of the Petit Palais, along with a lush garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1513555800882-8VBEY8D28U8RJAUYZX34/petitpalaiswallystatue.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Petit Palais: 6 Fun Facts About This Paris Attraction Wally attempts to blend in with the statue. 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In fact, practically everyone dies — before the world is engulfed in flames. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1512095340779-W30ETS1LFOMFK5NAJU9O/hel2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Norse Mythology "Thor: Ragnarok" Got Wrong Hel, the goddess of death, is actually Loki’s daughter, not his sister. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1512095373782-K0OUCE3X0581EJEDAFQR/hel The Not So Innocents Abroad - Norse Mythology "Thor: Ragnarok" Got Wrong Hel is half a beautiful woman, half a rotting, skeletal corpse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1512095410953-XNEGXG29J2O5MCXIR26Z/sutur.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Norse Mythology "Thor: Ragnarok" Got Wrong The fire giant Surtur leads the army that battles the Asgardian gods during Ragnarok. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1512095616116-ZJDYUAP6FZ8KQ3MYN9S1/ragnarokchaos.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Norse Mythology "Thor: Ragnarok" Got Wrong Everyone seems to kill each other during Ragnarok, including Thor and the Midgard Serpent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1512095666497-9T2MYKFPNSCCYMQ3C5MW/fenrir The Not So Innocents Abroad - Norse Mythology "Thor: Ragnarok" Got Wrong The giant wolf Fenrir kills Odin, swallowing him whole during Ragnarok. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1512095704484-Q1F69KHLQOUYMLFB0GD5/fenrirchained.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Norse Mythology "Thor: Ragnarok" Got Wrong The naughty Fenrir was kept chained up — until he escaped to wreak havoc during Ragnarok. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1512095727276-S0F53TPMGCFJHH8WKKFU/thor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Norse Mythology "Thor: Ragnarok" Got Wrong You wouldn’t want to fight Thor, especially when he’s armed with his hammer Mjollnir. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1512095762355-YI84COPUVPQENMSQ3ECH/thorlokicrossdress.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Norse Mythology "Thor: Ragnarok" Got Wrong Loki convinces the manly Thor to dress up as a woman to pretend to be the goddess Freya (it’s a long story). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1512095826825-K2G7FKKN20V4VXTGC9SM/thormidgardserpent.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Norse Mythology "Thor: Ragnarok" Got Wrong Thor defeats the massive serpent Jormungand — but perishes from its poison right after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1512095891134-R5T1T3GW1LR4OF2RHARS/valkyrie.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Norse Mythology "Thor: Ragnarok" Got Wrong The Valkyries choose who lives and dies in battles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1512095920217-7CYLEE7EDO3AP0PGQQH5/valkyrie2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Norse Mythology "Thor: Ragnarok" Got Wrong The Valkyries were fierce woman who soared over battlefields on flying horses — until they were relegated to waitresses at Valhalla. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/british-slang-that-confuses-americans monthly 0.5 2022-01-04 https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/discover-the-charms-of-la-ciotat monthly 0.5 2024-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511225580930-MKZU0W0GMKA7XV5J0ZKC/laciotatport The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat An on-the-fly decision brought us to La Ciotat, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511225607137-HNWC5IR1QJ26KMP7HZ6J/laciotatsailboats The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat The picturesque port of La Ciotat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511228820800-ORNB7EYOVVG1L1KDP2Y5/laciotat The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat Many of the buildings of Provence are pastel-colored, with shuttered windows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511225631886-THOY9CMFW3IYUZ4CQOHB/laciotatduke The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat Duke on the beach at La Ciotat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511228868985-OKLKKW8ZKTLPDDWQ7O8I/laciotatboats The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat Yachts, sailboats and seagulls in a postcard-perfect setting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511228921985-KJVORISWCYX485CHM9E2/laciotatport2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat A delightful place to spend an afternoon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511228965176-PO9T1TBNOG74MQ0JQ33Y/laciotatjulietta The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat Fishing boats line the harbor at La Ciotat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511225650670-BG56YAYMP3RW9CQAXM3E/eglisenotredamedelassomption The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511225690614-210P11AN4E35E2W9GRUS/edentheatre The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat Eden Théâtre, where the first movie was screened https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511225735889-UW3V21FQ8PAPRJ95GUC4/laciotatwater The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat The gorgeous blue waters of the Mediterranean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511225758628-SH22SQXVXCPUHHMYO0SY/parcdumugelsteps The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat The botanic garden of Parc du Mugel is worth the hike uphill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511228672724-ERDCCRA13KLSFIAM591P/laciotatbeach The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat Graffiti decorates the walls along the thin slivers of rocky beaches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511225805241-PMPO6OVE3B3WX4XPTYCM/laciotatwally The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat Wally went in the water. It was cold https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511225824291-S9YO8916O65AYHX8OALG/laciotatsunbathers The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat Elderly sunbathers with dark, leathery skin are a common sight in the South of France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511228751562-QJYC9KN70S6DIBTK6BQA/sihouette.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat Fishermen try to catch their dinner on the shores of La Ciotat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511228784339-01P7KOK2MPEGGI5P26JB/laciotatport The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat A pleasant stroll around the port https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511229053846-32U69QO5LQKC18PU1ZKY/laciotatwindow The Not So Innocents Abroad - Discover the Charms of La Ciotat Windows with laundry hanging outside are another common sight in Provence https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/ghosts-demons-and-genies monthly 0.5 2020-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511034365592-JAA4L46QCXTYSR7FJM0Z/ghost The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Demons and Genies Are you part of the 45% of the population who believes in ghosts? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511034430147-3K52YBJWX2E13P8CM671/jinn The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Demons and Genies Jinn are mentioned in the Quran — in fact, Allah created them to worship Him https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511034478688-R1GBNGK22B0ZKFKORS2J/jinni The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Demons and Genies Jinn, or genies as most Americans know them, are powerful creatures who can change their shape and love to trick humans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511034503711-M5RER60H259DYRQ4CBZ3/genie The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Demons and Genies You can make a jinni do your bidding — but be warned: He’s not gonna like it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511034552461-713HR8HQP71RJDFSAC36/acheri The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Demons and Genies The acheri casts a shadow of death upon sleeping children so they can suffer a long, painful illness as it did https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511034577667-2L9BRZZKYR5I37W5D82L/demonattack The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Demons and Genies Being attacked by a demon is no fun at all https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1511034604978-YJIEGVTTTJWEHN7XPJHA/demon The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Demons and Genies Supernatural likes its demons to be hot chicks, but most of the time they’re freaks of nature like these fellows https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-tour-of-the-cathdrale-saint-sauveur monthly 0.5 2020-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510425763627-ZLYUUVY0B0FTEPSRAU7U/saintsauveurbaptistery The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur The Cathédral Saint Sauveur is one of the highlights of Aix-en-Provence, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510425708415-XLHXIQG60AABNOTQHL4E/saintsauveur.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Looking through the Gothic nave into what’s known as the choir https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510426178303-JF60AQPOSWUXW06UBXND/saintsauveurroof The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Good things come to those who wait: Construction of Saint Sauveur began in the 5th century and went on into the 19th century. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510426318549-ZMJ85OC1VQGSNUMUHRZU/saintsauveurjesus The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Did Jesus really knock up Mary Magdalene, who gave birth to their kid…in the South of France?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510425803899-M1BXT1L8OHI53Y89EDC2/saintsauveurbaptistery2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Construction of Saint Sauveur began in the 5th century with the baptistery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510425842922-BOYWSQYBCJEEK4FWX7O6/saintsauveurruins The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur This area of Saint Sauveur is thought to have been built atop a temple to Apollo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510425892322-GMBD3MT7W6CNAXNZYT7A/saintsauveurfont The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur The eight sides of the baptismal font represent regeneration — you’ll see octagons all over this part of the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510425922701-IKIIQ4N7YIN553NYRUN5/saintsauveurnave The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur As the cathedral was enlarged over the centuries, it became a mishmash of three main architectural styles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510425975068-BLMJ48CMZEFRQS44SFT6/saintsauveurorgan The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur There’s a real organ — and a fake one added for the sake of symmetry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510426222761-C8DVE58KJQN10Z5U3MKP/saintsauveuraltar The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Three saints can be found in the Baroque nave, including Marguerite of Antioch, off to the right, with an unusual-looking dragon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510426271568-U9YNF0N3B7LYKMD3IY3U/saintsauveurwindows The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Stained glass saints in Saint Sauveur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510426006882-OBOW6P889D5ZUZDT5RZ8/saintsauveurthrone The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur In the Gothic nave, you’ll find a modern cathedra, a throne for the bishop. We think it looks more like something he’d take a dump on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510422916260-5P3QBE9SI7NLAZTI8JXF/triptychoftheburningbush The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Check to see if the Triptych of the Burning Bush, by Nicolas Froment, will be on display when you visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510426043729-QDL1S9ZIYX8HFV99N5UG/saintsauveurfront The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Look for the Roman prophetesses lining the arch of the main entrance, among other sculptures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510426123776-XA5S4XJ4KAN8J63KRCRM/saintsauveurmadonna The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Holy Savior! They built a church for you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1510426073261-KITHY6XZ2VDK6YZMU4VF/saintsauveurstmichael The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Careful, Saint Michael! I know you’re busy killing the Devil, but we don’t want you falling off the roof! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-secrets-of-saint-sulpice monthly 0.5 2020-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892229605-DQOIEDMAVM9UMEKM8IAB/st-suplice.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice If you’re in Saint-Germain-des-Près or visiting the Luxembourg Gardens, be sure to stop by Saint-Sulpice Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892279235-TF9BSSJUFMF8L2XTMCQ2/saint-suplice.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice It might be the second-biggest church in Paris, but Saint-Sulpice isn’t a major tourist attraction — now that Da Vinci Code fever has died down https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892399741-B527CLDC478GH0VNOR5C/st-suplicefountainfriends.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice The fountain was built by Louis Visconti in the mid-1800s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892434294-58149Y2ZQBGI03J8H6T1/st-suplicefountain2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice Wally never misses a chance to photograph depictions of lions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892492453-WT36XCNECJ5CIZ51JNIU/st-suplicelionfountain.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice The impressive fountain in front of Saint-Sulpice, with one of its mismatched towers in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892523235-7WTGOICUKPS237CP3LQH/st-suplicegang.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice Wally, far right, and his friends at the Fontaine Saint-Sulpice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892589896-AOIUM7SPB0442VQ70UOW/st-supliceinterior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice Saint-Sulpice features prominently in Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892626087-2IHMJMK6GQVMLOYUK4IF/saintsulpicius The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice Thinking of changing careers? Pray to Saint Sulpicius, to whom the church is dedicated; he’s the patron saint of delayed vocations. (The Martyrdom of Saint Sulpicius, Eugene Delacroix, circa 1847) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892713369-D4EXZ9WQ0T8YMNNDIQO6/st-suplicestatue.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice A funerary niche at Saint-Sulpice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892738881-G68B6TA0NGUCSDZLAGV6/st-supliceangel.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice Some of the statues at the church are simply heavenly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892802209-0QQY84GP3UTN8YMJ7IXY/st-suplicecandle.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice Light a candle and say a prayer, even if you’re not religious — it certainly can’t hurt, right? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892847528-VFUM00LJ631SI9249TSF/st-suplicedownnout.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice A down and out man in front of the church https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509893474728-KKF5YQBO5NDRYM6MSC1A/st-suplicewedding.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice A wedding was taking place at the far front of the church. We caught the bride and her father as they headed up there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892890811-37T38DB8U13GQN1ODAC2/st-suplicechairs.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice There aren’t any pews at Saint-Sulpice… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509892918022-JD1RVAX04Z9S0KW7C8H3/st-suplicechairs2.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice …just row after row of small wooden chairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509893020795-UZVGON8MHGAL0QLAKZSC/st-sulpicegnomon.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Saint-Sulpice Look for the gnomon, which leads to an obelisk against one wall. This line marks the solstices and equinoxes. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/la-cigale-why-the-cicada-became-the-symbol-of-provence monthly 0.5 2017-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509297918201-S2IH5V9KCBRGQSY6VSC0/cigales.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Cigale: Why the Cicada Became the Symbol of Provence The noisy (and let’s face it, rather ugly) bug the cicada became the chosen motif to represent the French region of Provence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509298051646-UEMDAXZ1WXAFF2W98V1E/cicadadrawing.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Cigale: Why the Cicada Became the Symbol of Provence Only the male cicada “sings,” prompting the Ancient Greek poet Xenophon to quip: “Blessed are the cicadas, for they have voiceless wives.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509298153883-JD03ITKKC3HJUFIB9L0G/cicadas.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Cigale: Why the Cicada Became the Symbol of Provence In Phaedrus, Plato muses that cicadas were once men who became so enraptured by music, they forgot to eat and drink, and their bodies wasted away https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509299277298-J50CWK7D3DFJSMIW9YRY/lafontainecigalefourmi.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Cigale: Why the Cicada Became the Symbol of Provence Jean de la Fontaine’s story “The Cicada and the Ant” is based on one of Aesop’s famous fables https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509299294778-JK4KI7LA8LV44Q3ZZTL6/la-cigale-et-la-fourmi.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Cigale: Why the Cicada Became the Symbol of Provence The ant works industriously all summer long, while the cicada lazes about singing. Guess who’s caught off-guard when winter arrives? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1509298101202-40JGL814RMK18L50YEYF/lescigales.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Cigale: Why the Cicada Became the Symbol of Provence If you startle a cicada, it might emit a spray of piss, prompting Provençal peasants of the past to thread the insects on a string, hang them up to dry and then boil their bodies into a tisane to cure urinary tract ailments https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/where-to-eat-and-shop-in-cassis monthly 0.5 2024-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508687452417-EH7Q7FAFAZFGI10AIOYH/cassisportmain.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where to Eat and Shop in Cassis Book a tour of the calanques, then spend the afternoon in lovely Cassis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508687610621-0RJNK5Z0XCMNCWVHVHZD/cassislighthouse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where to Eat and Shop in Cassis The lighthouse marks the entrance to the Port of Cassis — one of the best-kept secrets in the South of France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508687481632-IKZBS1WTS996R5OCDBM3/cassisalfresco.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where to Eat and Shop in Cassis With such a picturesque port and beautiful weather, you’ll want to dine al fresco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508687511284-14ZGXLUPNEPB31BEDMUG/cassisport.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where to Eat and Shop in Cassis Watch the boats come and go in the harbor as you wander this adorable ville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508687632696-2TMIZ18WHMCEYNK8U02I/cassis.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where to Eat and Shop in Cassis Food, drink and shopping in a pretty Provençal port town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508687545976-4S13Q7FIN9S1X702OS0Y/cassischien.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where to Eat and Shop in Cassis This chien has the right idea — Cassis has a laidback vibe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508687565548-G8SFW6QLXFX49VTZLIJH/cassisstreet.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where to Eat and Shop in Cassis The streets are narrow, rounded and lined with brightly colored buildings — some of which are striped! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508687591872-5EC84ZV31TUPWTDPVF29/cassisyellow.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where to Eat and Shop in Cassis Climbing flowers and bright colors are at the heart of Cassis’ appeal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508687767174-QSNXUYKGB2IOVAN7LVPN/cassis2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where to Eat and Shop in Cassis A Cassis courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508687665906-8YA0V3OH4KYNHN0NA7B7/cassisbluedoor.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where to Eat and Shop in Cassis Wally’s mère became obsessed with this blue door — it represented everything she loves about Provence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508688070500-OR4MQSA3JI9RZOD0QL4Q/cassisport3.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Where to Eat and Shop in Cassis It’s tough to take a bad picture of the narrow rainbow-hued shops and apartments with boats out front https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/what-is-the-day-of-the-dead monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508593839547-DKELBYW4TW06TF04I2YX/dayofthedeadaltar The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? Every year Duke and Wally head to the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago to see its Day of the Dead exhibit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508593949379-VKCYXL6S072GSLPPIQBM/dayofthedeadsurprise The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? Surprise! Fall is the time of the year when the dead are said to come back to visit this world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508593993257-HR69F2BGDNKPU62PWM5I/blueskelly.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508594012118-LIOHDN1LXA1SN652OG0R/skelliarchies.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508594000740-ZXBA0W59PPR3QRX94NQ4/catskellies.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508594025202-SNDHK5EF80UWZHSRVEN0/skullcrosses.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508594051226-M7T4CP0V87QE3WPTHOQE/goldskulls.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508594315307-OPIYDFIMBBO1TJPMH9V0/bandw.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508680341066-EGEHEEV9FNKK522CJ7LA/dukedayofdead.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? Duke went as a Day of the Dead skeleton recently for Halloween https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508594126747-357Z7RK3Q7FOB9AL20YU/dayofthedeadaltar2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? Families make altars for their loved ones who have died, decorating them with photos and offering treats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508594233815-AGH9H7DLWAI0WCKULJ9M/dayofthedeadmarigolds The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? The fun bright orange marigolds are common decorations during el Día de los Muertos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508594183412-O41CIA5O9PVHYJIQHC7Z/dayofthedeadartaltar The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? This ofrenda at the National Museum of Mexican Art was created by a graphic novelist, Raúl the Third https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508594277868-AOR7JZ5NR7XGFY9KI85O/dayofthedeadofrenda The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? Another stylized altar for the Day of the Dead exhibit in Chicago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508599840776-YRBJX0V1LHS4FXCVMWZV/sugarskulls2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - What is the Day of the Dead? These sugar skulls were crafted by the Mondragón family in Mexico, a specialty they’ve worked on for generations. The name of the deceased is written on the forehead of the skull https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/french-phrases-about-animals monthly 0.5 2022-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508286109274-GYZIE04CZ2K8B9IU7H9X/pigs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Animals Don’t waste that good jam on these pigs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508286168736-GSN33WZPOSQSJ3FE2NXJ/cat.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Animals Would you dare wake up this lil guy if he was sleeping? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508286195321-RGNZH26AXTTF9M82HDW3/frenchbulldog The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Animals Would you ever need a drink so badly that you’d harm this adorable Frenchie? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508286224863-OINCBJ78IRN73EYUZIQE/fish.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Animals You can’t drown a fish, sillies! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508286249376-EI27MW9PDBYV683WGUD4/hens.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Animals This gals will grow teeth when Hell freezes over https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508286291529-W1H35WKY49J4NPYZWN9G/cows The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Animals If you don’t know what “la vache” means, you speak French like a Spanish cow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508287535082-HUGBQHQDBYUT0P670FJA/cockroach The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Animals Are you as depressed as this cockroach? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508286391257-ZVF8GDZATSEGC58H7T3Z/bear.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Animals Gross! Nobody likes a badly licked bear! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508286408782-8QGGIHUMAMOPLVRNZHD8/wolf.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Animals Speak of the wolf and the Devil appears (or something like that) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508286433462-W1W7PS8D10IJPL3WCJY3/marmot The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Animals Marmots, like this fellow, really know how to get a good night’s sleep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1508286666901-AKLODTLHOVB0UFJ4BUG2/fox.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - French Phrases About Animals Apparently the French and English agree that foxes are sly https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-gorgeous-calanques-of-cassis monthly 0.5 2024-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507939787475-F941P02MQICM2PC79UZ5/cassisport The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gorgeous Calanques of Cassis The Port of Cassis on the French Riviera, with its pretty backdrop of the limestone cliffs called calanques https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507939926168-VCVTH6MY1SO2LXKFSTMX/calanques1 The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gorgeous Calanques of Cassis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507940001667-TUWRQLOO5JOE42NVRV8V/familycalanques The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gorgeous Calanques of Cassis Wally’s dad, Duke, Wally and the infamous Shirl on their boat excursion to see the calanques https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507940029161-G89PISHNMP2FF8GJ5AMT/wallyaupaircalanque The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gorgeous Calanques of Cassis Wally with his new acquaintance, a German au pair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507940228182-T2L3999I8M7M1VAACZ8Y/calanques2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gorgeous Calanques of Cassis The struggle of nature: Water wears away at the cliffs while plant life somehow finds a way to take hold https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507993610048-AYFGVG5LHXQPH4OJ64XP/calanquequarry The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gorgeous Calanques of Cassis The remains of a limestone quarry, a popular building material and primary export for the town https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507940078560-RE47GQJCT7V9G667WDND/kayakcalanques The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gorgeous Calanques of Cassis You can kayak, hike to a hidden beach, risk your life rock-climbing — or you can just take it all in on a boat excursion https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/ghosts-werewolves-and-necromancy monthly 0.5 2023-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507472568400-XIUN8VEFP0UYES2HO0LQ/ghost.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Werewolves and Necromancy More than four in 10 Americans believe in ghosts. Do you? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507472702626-SBHS84K9YUOIVA9UU9XT/werewolf The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Werewolves and Necromancy Lycanthropy, the fancy word for turning into a werewolf, happens during the full moon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507472788197-BYSD3RO12V79CPTQFDEZ/areyouawerewolf The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Werewolves and Necromancy That’s a good question. Have you been bitten by a werewolf lately? Eaten wolf brains? Made a deal with the Devil? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507472882292-WA963WCF9IPCRQYJ7J2F/werewolfattack The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Werewolves and Necromancy This fellow won’t even remember this in the morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507473802813-GXDBAQVYCIOTSKOMTZ0O/necromancer.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Werewolves and Necromancy Necromancy, which comes from the words for “dead divination,” is a fun, if dangerous, pastime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507472960412-A0R80R5T4YGCLO9RWBRA/poltergeistposter The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Werewolves and Necromancy As if the movie Poltergeist wasn’t scary enough — it’s also said to be cursed, with some of its stars suffering untimely deaths https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507473626952-3P8YH9K2WTKT10SPB8LH/3menandababyghost The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Werewolves and Necromancy Three Men and a Baby…and the ghost of a boy?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1507473054067-7EO6883OCLV94YYVVS60/angryghost The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ghosts, Werewolves and Necromancy You can try summoning a spirit to do your bidding — but it’ll attack you if you don’t have the proper protection https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-5-best-things-to-do-in-costa-rica monthly 0.5 2017-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506637424997-I6PSJPYWAQJKXGDSMHJV/allisonzachcostarica.