Imagine being a slave in Ethiopia during the 12th and 13th century reign of King Lalibela. Now imagine being handed a chisel, hammer, and an axe, and told to carve a three-story high church out of solid rock. Inconceivable, certainly. But when you consider that the King actually completed construction of the 11…
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Russian Orthodox Churches, the Essence of Russia and its People
Author Miriam Beard, daughter of the American historians Charles A. and Mary R. Beard said, “Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” The longer I travel, the more I realize the truth of this statement. Prior to…
PHOTO: Another Stunning Church in the Old Town of Cuenca, Ecuador
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PHOTO: One of Many Lovely Churches in the Old Town of Cuenca, Ecuador
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PHOTO: Central Plaza and Church in Banos, Ecuador
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PHOTO: Cathedral of Guayaquil Anchors One Side of Park Where Iguanas Run Wild
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