There was an annular eclipse that hit central and southeastern Oregon last October. I was not able to get to the path of "totality", but I was able to see it as a partial eclipse at home. This wa s the best shot I got that morning. I saw it as a much slimmer crescent, but this was the best I got with my camera. Maybe next time I'll be more prepared with my camera.
Jarrett and I visited Spain together for the first time in February 2023 for three weeks. After a quick layover in Amsterdam, Netherlands, we went to Madrid; Oviedo in Asturias; Códoba, Sevilla, Alcalá de los Gazules, and Vejer de la Frontera in Andalusia. We also made it to the south coast of Spain near the Strait of Gibraltar, and saw Africa in the haze. I took only a couple of photos in Madrid, since I was not walking around the city with my expensive camera and I was not feeling the tourist vibe while there. I found parts of Madrid beautiful, and the history was rich, but it was another large capitol city in this world. Once we left the big city, and moved onto the smaller cities and towns, I was able to enjoy myself more. (Although, driving in Spain was an eye-opener. They drive fast, but are much more courteous than drivers in the U.S.) The history that exists in any place in Europe can be a bit overwhelming, but it is also amazing to see. And seeing the mosque in Códoba and a church from the 9th century in Oviedo was amazing. I hope that you enjoy my little part of Spain as much as I enjoyed taking the photos. ¡Disfruta! Enjoy!
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Madrid: Plaza Mayor