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica Allison and Zach in Manuel Antonio National Park, one of their favorite spots in Costa Rica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506777888635-F9RVSNGMVEOEVFSOY4LR/monteverde The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica The Sky Walk in the Monteverde cloud forest looks like it’s only for the brave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506637521821-8TDGNQDA9KDLB3NB1CS3/playamanuelantonio.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica Playa Manuel Antonio is only accessible via the national park but is worth the $3 or $4 entry fee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506637779878-677ONHD6F2A364C8UX5E/cafemilagroallison The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica Allison getting breakfast at Cafe Milagro — probably the best café and bakery in Manuel Antonio, with great patio seating and some amazing coffee and pastries. They also do lunch, with a variety of sandwiches. You can buy some great varieties of Costa Rican coffee beans here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506777938481-VO4KQA8UNUEUMOOGOFUB/domincal The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica Dominical Beach is one of Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets and a surfer’s paradise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506637602031-G9SDEK489HMXDIETL0A7/arenalvolcano.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica Arenal Volcano to the right and Laguna de Arenal to the left. The Arenal cloud forest and town of Fortuna are a great destination for one or two days. The Tabacon hot springs are a must, and you can hike to the base of the volcano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506638212879-HEV54XCNT88FNJPR7JAE/treefrogarenal.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica A Costa Rican red-eyed tree frog. There are thousands of types of frogs in Costa Rica, many that exist only there. Allison took this picture near Arenal Volcano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506637987184-R5I75TW5CR1GNUMBVB1L/tamarindosunset.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica The sunsets in Costa Rica are some of the most amazing you’ll ever experience. Here’s Allison on the beach at Tamarindo during one of those breathtaking Costa Rican sunsets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506637940009-CSSXM6KX7DPHENT1ZZRZ/tamarindobeach.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica Tamarindo Beach, where anyone looking to surf for their first time should head to — it has the most consistent, entry-level waves you can find. This photo is also very typical looking for most beaches in Costa Rica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506636952265-Y6Y3G7LGVMLPV6RQYVTI/sansaairlines.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica Once in Costa Rica, the best way to get around is by Sansa Airlines, which is owned and operated out of San Jose, Costa Rica. This will save hours on driving and is rather affordable. For example, you can fly direct from San Jose to Manuel Antonio for $70, and it’s a 20-minute flight, as opposed to making the three-hour drive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506638329894-LTPN4AM6BUCYUSIM9IJV/costaricanbreakfast.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica A typical Costa Rican breakfast: gallo pinto with scrambled eggs, fresh tortillas and a couple slices of queso turrialba, a local cheese made in Monteverde that’s rindless, unaged and has a high water content. The potatoes are not typical but were included because they were at a hotel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506638366852-GAV7DLO3XEYEJOJQ58CP/arrozconpollo.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica Arroz con pollo, exactly how it is served in all Costa Rican restaurants, with french fries and a side salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506638106952-BN35ZMXQ3BC8ZTE8518V/costaricabeachbar.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica There are usually a few restaurants or bars on every beach. This is a typical layout of such a place, where the chairs and tables are literally right on the sand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506638156323-MEXQ81EAN3Q1X5J7INQU/capuchinmonkey.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The 5 Best Things to Do in Costa Rica The Costa Rican capuchin monkey is ubiquitous and can be quite menacing at times, hissing, throwing things at you and trying to steal any food you might have https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/saturday-night-market-chiang-mai monthly 0.5 2021-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506021365044-E8EEJXNR00V0MX9E85Z1/saturdaynightmarketfoodcourt The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saturday Night Market, Chiang Mai The Saturday Walking Street Night Market has some good handicraft stalls — but we loved this mini food court most of all https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506021391388-JNK56727LGF4HNZA2QIG/chiangmaimarketartist The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saturday Night Market, Chiang Mai An artist selling her charming linocut postcards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506021513521-QCBR5Y4O82EY16V2S7UW/saturdaynightmarket.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saturday Night Market, Chiang Mai Get to the market early if you want to escape the crowds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506021440595-N0457KQW4E1LENX28NW2/leobeer The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saturday Night Market, Chiang Mai Wash down dinner with a couple of local beers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506088067356-BA88GKL0LO2VO9OPDRBU/boozecartswsm The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saturday Night Market, Chiang Mai Just follow the flashing lights and pumping music to find your way to the booze cart at the back of the food court https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506021465285-SOA1S43K8BCKHVQT0HII/tomyumsoup The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saturday Night Market, Chiang Mai Giant shrimp peeked out of our delicious, piping hot tom yum soup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506021483285-6HTLMIZMRH2DR5EJKARA/bugsnacks The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saturday Night Market, Chiang Mai In the mood for a snack? This vendor sells a variety of crispy insects to fulfill any craving! (No, we did not partake) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1506021534748-PYSK630CFVNXP1RELMDN/chiangmaistreetart The Not So Innocents Abroad - Saturday Night Market, Chiang Mai Street art along one of the main drags of the Saturday Night Market https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-the-journey-is-the-destination monthly 0.5 2017-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505658219688-Y72UCE3HJ7IZWNAEQT24/perfumepagodaboatride The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination The slow cruise along the river is the best part of the day trip to the Perfume Pagoda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505658275823-RPBKS2GRDPSMCUIH0UEF/perfumepagodaboats The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination Colorful metal boats line the Yen River, waiting to transport visitors to the Perfume Pagoda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505668117651-O4M5ALYQDUD4NQ2QTYXX/perfumepagoda The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination The Perfume Pagoda is a scenic day trip to take from Hanoi, Vietnam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505658380613-C4Q902D65320CQW57TJ5/perfumepagoda4boat The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination Vanessa, Duke, Wally and Inéz enjoyed their boat ride to the Vietnamese pilgrimage site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505658473174-JSV6TLD3E4LIKAYJYGVX/perfumepagodaturtles The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination You can pay to release one of these red-eared slider turtles into the Yen River — and have a wish come true https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505658544823-ST4V37FPA6BE3CQVBGNB/perfumepagodagate The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination One of the gates into the temple area of the Perfume Pagoda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505658635203-K39E8ZZWZP4TQZP1A0P3/perfumepagodagreensteps The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination One of the most striking scenes at the Perfume Pagoda are these foliage-covered steps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505658711786-T4TDM7WFZYSGIPOSZBTC/wallyinezsteps.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination Wally and Inéz sit on the steps at the entrance — a great spot for a pic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505667773090-MWZOH5I0WBZ6TWYHXQCW/dukewallyperfumepagoda The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination Duke and Wally in front of a gate at the temple complex, a large portion of which was referred to as “the Kitchen” by our guide. We wondered if that meant it was a ceremonial or banquet space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505668173464-83BGDGOPOBCML3ULBBXW/perfumepagodamonk The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination We aimlessly wandered the temple complex, spotting a Buddhist monk at one point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505667365044-XSPOVXFM230V8CVIGR06/perfumepagodauphill The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination We thought we’d walk up to the Perfume Pagoda — but after a bit of a hike in the intense heat, we quickly decided the cable car was the way to go https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505667604402-XXJ29RVL3PNB3P3PIGGE/vanessawallycablecar The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination Vanessa and Wally were glad they decided to take the cable car up to the top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505667630951-7EFF57KIIG2Q7X6LPO0B/dukeinezcablecar The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination …and Duke and Inéz were in complete agreement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505667886547-YUV74KX8S1DH0HLFDHBU/wallybugleperfumepagoda The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination This toy bugle that Wally blew might have been an offering to give birth to a boy at the magic stalactites and stalagmites inside the Perfume Pagoda cave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505667504110-M95OEUUQ9WO9TMDNQZBP/perfumepagodashrine The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination A candlelit shrine in the cave at Perfume Pagoda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505668446392-JKCFB9M6425OFCFJNK4Z/dukeperfumepagoda The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination Exploring the cave won’t take much time, so be sure to meander through the stone temple at your leisure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505667994851-QF9LXHY6K39MT5AWCNHH/boatsdocked.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505668000161-LUZQWLWIB2CZ2PCTZ8UV/chickens.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505668006388-7RMEQLQUFHIZCWUJ3WWW/doggie.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505668013801-1RC40B19MJGXV3TKMB2W/dukesmiles.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505668024257-LV9DTR2QFXXCQ1DWY0DN/flagstemple.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505668033407-NV0O7UQ8AYGPY7OW9CI3/hillsflags.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505668048089-E9YVTI2IRQQXFVD3FGIW/sepiamonster.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505668257301-4YUTEE31R5G6BMT51KVI/wallymonkeyperfumepagoda The Not So Innocents Abroad - Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam: The Journey Is the Destination On the walk down, we passed a monkey on a chain. Duke claims he loves monkeys — but was terrified to get too close to this one. So it was Wally who posed (keeping a safe distance) https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/wat-sri-suphan-the-stunning-but-sexist-silver-temple monthly 0.5 2022-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504998341040-B9US8TNPAYZIQLA8ZN9E/watsrisuphan The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple The pressed silver artistry of Wat Sri Suphan made it one of our favorite temples to explore in Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504998373159-WPODJ3LDEV4CGQRGE2ZA/srisuphanduke The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple A cool water motif surrounds the temple. Duke tries to reach enlightenment like the Buddha — without a naga umbrella https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1505053450654-7DX7WCKGFV59K473HE5N/srisuphanbuddha The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple A Buddha with bat-like ears, evidence of the influence of Laotian art, seated outside the ubosot entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504998413632-39QYB0KR6R0Z4AQKEWG6/srisuphanganesh.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple A shrine to the elephant-headed deity Ganesh with his mouse buddies Kroncha offering him his favorite treat, modak, a dumpling filled with freshly grated coconut and palm sugar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504998443277-ZGLRTN8I8PHYU86NVK6P/srisuphankids The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple The Silver Temple is truly a work of art — it’s a shame women aren’t allowed in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504998494900-NUFZ8R5IKZJWS2P3GBSR/srisuphangoldbuddha The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple A rare instance of gold on the Silver Temple’s façade draws attention to the Buddha in a teaching moment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504998727388-IGUCNMYEB4U5E06TEFVZ/srisuphansilverblue.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple The temple is a dichotomy of pressed silver and turquouise tile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504998695756-FKW6PG5L5XMYFDKDWMDI/srisuphannaga The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple The Naga Prince: a depiction of the tales of the Buddha’s rebirth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504998545245-QLMW4508FSC5531200ZX/srisuphansilverwork.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple The intricacy of the repoussé silverwork on the temple is truly stunning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504998594217-0H6HAOQWKFGQY1LCOMJ0/srisuphansilverinside.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple The Buddha image in the ubosot, the main ordination hall with an angry naga fan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504998638440-PUPN87WYRU77PS7TUIKP/srisuphanviharn The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple The viharn, or prayer hall, at Sri Suphan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504998992528-DOA3RCSK9UI1OOSLUHPC/srisuphanbuddha The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple A glimpse inside the viharn. Good news: Women are allowed in here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504999097126-YBHBUWZ1UABSMVP8YB7K/srisuphanmonk The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple A monk demonstrates the richly expressive repoussé technique https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504999028157-K0I7Q70PJHJ1SNGBNRQY/srisuphanworkshop The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple Panels in progress can be seen in the workshop off to one side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504999226171-C08GSYGVOAUWQUPLTGNH/watsrisuphan The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple The viharn prayer hall also sports some amazing artwork, like this beastie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504999431383-F42PVTQQO83B341ZLBO8/srisuphanbot The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Sri Suphan, the Stunning (but Sexist) Silver Temple Adorning the entrance to the ubosot are a pair of kinnari, half-human, half-bird beings who protect devotees https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/21-eiffel-tower-facts monthly 0.5 2017-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504738332448-52EJ20K6D3Y5I2YE248E/eiffeltower The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of Paris — but it has a fascinating history most people aren’t familiar with https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504913850859-2ZERSYBE769ZWX6470GP/eiffeltowerpiggyback The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts Wally got tired of walking, so he made Duke give him a piggyback ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504913895689-0WVHW2YV9OVN0VBNPFOD/eiffeltowerjump The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts Wally jumps for joy at la Tour Eiffel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504738736813-S03CSSMAPVN8WBWE1TER/eiffeltoweroworldsfair The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts The Eiffel Tower was built for a World’s Fair and has become one of the most-visited monuments on the planet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504738508162-RLFVA4QDW164MW30WYQ6/eiffeltowerconstruction The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts The stages of the Eiffel Tower’s construction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504738563352-8CL6MDIAC8TTOZ2MUKJT/eiffeltowerworldsfair The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts The Eiffel Tower served as a dramatic entrance to the 1889 Exposition Universelle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504738413196-VK1E1HWROC7M4YAK2OJE/gustaveeiffel The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts Gustave Eiffel’s career had its ups and downs — and he didn’t even come up with the design for his namesake tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504914415184-7HDFP2WBBKJQMM2D4IJ1/wallysmommyeiffel The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts Wally and his mommy sure are glad the Eiffel Tower stuck around https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504738627791-8ZN17KZ177OHI2HLMSLS/eiffeltowerhitler The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts Hitler and the Nazis played a part in the history of the Eiffel Tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504738677290-5E33DVZVP2QFCT3MJS8Q/eiffeltoweratnight The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts Uh oh! We didn’t get France’s permission to run this photo of the Eiffel Tower at night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504913964728-AQ6GL6L1I6HQSP008ZW7/eiffeltowerart The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts The art installation by Clara Halter and Jean-Michel Wilmotte is worth exploring while you’re at the Eiffel Tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504914087889-CCHS7QDJ5XXTH77HN17H/dolly.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts Wally and Duke at la Mur Pour la Paix, the Peace Wall, with the Eiffel Tower visible through it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504914223576-GPYWARQXIUWF6HG53NH3/wallyleans The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts Wally tries to blend into the art exhibit at the end of the Champ de Mars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504914288480-19UNA774XWUIXFIATY8G/dukeleans The Not So Innocents Abroad - 21 Eiffel Tower Facts The cool art at the Mur de la Paix sure made Duke happy https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/whats-the-best-chiang-mai-street-food monthly 0.5 2017-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504657731706-T9HVNVS39KOIX9RKAEB2/chiangmaistreetfood The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s the Best Chiang Mai Street Food? The street food found on Suthep Road by Chiang Mai University is no frills — but tasty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504657925933-ZIJA6YZ0LA26EJWS6ZMS/chiangmaistreetfood2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s the Best Chiang Mai Street Food? Local dishes galore along Suthep Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504658109611-6FFRIJDE9HL83YQ393UF/wallydukestreetfood The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s the Best Chiang Mai Street Food? Wally and Duke enjoyed their delicious — and dirt cheap — meal on Suthep Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504657981032-3O8VTVGTUUMRMZFKPHDS/thaistreetfood The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s the Best Chiang Mai Street Food? So many people are afraid of street food, but it has often been our favorite meals while traveling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504658173930-DB60KNVU5CZXZZ9ON345/padprikgaeng.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s the Best Chiang Mai Street Food? Pad prik gaeng with long beans and rice from a stall along the street in Chiang Mai, Thailand https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/wat-rong-khun-chiang-mais-white-temple monthly 0.5 2017-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504307219034-AA1GFYZ2VBQ7UQC6J50B/whitetemple The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple The White Temple is the most popular attraction in Chiang Rai, Thailand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504307664601-JQN1GL9JXUSDDEJUZ9OJ/whitetempleduke The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple Duke at Wat Rong Khun. He tried not to be too upset that you can’t take any pictures inside the temple —you’ll just have to see that kooky pop culture-infused mural for yourself! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504307722007-Y4OFYGX7NWAJN0T1ZN9O/whitetemplepredator The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple Wally made a new friend at the White Temple, where the pristine glory of the buildings pair strangely with pop culture references https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504307842402-KJ8D1M7QUEVA9YECYICN/whitetemplebuddha The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple Wat Rong Khun isn’t an actual temple — it’s more of an elaborate art installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504307920394-BODET39CGBDO71CJQEVS/whitetemple2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple The White Temple is the singular vision of the once-controversial artist, Kostipipat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504307284304-SFFW5UWYZA5AYSI0QKPD/whitetemplebridge The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple The temple complex was crowded around midday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504307330951-K8MUG0VUNKMNVGSCIX15/whitetemplebridge2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple You’re not going to want to fall into this moat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504307370238-32GNYDQGNOVW1CX7ZQ3E/whitetemplehell The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple As Depeche Mode sang, “The grabbing hands grab all they can.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504307436625-09M5LORJ8T951N4VMMR2/whitetemplebathrooms The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple The bathrooms at Wat Rong Khun are housed in this glorious golden building https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504308065809-QJDQ3ULOA2IJSOZKIVX4/rider.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple Cool sculptures are found throughout the complex, like this one in front of the restrooms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504307491572-KLR92II7Y4GYER8LM7WN/whitetemplemenwomen The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple Sign for the bathrooms at the White Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504308168150-DBEM1TGQDSVOL511CH3X/whitetemplegrove The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple Away from the main attraction, you’ll find quieter spots, like this natural grove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504307547488-CPL5BV38OPMLLJZB7JKI/whitetemplenew The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple Behind the main part of the complex are some new buildings — and some still being built https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504307609715-QSLL2WVYVXRDT0JXGZHZ/whitetemplestudio The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple You can explore Kostipipat’s studio warehouse if you’d like https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1504308253589-2F7PUUPBIHSLKS5VQUQL/whitetempleheads The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai’s White Temple Look for heads of famous characters, like Wolverine and Maleficent. Such touches show the artist’s merging of whimsy and the macabre https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-monsters-of-supernatural-season-2-episodes-13-15 monthly 0.5 2020-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503880985630-SM689RE2IZTEWWBBAXC9/archangelraphael The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 Angels, like Raphael, aren’t typically depicted in artwork as badass and intimidating like the Bible describes them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503881318248-PZA9PRD239E7MUKIGPKG/seraphim The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 The angels known as seraphim actually have six wings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503882113077-G0MK7USCHCUMS2DX8UDM/seraphimchrist The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 This illuminated manuscript depicts a six-winged seraphim above the crucifixion of Christ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503881398902-PNN4JFMYORIRFI2ASHSW/cherub The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 This doesn’t look like the cute little cherubs we’re used to! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503882215377-4MGZF4GIIKAOXZ05FGUQ/raphaelcuzcoschool The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 Many angels, Raphael included, are God’s means of justice and punishment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503881712124-VGETF4CGCWQX0WMPWETM/archangelmichael The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 Take that, Satan! The Archangel Michael defeats the Devil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503881885550-BDH6YPJSFEZACXRSQ1DH/seance The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 If you want to communicate with spirits, a séance is the way to go https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503883439085-ECURFLXT5Y31XGC2BX6O/demon The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 I’ve warned you that demons are usually horrifyingly disgusting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503882433216-9TWHHC1JXETETPVFZAWS/beelzebub The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 Beelzebub, Lord of the Flies, spreads disease and rules Hell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503882533147-37IAER1ZZR3PDUC90IOO/marvelloki The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 Loki, the tricker god of Norse mythology as played by Tom Hiddleston, is one of the best villains in the Marvel universe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503882604719-AG96TL5Y8LHTBJ91BII7/hermes The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 Hermes, the Greek god of travel and thieves, is also a trickster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503882661598-V4IKHMAL0LV91ZQDJ6KE/anansi The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 The African trickster Anansi is the star of a well-known children’s book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503882853499-8RVV20GHU34FSE6DA8AF/reynardthefox The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 Reynard the Fox is surely up to no good, preaching to these birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503882948164-534H358UBOOCP437DNPL/loki The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 Loki, like many tricksters, is able to shapeshift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503883260259-DSKPVLGBHN216VATLM4X/reynard The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 13-15 There goes Reynard the Fox, showing off again https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/meet-the-tree-spirits-of-thai-folklore monthly 0.5 2017-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503272827345-ESY439DD2RHKPTK9M1PD/nangtakhiantree The Not So Innocents Abroad - Meet the Tree Spirits of Thai Folklore These ribbons and dresses are offerings to the Thai tree spirit, Nang Ta-khian, who can help you win the lottery, heal, help with a pregnancy — or lead you to your death https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503273099220-HUR3XTN1M8VOYI7BBT3K/treehugger The Not So Innocents Abroad - Meet the Tree Spirits of Thai Folklore Tree-hugging Wally is part of a long-standing worldwide tradition of worshiping trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503273235810-0IL9V2219IRY0I556U92/nariphon The Not So Innocents Abroad - Meet the Tree Spirits of Thai Folklore The nareepol tree’s fruit turns into hot 16-year-old girls who tempt hermits to have sex with them https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/top-tips-for-us-travel-to-cuba monthly 0.5 2017-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503247115007-LA0ZZYFQS30QF2FR3O7K/havana1 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba Magestic yet crumbling buildings and classic American cars are the magical formula for Havana, Cuba’s appeal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503251025450-2Z38Y57DTXML4A03UHJM/scottandjoe The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba Life’s a beach for Scott and Joe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503248414693-KU1A1PDBR44P2VY2HXK3/havana4 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba “Go to Havana while you can,” Joe says. “Witness this city before it changes forever.” For Americans, it sadly might be too late https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503247269100-QPAXBCCAKQAPAY273MO3/havana2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba It’s hard to take a bad photo in Havana, our friend Joe says https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503247923558-YB7V7W55HQTAGLTMN1FJ/havanaasleep The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba In one of the buildings Joe and Scott went in, they passed a server taking a catnap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503248783869-YRIYPCG7WY17Y60ATQBR/havana5 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba In the squares of Havana — and, heck, pretty much everywhere in the city — you’ll hear music and see people dancing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503247321870-Q0DWFHAZ24I1YEPF08BN/havana3 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba Everything in Cuba is a ghost of its former glory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503248071134-2F67AQU23C94GE1QVE2P/havanafishermen The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba The Malecón, Havana’s waterfront district, is popular with the gays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503248119509-2TGAFA8U9S4E0WCMEGF9/havanamalecon The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba The Malecón is the best spot to watch the sunset — and to pick up a prostitute! