Rural alley

In small towns one can still get a flavor of things as they once were. This alley that once was thriving is now in a state od decay. Too bad.

Old buildings

Like most places that are happening, Castellammare del Golfo, my birthplace is undergoing renovation. The old buildings that were abandoned when many moved into the new elevator apartments in new neighborhoods, are being renovated. Many of these are srtictly for the booming tourist industry but many people, like myself, prefer to live in the older neighborhoods. The top two buildings were about to be fixed uo while the bottom one was done a few years ago and looks like the way these homes looked once. I used some Photoshop editings to make the images stand out more and give them a more graphic look.

Saint Augustine, Florida

After resisting visiting Florida, it was love at first sight. This is especially true for Saint Augustine. This very old city offers great Latin charm and food along with wonderful people and very pleasant vistas. Got to go back.