by Penny Zibula | May 7, 2015 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Is it a Mosque? Is it a Cathedral? No, it’s a “Mosquedral”. It felt odd, to say the least, to be standing in a structure that survived centuries of Spanish history – wars, destruction, rebuilding – to exist as one of the most unusual historical buildings... by Penny Zibula | May 1, 2015 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Diminished, but not Destroyed. It felt a little odd; standing on the subject of a French song I used to sing as a child. And yet, it was a bit like coming home. “Sur le pont d’Avignon” sang in my head as we explored the history of a medieval bridge that had defied all... by Penny Zibula | Apr 23, 2015 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Serious Flamenco and Non-Stop Fun Make for the Perfect Party Orange and white paper lanterns alternated gayly illuminating the large tent. Tables were occupied by smiling, drinking, tapas-eating revelers. On the tiny stage, a man in a checkered shirt and tan slacks... by Penny Zibula | Apr 17, 2015 | North America, Weekly Wow!
Helping a Nation Heal. The black stone was smooth and cool against my fingertips, despite the warmth of that sunny September afternoon in Washington, DC. It was 2005, and my second encounter with the Vietnam War Memorial, but the impact of the experience was no less... by Penny Zibula | Apr 10, 2015 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Madrid’s World-Famous Art Museum Finds a Way to Share Treasured Paintings with People who are Blind. The Mona Lisa was always one of my favorite paintings. Perhaps this was because there was simplicity and contrast that even my limited vision could see back in the... by Penny Zibula | Apr 3, 2015 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
A Sparkling Jewel Under the Tuscan Sun. The Gelato was cool and refreshing. Too bad the increasing heat was accelerating the sticky drips of deliciousness running down to my wrist. Normally, I would have uttered a naughty word, but since I was sitting on a bench in...