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503247410335-VWAU6IHGVCXFO5M1KWF1/hotelinglaterra The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba Go right into a hotel, climb up to the rooftop, which usually has a pool and bar — and enjoy the ideal spot for an afternoon siesta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503248888596-AEY60FLMKHSE65X2EX6B/havanacars The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba The streets of Havana are filled with classic American cars from the 1950s. You might say time stands still, after Fidel Castro’s revolution and the subsequent U.S. embargo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503247482181-4H0GFXFQJ9WSWVPVIPP2/havanacafe.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba Many cafés are found in interior courtyards of buildings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503247642194-X7C2Y8QOM03B5BHIDKG0/coloncemetery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba Spend some time exploring the Colón Cemetery, where Christopher Columbus’ remains were once enterred https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503247719535-XCMUYPQ04BII7YF126BO/cabaretparisien.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba The Cabaret Parisien at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1503247768563-S7VG0ILFDJEN3DD2K1JX/cubabridge.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top Tips for U.S. Travel to Cuba Joe and Scott hopped on a bus and spent some time at a resort on Varadero Beach https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/6-things-to-do-at-doi-inthanon monthly 0.5 2017-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502643363575-EVNNJ47CU6CCVD595U3Q/pagodas.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon No trip to Doi Inthanon National Park is complete without visiting the modern King and Queen Pagodas atop the mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502643425301-L86XWSRYNSELWSABEEJ7/wallydukeinthanon The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon TLC be damned! Wally and Duke did go chasing waterfalls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502643483620-78BL8WWYGTV0HUMY6UD3/doiinthanonwaterfallpath The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon Stop by the Vachiratharn Waterfall — no hiking necessary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502643623990-3AHFDXRZXFNQI9MPM2CP/monkie The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon #monkie? It’s not every day you see a monk taking a selfie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502643925724-O9DBE4XVWF5TK4TYB09U/royalprojectdoiinthanon The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon The Royal Project is an ambitious plan to get hill tribe people to have a source of income other than opium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502643757487-HYKRB9QPMJVDYIDSURN8/royalprojectinthanon The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon Grab lunch near the Royal Project garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502644067245-LM2BTJXGEAZHJOJJZ5NF/doiinthanonpond The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon Keep an eye out for the black swan in the Royal Project pond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502644196348-OB2LL2FORXQWM34YI8VT/kingpagoda The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon It started raining right as we got to the pagodas atop Doi Inthanon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502644306115-CSFM9IUQB24FA2V8I44K/kingpagodabuddha The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon The Buddha inside the King Pagoda sits in a teaching position https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502644397973-D43H2SAW48PC6HTML7JQ/inthanonbuddha The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon The multicolored stonework bas reliefs outside the King Pagoda tell the story of the Buddha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502644499370-42J23ZBWH72Y1T7P4ZCM/inthanonhell The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon Not sure if Buddhists believe in Hell — but this sure doesn’t look like a pleasant spot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502644571743-RTVT4YFBWDVZ6VVPM2TJ/garudafightingnaga The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon Hey, Garuda! Back off of Naga! The eagle god and giant snake are seen battling in this carving https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502644659829-TVAFD5RK557SX51YBVHY/queenpagoda The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon Explore the quaint park with a pond behind the Queen Pagoda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502644738749-UGU1XG98QAUGBZWFIMB3/queenpagodainthanon The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon The Buddha inside the Queen Pagoda stands in a posture of reflexion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502644823166-MJV9GEWG8GF3UBXI4FSE/inthanondemon The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon There are so many crazy carvings to check out at these pagodas, including this one of a female being with frightening head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502644930280-UAZIPH3K6VCFRHORQ4VL/inthanonpagodamosaic The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon Three ladies go for a swim in this cool bas relief at the pagodas atop Doi Inthanon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502645003889-MI4G1F5KFTF5D6FIFILD/doiinthanonwaterfall The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon Mae Ya Waterall is farther afield but worth visiting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502645122849-KYBYFNW5K5U2UFY9PVG4/wallyjumpwaterfall The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon Wally takes one of his famous jumping shots at the edge of the Mae Ya River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502645199228-1TLDBN6TS1QR2O7DZ2TZ/dukewaterfall The Not So Innocents Abroad - 6 Things to Do at Doi Inthanon Duke at Mae Ya Waterfall https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/7-fun-facts-about-the-milan-cathedral monthly 0.5 2020-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502720311380-XNPFLI9KMZSJF8WNAH75/milanduomo The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Milan Cathedral Somehow the Milan Duomo was even more beautiful in the rain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502721131669-2XGJ0AGI9YXOY78BI9A1/duomosepiaspires The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Milan Cathedral Delicate spires topped with religious figures are part of the elaborately decorated Duomo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502720386441-TH83GIUCFHAAPQOVY6V2/duomodavidgoliath The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Milan Cathedral A carving of David slaying the giant Goliath. Somebody send that boy to juvie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502721212837-X1XU5KGW5A2M2DDE3XFO/duomoangel The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Milan Cathedral Milan’s most popular attraction, the cathedral, took over 600 years to be built. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502721311668-Y4PVT5B6BH24PWM2N7VZ/howdoxiansnapwallthosewolvesbaying.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Milan Cathedral How can this Christian take a nap with all those wolves baying? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502720463876-8B43XB46IXL2XCNAGHY5/duomospires The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Milan Cathedral The best part of the Milan Cathedral is its expansive rooftop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502720951983-ONH01J5J8Z6CFREDI5VW/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Milan Cathedral The terraza atop the Milan Duomo is a popular (and absolutely stunning) hangout spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502720623430-36582Q6YS7HZV3XGDXI6/duomorooftop The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Milan Cathedral Wally wandered around to the back of the roof and found a quiet spot to read in the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502720673798-C5M7T32DLN7OX12JKTYT/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Milan Cathedral The Duomo is gorgeous at night as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502720738728-L93I7QPULLQ64MDPPTCH/duomolion The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Milan Cathedral Napoleon helped finally wrap up construction of the Duomo’s façade — so he could be crowned King of Italy in the cathedral. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502720797529-8774MLBG4YI65OJF32O2/milannaviglidistrict The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Fun Facts About the Milan Cathedral Milan’s Navigli District is a restaurant and art hotspot. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-ghost-of-mae-nak-phra-kanong monthly 0.5 2017-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502152915505-UD4IXVG52SJJ0QIMMUIT/maenakmovie The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Ghost of Mae Nak Phra Kanong The ghost of a mom and stillborn baby have caught the Thai imagination, as seen in this 2012 movie poster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502153298258-XBST5C08MKOSC2GRM3GT/maenakvintage The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Ghost of Mae Nak Phra Kanong A dead mother and her baby pretend to still be alive in the Mae Nak legend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502153911838-DOA1KJE4BVNV4LCE162I/maenok1959.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Ghost of Mae Nak Phra Kanong The infamous ghosts haunt this 1959 movie as well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502153160719-SRORG67G8YMESSLNPQ04/maenakmovie The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Ghost of Mae Nak Phra Kanong Yet another film adaptation of Thailand’s fave ghost story https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/why-elephant-trekking-and-elephant-rides-are-evil monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502058747028-84JSAQSEIN1Q16Q3YZZZ/elephanttrekking The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Elephant Trekking and Elephant Rides Are Evil As fun as elephant treks sound, they perpetuate a brutal practice of animal abuse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502058816868-JUMESWFQL1IMJ9WI1OOX/phajaan The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Elephant Trekking and Elephant Rides Are Evil This poor baby elephant is undergoing the torture known as “the crush,” or phajaan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502058874465-MISCN363LYQNC9B37T0V/elephantpainting The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Elephant Trekking and Elephant Rides Are Evil Elephant painting also involves abuse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1502058996486-M1OVIBRCEV49AA2UU8L9/elephantnaturepark The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why Elephant Trekking and Elephant Rides Are Evil Instead of patronizing an operation that offers elephant rides or tricks, go to a sanctuary like the Elephant Nature Park outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand, which rescues abused elephants https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-secret-jungle-temple-of-wat-palad monthly 0.5 2018-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501637643739-GWCNWVAKA286DXCKDTEK/watpalad The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secret Jungle Temple of Wat Palad Perhaps Wat Palad has seen better days — and perhaps that’s part of its charm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501640184964-YQ4C2Y6INP8XJ6X1D6WR/watpaladpavillion The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secret Jungle Temple of Wat Palad The sala at Wat Palad feels less wild than much of the rest of the complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501638072449-2IHR2Q6LA2TIAXW2NX23/watpaladnaga The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secret Jungle Temple of Wat Palad This naga staircase sits to one side of the waterfall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501638131522-KBZRE4HISWFT1C5793XJ/monkstrail The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secret Jungle Temple of Wat Palad Follow the saffron markers as you hike the Monk’s Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501639084400-1JL9CR5OMXHTG3INO5CY/watpaladstatue The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secret Jungle Temple of Wat Palad Old statues are found throughout the grounds of Wat Palad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501638209326-Y903XQP6695B3124CCDF/watpaladwhitebuddha The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secret Jungle Temple of Wat Palad Worshippers add squares of gold leaf to statues of the Buddha like this one at Wat Palad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501638316122-5Z25F0VIIBJBERPU5OHJ/manussihas The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secret Jungle Temple of Wat Palad These Burmese sphinxes, known as manussihas, guard the temple complex of Wat Palad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501639740181-KPWDO5E7KPCER1EG1BSS/watpaladjungle The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secret Jungle Temple of Wat Palad The jungle has reclaimed parts of Wat Palad — which makes it a fun change from most other temples in the Chiang Mai area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501638600891-MZE0UFGEADBLYG502JGS/cave.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 10-12 The temple of the Oracle at Delphi in its heyday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501464815965-08Y3YGK3JPQYUPLMPFPL/ghostgirl The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 10-12 Would you stay at an inn that had a murderous spirit? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501463583685-758U1LM9VMBZSE2IZCGT/quincunx The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 10-12 A quincunx symbol can connect a spell to a place and make it stronger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501463676945-NC97QWWKMCNEZ61TUWY7/voodoodoll The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 10-12 I’d hate to think what someone did to get this voodoo doll treatment! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501463866666-0TDCIBEWC4QFTGOX3G4B/werewolfgeneva The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 10-12 A Werewolf in Geneva, 1580 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501464031195-VFGMQJ293DHM5A2RV9K5/killingwerewolf The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 10-12 Death of the Werewolf. I hope that arrow has a silver tip on it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501464097518-QLD6S2IWQREKLN8OENNL/werewolfwoodcut The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 10-12 A werewolf attacks a village in this woodcut from around 1512 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1501463939741-JQ639CBCXS58JDXUNM5G/werewolfwoman The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 10-12 A werewolf enjoys a tasty treat — but it’ll probably regret it in the morning https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-chiang-mai monthly 0.5 2017-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500849688220-8L7QTWVXYL14T1YY9SM3/chiangmaielephants The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of Chiang Mai Elephants have always played an important role in Chiang Mai’s history, used for transport and as beasts of burden in the teak trade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500849759187-ZKRDBS05UK57ATJKR8V7/threekingsmonument The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of Chiang Mai The Three Kings Monument in Chiang Mai — that’s Mengrai in the middle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500849816688-A5MT2U0T2QXQ3FD98QHK/lannawomen The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of Chiang Mai Lanna women in traditional garb (hey, it gets hot there!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500850059597-FC895ZL6FKBCF0NRNFOS/File_000+%2830%29.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of Chiang Mai Wat Chedi Luang as it stands today. The building was completed during the reign of King Tilokoraj https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500849872136-QUR5GF8NNFS19OMQTXCA/chiangmaimap The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of Chiang Mai An old map of Chiang Mai shows the square city center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500850029633-6M5KNPOZGTB19IWIV3KB/File_000+%2827%29.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of Chiang Mai The ancient ramparts that surround the Old City still stand (mostly) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500850353972-5CXWOFO009124CMC58AP/historicmarketchiangmai The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of Chiang Mai A historic shot of a Chiang Mai market. There’s a lot less mud nowadays https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/baan-dam-the-black-house-museum-of-chiang-rai monthly 0.5 2017-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500828707856-EAA9LPXHO0W473ORVZY7/baandam The Not So Innocents Abroad - Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai The dark, weathered exterior of Baan Dam’s Main Sanctuary Hall appears a bit sinister https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500828784967-Z328QZRNEMFNMXXY7MSB/baandam2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai The museum, including the Sanctuary of Rama, is the vision of one of Thailand’s most famous artists, Thawan Duchanee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500828890722-0UY7LHIUNYCYJ08OKGZ9/baandamrockring The Not So Innocents Abroad - Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai You could imagine pagan rituals taking place in front of the Xieng Thong House https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500828965249-DZT6UUKNB9TSRYW59UVV/baandameaglepenis The Not So Innocents Abroad - Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai The doors to the main building have intricate carvings of demons with animal-headed penises like the eagle seen here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500829056839-KWX9WI14R1P70KMTOZEZ/baandamportraits The Not So Innocents Abroad - Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai A bizarre self-portrait with a string rising up to an image of the Buddha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500829151598-6CEZ3AXP9VET81Y6U8EC/baandamduke The Not So Innocents Abroad - Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai Duke peeks out from the grouping of pillars in this one-of-a-kind museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500829187463-QBM9OQ27AC0RIOOSASEC/baandamwally The Not So Innocents Abroad - Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai Where’s Wally? 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There are skulls and horns galore at Baan Dam, giving the museum a primitive feel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500830082722-DVQERKX34GXZ2K4FVA8C/baandamchedis The Not So Innocents Abroad - Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai The white domes are modern takes on stupas (the reliquaries of Thai temples) and are covered with cool graffiti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500830190409-HYGI1U8PI596R9HKUMQK/baandamchediinterior The Not So Innocents Abroad - Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai A glimpse inside one of the stupas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500830014106-1ARRCDYV0ZT4VYL4BWY3/baandamsubmarine The Not So Innocents Abroad - Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai This strange building called the Hornbill House was the artist’s home when he was on site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500831454690-W65HMTO862NC9K3YW551/thawanduchanee The Not So Innocents Abroad - Baan Dam, the Black House Museum of Chiang Rai Thawan Duchanee, the man behind the Black House Museum https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/wat-phra-that-doi-suthep monthly 0.5 2018-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500513560228-Z4BH604W8ZGPHQS62ZML/doisutheplede.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Mountain Temple As with any Thai temple, there’s lots to explore on the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep grounds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1500513836820-3J3H5DINDIW2BYF1Q58L/doisuthepmural The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Mountain Temple The sheltered Prince Siddhartha Guatama discovers death in this mural at the temple. 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Thai Iced Tea Thai iced tea: where dessert and drink come together into one delicious treat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1499639665920-1TWUDKVX0XSRO9EORDXB/thaiicedteaingredients The Not So Innocents Abroad - Thai Iced Tea Break out the condensed milk, star anise, cardamom seeds, cloves and ceylon tea for this recipe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1499639809951-600VZ6B69VI9N0JM03U0/thaiicedteasteep The Not So Innocents Abroad - Thai Iced Tea Steep and chill the tea for 8 hours. Good things come to those who wait https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1499639894327-H8593FI03KOTIQTXCU57/thaiicedteamilk The Not So Innocents Abroad - Thai Iced Tea Two kinds of milk mix together to give this tea its creamy, sweet taste https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/9-tuk-tuk-tips monthly 0.5 2017-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1499611744752-M954H6U1ZD6MRLJ293HZ/tuktuk The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Tuk Tuk Tips The only good part of getting scammed is that we got some funny pics of Wally driving a tuk-tuk — much to Duke’s dismay https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/wat-rong-suea-ten-the-blue-temple monthly 0.5 2018-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1499092540019-1ZI26EPQD6DZ4B0T7TP5/bluetemple The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple This newer temple can be paired with a day trip to the White Temple and Black House Museum, as well as the over-the-top Wat Sang Kaew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1499092586675-QHE1EU591NP34KV6BAQ5/bluetemplenaga The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple Being a Slytherin, Wally has a special fondness for naga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1499092648673-95X9TXXJZI6P6U3LUXVD/bluetemplestupa The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple The stupa at Wat Rong Suea Ten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1499092733234-R1S9D4XBXPRMV55QKO2X/bluetempleceiling The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple The interior is reminiscent of the White Temple’s artwork — and indeed, we learned that it was created by a student of Kositpipat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1499092771757-4H2PTJQ3GNZSFDKDRWCJ/bluetempleinterior The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple The celestial themes and twilight blue create a mystical feel to the temple’s interior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1499093022478-3XBYVLTO49PU14VLD9KQ/bluetemplebuddha The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple You can take pictures inside the Blue Temple — unlike in the White Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1499092920725-1UMXE4FRQ3JPOICYY0FU/bluetempleflames The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple Turn back to look at the entrance, and you’ll see a representation of Hell, with the doors you came through actually a demon’s mouth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1499092988106-MTTEHIBD1JGGVI8CZ5GW/bluetempleangel The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple This angel-like being guards the Blue Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1499093083115-Q3N2RGODW0AZTK878SJR/bluetempleflowercandles The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple Make a donation and light a floating lotus candle https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-monsters-of-supernatural-season-2-episodes-7-9 monthly 0.5 2023-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498944850421-KGE2EQ8JI75VS6DMHF4X/danceofdeath The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of "Supernatural," Season 2, Episodes 7-9 An illustration from The English Dance of Death, drawn by William Combe. I’d say a skeleton lounging in front of your fireplace is a pretty strong death omen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498945185689-QQUQW1IIZNQRSAXAD0Z3/belledamesansmerci The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of "Supernatural," Season 2, Episodes 7-9 La Belle Dame Sans Merci, or The Banshee by Henry Meynell Rheam, 1901 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498945418244-9VKA7RA3UI1RWIJ46IDP/blackcat The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of "Supernatural," Season 2, Episodes 7-9 I love black cats…but some cultures believe them to be harbingers of death — especially if one meows at midnight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498944705807-R03WD2DEUCGEOITDJT77/hellhound The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of "Supernatural," Season 2, Episodes 7-9 You certainly don’t want to be a victim of a hellhound attack https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498945596367-ME3NCCNJW11MI2B3AHKC/blackdog The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of "Supernatural," Season 2, Episodes 7-9 The Black Dog of Newgate has haunted the prison for 400 years, appearing before executions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498945748860-GMK3M69KRYC8C0IVKDUF/robertjohnson The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of "Supernatural," Season 2, Episodes 7-9 The blues musician Robert Johnson is one of the most famous people (Faust aside) to sell his soul to the Devil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498946254496-Y15CBO9YGGY2AP8WZ3FA/summoningthedevil The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of "Supernatural," Season 2, Episodes 7-9 You can supposedly get your heart’s desire if you make a pact with the Devil — but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498946699201-KU51RFE619LYDOL9KJ3K/reshephandfriends The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of "Supernatural," Season 2, Episodes 7-9 That’s Resheph off to the right, the personification of plague. 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You are! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498439298504-YWG6MPH3BLFU61ZV9ZQM/sangkaewladies The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of All the single ladies line the side of the viharn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498441563997-ZWD1VVA6Q290RQEEWJQF/sangkaewstatues The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of Pra Maha Kajjana (on the right) was so tired of people fawning over his hotness that he turned himself into a fatty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498439425155-T60ON9LI8U8UXUYFV0ZF/sangkaewmural The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of Inside the viharn is a cool metallic mural that depicts the Buddhist version of Purgatory (which sure looks a lot like our Hell) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498439742303-BNOT1Q3OBNUTLD866YDL/dancers.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498439723573-UYT3RP6C4UHA33I3HSF5/creature.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498439662874-NP17VU71NWHK8TLNEWSQ/blackandwhite.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498442115485-63N54SM0WM5M3L2V0K3F/entrance7.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498439758845-WA98BI87KDSI2E6YZ3VT/entrance4.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498442142093-BRFXDMDGYQYPEPLXQHEG/littersfrombehind.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498442153827-Q8V69A7TEMYNYVR3MH9Y/mekara2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498442162681-FW44278YMCLVZT8VM4CK/naga.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498442171934-0N9P6OQ5EXPFNT12Z4U2/nagaside.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498442186669-NAMW1PRX2C2WJ2513QZ7/reddemon.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498442203622-AGZYT1JOX33PAP9REL27/viharn3.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498442228115-JPQU5ATCHMMZ5OMRIMBO/viharndeity.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498442248532-PTGTSVRUTH4HT9M10LN9/wallymom.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498442240710-GW860UHI39NVHHEUVXPM/viharnroof2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498442268637-U7TT0LFSKYX9KS2YK0EW/whitepointer.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498439471065-R2MBH9T8W88OUTTXYYU5/litterbearers The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of The good guys on the left; bad guys on the right. 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The guy in the middle is the Engineer Monk, who’s famous around these parts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498440659226-YFNQGQG2KOZ3X3RJKBEQ/bluebuddha The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of A pale blue and white Buddha in the open-aired sala https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498440719688-SBCHGE93I3IQ20JDKIG6/monkeyroof The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of Monkeys line the sala roof https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498440771579-0GZGG4A2AR1I78EKX27S/goldmonk.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498440802731-G7MIL7Y02VFJAOSFBU2E/swordman.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498440820278-CCM6589L5DXT8AGE7PVO/wallyloveslions.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498440825323-AIZ6QR9EQUOE1NR8WB7N/waxmonks.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Craziest, Coolest Northern Thailand Temple Most People Have Never Heard Of https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/catmosphere-cat-cafe monthly 0.5 2017-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406097495-7M18RQWHL4O4511C91UJ/catmospheresign.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe If you love cats, stop in Catmosphere for a caffeine and feline fix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406184804-X49LU0SWQ3Y4F423B8Z4/zoeyontable.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe Zoey graced us with her presence, sleeping on our table for most of our visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406238598-RU6IDL09LET4WWX8R57P/latte.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe The latte art was enough to make us regret our decision to go with iced https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406301596-HHSFKPK4FB9HF3M54AN4/catmosphereeve The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe This rapscallion is named Eve. She darts about the café, causing a ruckus, looking adorable all the while https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406393590-FFNRBQFLWUMPI09YQ2NL/basketsleeper.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406402637-NUTZT1MP0I5KVT6XU6QH/catmosphere1.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406408791-TFMIRVXIDHF76QJCLYTJ/catmosphere2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406415396-U3G9ZYL3BINF21MYN6LV/catmosphere3.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406422509-AUP3HE0CKUXOW3DNQAF3/catmosphere4.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406454806-P7A1W7Y6SQWCLQXUVS9F/catmospherewideshot.