Came across this collection of adobe bricks drying in the Andean sun. These type of bricks have been around for thousands of years and are still commonly used in construction in the small villages of Peru. They are made of earth/mud admixed with straw or dung. Bricks tend to be small so that they air-dry without cracking. Mud is used as a mortar, and the structures they make are surprisingly durable.
Recently we published a post about Coyote Flats Pioneer Village, in rural Alberta. That post mostly focused on the many historic buildings in the Pioneer
Samantha and her husband Gene checked out a few Big Boots while in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Jaguars are the topic of ProfessorAbe’s latest post, but it does not feature any wildlife photos.
One of the many lovely waterfalls you can enjoy in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
Sylvia shares photos of a colorful mushroom with toxic side effects if ingested.
Machu Picchu is an amazing destination, but so are its views of the Urubamba River valley.
