Copacabana sidewalk

Our hotel in Rio de Janeiro was on Copacabana Beach. When I say 'on the beach' I mean it was across the street and across this wide sidewalk, just like every other hotel that is 'on the beach'. The wavy design of Copacabana's sidewalk is known the world over. You may notice a narrow curbed two-lane 'road' between the walkway and the street: this is a bicycle and running path. Most of the South American cities we visited had them.

Sconce

This graceful sconce is one of a pair that adorned either side of our meeting room door in the Holiday Inn Express last week end.

Fountain

This fountain made of three jars or ewers is in front of our hotel in El Dorado Hills. I always find it fascinating - understated and beautiful.