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406456896-HXEMJ417CLBDZRJGTSAI/hanginginwindow.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406465808-VJJOROT0ZEBAAEGTH1DD/lukesleeps.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406466382-S8ZT0PG5W9KW53ZC54NC/stretchykitty.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406728854-AHAZX5YAKSECKQ95QSPK/catmosphereluke The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe Wally named this one the Duchess — but later found out his name was Luke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406661446-A0V2ELJSKOB25LUWHNIV/catmospherecubbywall The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe Elsa rules over her domain, a wall of cubby holes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406552812-1PWDIB3LS49IJNSE4V4H/nhoonandbencatmosphere The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe Nhoon and Ben, the owners of Catmosphere in Chiang Mai, Thailand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1498406858486-2EG95SLP7WGOG0TY7MXQ/catstronauts The Not So Innocents Abroad - Catmosphere Cat Cafe The Catstronauts of Catmosphere. How many can you spot on your visit? https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/wat-buppharam-the-donald-duck-temple monthly 0.5 2019-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497801636855-S49PNWYJ59YJTU6V1KLS/watbuppharam The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple The gorgeous Dhamma Hall exterior is a highlight of Wat Bupphram in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Can you spot Donald Duck eating a bowl of noodles out front? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497801691537-0G5Y463ISL93RM8FFVBP/buppharamwall The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple Dharma wheels decorate the exterior wall of the temple complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497801785358-06CLS1L2Z6GQVO61ZZT7/buppharamdukewally The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple Duke and Wally on the steps of the Dhamma Hall at Wat Bupphrama, resplendent in deep red with elaborate gold details https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497801829106-3Q6248Z9S4JAT6PYR69L/bupphramtalktothehand The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple Duke says this Buddha is telling you, “Talk to the hand” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497801921489-IVO9ZE3XEOUK69FFX37A/bupphrammoms The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple These sluglike creatures are called moms. You know how moms are: They’re never satisfied https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802800229-NSWSB737YM2XC5DMH9D8/bupphramduke The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple Duke in the archway that leads to the chedi courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802895404-9O47C730UID3TYOOVD0C/bupphramkitty The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple Cats aren’t that common in Chiang Mai, but we found one resting in the second viharn, or prayer hall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802113698-913DJ32XQKZUT1D3I88R/bupphramdoor The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple A detail from the elaborately carved viharn doors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497801995689-COOU9XROIQB70RV6VZXS/bupphramchedi The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple A half-lion, half-dragon creature from Burmese mythology known as a chinthe helps protect the pagoda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802158052-5BGO05ZDH0YC6C16NOQ3/bupphramchediniche The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple This Buddha in a red niche is one of four at the base of the tower that is said to hold a sacred relic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802195944-37T25XVBWDX2JEZX4S92/bupphramhen The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple A hen sits on her eggs in a pot by the chedi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802284635-EW3I37JUALEGUTMOXQFQ/bupphramnagas The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple Wally has a special affinity for these snakelike creatures called nagas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802384967-DMGUYXLDOW9W7TV1MFJX/bupphramheads The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple Buddhist temples are filled with various statues in all sorts of mismatched styles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802437153-F0LU0L8KBDWCG1OYKH2O/bupphrammural The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple This playful mural by the artist Pornchai Jaima shows people worshipping a sacred tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802978620-0G4WKUU2WLY3G7WHK19O/bupphramwally The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple Wally at Wat Bupphram, one of his favorite temples in Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802558653-6Q7J8LILG565IC9MIXP2/bupphrambuddha2.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802604134-9E4EN3N6TQ3XGT6FWZAB/bupphramexterior.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802569176-2XDUCA9G219GFDFYS0CB/bupphramcomplex.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802573234-19PDQJ0F2ISNHZ96BJ0U/bupphramdancer.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802629457-QTIPBJLVHXD8ARCL2U4E/bupphramjadebuddha.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802585580-EJUZIUIELYSUKNS3H4PL/bupphramdetail.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802594913-FFYKNHTC1WUEJQHIOZY4/bupphramduke.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802611635-HLT366QS1HRWSQY8CTF0/bupphramgoldbuddhas.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURES https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802638541-V0J7VTG2AD7Z0ZS1LPH9/bupphramlilbuddha.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802648820-6YCD9SRPRUURKV0EKVFV/bupphrammonk.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802660947-GIL14MTDH2HIXA7JP76O/bupphrammonsters.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802678260-2ZNKW3PVEWXOMKQ5C9W7/bupphramniche.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802680190-Y5BN3IWJ0Y7077TZIUFI/bupphramumbrellas.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497802692094-2DI57YTB1RM0C2JR0ATU/bupphramwoodbuddhas.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Buppharam, the Donald Duck Temple https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-appeal-of-buddhism monthly 0.5 2018-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497397036861-HI7QRTI72PEJFAMLS425/watketkaram The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Appeal of Buddhism Thai temples, like Wat Ket Karam in Chiang Mai, have worship halls (viharns), towers containing relics (chedis) and a mix of other buildings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497397449551-QNDUB6EICA9KUOE1D1IW/waxmonk The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Appeal of Buddhism No, this isn’t a real monk — it’s a wax replica at Wat Phra Sing that could fit right in at Madame Tussauds. Wax monks are all the rage in Northern Thailand, and they’re sure to startle the unwary traveler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497409058267-9QL7D3S7VQRGKONS6BQI/silvertemplebuddha The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Appeal of Buddhism Sorry, ladies. Only men can feast their eyes on the interior of Wat Sri Suphan, the amazing Silver Temple in Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497409320503-IBC20054VVPX825RKYLV/buddha The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Appeal of Buddhism Honestly, wouldn’t you rather pray to this peaceful man than to one who’s being tortured to death? https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/hotel-des-artists-ping-silhouette-your-oasis-in-chiang-mai monthly 0.5 2017-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497184748034-4Q9BVQGI83IQD0913MF9/pinglobby The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai The open-air lobby of the Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette in Chiang Mai, Thailand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497184907489-7G17YEASY8B3CE0XXOU1/pingpool The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai One of our many favorite spots at this charming boutique hotel was the saltwater infinity pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497185015209-PDYOFUS9F4OWVVPNLKWW/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai We stayed in one of the Willow Suites, with our own patio in a quiet courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497185085931-MLLD64H6NJD2NQ590Q2J/pingbed The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai Our bed at the Ping Silhouette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497185202838-R5KTEVA5ESW6QGQJ9OBA/cafedesartists The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai We dined on the patio every morning in the Café des Artists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497185363328-3EFIJFDWBD34Z7DRQNS7/pingbeignets The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai Breakfast kicks off with these delicious beignets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497185294322-OHJST3YYTJ3W9IO0A27H/pingbreakfastbasket The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai This fresh basket is just one of three courses included with breakfast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497185443028-0CO8WFYZGR587CIG9J54/pingbreakfastrice The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai You can get a rice dish for breakfast — or eggs, if you prefer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497185588886-0YU6HJYEZKQHV38U8TMH/pingrestaurant The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai Turn left to the coffeeshop; turn right for the restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497185673825-7VE03LD9CQB0V4YOB0G0/pingcoffeeshop The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai It didn’t take long for the friendly and attentive staff to learn our coffee preferences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497185754049-WIJOC4Q29ZRV9XDEB85M/pingbluechair The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai A bright blue floor and chair offer a delightful surprise at the top of the stairs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497185839350-Q8NYFK8DXKSA8Q157FQL/pinglanterns The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai Above you, pink paper lanterns offer a bit of modern whimsy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497186123318-KHLO0BB4FIC7T1VX9AAM/pinghotel The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai Duke peeks from an opening in the three-story lobby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497186353627-8WWNMQDRGHXVDM7LXEY9/pingdukelobby The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai Duke rests by the Ping Silhouette’s front door https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497186286607-97ONTMINH6TSA1S5C0SM/pingwallycircle The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai Wally plays in a detail off the lobby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497186583410-RXPJVYCFUWS1YG6AZ9I8/pingpeekaduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497186613609-3NRFQOJBARGMVXNGSOPL/pingspirithouse.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497186623943-TC61PE4GK7OHEVPHW2AV/pingwallyreads.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497186527562-K0LL78U3NX8T15OHJJVL/pingdukedouches.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497186562190-H4T52N35PY4ZXKCBEHZ5/pinglanterns.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497186662272-FZIOHHVQ3I3L0UFY1G93/pingwallystairs.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497186537973-9BSKKA3OL5RNINZUBUN5/pingdukefakereads.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497186593158-9XQOEHALN5GM1KGXHALB/pingspa.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1497186780728-PCUSEEYUWWMC9B48TF9Y/pingwallywindow.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Hotel des Artists Ping Silhouette: Your Oasis in Chiang Mai https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/wat-lok-molee monthly 0.5 2017-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496707489115-QFIKPDPEZYWBR6IFFRGB/complexwithbird.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee It never makes the list of must-see temples in Chiang Mai, but we both fell under the spell of Wat Lok Molee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496707562640-66PNYTHMRQNEOFO1M2XA/watlokmoleeyaksa1 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee Guarding the temple are what look like evil demons — but they’re actually nice nature spirits known as yakshas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496707683786-9KSI2RNBOI7J99FQFWQS/watlokmoleeelephant The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee Two stone elephants line the pathway to the viharn, the main temple building https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496707794906-H0VBH05V7Y8DAMW2B2L3/watlokmoleebuddhas The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee The Buddhas in Wat Lok Molee’s viharn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496707883768-FAD8LPESCAE1ZHN04GQ7/watlokmoleeleaf The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee Buy a leaf from the stall out front and write a wish on it. Then hang it on the trees that stand on either side of the main temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496708069390-CMLWOX4L6OGE7HJGGT0W/watlokmoleesilvertree The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee Silver and gold wishing trees were Wally’s favorite part of Lok Molee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496708130137-GURCTXOK4WT558P0WR1U/watlokmoleeceiling The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee The temple’s ornate ceilng https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496708185930-HS7AABU0085V86HT0ETF/watlokmoleecomplex The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee Some of the shrines on the grounds of Lok Molee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496708297966-0CEINWV1HEVEOK9OSZJN/watlokmoleebrahma The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee A statue of the four-faced Hindu deity Brahma and a sacred tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496708388016-95OEQ6JU7KV9VFPR3K7B/watlokmoleechedi The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee More wishing leaves are hung by the ancient brick chedi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496708462651-QRWR3AFJ56DQJF5PIYMJ/watlokmoleealmsbowls The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee The monks’ alms bowls and statues of their famous predecessors in an open-air pavillion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496708557383-RPDK0VWM7LQI7GROH8DN/watlokmoleeupakut The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee Duke’s patron deity Upakut makes an appearance beneath the chedi at Wat Lok Molee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496709780422-09P4AHAK9TF1DHCVGX8X/archway.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496709783798-WJOCF6IN05408DWN6ERR/greendemon.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Wat Lok Molee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1496709796596-UOSGW6SCRTH0S1LKHMV5/monkslaundry.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Art in Paradise: One of the Most Fun Things to Do in Chiang Mai No trip to Chiang Mai is complete without a fun-filled trip to Art in Paradise https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/137-pillars-house-where-luxury-and-history-meet monthly 0.5 2022-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495841278531-MRBRPXQJVJOGAK2UF26F/137pillarsdrawingroom The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet The Drawing Room at 137 Pillars, a lovely spot for tea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495841349447-74OZ1N6PHMB6JHAH7KZI/jackbainsbar The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet The Jack Bain’s Bar got a whole new look (and an actual bar!) last year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495841663636-OZJ1TVJDJ2K6QY4OTJKF/137pillarssign The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet One of the most luxurious hotels in Chiang Mai, 137 PIllars has a rich history https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495841427919-DCOLAYY9ZK91AD25TX95/137pillarscocktail The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet The Aged Teak cocktail is a take on an old-fashioned — but with cinnamon smoke in a cloche for a dramatic reveal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495841512213-27WDBTKCNI9HXUJZTIN7/137pillarsgrounds The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet The grounds of the hotel are gorgeous and quiet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495841598433-O11CRXV8ZNGTLLBS5ESJ/137pillarstuktuks The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet These bicycle tuk-tuks sit out front of the 137 Pillars hotel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495841779132-SQEPIO11N16IJ6WCB2K2/137pillarssteps The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet Step into another world behind the whitewashed wall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495842087063-NO429NHR4J6LCL0J5LTQ/137pillarsdiningroom The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet The Dining Room serves up breakfast and Asian dishes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495842217900-C8PPUPMQOG1FTX90KC2A/137pillarscabanas The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet Two of the hotel’s cabañas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495841919817-B4AS535IY4DFUD8EXOTG/137pillarspool The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet A dramatic five-story living wall of climbing green vines cleverly obscures the view of the world beyond the hotel walls. If you want to cool off, take a dip in the sapphire blue pool beneath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495842567682-741EZ2NJ2XVE5NEFPNBE/137pillarsrajahbrooks1 The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet The Rajah Brooke Suite’s bedroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495842626117-D58QABLJL1Q61SJPZP7G/137pillarsrajahbrooke2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet The charming porch is a highlight of the Rajah Brooke Suite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495842723425-UIAKNYB5Z9ZF2DRIGG2Q/137pillarsbathtub The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet Who wouldn’t want to take a bath in this adorable tub? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495842377452-TT34UKWA7J56A32IOA5B/137pillarspoolsuite1 The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet The sitting room of the Louis Leonowens Suite, better known as the Pool Suite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495842495073-TR4A5LJWXU3CKILQNJR0/137pillarspoolsuite2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - 137 Pillars House: Where Luxury and History Meet The Leonowens Suite’s bedroom https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-monsters-of-supernatural-season-2-episodes-4-6 monthly 0.5 2020-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492369776720-72G49M7M35OBD8LEFTI3/zombiemeal The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Not all zombies want to eat brains. Some go right for the guts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492369881218-RVF3XRJ1P31P5KD2VIC0/zombiegirl The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Zombies are corpses come back from the dead — and they’re not the brightest of the undead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492369932379-9PP7JB7GLC77O6S9LDZZ/revenant The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Who hasn’t wanted to speak with the dead? Well, we’ve got just the ritual for you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492370074683-Z4MYRKQBLY9GO7KL635I/hynotizedcomic The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Ever done something you regret? Blame it on mesmerism! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492370132007-Z9935AHRTR7IBF22PLWG/powerofhypnotism The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Hypnotism is a powerful tool — just imagine getting people to do whatever you want! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492370206634-4YTFFJBM2KFM54CJ1BDQ/hhholmes The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 4-6 This charming gent is H.H. Holmes, one of the worst serial killers in history https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492370275818-WOXC5LCGH4UIC8EX5C3Y/murdercastle The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 4-6 A rare image of Holmes’ Murder Castle, a boarding house for single women on Chicago’s South Side — quite close to the Columbian Exhibition https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/fah-lanna-spa-a-thai-massage-and-tok-sen-escape-in-chiang-mai monthly 0.5 2020-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495246105226-97IZGGMV5WL1XATGC9UO/fahlannasigns.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fah Lanna Spa: A Thai Massage and Tok Sen Escape in Chiang Mai Which direction will you go? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495245641266-BBD54U068OCLE5SNNHVS/fahlannawalkway The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fah Lanna Spa: A Thai Massage and Tok Sen Escape in Chiang Mai A boardwalk across a koi pond creates an enchanted world at the spa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495236216828-FVO5RNKKRR0PJYV8X05I/fahlannaM The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fah Lanna Spa: A Thai Massage and Tok Sen Escape in Chiang Mai Miss M will hook you up with a customized massage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495236277621-0VBAKLWERZ5THND0YWN7/fahlannabaskets The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fah Lanna Spa: A Thai Massage and Tok Sen Escape in Chiang Mai The foyer at Fah Lanna incorporates elements of a traditional Lanna kitchen, including these drying baskets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495236137451-LO5MO90R505PSEK1PNPN/fahlannaroom The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fah Lanna Spa: A Thai Massage and Tok Sen Escape in Chiang Mai The rooms at Fah Lanna Spa are named for local regions and the handicrafts they’re known for https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495236927927-MWGGJM8OZWMYJR7WFOSZ/thaimassage The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fah Lanna Spa: A Thai Massage and Tok Sen Escape in Chiang Mai Thai massage is a bit different than the typical type of massage you get in the States https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495245703038-5Q0TRIHKWCTEPTAKGXQ5/toksen The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fah Lanna Spa: A Thai Massage and Tok Sen Escape in Chiang Mai The tok sen tools of the trade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495236375404-YNZ4S7YFC4NA0VN8MZ1U/fahlannagiftshop The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fah Lanna Spa: A Thai Massage and Tok Sen Escape in Chiang Mai Lots of goodies in the gift shop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495236414174-EOHLAEJY0JBVRF0C4I60/fahtaracoffee The Not So Innocents Abroad - Fah Lanna Spa: A Thai Massage and Tok Sen Escape in Chiang Mai Whether or not you stop in for a spa treatment, Fahtara café is a chill place to enjoy a coffee, smoothie or delicious meal https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-bizarre-origins-of-phra-upakut monthly 0.5 2017-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495406239370-3L7CVHQ8Y5NOOK86EB03/upakut The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Bizarre Origins of Phra Upakut Did you know that if a mermaid drinks sperm she can get pregnant? At least according to Buddhist folklore, that is! That’s how Upakut, seen in the middle here, was born https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495408033159-S3UG23I843Z5GJXVDEQK/watlokmoleeupakut.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Bizarre Origins of Phra Upakut Upakut pops up in many of the temples in Chiang Mai. Here he is at the base of the chedi at Wat Lok Molee. Make a game of seeing if you can spot him at the Buddhist temples you visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495408619830-ZW37IGC1PIK3Z3ZRWSML/watsangkaewupakut The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Bizarre Origins of Phra Upakut With his lotus cap, alms bowl and upturned smiling face, there’s just something Duke found so appealing about Phra Upakut, seen here at Wat Sang Kaew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495406806752-931M1AZMQ29BX6P3YMOH/watupakutpighead The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Bizarre Origins of Phra Upakut This unusual offering at Wat Upakut had caught fire — and Wally ran off to tell the monks and save the day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495406384482-YDO0UJPS0GQJ39XPCSEZ/watupakutladiesinarow.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Bizarre Origins of Phra Upakut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495406383328-CP0IASR09QNN2B1OLUO4/watupakutnagachedi.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Bizarre Origins of Phra Upakut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495406470076-M9O020IQY6ZB7R4LENJS/watupakutchedi.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Bizarre Origins of Phra Upakut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495406408630-MKEYU2P8ZGFO5I6S5OWF/watupakutwoman.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Bizarre Origins of Phra Upakut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495406488829-TOX2C6HD7OEE12ECTKIT/watupakutdebris.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Bizarre Origins of Phra Upakut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495406476029-RZ8PP2N0VNH925IES87H/watupakutdwarf.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Bizarre Origins of Phra Upakut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495406760456-7K2F6S9BESLNS2UQDQX0/watupakutinterior2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Bizarre Origins of Phra Upakut https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/makkha-a-true-spa-experience-in-chiang-mai-thailand monthly 0.5 2022-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495291092802-ZCHTJEHKTEVMM3YCR8PN/makkhahealthandspa The Not So Innocents Abroad - Makkha: A True Spa Experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand Awaiting our aromatherapy massages in Makkha’s gorgeous lobby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495291374326-I0CPJSUOHKU0YKU0KT4R/makkhabeer The Not So Innocents Abroad - Makkha: A True Spa Experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand Beer, the delightful receptionist at Makkha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495291147014-1NB9QP146R3SY5MC3D5J/makkharoom The Not So Innocents Abroad - Makkha: A True Spa Experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand The rooms at Makkha are soothingly neutral — letting the massage experience come to the forefront of your senses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495291248503-SQ6ONR4074L8A29AU40Q/wanwaan The Not So Innocents Abroad - Makkha: A True Spa Experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand The Wan Waan essential oil-based products the spa uses are available for purchase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495291473586-CEPF9O4RIKN2ATTUB1YR/lobby.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Makkha: A True Spa Experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand Makkha Health & Spa’s lobby https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/flight-of-the-gibbon-a-zipline-chiang-mai-adventure monthly 0.5 2020-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495146056125-2UNS906LV1IHYRHDPWLI/ziplineduo The Not So Innocents Abroad - Flight of the Gibbon: A Zipline Chiang Mai Adventure Duke and Wally on one of the two double ziplines at Flight of the Gibbon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1494772182033-BLZIJZLJYWSWWBE9MU1P/gibbongroup The Not So Innocents Abroad - Flight of the Gibbon: A Zipline Chiang Mai Adventure Diesel, Wally, Mr. O and Duke still feeling the rush from their ziplining excursion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1494772316163-FYCN42W2ZNVEIHEHI8RV/Gibbonvan.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Flight of the Gibbon: A Zipline Chiang Mai Adventure Flight of the Gibbons will pick you up and transport you to the jungle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495146196990-9CTCI39ZPV2W8TMNRORI/dukewallyzipliners The Not So Innocents Abroad - Flight of the Gibbon: A Zipline Chiang Mai Adventure Duke and Wally are all geared up and ready to hit the jungle course! (The harnesses are a bit snug in the crotch region, FYI.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1494772649875-3F7O4HNMATGOKVBSMFYE/gibbonprep The Not So Innocents Abroad - Flight of the Gibbon: A Zipline Chiang Mai Adventure They’ll hook you up with harnesses and helmets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1494772719896-GQJFADIE0W2SO7PZ4KIV/gibbons The Not So Innocents Abroad - Flight of the Gibbon: A Zipline Chiang Mai Adventure A family of gibbons, including this mother and child, swing in the branches high above you https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1494773854956-I4U158AYMTML1OKIHGLZ/Rolypoly.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Flight of the Gibbon: A Zipline Chiang Mai Adventure A roly-poly rolls up into a ball — and became ammunition for a prank amongst the sky rangers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1494773387424-6WLHBN9J729REQR7VH1T/postzipline The Not So Innocents Abroad - Flight of the Gibbon: A Zipline Chiang Mai Adventure See that glow on our faces? That’s the post-ziplining bliss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1494773461024-GR0X998PE1ZUNHE82R9D/gibbonwally The Not So Innocents Abroad - Flight of the Gibbon: A Zipline Chiang Mai Adventure Wally is giddy — ziplining through the jungle was a fab way to spend his birthday! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1494874794432-XOODUIAA5ENF4648PLY5/flightofthegibbonmap The Not So Innocents Abroad - Flight of the Gibbon: A Zipline Chiang Mai Adventure A map of the 30 stations you’ll work your way through at Flight of the Gibbon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1495146126570-CF4O8N04M0X20SD8FK4T/dukegoesdown The Not So Innocents Abroad - Flight of the Gibbon: A Zipline Chiang Mai Adventure Whee! Duke rappels at one of the stations https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/rosa-bonheur-a-friendly-watering-hole-in-parc-des-buttes-chaumont monthly 0.5 2017-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1493166832255-9U73Z3JBDY3ON29BDMMX/rosabonheurbar The Not So Innocents Abroad - Rosa Bonheur, a Friendly Watering Hole in Parc des Buttes Chaumont The charming Rosa Bonheur bar at Buttes Chaumont in Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492870044943-CJUHOEGDPI725PUR5ZRM/rosabonheur The Not So Innocents Abroad - Rosa Bonheur, a Friendly Watering Hole in Parc des Buttes Chaumont The artist Rosa Bonheur has a delightful bar named for her in Parc des Buttes Chaumont in Paris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492870216642-KBA34U9W6TE14N75ZQBH/bonheursheep The Not So Innocents Abroad - Rosa Bonheur, a Friendly Watering Hole in Parc des Buttes Chaumont Bonheur painted lifelike depictions of animals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492870281880-3J2U3T0QUPECN3QPJXMD/bonheurlion The Not So Innocents Abroad - Rosa Bonheur, a Friendly Watering Hole in Parc des Buttes Chaumont Lions and horses were among Bonheur’s favorite subjects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492870139059-8JYSMAYMX4NADL4SWVPO/bonheur The Not So Innocents Abroad - Rosa Bonheur, a Friendly Watering Hole in Parc des Buttes Chaumont Later in her life, Bonheur took to wearing trousers and became a feminist icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1493166922367-8OMK0NWP691551YO622P/rosabonheurtable The Not So Innocents Abroad - Rosa Bonheur, a Friendly Watering Hole in Parc des Buttes Chaumont We grab a bite to eat at Rosa Bonheur — before it turns into a gay dance club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1493166987869-ZSH5SGO2UQ9I4BGC0T79/rosabonheurreader The Not So Innocents Abroad - Rosa Bonheur, a Friendly Watering Hole in Parc des Buttes Chaumont The bar is mellow and family-friendly on weekend days https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1493167045926-RXPZT30X9RYP17GP7N5L/rosabonheurbar2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Rosa Bonheur, a Friendly Watering Hole in Parc des Buttes Chaumont The whimsical bar at Rosa Bonheur, where you can order tapas and the signature cocktail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1493167219946-QMWT59TY9DIUZF6FCEW3/butteschaumontdukewally The Not So Innocents Abroad - Rosa Bonheur, a Friendly Watering Hole in Parc des Buttes Chaumont Wally and Duke in Buttes Chaumont, down the hill from Rosa Bonheur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1493167116236-PHNFVPDFPG0ATBBMN2CE/rosasummer The Not So Innocents Abroad - Rosa Bonheur, a Friendly Watering Hole in Parc des Buttes Chaumont The Rosa Summer, the perfect summer cocktail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1493167169203-XGUC9I7QZFFYN6OW0DYH/butteschaumontjump The Not So Innocents Abroad - Rosa Bonheur, a Friendly Watering Hole in Parc des Buttes Chaumont Enough Rosa Summers and you’ll be jumping for joy like Wally and Kent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1493167301191-AL9N446JINHR6WMD1ESD/rosabonheurbench The Not So Innocents Abroad - Rosa Bonheur, a Friendly Watering Hole in Parc des Buttes Chaumont Kirsten and Jennifer sit on a bench with interesting graffiti outside the bar https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-monsters-of-supernatural-season-2-episodes-1-3 monthly 0.5 2022-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489707526051-RU8T2RFKJX0E9JXDR3CB/ouijaparty The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 What’s a Halloween party without a Ouija board? It’s the best time to talk with the dead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489716121067-VOO5KV4AGFYJU5FWZLPK/funnydeath The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 A reaper reveals itself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489707697237-NO8GE15IP811ZTL06D1O/reaperfiddles The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489707742904-HEGVLBH07G62KCIP6AO6/queenelizabethi The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Queen Elizabeth saw a fetch lying on her bed — and she died not long after https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489715304962-UF8QK8M52CMW0GTT3ZTE/rockwellouija The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Norman Rockwell painted a scene of a couple using a Ouija board for a cover of The Saturday Evening Post https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489715379603-BIJ413YPD5N03ERTV7T1/ouija The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Victorians were kind of obsessed with spiritualism and trying to speak with the dead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489715461584-GQIIBZAG0T9RPZWCZDPG/abramelin The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Abramelin the Mage. I’m sure he’s slathered in his namesake oil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489715524167-MCR4ZAE0AUBUXR40R4U9/rakshasa The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 The Hindu demon rakshasha is known for tearing people apart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489715625094-SV0TB791HO8K8EANF1JM/ravanasita The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Ravana, the 10-headed King of Rakshasas kidnapped the lovely Sita in the Hindu epic the Ramayana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489715787012-79H8Q1WDPTOHWHJZQIK3/rakasha The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 We probably don’t even want to know what this rakshasa is up to https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489715848348-QFEFTYWGXTL7S0JISE67/rakshasa2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Rakshasas can shapeshift, enjoy devouring people and always fade away at the start of a new day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489716009287-9GQ4HI6D2LD5FHP3M2CO/danddrakshasa.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 The rakshasa page from the AD&D Monster Manual https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1490226355405-VNIE5NC4Y7T9UOO1FK08/482px-William-Adolphe_Bouguereau_%281825-1905%29_-_Dante_And_Virgil_In_Hell_%281850%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Wally has always secretly wanted to be a vampire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1490226607239-URZQ2RM1ET61W56WJFUT/vladtepes The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Vlad Tepes, a Romanian prince from the 1400s, became the infamous Dracula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1490226661069-QWV8SW7T922WCV4ZO0TR/vladtheimpaler The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Vlad the Impaler is said to have enjoyed dining amidst his eccentric décor (bodies impaled upon stakes) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1490226792686-XFI54H0RBDCK2HDJZEL1/vampire The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Are vampires inherently evil? Would you slay one if it only dined on animal blood? https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-secrets-of-parc-des-buttes-chaumont monthly 0.5 2017-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492390347685-CWPX0WTNET5KR9TH51Z5/butteschaumontfolly The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Parc des Buttes Chaumont Parc des Buttes Chaumont isn’t at the top of tourists’ itineraries, but it’s a great natural break from the heart of the city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492390589146-2IKRX4JHKKBLLJBY0HSJ/butteshistoricfolly The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Parc des Buttes Chaumont A historic postcard of the Temple of Sybille, the folly in Buttes Chaumont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492390711276-MVW96XCUU68QX28THRVJ/DSC_3951.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Parc des Buttes Chaumont Wally and Duke in the folly at Buttes Chaumont, a little-known park in Paris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492390806918-ZLNX9YX29490K31ZC59Z/butteschaumontgibbet The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Parc des Buttes Chaumont This horrific structure, known as a gibbet, displayed hanged corpses on the site of what is now Parc des Buttes Chamont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492391148020-3UC4DCY0JNIT8YQRKQIT/montmartreview The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Parc des Buttes Chaumont The Greek temple, or folly, at Buttes Chaumont affords a fantastic view of Montmartre, topped by Sacré Coeur cathedral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492391236792-RVI6PQWXRWXFC1PIMCEQ/kentwallybuttes The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Parc des Buttes Chaumont Kent, who lives in Paris, took us on a tour of the park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492391303595-F82K4BFZBTLNOZ28HEVR/kentwallybuttes2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Secrets of Parc des Buttes Chaumont Even though Kent and Wally are joking around, there are some precarious perches in Buttes Chaumont — be careful! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1492391064160-WJG29QJ680T34R6BA8EN/wallybuttesfolly The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Père Lachaise Cemetery Scavenger Hunt Think of Père Lachaise Cemetery as a large park — that just so happens to have a bunch of dead people buried in it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1491088319102-0163EEFKVYKKTWTZJW3Q/morrisongrave The Not So Innocents Abroad - Père Lachaise Cemetery Scavenger Hunt Jim Morrison’s grave is barricaded off. 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The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 20-22 Before Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer was fighting all sorts of evil — and doing so while dressed fabulously and making clever quips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489026376662-7I37WSA1KY9D61WYRY36/varneyvampire The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 20-22 Much of what we know about vampires turns out to be wrong https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489026428625-NX3WIM7PITVUUG25N722/dracula The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 20-22 We can thank Bram Stoker and Bela Lugasi for our modern-day versions of vampire lore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489026957068-7NTWK66Q6F9DVU4D0ZZL/vampirebat The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 20-22 Some legends say that vampires have the ability to turn into a bat at will https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489026510392-ATXZ63P8MT9Q70UADPSJ/femaledemon The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 20-22 Not all demons are horrific distortions of nature — some take the form of a beautiful woman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489025168746-6J963WVNLLEBPOKVLFJE/keyofsolomon The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 20-22 You, too, can trap demons in elaborate magic summoning circles like King Solomon supposedly did https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489024659910-MY5BHZD5MA6V0ZH9A4MC/keyofsolomon The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 20-22 The Key of Solomon’s magic circle and triangle from the manuscript of Sir Hans Sloane, a famous collector who bequeathed his books to the British Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489024454824-WWP8FOHWPDMKKLEVPR83/devilstrap The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 20-22 The Devil’s Trap is a great way to trap powerful demons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489026827676-E44V9AEV58HNZ5O79UGH/exorcism The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 20-22 Practice your Latin — you’ll need it for exorcisms and making holy water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489026897810-V4ZNQQSQQ7A4URBI5O7G/possessed The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 20-22 If someone looks like this, there’s a pretty good chance they’re possessed by a demon https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/beng-mealea-the-lotus-pond-temple monthly 0.5 2025-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1490135505830-DQD4X40AC4CNI4J8QC04/bengmealea The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beng Mealea, the Lotus Pond Temple Beng Mealea, the most fun temple to explore in the Angkor area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1490135945658-T8QWWXPSWUURW8CW0B37/bengmealeawallyduke The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beng Mealea, the Lotus Pond Temple Duke and Wally had a blast playing Indiana Jones as they explored the remote Beng Mealea, or Lotus Pond Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1490136065849-JYY63LW60V8BUV88H27L/bengmealea The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beng Mealea, the Lotus Pond Temple There are worse jobs than guarding Beng Mealea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1490135893302-H5Q5AOIKNJR0D8FPKDO8/bengmealearubble The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beng Mealea, the Lotus Pond Temple Piles of stone rubble that have tumbled down from Beng Mealea’s upper walls lie haphazardly throughout the site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1490135708674-7TCSL4UHWL0G2OCQV5AZ/bengmealealibrary The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beng Mealea, the Lotus Pond Temple One of the temple libraries, which at one time held sacred manuscripts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1490135766507-DMYCLMGWA70KQ2K573T3/bengmealeacorbels The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beng Mealea, the Lotus Pond Temple Sandstone corbels mimicking wood now compete with the real thing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1490136130299-U5ZNA7ZV2WGNFVW5SFZU/deathsheadspider The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Indian Caste System Explained The highest secular class, Kshatriyas include the subcaste Rajputs. Traditionally, they were warriors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489246624337-6QHEJWUBJTC0VGED68NB/vaishyas The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Indian Caste System Explained The Vaishya caste includes farmers and those involved in business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489246721707-TXAJ09R1X4WBB3OIBCTM/shudra The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Indian Caste System Explained A still from the 2012 Hindi movie Shudra: The Rising?, about the poor treatment of this low caste (I’m pretty sure most of them aren’t this hot) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489246877899-E2O0HTK4WVLKPUO9IQJL/dalits The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Indian Caste System Explained So low on the totem pole, they’re technically outside of the caste system, Dalits, or untouchables, are relegated to jobs deemed too unclean for the rest of society https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489844042989-MP8WD8EQEIPQBIU4NE4K/narayanan The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Indian Caste System Explained K.R. 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Take that, Saint Peter’s! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489535785062-HO6RJHCYYGXQPOH7WI13/angkorbuddha The Not So Innocents Abroad - Angkor Wat, a Little Bit of Heaven in Siem Reap Originally a Hindu temple, you now find shrines to the Buddha tucked into various nooks throughout Angkor Wat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489535891316-0JAVBDQCW9EAMU8MH1MK/ankorcarving The Not So Innocents Abroad - Angkor Wat, a Little Bit of Heaven in Siem Reap Many of the bas-relief carvings at Angkor Wat depict warfare https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489535492498-36BBBGSQHQXLZO1LN8G9/angkorapsaras The Not So Innocents Abroad - Angkor Wat, a Little Bit of Heaven in Siem Reap Three of the 3,000 depictions of buxom celestial spirits known as apsaras https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1489617118353-85AR6SQE40IZTTTBI0LO/angkormonkeyarmy The Not So Innocents Abroad - Angkor Wat, a Little Bit of Heaven in Siem Reap Sugiva, the Monkey King, and his army of warriors https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-most-incredible-360-panorama-virtual-reality-pics-ever monthly 0.5 2017-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1488726051882-NXAM7C4KBI8WIN8FBMWQ/airpanoteam The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Most Incredible 360 Panorama Virtual Reality Pics Ever The AirPano team https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/bayon-temple-the-star-of-angkor-thom monthly 0.5 2022-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1488639698792-UDCUODLVBDCJV0X6RMRW/bayonheads The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bayon Temple: The Star of Angkor Thom The smiling heads that are found throughout the Bayon Temple complex most likely depict the king — not the Buddha as many assume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1488641849664-UPIETW3RCBG6KIQBFS0S/bayondukewally The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bayon Temple: The Star of Angkor Thom Duke and Wally were giddy kicking off their exploration of Angkor wandering Bayon, with its intricately carved bas reliefs and giant stone faces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1488639810797-NBD1UP5SOGRLZLKFVOYV/demontugofwar The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bayon Temple: The Star of Angkor Thom On one side of the bridge leading into Angkor Thom, demons called asuras use a giant snake to churn out the Nectar of Immortality. 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Which side do you think Wally and I liked most? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1488641918580-83I0QYFNEK0U9DEGD46C/angkorthomface.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bayon Temple: The Star of Angkor Thom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1488641927647-2SCBBRDM4UNTP26FN57W/bayonbasreliefs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bayon Temple: The Star of Angkor Thom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1488641931466-6ZJ0JUT67BVWFMJMZRP3/bayontower.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bayon Temple: The Star of Angkor Thom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1488641929624-HY6O5XAIW3FMH9AF6H05/bayoncarvings.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bayon Temple: The Star of Angkor Thom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1488641939590-8XFFKVA4NK2DVWH0SODZ/bayonwall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bayon Temple: The Star of Angkor Thom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1488640015704-GKBT01UEW1HCODZTE8PM/bayonarch The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bayon Temple: The Star of Angkor Thom The massive gate pavilion topped with large carved faces watches approaching visitors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1488640079870-9IQSELL63VNE4PUSSVH3/bayonapsaras The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bayon Temple: The Star of Angkor Thom An intricately detailed bas relief of dancing apsaras, celestial nymphs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1488640157681-APQRH5PEQVI9QUK9ANYO/bayoncatnap The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bayon Temple: The Star of Angkor Thom Prasat Bayon is the purrfect place for a catnap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1488642126831-PQ8LJVQZSW3EGEWDNMKY/bayongroup The Not So Innocents Abroad - Bayon Temple: The Star of Angkor Thom A couple of officers decided to join our group photo at Bayon in Cambodia https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/banteay-srei-angkors-pretty-in-pink-temple monthly 0.5 2019-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487796211715-9EXX05KL2EV0VYRNH5F4/banteaysrei The Not So Innocents Abroad - Banteay Srei, Angkor’s Pretty in Pink Temple Banteay Srei, with its carvings from Hindu mythology on its pink walls, is like something out of a storybook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487797037250-VZLSLQ7R0UYVH7BDBZL9/citadelofwomen The Not So Innocents Abroad - Banteay Srei, Angkor’s Pretty in Pink Temple Banteay Srei was a citadel for women that housed libraries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487796677361-Z6F58O441Q09HR0HLBV4/pinktemple The Not So Innocents Abroad - Banteay Srei, Angkor’s Pretty in Pink Temple The Pink Temple’s rosy-hued sandstone allowed for elaborate carvings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487797187196-X002SWVBP1NRQNF8MP74/ravanabanteaysrei The Not So Innocents Abroad - Banteay Srei, Angkor’s Pretty in Pink Temple In this image, the demon king Ravana tries to lift Mount Kailash, where Lord Shiva is meditating, and bring it back to his own kingdom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487797109495-B0GO1MF863LPQXIDGTQR/banteaysrei2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Banteay Srei, Angkor’s Pretty in Pink Temple The temple was built to honor the Hindu god of destruction, Shiva https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487796771091-ST7QEGQEENH8JWVIM3VX/pinktempleguardians The Not So Innocents Abroad - Banteay Srei, Angkor’s Pretty in Pink Temple Gods called devatas pose in niches, guarded by animal-headed warriors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487797287462-JH7AJ0HQE776PQZF5ITL/banteaysreisepia The Not So Innocents Abroad - Banteay Srei, Angkor’s Pretty in Pink Temple Most of the walls of Banteay Srei are covered with complex carved ornamentation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487796861098-IIVBXFSDCPCDKLCX9M6W/banteaysreiguardians The Not So Innocents Abroad - Banteay Srei, Angkor’s Pretty in Pink Temple These statues keep watch over the interior of Banteay Srei citadel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487796941380-2Q6061WM3DEHYSAY0MYV/mustachioedguardians The Not So Innocents Abroad - Banteay Srei, Angkor’s Pretty in Pink Temple Some of the guardians have the heads of animals, and some just have mustaches https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/gambling-advice monthly 0.5 2018-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487600835811-16PXOX1BAHCH9BOF7QKT/roulette The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gambling Advice No matter what your game, we’ve got some tips to help you get started gambling — and they just might help you hit the jackpot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487600933509-X59MMOY8OIN9RG6Y7S5T/brandondriving The Not So Innocents Abroad - Gambling Advice Brandon cruises the Strip like a badass — but he’s a high roller in the casinos https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/secrets-of-the-hijra-indias-little-known-transsexuals monthly 0.5 2023-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487429623734-IP6GOIK5ZT88ZBTOHIZA/hijras The Not So Innocents Abroad - Secrets of the Hijra: India’s Little-Known Transsexuals A group of hijras, India’s legally recognized third sex, in Bangladesh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487429749043-ACQM1YG0286LORXU22U8/hijras2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Secrets of the Hijra: India’s Little-Known Transsexuals Many think it’s easier to live life as a trans woman than as a gay man in India https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487429843071-T79HCAQQRG8DC20XTL5I/hijrafestival The Not So Innocents Abroad - Secrets of the Hijra: India’s Little-Known Transsexuals Hijra prostitutes sell their services for the equivalent of about 50 cents (not that that’s what these two are!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487429941365-10YCGB17B3LOCHWZQYEA/bahucharamata The Not So Innocents Abroad - Secrets of the Hijra: India’s Little-Known Transsexuals The patron goddess of hijras, Bahuchara Mata, rides around on a giant rooster and cursed a bandit with impotence https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-monsters-of-supernatural-season-1-episodes-17-19 monthly 0.5 2020-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487517013432-H1H0Q03VNBGAF2Q7PIUZ/tibetanspirits The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 17-19 Perhaps these are tulpas, thought forms that have taken on a physical reality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487517085237-6RG9WQ960OT82KBDKNWZ/david-neel The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 17-19 The Tibetan explorer Alexandra David-Néel with her adopted son, Lama Aphur Yongden. David-Néel wrote about her creation of a tulpa that became more and more evil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487517412594-831G7J5QHEHH6KCFZA2F/shtriga The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 17-19 This vampiric witch from Albania, known as a shtriga, especially loves to feast upon the life essences of sleeping children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487517479904-VOHT5Q2PT3NPLY1TSPXC/handsresisthim The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 17-19 The Hands Resist Him, a haunted painting tied to at least two deaths https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/ta-phrom-the-tomb-raider-temple monthly 0.5 2019-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487631516988-0KZ15IZH6PGQWCX8IFF9/taphrom The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ta Phrom, the Tomb Raider Temple The jungle has reclaimed parts of Ta Prohm temple, which makes it a fun one to explore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487631776877-YQNCWFJST9S9EVDDCVS5/group.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ta Phrom, the Tomb Raider Temple An obligatory photo of our group taken underneath the roots of the towering strangler fig tree in the inner courtyard at Ta Phrom, where Angelina Jolie’s Lara Croft picked a jasmine flower before falling into the catacombs of the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487631677235-UQ7IH74T3FMXKX7AKXZN/taphromface The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ta Phrom, the Tomb Raider Temple The western entrance pavilion contains a towering gate, with four large serene faces overlooking the cardinal directions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1487631717337-CGRVLOYAV28HU6ZUZP25/taphromruins The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ta Phrom, the Tomb Raider Temple Half-hidden, intricately carved reliefs lie strewn about the site like jigsaw puzzle piece https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-monsters-of-supernatural-season-1-episodes-13-16 monthly 0.5 2020-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485043083514-2R8E90MLM4PL0QPFLU50/zoroastrianbattle The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 13-16 Zoroastrianism, a little-known religion still practiced today, originated in Iran and focuses on opposites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485042610361-4GTNN9UEY31FNVKWP6GW/phantomtruck The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 13-16 It’s bad enough having a phantom truck try to run you down, but it might turn out to be racist, too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485043881710-7FZH2EHXMA5BQ06AUT1V/flyingdutchman The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 13-16 The Flying Dutchman, as seen in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485042808268-3C7KXYB1H9JKAKZMEP4T/telekinesis The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 13-16 A rare moment of telekinesis caught on film! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485042861553-LIKI2B4LNGMK98KXW6NT/scarycarrie The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 13-16 The horror flick Carrie demonstrates that you never want to piss off a telepath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485042932729-G5EBELTJB62I7641ECXH/zoroastrianbattle The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 13-16 Good battles evil in many Zoroastrian myths https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485042998800-PJYLS0ANQMZH5SCJON4D/zoroasteranddaevas The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 13-16 The prophet Zoroaster battles two daevas https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/9-tips-for-navigating-the-fes-medina-and-making-it-out-alive monthly 0.5 2022-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1474844770402-L61HG4GM58KJD4T6G1K7/donkeymedina The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Tips for Navigating the Fes Medina — and Making It Out Alive A donkey overpacked with boxes is about as much of a traffic jam you’ll encounter in the Fès medina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1474844878784-0J2BOSQHEZYY59GL2RY9/fesmedina The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Tips for Navigating the Fes Medina — and Making It Out Alive Landmarks like mosque towers don’t really help you find your way around the medina — there are lots of them, and once you turn a corner, they’re gone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1474845092174-PVOGKPB99S13MCZT9N89/narrowduke.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Tips for Navigating the Fes Medina — and Making It Out Alive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1474845092285-06S9A60ZXGUS116OBILZ/narrowguide.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Tips for Navigating the Fes Medina — and Making It Out Alive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1474845093526-GELNW3SCBK95VHHJ9EYN/narrowwally.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Tips for Navigating the Fes Medina — and Making It Out Alive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1474845424976-N0OGBDOXH2YKS5B6D9HP/roostersfes The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Tips for Navigating the Fes Medina — and Making It Out Alive You never know what lies around the next corner in Fès. It might be a bunch of roosters tied to a cage in front of a gorgeous doorway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1474845171191-TB5ZLJUQGPEOBNBHQY30/fesbutcher The Not So Innocents Abroad - 9 Tips for Navigating the Fes Medina — and Making It Out Alive A butcher in one of the more-populated areas of the medina https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-egypt monthly 0.5 2019-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486825697793-W8W2CA8M97P34VPJVIB5/margaretgiza The Not So Innocents Abroad - Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt? Margaret riding a camel at the Pyramids of Giza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486825968522-Z5P5RXCKP1VJ22JGRHVG/abusimbel The Not So Innocents Abroad - Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt? Entrance to the main temple at Abu Simbel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486826382978-Z0EOMFX7TGUE2QK19NRK/pyramidscarriages The Not So Innocents Abroad - Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt? Carriages are an alternative to camels when visiting the pyramids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486826065380-541LZ92A3A5SZ0NZEFEU/cairofruitstand The Not So Innocents Abroad - Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt? A colorful fruit stand in downtown Cairo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486826109745-U4OULXH3J0IHSA4G6TH3/hatshepsuttemple The Not So Innocents Abroad - Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt? Our intrepid adventurer in the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486826437635-8TK42C99HB7VK0Y10Y21/gizarider The Not So Innocents Abroad - Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt? Margaret’s father, who took all of these photos, jokes that this guy was searching for Pokémon on his phone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486826197547-CNBKP8SXS269WOOLH5S0/feluccacaptain The Not So Innocents Abroad - Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt? Ahoy! The captain of a felucca on the Nile River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486826250192-FGE47ENZAYZ0EC9OPE2J/feluccanile The Not So Innocents Abroad - Is It Safe to Travel to Egypt? Take a felucca sailboat ride to see the grandeur of the Nile https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-strange-history-of-valentines-day monthly 0.5 2025-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486226532763-FI0QXLU5H7XREXFG77NQ/vintagevalentine The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Strange History of Valentine’s Day Valentine's Day wasn't always about cupids and hearts — or even love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486226737327-9YBPHZH53HYYG38B2G9D/lupercalia3 The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Strange History of Valentine’s Day After the flagellation ceremony, men would draw women’s names from an urn — and that would be their sexual partner for the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486226593584-PQT64IDLD3S9GSDKOKEU/lupercalia2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Strange History of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day as we know it began with an unusual Roman fertility rite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486226668556-N1AJHSVFDFB0DA9FVDSJ/lupercaliaecard The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Strange History of Valentine’s Day This someecard points out just how strange Lupercalia was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486226617430-3O60DTCWISX9PPHTBAH6/lupercalia The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Strange History of Valentine’s Day Ancient Romans believed being whipped by blood-soaked animal skins would help you get knocked up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486226798563-BEV6E91FNI7AMMJOAWEM/stvalentine The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Strange History of Valentine’s Day Saint Valentine has become the patron saint of love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486226954044-H839GG5MIDROHII2TBRN/valentineepileptic The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Strange History of Valentine’s Day Valentine was also the patron saint of epileptics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486226864241-76BKY1NT2LH2YSGS9XXN/supplicationofstvalentine The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Strange History of Valentine’s Day In this painting by David Teniers III, Valentine receives a rosary from the Virgin Mary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486227394664-JTWR2O9LSVAVMKVB8MKL/stvalentineskull The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Strange History of Valentine’s Day The skull of Saint Valentine resides in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin in Rome, Italy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486227432607-648DG77SDMF87M68FUZV/vintagecadburysad The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Strange History of Valentine’s Day The Cadbury boys found a way to extract a delicious byproduct of cocoa — what we know know and love as chocolate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486227114498-TF1FSGQAW5UOTWV6LA33/heartshapedbox The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Strange History of Valentine’s Day One of the first heart-shaped box of chocolates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1486227012586-O7LUOIUIS7JZRONDNG1P/cadburyad The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Gullah History of Hilton Head Island Union troops quickly took over Hilton Head Island from the Confederacy during the Battle of Port Royal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483830442421-JAWXKNSIVCDJ3MFKE7O8/mitchelvillefamilywithsoldier The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gullah History of Hilton Head Island A Mitchelville family poses with a Union soldier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483830652052-KWZYJFC9JZRXV6N7TH23/mitchelvillehouses The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gullah History of Hilton Head Island The government gave former slaves the material to build small houses and a plot of land to farm on in Mitchelville on Hilton Head Island. It was the first freedman’s community after the American Civil War https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483830741838-SK24K5DW7DD5GNCHR4XT/harriettubman The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gullah History of Hilton Head Island Harriet Tubman, famous for her involvement with the Underground Railroad, had to see what the Mitchelville hype was all about https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483913669835-N8CV4BB4UWINBAEHZXMG/dadkellywallybeach.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gullah History of Hilton Head Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483913702241-V5ETNH5EUE6ZSENO1LJL/driessenbeach.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gullah History of Hilton Head Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483913999164-WGXUMWAIMN91U0KTOBZK/wallydukebeach.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gullah History of Hilton Head Island https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/siem-reap-day-trip-phnom-kulen-and-kbal-spean monthly 0.5 2017-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485917859939-XZD8URZ6JIZ29RHPWHL8/kbalspean The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean Two young girls frolic on the bank of the Kbal Spean river https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485917935889-DIIOL9L9ZSKK73CB9JQ0/preahangthom1 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean A large reclining Buddha carved out of the rock fills the temple at Preah Ang Thom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918136966-GA93VZ1XV99VM2861ZFL/FullSizeRender-30.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean A statue of Vishnu draped in saffron cloth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918147322-CKY6E8B9VPE3L5HOXEXF/garuda_naga.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean Garuda protected by nagas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918163816-FU9N62D5158LHMVVHC1Z/garuda.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean A kinnara, a mythical bird-man of Thai mythology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918178609-L85IF4PU1KI7EQG16H8X/recliner.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean The reclining Buddha symbolizes attaining nirvana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918185641-47QFDJPJ2M3IKB8TV5WI/shrine.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean A shrine at Preah Ang Thom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918190861-GG5UBYNII39Y9N6YEP0P/spider.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean The venomous death's head spider Wally almost walked into https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918196458-5PYD00LWQMW3JM8H3FJI/templesteps.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean The steps up to the mountaintop temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918203816-IV8JR54MKCOMJBRK5OB5/tiger.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean A tiger statue, one of the bodhisattva symbols https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918831507-CSL0YI7Y5SCCCV7MB855/dukenwally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918842475-FT5Z1DTPJ204NZN9SKD6/nessa.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918845817-KHCY3HB71FT4L4NLYC0Y/slippery.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918850832-H2DDOAZHMPRZS5J1HSIJ/wally.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918853689-H30JU2C5BETRS4VPABAQ/waterfall1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918572187-VWF174A3VE6BXCRTCFZQ/goathead The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean Souvenir and food stalls sell offerings — including preserved goat heads! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485918644383-7D9D43SMBHPM9WRXIRQ7/walkingleaf The Not So Innocents Abroad - Siem Reap Day Trip: Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean A parasite squirmed out of this walking leaf insect after it got run over by a moped https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-monsters-of-supernatural-season-1-episodes-10-12 monthly 0.5 2023-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483200022812-M5F8W1CBGVD93YT5W144/ghost1 The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 There were only two people posing for this pic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483200540487-KGLFF10J2195GKK9U0Z3/ghost2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 Apparently, ghostly possession is way more common than we think https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483200051036-QZZR4XNBYFVVAM59EBK9/ghost3 The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 Encountering a ghost? Don’t panic — we’ve got you covered https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483203970599-6MPKT4B849WI55CDQEBB/scarecrow.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 That scarecrow could come to life with the murderous spirit of a pagan god https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483204055073-PWBZ1N3PT92EHZVNNTGE/freya The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 Freya is the goddess of beauty (and a bit of a slut, turns out) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483204170149-XIRUI0KVGD5YCI6URGFO/freyadeath The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 Freya is also the goddess of war and death https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483204247716-28FQZYU6U0M7JQKW1JTP/freyr The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 Pagans would offer sacrifices to Freyr, the Norse god of fertility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483204668762-VIE5940S17RKOLZX3KCZ/freyrphallus The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 Freyr’s power over fertility is symbolized by his giant phallus, as depicted in this idol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483204398916-2UVD1CJUDDMV74OVV0WN/wickerman The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 Julius Caesar wrote about the Gallic practice of burning humans alive in a giant wicker man https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483204520301-ZAA7TZYCZSYBQH4HT4QY/yggdrasil The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 In Norse mythology, the sacred tree Yggdrasil connects the nine worlds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483200397089-1OFOY1T7A4D1Z3Z04WV8/grimreaper The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 Our personification of death as the Grim Reaper began in Ancient Greece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483200253154-4R6BLUWLEDS0SEL97XZ6/dertodtarot The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 An old tarot Death card from Germany depicts a reaper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483200279229-I249N6UFV2I3L9RVCJCH/deathtarot The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 The reaper uses its scythe to chop up bodies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483200425144-M8EU9800N7KUACWI6IV4/deathtakesaholiday The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 10-12 You can try, but there really is no escaping death https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/patatas-bravas-recipe monthly 0.5 2021-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485357212800-XKTCDZRCSRUBWFAWW37K/patatasbravas The Not So Innocents Abroad - Patatas Bravas Recipe Move over, french fries. Patatas bravas is the new perfect side dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485357304451-CYZF0W5TFF9YQV6BGH05/patatasbravas1.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Patatas Bravas Recipe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485357302078-NWHBJDHZWSNSBXGX8C0U/patatasbravas2.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Patatas Bravas Recipe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1485357307405-QRCNPXK84UP4XLW5OW55/patatasbravas3.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Patatas Bravas Recipe https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/kompong-kleang-a-floating-village-like-no-other monthly 0.5 2017-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484492997292-TAKR1QGUCZW8SYJDY09A/kompongkhleang The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other The floating village of Kompong Kleang, outside of Siem Reap, Cambodia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484493074024-2TUW34PEYMZ9HOINNRZ0/closeupgirl The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other A little girl from the floating village in her school uniform https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484493146711-0H0BW6NZ1THM095M24IJ/boywithstick The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other There are a few islands and makeshift transport vehicles as part of the village https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484493263118-04K3N4MUPRSE5M1OICBE/kompongkids The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other There’s a sadness in many of the children’s eyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484493337381-7SSE0GY2FXBIESC5INWW/backporches.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484493346335-CFL9H778CSQ03A9VHB28/bluehouse.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484493353771-T1V72VKF6EXQ43JQ5H3J/boatboys.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other The main temple of Kompong Khleang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484493933410-P9JBPOH0YU6G7IRHB9G4/templekids The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other Kids will follow you as you tour the islands, racing to the water’s edge to wish you a farewell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484494015538-575GIZYAKN1UUTAGCZWG/buddhistmonks The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other The telltale bright orange saffron-dyed robes of Buddhist monks is always a pleasant sight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484494971070-6O6EOFTK9QF7VSZD9RA5/monasteryhugs.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other Three boys greet us on the grounds of the Buddhist monastary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484494125395-XF2JAW9JT4EUQQO9BJL9/monkteacher The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other Monks teach classes at the local school in Kompong Khleang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484494200424-VHZSQOI39UO1I2F62IVL/kompongschool The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other A classroom we toured — but where are all the books and paper? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484494242083-K772UG2NICM00FIMTIJQ/schoolboys The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other Schoolboys on a break from classes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484494272124-9CSENFRAGGBUDIMRQAQ0/schoolgirl The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other Most of the kids wore a school uniform but no shoes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484494571462-4Z4AAI1GLPGWOMBI5VTO/kompongman The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other Getting into a boat every time you want to go anywhere is the way of life in Kompong Khleang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484494626895-Q0CQTKA3C6O0T9XWW9DL/ourfavegirl The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other This fiesty little firecracker was our favorite villager. She was so full of life and followed us all over the island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484494703605-7U3BCBICEN9E2CL6MKU4/kompongvendor The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other In Kompong Khleang, sometimes the market comes to you https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484494746943-24DUBC4612ZYV52TPHLA/villagehunk The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other Wally likes to joke that this is the town hottie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484495704990-E2JQDW9XPMNKDL6WBYG8/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Kompong Kleang: A Floating Village Like No Other We hope you enjoyed your tour of Kompong Khleang! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/santa-semana-bar-crawl monthly 0.5 2025-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484447421381-AWYLKK3G7OUG3HE8QYVE/puertaoscuramary The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa Semana Bar Crawl La Dolorosa (Our Lady of the Sorrows). Resin teardrops, glass eyes and actual clothes add to the realism of the pained expression of the Virgin Mary, featured at Puerta Oscura in Málaga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484444997439-0ZR0W41ZPLSCJ09LEX11/santasemanabar The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa Semana Bar Crawl Relics pertaining to Santa Semana fill the walls at a bar in Málaga, Spain, owned by one of the Holy Week brotherhoods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484444525770-3IM0LGAUANA6BIGDPFO6/nazarenofigurines The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa Semana Bar Crawl A shelf filled with nazareno figurines at Taberna Cofrade las Merchanas in Málaga. The different colored robes indicate which hermandad (brotherhood) the individual belongs to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484443777580-CYCW2GR3KZP5D1XZR10L/jesusscuplture The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa Semana Bar Crawl The intricate process to create the sculptures includes clay and polychromed cedar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484443834782-5UBVAUOZYZSDPH65I60L/jesusbound The Not So Innocents Abroad - Santa Semana Bar Crawl Jesús Cautivo (Bound Jesus), a life-size (and amazingly lifelike) seated Christ with wrists wrapped in real gold-colored rope. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/travel-karma monthly 0.5 2018-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483802093162-LEN0DZ0TKFWT6O0FURGS/karmawheel The Not So Innocents Abroad - Travel Karma We are all connected, as this detail from a Jain temple in Rajasthan, India shows https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/top-10-blog-posts-of-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484189799611-70HSUGIPKCWG22WJSIUF/doha The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484190461655-JP5AONXZF5AW2X4YCRUT/gardenoffivesenses.png The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484189935150-RRBTGSTJPP2X14PB2LTF/protectionspell The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484189683735-6BW8R28GP369ZG9N8LQ3/dolomitebike.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484190086720-F6UTDV9DQ1I7GOK6YO23/latranca The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484190064125-4EIXXN2F9K2S3GUOYWU6/trump The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484189630046-8WYULFTEDHTB0FGLRHV7/holyguacamole The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484190130308-LJ18U0IGTGA7W4YF1J5F/trumpslikeyah The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484191147484-MM3BH1ZXLKH7E17MNJW6/pishtaco The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1484190923546-5SB0L7FUU50LD97GRY95/ruinedgarden.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016 https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/8-things-to-do-in-vegas-besides-gamble-and-party monthly 0.5 2018-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483798782482-49MF2VR9S8S3Z1XSDBB8/vegaskiss The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Things to Do in Vegas Besides Gamble and Party Vegas is for lovers. Why not get married here — or renew your vows like Herminia and Brandon did? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483799205978-57WZOOVC9ZLQAT5T5JNT/elvisvegasmarried The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Things to Do in Vegas Besides Gamble and Party Herminia and Brandon renewed their vows for their five-year anniversary at the old Vegas sign, with Elvis presiding over the ceremony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483799332845-NKYSPCDNKO1NIYZIF1LR/boneyard The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Things to Do in Vegas Besides Gamble and Party See the old signs of Vegas past at the Boneyard. The best time to go is at dusk to see some of the signs lit up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483799550355-X8C1MACUJJ752QPMVS2Z/goldennuggetoldvegas The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Things to Do in Vegas Besides Gamble and Party The Golden Nugget was once a Vegas hotspot, as this photo from 1952 attests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483800355070-5XD70Y7EHSTWQYLNJ730/chihulybellagio The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Things to Do in Vegas Besides Gamble and Party Just walking the Strip is a lot of fun. Be sure to see Fiori di Como, a floral glass sculpture on the ceiling of the Bellagio’s lobby by the famous artist Dale Chihuly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483800553824-OHKETHFE55CMIH793CZA/grandcanyon The Not So Innocents Abroad - 8 Things to Do in Vegas Besides Gamble and Party The Grand Canyon is less than an hour from Vegas — if you take a helicopter! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/20-best-instagram-photos-of-2016 monthly 0.5 2017-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483371323055-1R0E9Y47PXPLGBYCHBER/aixdoor.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 1. If Aix-en-Provence, France doesn’t charm you with its markets, food and architecture, there is no shortage of magnificent elaborately hand-carved entry doors to look at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483371382069-EYSXLZDNN8VJCBA8A9LF/laxmistatue.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 2. The beautiful Italianate courtyard outside the Darbar Hall at Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483371437716-YWPFJNP3376ST4RJJ418/amanicols.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 3. Deco Darling. Tucked away in the Fès Medina, Morocco, is the beautiful Palais Amani. Originally owned by a prominent Fassi family of merchants, the majority of the residence was rebuilt in the Art Deco style after a landslide badly damaged the 17th century property. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483371493384-MT2R15AR0KPHEENEWZRA/pariswaiter The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 4. The Café St. Regis was one of our favorite spots to enjoy breakfast when we visited Paris, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483371551181-EJL8PK2G3JCWIK6DWBR5/headlesssaint The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 5. The façade of Notre Dame in Paris has many interesting details, but perhaps none as unique as the sculpture in the left portal holding his head. The statue is of St. Denis, said to have picked his head up after being decapitated and walked six miles, while preaching a sermon of repentance the entire way. If it takes me 45 minutes on the treadmill at 6 miles per hour, he would have walked an hour plus! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483396221817-GYVPJYHS5NWZPV3D89X5/flowermarket The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 6. Both covered and open-air, the green metal pavilions from the 1900s form the charming flower market located on Place Louis Lépine in Paris, between the Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte Chapelle chapel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483396292186-XROJH6WJ8FJP88SY08RP/stepwell The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 7. A view of the magnificent Rajon Ki Baoli stepwell in Delhi, India, built by Daulat Khan during the reign of Sikandar Lodi in 1516. Chambers located behind the arch-shaped niches once provided respite from the heat and a place for patrons to socialize. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483396330074-PVAJOKGH09NLV5N0MQCE/aixstairs The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 8. One of the splendid staircases with its elegant wrought-iron railing inside the 18th century Hotel d’Albertas mansion in Aix-en-Provence, France. Embellishments such as these were a sign of family wealth intended to call out the social status of the owner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483396456095-C3Y6XD1ZWJIM8M28VW2F/parisbridge The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 9. Neptune wielding a trident riding on a fish by sculptor André Massoule on the Beaux-Arts Pont Alexandre III in Paris. A marvel of 19th century engineering, this bridge consists of a 20-foot-high single-span steel arch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483396577748-ALF0MQJBH5LOUGM973PF/churchchairs The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 10. Musical Chairs. I was awestruck by the hypnotic symmetry of the rows of empty ladder-back chairs awaiting the devout at Saint Suplice in Paris. The ethereal Catholic church, located in the 6th arrondissement, is the second largest in Paris and it was in some movie called The Da Vinci Code. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483397310517-Q5BDENUAMT6VRFDLCPOP/qtubpeek The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 11. The enormous grooved stump of lime mortar and rubble masonry are all that remains of the unfinished Alai Minar in Delhi. The minaret was intended to rival the Qutb Minar in both size and scale, but was never completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483397356359-F7ADVBENF0IDPNPPW4C6/montmartrepaintings The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 12. Part of the Right Bank, this busy square located in Montmartre, Paris is known for its portrait artists and painters. During the Belle Époque, at the beginning of the 20th century, many artists, including Pablo Picasso, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent van Gogh resided and worked here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483397486464-QOQUKY4J70WRUONQDI5F/newfes The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 13. Fez was founded in 859 CE. The origin of the name is unknown. Some scholars believe it comes from the old Berber name of the Middle Atlas Mountains, Fazaz. Other stories trace the name back to a tale of a golden axe that divided the river of Fez into two halves. In Arabic, a fez is an axe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483397532739-0U0WE3NMXFFX75J9H9G0/aixfountain The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 14. Built by sculptor Jean-Claude Rambot and situated in the heart of the Mazarin district, the Fountain of the Four Dolphins in Aix supports an obelisk topped with a pineapple. We spent an afternoon here with our sketchbooks pretending we were bohemian artistes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483397607138-03G4U13DK7PYF72GNFXJ/angkorhorse The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 15. The stunning Angkor Wat temple, the largest religious monument in the world, was built by Khmer king Suryavarman II in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It’s a symbolic representation of Mount Meru, the Mount Olympus of the Hindu faith and the abode of ancient gods. The complex has been in continuous use since it was built. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483397702349-VFLLW5NPTFZEYLM8JD9C/churchpews The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 16. Benched. There is something beautiful in the patina of these benches in Aix Cathedral combined with the well-worn brick floor that has stood the test of time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483397756301-VR97B4Y0LXBV6RW45CNY/udaitemple The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 17. A Room With a View. Our grand suite at the Udai Bilas Palace in Dungarpur, India looked out onto the tranquil waters of Gaibsagar Lake, where the royal family’s private island temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva floats serenely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483397815138-PRA6KIWW9C3BHHVTXC63/safdarjungstomb The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 18. Set in Stone. A white marble cenotaph lies at the center of Safdarjung’s tomb in Delhi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1483397872393-HL1OE6HSUCPU86JM77NM/marrakechcat.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016 19. Kittens and cats are a common sight among the streets of the Marrakech Medina in Morocco, indifferent to the activity around them. 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A Very Merry, Kinda Scary Vintage Christmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481816968823-IILOVKQA1J0BEYQ8H6BQ/pigmanxmas.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Very Merry, Kinda Scary Vintage Christmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481816964159-DA19CJ0T0L6RSM9HOZMK/hangingonthetree.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Very Merry, Kinda Scary Vintage Christmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481816964888-KSKXGNOX4NPML6SEEI5Q/knightingfood.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Very Merry, Kinda Scary Vintage Christmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481816965478-8CS2XBZSBDMND7M6CCEY/literalsnowman.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Very Merry, Kinda Scary Vintage Christmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481816968642-O3OZPYGIDMR9Z50BZG7E/oystersmissyou.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Very Merry, Kinda Scary Vintage Christmas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481816969350-2BJC51BXIIEMFWDG4NQT/stocksnjester.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Very Merry, Kinda Scary Vintage Christmas https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/mercado-de-la-merced-our-favorite-stalls monthly 0.5 2016-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481469056754-7SWPST0XPUGMIM0FVXYG/mercedmeat The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de la Merced: Our Favorite Stalls Dining options galore (and farmers’ market shopping during the day) at the Mercado de la Merced in Málaga, Spain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481469676639-98WFHKJRA8TO86TLKS3M/mercedtoast The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de la Merced: Our Favorite Stalls Salud to great friends and great food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481469161624-HAXI9HGKFWIJLAO7NANM/mercedham The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de la Merced: Our Favorite Stalls Nice gams: The oh-so-delicious Ibérico ham can be aged for over three years! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481469300015-QH85O004PVJTD5XIR8YP/FullSizeRender+%2820%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de la Merced: Our Favorite Stalls Mini ebelskiver pancake puffs, a Dutch dessert, from the Pof stall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481469374680-6AFBGQN9ZGD6N0OW5U8U/mercedpofgirl The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de la Merced: Our Favorite Stalls Whipping up another batch of mini pancakes at Pof in the Mercado de la Merced https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481469779014-BH2J29TCT6OT9IGQPMQT/mercedoctopus The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de la Merced: Our Favorite Stalls Who’s in the mood for octopus? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481734402551-NQ6O73PTJ1QKX0UBLTEL/mercedfruitsnveggies.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de la Merced: Our Favorite Stalls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481734398930-TOXJHNI3ESG8J7FEFANB/mercedlemon.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mercado de la Merced: Our Favorite Stalls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481734413009-NIWRJBA4FXB14GMYPAKX/mercedseafood.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Caganer: A Crappy Spanish Christmas Tradition Explained You can find dozens of defecating delights at Barcelona’s Christmas fair, the Fira de Santa Llúcia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481381223628-WJWDNRO0JNWZFPZL6IVO/famouscaganers The Not So Innocents Abroad - Caganer: A Crappy Spanish Christmas Tradition Explained Political, pop culture and sports figures all get the Caganer treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481381101245-4RPEFZ09M3F5XERFSQCY/cagatio The Not So Innocents Abroad - Caganer: A Crappy Spanish Christmas Tradition Explained Our friend Albert’s nieces sit atop a giant Caga Tío, a log you feed and beat until it poops out treats. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-gibralfaro-the-most-spectacular-views-in-malaga monthly 0.5 2016-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480774591400-CPD96TINTE5ON6VX6L1V/gibralfaro The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gibralfaro: The Most Spectacular Views in Malaga Be sure to walk the ramparts of the Gibralfaro, the Moorish fortress that looms above Málaga, Spain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480775334832-GEV6QYGY0V4VQW9GZLZ1/malagacathedral The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gibralfaro: The Most Spectacular Views in Malaga The Málaga Cathedral stands proud as the buildings of the city center encroach upon it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480774729499-EDX5651CPU0RXVNHPTVX/gibralfarowall The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gibralfaro: The Most Spectacular Views in Malaga The defensive wall of the Gibralfaro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480775493295-WMXVNCWLLD8CF2KKKKQO/malagahills The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gibralfaro: The Most Spectacular Views in Malaga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480774881513-8V0H606UNQ6ZPQM0VNM5/gibralfarowally The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gibralfaro: The Most Spectacular Views in Malaga Wally jumps for joy during a visit to the Gibralfaro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480774963431-J1RUEV1VNYS5Y89A0IBG/plazadelamerced The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gibralfaro: The Most Spectacular Views in Malaga You can look down upon the Plaza de la Merced, famous for being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480775072999-8V8KRZ903G8KEXQD6YXG/bullring The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gibralfaro: The Most Spectacular Views in Malaga The fortress affords fantastic views, including the iconic bullring of Málaga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480775163182-FMCK2IEUKENHEKAIW8JL/pompidoumalaga The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gibralfaro: The Most Spectacular Views in Malaga You can even see down to the harborfront. That colorful glass box is the entrance to the Centre Pompidou Málaga https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/what-is-krampus-the-anti-santa monthly 0.5 2016-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480805893160-23OKEDJWR6P46234R2ZK/krampus The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Is Krampus, the Anti-Santa? This frightening monster is called Krampus — and he's actually part of Christmas celebrations in Austria and other countries in Central Europe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480806113426-9V2M7EN0I59TM6GH58B5/krampuscard The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Is Krampus, the Anti-Santa? Don't look, but I think there’s a Krampus behind you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480806229744-0S9XRX3PWSA20FCGCQY3/krampuskidnap The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Is Krampus, the Anti-Santa? This little girl looks like she doesn’t have anything to worry about. But that bad little boy is being packed off to Hell! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480806438326-FN1YVOE97U3K8FE5O9IY/krampuscard The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Is Krampus, the Anti-Santa? Vintage holiday cards from Austria feature the Christmas Devil, and read, “Greetings from Krampus!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480806781935-9K6HQS43LPX2KTDA7EBT/stnicholaskrampus The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Is Krampus, the Anti-Santa? Kind St. Nicholas became the Santa Claus we know today, while the evil Krampus punishes naughty children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480806741487-FOYAL5M5CQ6KOK74QFP6/stnickkrampus The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Is Krampus, the Anti-Santa? They know if you’ve been bad or good — so be good for goodness’ sake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480806618343-U3YGBDAZ3XMX75XKJQ1S/krampuscostume The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Is Krampus, the Anti-Santa? A man dressed in his horrific finery takes part in a Krampuslauf, or Krampus Run https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480807006294-2GBPAYNZQ93RP5UQFNMD/krampuses The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Is Krampus, the Anti-Santa? Where the wild things are: What do you call a collection of Krampuses? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480806939926-F37R139HWVPXUW7UDJLT/krampusdoll The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Is Krampus, the Anti-Santa? Apparently not everyone is terrified of Krampus. This little girl feeds her Krampus dolly https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-french-election-a-choice-between-two-nazis monthly 0.5 2016-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480728149399-RL4MHUA22UXCIU7XYA9T/Francois_Fillon_%282%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The French Election: A Choice Between Two “Nazis” François Fillon won the primary to become the presidential candidate for the French Republican party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480728308306-I4BQ591OK7JLYH6LDIPY/lepen.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The French Election: A Choice Between Two “Nazis” Marine Le Pen, the representative of France’s xenophobic Front National party, could be the next French president https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-perfect-afternoon-in-malaga-centro monthly 0.5 2022-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480293476617-OUG314S3HY8HOR5T7MHM/malagacathedral The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Málaga Centro One of the highlights of Málaga Centro is its impressive cathedral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480293705846-8JANP1W8RY6JLX4Z1XOV/santaanaabbey The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Málaga Centro The quiet Santa Ana Abbey was a fun discovery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480293805408-JWTFQHDDXSIZBX1X1LCG/santaanajesus The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Málaga Centro A statue of Jesus in a niche at Santa Ana Abbey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480293871203-4WWQ9S7LW2NYPOSDR5L8/santaanamaybe The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Málaga Centro This could be Santa Ana herself…or it might be Mary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480296154945-FPWQ7I028FM9GU8WKT90/santaananave The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Málaga Centro Off to the right of the sanctuary is a small candlelit nave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480515188677-JLRHLGT0B1ZM8CUFU8CB/paloma The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Málaga Centro While shopping at Alfajar, Duke and Wally ended up buying this ceramic handcrafted dove, a symbol connected to Picasso, who loved to paint them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480293973750-SR5SE8SPC3CSZHWGZ1CS/lamanquita The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Málaga Centro The single tower gives the cathedral a lopsided feel — and earned it the nickname la Manquita, the One-Armed Lady https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480294291973-875VQIEFJNMC4JBRRSL0/jowallycathedral The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Málaga Centro Jo and Wally on the front steps of the Malaga Cathedral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480294351707-DE1MHHB80094W0TY3QMZ/cathedralfountain The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Málaga Centro The cathedral gardens are worth exploring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480294201618-MZHF4WDTDEL2AU5738OY/elsagrario The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Málaga Centro We decided not to crash the wedding at the Church of El Sagrario after all https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480294102864-O3LW1P45LA6B0IHKJU3A/malagacathedralinside The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Perfect Afternoon in Málaga Centro Wally took this one shot of the interior of the Málaga Cathedral, before the guards gestured violently at him https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-monsters-of-supernatural-season-1-episodes-4-6 monthly 0.5 2020-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1476572460058-S4SDFRFOOZN76PMJXBSB/Andras%28demon%29.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 4-6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1476572470272-NK7DZMF6SIH04AA6RF6T/fGIDE4a.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 4-6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1476572484345-APCVZACIHB1SBQ9HM72T/url.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 4-6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1476572548949-96FY731Y0MQV9XQHEPO7/queenmary The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 4-6 Chant “Bloody Mary” into a bathroom mirror, and the ghost of Queen Mary I just might appear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1476572578803-E5J8CUEHXYU2I7VMOXY0/rossettidoppelgangers The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of “Supernatural,” Season 1, Episodes 4-6 How They Met Themselves, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, c. 1860-1864. A couple comes upon their doppelgängers glowing in the woods. The woman faints, while the man draws his sword https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/more-takes-on-what-the-world-thinks-about-a-trump-presidency monthly 0.5 2022-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479583370607-0XK0DEGEXP4K0YHDJZYJ/trumpvictorious The Not So Innocents Abroad - More Takes on What the World Thinks About a Trump Presidency Donald Trump is pumped he won the U.S. presidential election. But how does the rest of the world feel? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479583791483-DCC0U3YZVH7WLK7781Q8/protrump The Not So Innocents Abroad - More Takes on What the World Thinks About a Trump Presidency Half of the United States supports Trump, while the other half hates what he stands for https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479583487639-YA1EWYFLS8HFVOUV74MA/usaimwithstupid The Not So Innocents Abroad - More Takes on What the World Thinks About a Trump Presidency This meme circulated after the U.S. election of Donald Trump and draws a connection between the racism/isolationism/nationalism of the alt-right and Brexit voters. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/exploring-the-alcazaba-malaga monthly 0.5 2022-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479865267531-QJ7SNEKA8TQDNBV0C7EQ/theater.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga The Alcazaba, a Moorish fortress, and the Roman Theatre are right in the centro of Málaga, Spain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479865888476-D7F1RO2ZVGOCHK7NK8TS/alcazaba2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga While shopping and eating your way through Málaga’s city center, be sure to visit the Alcazaba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479865454684-27NDWKNC288HFT8PAXD7/alcazabagato The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga A cat preens itself within the ruins of a Roman Theatre beneath the Alcazaba fortress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479865973031-PAYIW3ZDMM0A9NJ3XSQN/jowallyalcazaba The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga Jo and Wally get ready to explore the Alcazaba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479866058789-ZU0Y19OW56IHBA2JBFT3/alcazabasteps The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga Adventure and beauty await a stroll through this ancient fortress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479865535942-X3F4PCCVMMXJFBAWSKBR/alcazabapuerta The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga The Puerta de las Columnas, or the Gate of the Columns, was built using Roman marble columns to hold up the Moorish horseshoe arches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479866131242-G17R9W8V17CA0X5V5VN6/dukejoalcazaba The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga Duke and Jo admire the view from the hilltop citadel. You can see the lighthouse in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479865605390-7V6DH0CH0TB2QVRLSE3D/alcazabaview The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga The Alcazaba offers a picture-perfect view of the pastel-colored city and port below https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480268830186-TVUKR5JPDMNU2HQIX7AK/alcazabapool The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga The reflecting pool in the Nasrid Palace area of the Alcazaba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481383668176-28WUBSHJR1PLGEG9DDLF/alcazabacolumn The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga Notice the detailing atop this column at the Alcazaba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479866218557-AGE8L9FNCBKDG6RQ5V9S/alcazabaceiling The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga Don’t forget to look up: The tilework on the ceiling is impressive, if faded, in parts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479865765038-DOKH0HYT45A8U8FI5WT0/alcazabarose The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga Take time to stop and smell the roses. An Islamic garden is a place of reflection and a reminder of paradise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481383709895-3NO8YXJW7BR1KNK9J7GP/alcazabaexterior.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481383707990-64N9OGNIX8W37M4A3X9A/alcazabafishfountain.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1481383711506-MC262RJUDKN2N4BLUVJX/alcazabagarden.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Alcazaba, Malaga https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/7-vegas-restaurants-for-foodies monthly 0.5 2021-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479566981199-2LV0U3AU3LX4O8SGZNBZ/mizumi The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Vegas Restaurants for Foodies Great sushi and more in a lush garden setting at Mizumi, located at the Wynn hotel in Vegas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479567277955-JDVT693J8MYGFVKEI51O/toddenglishsolives The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Vegas Restaurants for Foodies Mediterranean cuisine from the famous chef Todd English + the best views of the Bellagio fountain show make Olives a hot spot on the Strip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479567313505-11CI0APY8SCVB8RUY2BM/bouchon The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Vegas Restaurants for Foodies Famed French Laundry chef Thomas Keller serves up Parisian-styled sweets and baked goods at Bouchon in the Venetian hotel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479567336689-S79YSN3OCZYO8K17JDSX/thebarrymore The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Vegas Restaurants for Foodies Vintage Hollywood glam at the Barrymore — check out the movie reel-lined ceiling! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479567367286-W5G7GYIMWMXTPRPFRCOX/holsteins The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Vegas Restaurants for Foodies Holsteins Shakes and Buns dishes up gourmet burgers and boozy milkshakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479568043622-UKMGKEPRYEEEVS37SXK9/innoutburger The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Vegas Restaurants for Foodies In-N-Out Burger is famous for its secret menu — here are some burgers and fries “animal style” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479567445579-A4RF2HYUMF6XPP0FMRSF/jeanphillipepatisserie The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Vegas Restaurants for Foodies Jean Phillipe Patiisserie has two Vegas locations — the Bellagio and Aria — and claims to have the world’s largest chocolate fountain https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/what-the-world-thinks-of-a-president-trump monthly 0.5 2016-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479345745741-R6FWUSTBY5O77MCCAAKJ/hailtrump The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the World Thinks of a President Trump All hail, President Trump! What does the rest of the world think of our controversial choice for the Leader of the Free World? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479437872991-03N4UO0DQACRK2KE1A31/guyfawkestrump The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the World Thinks of a President Trump On Guy Fawkes Night, Malcolm and his friends burned an effigy of Trump https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479438252982-0F0USI7OPA8EACKFUJRC/derspiegeltrump The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the World Thinks of a President Trump The German newsmagazine Der Spiegel depicts Trump hurtling toward Earth like a giant meteor with the text, “The End of the World (As We Know It)” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1479438007282-P2XZH3H4QB6EDEJ5X6IK/charliehebdoobama The Not So Innocents Abroad - What the World Thinks of a President Trump The controversial satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo recently featured a cover that addresses Obama leaving office and the problem of police violence against blacks https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/la-tranca-kick-off-a-day-of-malaga-tapas-at-this-local-hangout monthly 0.5 2021-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478963697109-MHUTWDGSK1M77ZPTED2M/latranca The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Tranca: Kick Off a Day of Malaga Tapas at This Local Hangout The local haunt La Tranca is full of character — and serves up delicious empanadas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478963490566-JKI1XKRNMEKO56PH5SIL/carmenamaya The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Tranca: Kick Off a Day of Malaga Tapas at This Local Hangout Carmen Amaya is considered to be one of the best flamenco dancers ever https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478963779972-UN0QOI82Q8OWOYLHY3WS/latrancatrio The Not So Innocents Abroad - La Tranca: Kick Off a Day of Malaga Tapas at This Local Hangout Jo, Wally and José enjoy drinks and tapas at one of their favorite bars in Málaga, La Tranca https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/what-its-really-like-to-visit-iran monthly 0.5 2021-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478819998093-XGJPTMXRA1GB7U0OAJOX/almainiran The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Visit Iran Alma wanted to honor her Iranian heritage and visit the family members she had never met. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478820221434-L8CDNJYBPQ2DGRRXOCNS/foliageiniran.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Visit Iran Gorgeous mosaics and flowering trees at Golestan, or Roseland, Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478820221945-9EFXZACEV9PMWMHEDZHX/streetfooddarband.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Visit Iran The street food in Darband, a neighborhood in Tehran with lots of great shops and restaurants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478820221661-JJP050CY34X28QZ6ZJC2/nocopyrightlaw.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Visit Iran This is what happens in a country with no copyright laws https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478820220881-FPUFGZQI9JH126BPRNVA/darolfonunschool1854firstuni.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Visit Iran Dar ul-Funun (Darolfonoon) School, the oldest university in Tehran, dates to 1854 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478820221538-XSR8RU0XMIYN1HTPZ1P0/mirroredhall.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Visit Iran A guard in the Mirror Hall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478820220754-XMAGEKPS30H9J2S9P5BA/dadcousinsamardarbandshops+andrestos.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Visit Iran Alma with her dad and cousin in Darband https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478820221942-UU72WJSNB24T8L8RBVOD/restotentsfoodhookah.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What It’s Really Like to Visit Iran This restaurant has tents where servers will bring you food and a hookah https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/cafe-central-the-9-ways-to-order-coffee-in-malaga-1 monthly 0.5 2016-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478653408323-M3EB3L370T5ATZOIVR3O/cafecentral The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cafe Central: The 9 Ways to Order Coffee in Malaga Wally enjoys a coffee at Café Central in Málaga, Spain. For the record, he’s pretty much a mitad kind of guy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1480293337959-7LRYUSZU5N2MOU0302ZO/cafecentralmenu The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cafe Central: The 9 Ways to Order Coffee in Malaga If you’re not sure how to order a coffee at Café Central, there’s a helpful picture menu on the back wall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478653498572-ZTNDZ88O984ZHGXAJT37/plazadelaconstitucion The Not So Innocents Abroad - Cafe Central: The 9 Ways to Order Coffee in Malaga Enjoy a customized cup of coffee and people-watch at Café Central’s sidewalk seating, situated on the beautiful Plaza de la Constitución in Málaga https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/you-have-to-see-these-ads-for-ghana-movies-to-believe-them monthly 0.5 2016-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478356919698-LZ2TJMECJBBPB8U2BGVS/ghanamovieposters The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ads for Ghana Movies You Have to See to Believe We had never seen anything like these movie posters from Ghana that were hand-painted on flour sacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478357013637-SDAPUHWUEMF4MYRWNLAO/clashofthetitans The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ads for Ghana Movies You Have to See to Believe Duke and Wally bought this poster called Head of Medusa, though it’s really advertising Clash of the Titans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478357306741-WD3A4QDUBTIL13T4L222/indianajones The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ads for Ghana Movies You Have to See to Believe As you can see, the movie posters take quite a bit of liberties with their subject matter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478357090035-QF2RP78F0XUY455E1SM7/briandeadlyprey The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ads for Ghana Movies You Have to See to Believe Brian models one of his collection of Ghana movie posters for sale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478357483796-KL1ONKF4SLQHFA4C1HA6/aliceinwonderland.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ads for Ghana Movies You Have to See to Believe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478357484674-T216AD78XZYU5A8IMFRC/deliverance_web.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Ups and Downs of Running a Somerset Inn The Bowlish House in the village of Shepton Mallet is a beautiful inn and wedding venue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478043771002-L6XNO1MSOQ4SM175PTW9/bowlishhousegeorgianroom The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Ups and Downs of Running a Somerset Inn You don’t have to be staying at the Bowlish House to enjoy tea or a drink in the Georgian Room, modeled after an English country house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478043845186-H9NR4OVFFO86KETU1KDB/bowlishhousebedroom The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Ups and Downs of Running a Somerset Inn One of the bedrooms at the Bowlish House https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1478043886881-KHIU6PYAJI1FSARXXK41/bowlishhousediningDin The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Ups and Downs of Running a Somerset Inn Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available in the Cape Cod Room at the Bowlish House, where diners can enjoy panoramic views of the gardens https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/guy-fawkes-day-bonfire-night-a-bizarre-british-holiday monthly 0.5 2022-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1477748849753-QAD5LV5UX3Q4KD9EKMDU/bonfirenight The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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But there are some wacky customs that go on here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1474726470303-HLNHFOPDGGGWTRAXB7BJ/icelandrainbow The Not So Innocents Abroad - 11 Surprising Iceland Facts That Will (Probably) Blow Your Mind Somewhere over the rainbow: Lindsay enjoying her trip to Iceland https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/beware-this-shop-in-the-fes-medina monthly 0.5 2020-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1474122480580-Y8B8E0Z6KTM8A78HR2V5/badstorefes The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beware This Shop in the Fes Medina The store itself is full of interesting items — all ridiculously overpriced https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1474122664416-XR06KGOKLKSHOXNI84BN/badstorefes2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beware This Shop in the Fes Medina The shopkeeper does everything he can to finagle a sale, including pleading and, ultimately, cursing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1474123183055-E8R3AOHAQ7IC7J8WBHEA/badstorefes3 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Beware This Shop in the Fes Medina After exploring the cavernous shop (and escaping the clutches of the evil shopkeeper), flee out this door and back into the meandering medina https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-monsters-of-supernatural-season-1-episodes-1-3 monthly 0.5 2020-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1473726159353-IJW7GCUM3T3ZR76E9H4V/womaninwhite The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of "Supernatural" Season 1, Episodes 1-3 The woman in white, known in Mexico as La Llorona, comes back from the dead to mourn the children she has killed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1473726252302-9BRCKZMZQG1Y1CXXQ91E/wendigo The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of "Supernatural" Season 1, Episodes 1-3 The wendigo is what becomes of those depraved enough to resort to cannibalism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1473726312400-SGE4SGZW3G85RI7HDZAJ/vengefulghost The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Monsters of "Supernatural" Season 1, Episodes 1-3 This yurei, a vengeful ghost from Japan, seeks revenge for a wrongful death https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-best-fez-store-for-blue-pottery monthly 0.5 2020-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1473515625771-GJYXWSIFB3HPGWKZQIFI/fespottery The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Shop for Blue Pottery in the Entire Fez Medina Fès is known for its delightful blue and white pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1473515779646-T3G6HJKBQP8MDMHY6FO0/fesbleupottery The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Shop for Blue Pottery in the Entire Fez Medina Fès Bleu Art is overflowing with handcrafted pottery made by local artisans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1473515899648-AH34T1PZJBHWE7X9LWF9/zouhirshop The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Shop for Blue Pottery in the Entire Fez Medina The charming shop owner, Zouhir, offers reasonable deals — perhaps the best in the medina https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/learn-these-spanish-curse-words-to-make-your-conversations-more-colorful monthly 0.5 2016-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1473518940421-DYE9J8PB4Q5UPKDIRPLG/malagapoop The Not So Innocents Abroad - Learn These Spanish Curse Words to Make Your Conversations More Colorful Turns out we know the graffiti artist responsible for this social commentary on how shitty it is to leave your dog poop on the sidewalk https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-mlaga-spain monthly 0.5 2022-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1472652018170-TM46RQ3WN30OLA4VBYHN/malagalighthouse.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Brief History of Málaga, Spain The Málaga Lighthouse sits on the harbor of this modern city with ancient origins https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-gilded-glory-of-the-iglesia-de-los-santos-mrtires-in-mlaga-spain monthly 0.5 2020-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1471905720814-JCCR343AUSPMLA1KRG12/iglesiadelosmartires The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Gilded Glory of the Iglesia de los Santos Mártires in Málaga, Spain The ornate interior of the Iglesia de los Santos Mártires in Málaga, Spain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1471906014351-KW2EKO1QSTJ7D6G78T6Y/martires5.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Whimsical, Feminist Street Art of Sara Fratini Under the adorable mural by Sara Fratini, Duke and Wally enjoy coffee in the courtyard café of La Casa Invisible in Málaga, Spain https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/these-gruesome-photos-of-the-meknes-market-are-enough-to-turn-you-vegetarian monthly 0.5 2021-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1471611876649-URCC2FU2ADC317WMHGBM/meknesmeat1 The Not So Innocents Abroad - These Gruesome Photos of the Meknès Market Are Enough to Turn You Vegetarian This is about as tame as the Meknès meat market got. 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A Tour of the Roman Ruins and Mosaics of Volubilis This mosaic of a guy who got on his horse backward is known as the Acrobat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1471302534860-9X3AP6GUXX9LL85XCA4J/dianamosaic The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Roman Ruins and Mosaics of Volubilis A mosaic of the goddess Diana bathing — before she catches a peeping Tom and devises a horrific fate for him https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1471301410461-37TG2SGUHVH1UZCL4XDT/wildcatmosaic The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Roman Ruins and Mosaics of Volubilis Many of the mosaics of Volubilis are in surprisingly good shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1471300682980-RME3TGY3HBW0FPD9431E/wallypenis The Not So Innocents Abroad - A Tour of the Roman Ruins and Mosaics of Volubilis Wally clowns around with the phallic marker that designated the local whorehouse. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-ruined-garden-a-fairy-tale-fez-restaurant monthly 0.5 2021-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470924638094-86BX8VA51I1EPC1YGYQ8/ruinedgarden.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Ruined Garden: A Fairy Tale Fez Restaurant The Ruined Garden, one of the best restaurants in Fès, Morocco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470924661845-CL093J8T42L2EHGERX1V/ruinedgarden2JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Ruined Garden: A Fairy Tale Fez Restaurant The Ruined Garden features adorably mismatched tables and chairs and is overrun by flowers and other plants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470924681448-SVDLB2A3Y6IKJ8T3RD1X/ruinedgardenrfissa.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Ruined Garden: A Fairy Tale Fez Restaurant Wally got the rfissa, a noodle dish that one of the servers told us is traditionally served to pregnant women https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470924705296-XNFG8T76HLGY5QJ4LE1I/ruinedgardenpastilla.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Ruined Garden: A Fairy Tale Fez Restaurant Duke opted for the lamb pastilla, a common Moroccan dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470924727158-P2K6I88SWZ9MIZ35REY3/ruinedgardenruins.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Note the cat climbing the wall in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470924743937-WVHBGVIQSW8FF9EY5GDT/ruinedgardensoups.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Ruined Garden: A Fairy Tale Fez Restaurant We started with a soup course: harira for Duke and bessara, a fava bean soup with a Moroccan star in oil, for Wally https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470924765536-7U94MR8VRU7RWR72VW4I/ruinedgardencat.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Ruined Garden: A Fairy Tale Fez Restaurant Madrigal lounges in the courtyard by a table. She has since given birth to a litter of kittens https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/whats-the-best-hammam-spa-experience-in-fes-morocco-1 monthly 0.5 2022-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470665801305-AH30YSI6DONBNICVYG0R/IMG_2543.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s the Best Hammam Spa Experience in Fes, Morocco? Get pampered (and scrubbed and steamed) at Palais Amani’s hammam spa in Fès, Morocco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470665830425-A9KHFBEMJIQWU3N94DXQ/1969C2FC-ABED-4549-B450-0E9F3FD135D8.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s the Best Hammam Spa Experience in Fes, Morocco? Chamomile tea and coconut macaroons awaited us after the hammam experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470670031858-8YSBD9RYKR2AOWR1W0H0/IMG_2547.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - What’s the Best Hammam Spa Experience in Fes, Morocco? Wally basks in that post-hammam glow https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/7-must-see-historic-sites-to-visit-in-fes-morocco monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470096679168-CZL578MJVCDF3ZTACCPE/medersafes The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Must-See Historic Sites to Visit in Fès, Morocco The amazing tile and woodwork at the Bou Inania Medersa in Fès https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470097859370-73MOH1VNQIMWC710M57I/babboujeloud The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Must-See Historic Sites to Visit in Fès, Morocco Bab Bou Jeloud, better known as the Blue Gate — the entrance to the bustling medina of Fès https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470097941513-TCHFJXMFX014FE5EBSA2/babboujeloudgreen The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Must-See Historic Sites to Visit in Fès, Morocco One side of the so-called Blue Gate is actually green, to represent Islam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470096803101-9MACHSORU7MNHMW91I4A/medersacourtyard The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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7 Must-See Historic Sites to Visit in Fès, Morocco You'll hear the clanging before you turn the corner upon Place Seffarine, the metalsmiths' souk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470097675309-VL5A148HB4M5TTZKU7V8/seffarinetree The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Must-See Historic Sites to Visit in Fès, Morocco Place Seffarine, with its gnarled tree in its center, is one of the largest open public spaces in the medina https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470102175887-PNBAHT1C23PLGQI6Y30A/waterclock The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Must-See Historic Sites to Visit in Fès, Morocco The Water Clock once chimed at the calls to prayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470097777192-8X34AOU2GWWIADSP0TAP/cafeclock The Not So Innocents Abroad - 7 Must-See Historic Sites to Visit in Fès, Morocco The popular tourist spot, Cafe Clock https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-cats-of-fez-les-chats-du-fs monthly 0.5 2016-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1470008991835-LVN07RARJPT50HT8RNOB/kittenfes The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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The Cats of Fez — Les Chats de Fès https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/riad-dar-bensouda-our-favorite-place-to-stay-in-fs-morocco monthly 0.5 2016-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468702902226-4RAEILQRYNTTRQ32AB3X/riadcourtyard The Not So Innocents Abroad - Riad Dar Bensouda: Our Favorite Place to Stay in Fès, Morocco The stunning interior courtyard of Riad Dar Bensouda in Fès, Morocco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468773352437-AYRGEQXU8OMUZAP7QEM2/riaddoor The Not So Innocents Abroad - Riad Dar Bensouda: Our Favorite Place to Stay in Fès, Morocco Duke peeks his head out of one of the doors within a door that led into our room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468773447683-MCXF1T2WUXDVI0J5MJ20/riadrayoflight The Not So Innocents Abroad - Riad Dar Bensouda: Our Favorite Place to Stay in Fès, Morocco Light from the courtyard spills into our room through the intricately carved door https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468702476084-SL2LN2NSRJ90Z4KFMO3W/riadbreakfast The Not So Innocents Abroad - Riad Dar Bensouda: Our Favorite Place to Stay in Fès, Morocco Breakfast included jelly, butter and cheese in the adorable Fès blue pottery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468702959349-1EN16NFILLM5G3QIXUEB/IMG_2760.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Riad Dar Bensouda: Our Favorite Place to Stay in Fès, Morocco Rain only adds to the beauty of the interior courtyard and star-shaped pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468773522085-85LVJEYKG0OFKS7MJ5BR/riadpool The Not So Innocents Abroad - Riad Dar Bensouda: Our Favorite Place to Stay in Fès, Morocco The dining area surrounds the pool and sunbathing area, with a chevron-patterned tile we loved https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468773595782-SZRIZKKB6OFIRDSYSHNT/riadsky The Not So Innocents Abroad - Riad Dar Bensouda: Our Favorite Place to Stay in Fès, Morocco Birds fly by as Wally looks up from his chaise longue by the pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468702674242-GMVIN8G68W7WLX3W31HC/riadroof The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Palais Amani: A Breathtaking Fès Hotel The courtyard fountain at the impressive Palais Amani, located in the heart of Fès’ old city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468704646006-VN326R52PGPNRHSJBQA6/amanitop The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palais Amani: A Breathtaking Fès Hotel If you don’t stay at the Palais Amani in Fès, be sure to at least stop by to experience their marvelous hamman, courtyard and roof terrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468772400908-VDFIN7D5JZGG0TVTI1LU/amanilunch The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palais Amani: A Breathtaking Fès Hotel A light lunch in the courtyard was part of our hamman package https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468704308011-MQSJAXYN1J8CXWJGAW7X/amanifountain The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palais Amani: A Breathtaking Fès Hotel Wally enjoying the beautifully tiled courtyard fountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468704361279-QPYJWN8V92EOF3B7DV5T/amaniseating The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palais Amani: A Breathtaking Fès Hotel A seating area in the palais’ courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468704422764-9R24541GAICAGES8T2HJ/amanicolumn The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palais Amani: A Breathtaking Fès Hotel Stunning columns and intricate woodwork add to the Palais Amani’s grandeur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1469019110422-4TH06Z1GRH182V5F2GR5/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palais Amani: A Breathtaking Fès Hotel The bar on the rooftop features a design made from bobbins, used in embroidery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468704561456-Z63OS1GX3VKONU3GJFYO/amaniresto The Not So Innocents Abroad - Palais Amani: A Breathtaking Fès Hotel The tree-filled courtyard is a tranquil setting for a pleasant meal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1468704503256-2ZNCAEXP9X53FI63RIYI/amanidrinks The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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No young coconuts were harmed in the making of this recipe https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/junkanoo-the-bahamas-big-party monthly 0.5 2016-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459190558535-WUIEQDZ3VWCHG1P84D05/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Junkanoo Q&A: The Bahamas’ One Big Party How do the dancers support such enormous costumes during the Junkanoo parade in the Bahamas? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459190766228-VJGOG7BY6T3U9CEZXUTN/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Junkanoo Q&A: The Bahamas’ One Big Party The first Junkanoo celebration in the Bahamas falls on the day after Christmas https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/mumbai-tourism-how-to-prepare-yourself-for-the-chaos monthly 0.5 2016-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1466727376127-6TPV4MNJDSL4ZHIPNVBI/gatewaytoindia The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mumbai Tourism: How to Prepare Yourself for the Chaos The Gateway to India in the Colaba neighborhood of Mumbai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1466727442662-Y8NYY22HU2DQ3MDA4P8O/mumbaiwaterfront The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Monumental Cemetery, Milan: A Sculpture Slideshow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1460428361903-2GNP85U1QYUF391B6K3K/IMG_2042.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monumental Cemetery, Milan: A Sculpture Slideshow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1460428357243-HSVKGEN4VAY560IQHWRX/IMG_2037.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Monumental Cemetery, Milan: A Sculpture Slideshow https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/ellora-caves-a-guide-to-the-amazing-rock-cut-temples monthly 0.5 2022-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464493963446-M0SVYE7DIAZVW9UYQ23B/ellorahindusteps The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples Two women sit on the steps of the massive Hindu temple at Ellora Caves in India https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464494137642-IQNUJUVWTBC5FRR5KRN7/cave32entrance The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples A Buddhist monk in front of the entrance to a shrine at Cave 32 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464494240487-05YNAH9CN01BE0NQM29E/elloracave32 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples Cave 32, the most spectacular of the Jain complex at Ellora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464494330278-69KPH14ZW42G70YDG7HK/elloracave32goddess The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples This statue in Cave 32 depicts either Ambika, the Jain mother goddess, or Siddhayika, a yakshini, or fairy-like creature. She's seated upon a lion beneath a tree heavy with fruit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464494552635-7T9YSFD78EO0TBEBJ8A4/ellorajina The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples A jina, or enlightened being, at the back of Cave 32 at Ellora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464494643722-Q04LTZ2C4J232CHG1L40/elloraverandah The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples Duke on the what's called the verandah, on the upper story of Cave 32 at Ellora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464494710921-YNK3N6K57OJV8F4KYKUW/elloramonkcave32 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples Monks in bright saffron robes can be seen throughout the Ellora complex, including the stunning second story of Cave 32 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464522423276-9VWPGZWMRRW9ND2IFTK5/ellorahindu The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples Kailasa, the large Hindu temple in the Ellora Caves complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464522522715-4ZV2T8IL0JO53SS1F9LH/ellorahinduinside The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples Inside the Hindu temple, visitors bustled around, but it was almost eerily quiet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464522902363-31VRA1515OXKYQVHKB00/hindushivakillingandhaka.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples A carving of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, killing his demon son Andhaka for trying to abduct Parvati, the goddess of love and fertility, in the Kailasa temple at Ellora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464523082758-7Q7CJTT7ZGVCQY1HWWJ5/ellorafamily The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples Everywhere we went, Indians wanted to take pictures of or with us. Eventually, Wally started giving them our camera so we could capture the moment as well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464523775183-KS5AEQ1HHFUNZS3W6OVY/elloracave14 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples In the center of this carving in Cave 14, Varaha, the boar-headed avatar of Vishnu, rescues the Earth goddess by holding back the engulfing ocean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464524102509-5WGWBSKKI8A2U6FAP77B/elloracave21 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples Cave 21, part of the Hindu temples at Ellora in India https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464524158726-X9OHK47F3SSEFGFWFEJE/elloraganga The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples The two river goddesses Ganga and Yamuna are highlights of Cave 21 at Ellora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464524386718-W7XX32GWNMX6A5M4BAP3/elloranandi The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples Cave 22: Duke was kind of obsessed with the Nandi bull, the mount of the god Shiva https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464524579103-TUFXFE7N7I2ARQPXHAN5/elloralion The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples This lion guards Cave 29 — though Wally thinks it looks more like a walrus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464524777457-0Q6LMF4FUFK5IOKQHBUZ/cave29.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464524777484-H6C05YC1LMJTPIKF78FY/cave29dwarapalas.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464524788735-CM4SFOL0M3ROBJ5ISWLB/cave29flame.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464524786226-V9KHFXDN5RPZD07YHB9A/cave29ravanashakingkailasa.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Ellora Caves: A Guide to the Amazing Rock-Cut Temples A worshipper lies prostrate in front of the carving of the Buddha in Cave 10 https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/why-you-should-consider-visiting-iceland monthly 0.5 2025-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464047420583-YQT9VB5XA40TORRXEZ7R/northernlights The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why You Should Consider Visiting Iceland The Northern Lights aren't guaranteed — which makes seeing them all the more powerful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464445557564-YZARNJGS3HR6CBXSF34I/bluelagoon The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why You Should Consider Visiting Iceland Lindsay enjoying herself at Iceland's Blue Lagoon spa — no Brooke Shields or Christopher Atkins sightings, though https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464612726921-WVHO3PLVTWHM24TJE4K5/auroraborealis The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why You Should Consider Visiting Iceland The Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, were the most beautiful part of the trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464047570860-K2PIAL6N5AKYI0EBH592/glacier The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why You Should Consider Visiting Iceland One of the highlights of an Icelandic vacation is a trip to a glacier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1464612936656-R21YSO19ALNINSYJMF08/icelandglacierriver The Not So Innocents Abroad - Why You Should Consider Visiting Iceland Glacial runoff filtered through lava rock results in some of the cleanest-tasting water ever https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/ajanta-caves-walk-through monthly 0.5 2017-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459704887616-O6ZO9G3AE3IW0XLIZRUA/DSC_6269.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ajanta Caves Walk-Through The Ajanta Caves look unassuming from the exterior — but within you'll find statues of the Buddha and fading frescos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459704886535-T2WQ43DGYFFYMK3LI5XO/DSC_6265.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ajanta Caves Walk-Through Cave 1: A statue of the Buddha flanked by Avalokitesvara and Vajrapani, the embodiments of compassion and spiritual energy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459705554237-65YOH2AI9CN8VD1IFXU5/DSC_6281.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ajanta Caves Walk-Through Cave 2: A carving out front https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459704895041-OKEH5PCW9AECU5MMIP4O/SAM_0593.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ajanta Caves Walk-Through Cave 2: The monks' dormitory cells and a fresco depicting previous lives of the Buddha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459704902873-R69TXD1MUFRT0PAQGXA2/SAM_0600.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ajanta Caves Walk-Through Cave 2: Known for the mandala, which represents the universe, painted on its ceiling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459704908231-ZNKR49RD3AER185ZJJGO/SAM_0611.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ajanta Caves Walk-Through Cave 4: The carving represents a bodhisattva as Reliever of Eight Great Perils https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459704911930-CYO9CMH54OST1Q3A5P1Z/SAM_0634.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ajanta Caves Walk-Through Some people hire porters to carry them from cave to cave on a litter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459704918386-2U8ZBAUVKKA5W9KEGCIC/SAM_0647.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ajanta Caves Walk-Through Cave 17: This cave has some of the best-preserved paintings at Ajanta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459704929701-2OU7LGJAM0OIA5WR8ETF/SAM_0648.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ajanta Caves Walk-Through Cave 19: On either side of the arched window are nature spirits called yakshas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459704929642-ELASGJ1EUVENRJZLDKHC/SAM_0664.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ajanta Caves Walk-Through Cave 26: Devotees circumambulate, or walk around, the stupa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459704936840-7H3P19IQ2NV4KNU1WKHH/SAM_0666.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ajanta Caves Walk-Through Cave 26: Reclining Buddha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1463968600070-242ZBKKB7F7EWXDNV65E/chanamasala The Not So Innocents Abroad - Ajanta Caves Walk-Through After a morning of exploring the Ajanta Caves, we stopped at a dhaba roadside restaurant for some chana masala https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-cats-of-marrakech monthly 0.5 2020-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1459607926546-9QEIAF0C8PBSC5V3PR4P/DSC_2809.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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Places to Visit in Vadodara: Ganesha Temple and Sayaji Baug Worshippers kiss the feet of Kroncha, a mouse deity, at a temple in Vadodara, India https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1457296677344-YRCSFXV6V9MK70XWPZO1/ganeshatemple3 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Places to Visit in Vadodara: Ganesha Temple and Sayaji Baug Worshippers inside a temple to Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1457294859684-4Q9OFMOCZOUSCVYSSMUN/buddhasfootprints The Not So Innocents Abroad - Places to Visit in Vadodara: Ganesha Temple and Sayaji Baug The Buddha's footprints at the Dhundiraj Ganpati Mandir Temple in Baroda, India https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/safar-advice monthly 0.5 2017-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1458693405434-VO71H1JH5WXKJX76JVB0/safarigiraffes The Not So Innocents Abroad - Safari Advice Giraffes at Kruger National Park in South Africa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1458693479458-F64UURHM2XLPJ01OYNV0/safaribaboons The Not So Innocents Abroad - 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American Expats Tell What It’s Really Like to Live in Paris The lovely couple celebrating Halloween on the Paris Métro https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/how-europe-recovers-from-terrorist-attacks monthly 0.5 2017-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1458756998088-Y14KY6CVZXZ4PADDDDBB/brussels The Not So Innocents Abroad - How Europe Recovers From Terrorist Attacks Life returns to normal astonishingly quickly for Europe — and Brussels was no exception https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/our-first-night-in-baroda-india monthly 0.5 2017-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456593813935-YXTUVYRXB1NHDLXHQHLS/wallygeorge The Not So Innocents Abroad - Our First Night in Baroda, India Wally visiting his friend George, an American expat now living in India https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/how-to-enjoy-feria monthly 0.5 2020-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1458086984998-AA08WAHIZ8HP1RQHBZXN/feria The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Enjoy Feria The fairgrounds in Sevilla, Spain during Feria are filled with women in flamenco dresses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1458087627440-YOOAGQCZC3BBJWCZ1KJQ/feriacouple2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Enjoy Feria Couples all dolled up for Feria walk the streets of Sevilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1458087141792-NBNYVEX3T9AMCT9100US/feriacouple The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Enjoy Feria Women in flamenco dresses are common sights in Sevilla during Feria https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1458088031635-LMBYCE6Z7RGQMDAF67PF/casetadance The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Enjoy Feria This is what happens inside those Feria casetas. All night long https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1458087458064-O3UOUQY5PI9LB8PBI29Y/feriafairgrounds The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Enjoy Feria The Feria fairgrounds, with a line of casetas, where the real parties take place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1458088663593-72EZRDQ9EFKHXY0KHTLN/caseta The Not So Innocents Abroad - How to Enjoy Feria Cristina and Duke dance the Sevillana https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/mehrauli-archeological-park-delhis-hidden-gem monthly 0.5 2017-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456368364964-6IPP6WSHHDIH14VAJE6A/mehraulistepwell The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mehrauli Archeological Park: Delhi's Hidden Gem Wally overcame his fear of heights to shimmy along narrow ledges at the Rajon Ki Baoli stepwell in Mehrauli Archeological Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456368113371-R0HUUFYFQFZKAY0FVEE5/rajonkibaoli The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mehrauli Archeological Park: Delhi's Hidden Gem Duke at the Rajon Ki Baoli stepwell in Mehrauli Archeological Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456368237672-S2F5PXMGHG1UTS0CNMUA/stepwellmosque The Not So Innocents Abroad - Mehrauli Archeological Park: Delhi's Hidden Gem Wally in the mosque atop the stepwell https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/haint-no-spirits-here monthly 0.5 2017-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1457287091331-QSPZLCDVYHGMC1UZ11FR/haintblue The Not So Innocents Abroad - Haint Blue Porch Paint My parents painted the ceiling of their front porch haint blue, a tradition in the Lowcountry https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/exploring-the-qutb-minar-complex monthly 0.5 2020-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456369169239-ZBWKWU8PTSOSHVIO56NW/qutbpillars The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Qutb Minar Complex The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in the Qutb Minar complex features columns from pillaged Hindu and Jain temples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456368976857-WJQUQMPQHK8KE7M4IRSP/quwwatulislammosque The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Qutb Minar Complex Elaborate pillars stolen from other religions' temples now decorate the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456368882245-RZ2CW2ZU0XPBODG2CMXF/qutbminar The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Qutb Minar Complex The Qutb Minar tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456368697277-8BXGFOE6KQK11V67U1QG/alaidarwaza The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Qutb Minar Complex The red sandstone and white marble façade of the Alai Darwaza Mosque in the Qutb Minar complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456369253581-KKW5F8XNWB529GVO72AV/alaidarwaza2 The Not So Innocents Abroad - Exploring the Qutb Minar Complex Visitors leave the Alai Darwaza Mosque in the shadow of the Qutb Minar. https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/5-strange-world-traditions monthly 0.5 2024-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1457378687397-TDQQLX8IKZHK971YW10S/balitemple The Not So Innocents Abroad - 5 Strange World Traditions A temple in Ubud on Bali — just don't go in if you're on your period! https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/chancay-burial-dolls monthly 0.5 2016-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1457061184670-1PSC32WHI8I3588QYLWB/perudolls The Not So Innocents Abroad - Chancay Burial Dolls These Chancay burial dolls from Cusco, Peru, which Wally named Claudia and Lucha, have dollies of their own https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/indias-public-urination-problem monthly 0.5 2017-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456360429535-59DVVIFHMJI8U52U0X29/hohoshameshame The Not So Innocents Abroad - India’s Public Urination Problem India's more recent campaign to shame men who urinate in public https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/what-is-a-djinn monthly 0.5 2020-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456278682365-SI75XK3HY0IZOWY6546N/djinn The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Is a Djinn? We bought this Quranic teaching tablet depicting what we imagine is a djinni from Ensemble Artisinal, an artists' co-op, in Marrakesh for about $35. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1599405492363-LMESYJG1EJMLL5C1KSP4/jinni.jpg The Not So Innocents Abroad - What Is a Djinn? https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-best-place-to-make-out-in-public-in-delhi monthly 0.5 2017-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456108221854-0W1ZM0BQ9DBW3TZ58WNA/gardenoffivesenses The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Place to Make Out in Public in Delhi These elephants greet you upon entering the Garden of Five Senses in Delhi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456108413074-ZB68ETJ5K4HL90GNE0W7/dukegardenoffivesenses The Not So Innocents Abroad - The Best Place to Make Out in Public in Delhi Duke in the Garden of Five Senses. Note the couple(s) hidden in the nook below https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/hiring-a-driver-in-india monthly 0.5 2017-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456105618084-DW0RX5H9OWB7TUUMPXM7/indiadriver The Not So Innocents Abroad - 3 Tips for Hiring a Driver in India In Baroda, as in all of India, you'll be sharing the road with cows https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/tomb-of-safdarjung-in-delhi monthly 0.5 2017-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456087551649-BVZZPRWTN9KTT2NWN5XT/safdarjungstomb The Not So Innocents Abroad - Tomb of Safdarjung in Delhi The empty pool at Safdarjung's Tomb in Delhi, India reveals its neglected state https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456087256353-Y59UJ6SKKGQRPBNX1ITV/SAM_0119.JPG The Not So Innocents Abroad - Tomb of Safdarjung in Delhi A young boy plays with a wheel while a man uses his wheels to carry materials for restoration at the Tomb of Safdarjung https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/delhis-shopping-extravaganza-dilli-haat monthly 0.5 2017-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456095302987-94P9NODX0FG6ABPO3XX8/straydog The Not So Innocents Abroad - Delhi's Shopping Extravaganza: Dilli Haat A stray dog sleeps atop a table in the Garden of Five Senses https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/tips-for-exploring-delhis-red-fort monthly 0.5 2018-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456080897769-KOTHHHP1192I9F6U8CNM/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Tips for Exploring Delhi’s Red Fort A crowded arcade at Delhi’s Red Fort https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/old-delhi-spice-market monthly 0.5 2021-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456079364400-21M9Z5UDTCPRQ97G515A/delhispicemarket The Not So Innocents Abroad - Old Delhi Spice Market The Khari Baoli Spice Market also has plenty of nuts and dried fruits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1456079739728-HDLBCHDU46SGI5PHKLAX/image-asset.jpeg The Not So Innocents Abroad - Old Delhi Spice Market Wally and Duke precariously perched on the back of Mohammed's bicycle rickshaw, ready to explore Old Delhi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56c13cc00442627a08632989/1457289649624-PYDYWIRP7RSN5UU4ZGKZ/olddelhiwires The Not So Innocents Abroad - Old Delhi Spice Market Wally snapped a quick pic as we wobbled along on the bicycle rickshaw through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi. 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