VIEW FROM MY WINDOW, PRAGUE, watercolor and ink in my sketchbook

VIEW FROM MY WINDOW, PRAGUE, watercolor and ink in my sketchbook
About a week ago, when the moon was full, and the night sky clear, this was the view from my first story room in Prague. I couldn't help it, I had to paint it, even if it was a quick sketch. It was such a  beautiful night! This is downtown Prague, where tramways pass by often, going in all directions. Prague has a fantastic public transportation system; efficient, fast, clean, and inexpensive.

VALPARAISO, CHILE, watercolor

Valparaiso, Chile, watercolor, 4x6in
South American Cruise series # 22

Valparaiso is the main port of Chile, beautiful and colorful city of hills coming down almost to the water. A series of inclined "elevators", or funiculars, carry people from the lower level to the higher levels, next to never ending stairs. You choose! I would say the hight of these hills might be like walking 6 or 7 floors of stairs, maybe more. Originally there were about 30 of these elevators, the size of a bus or tramway, but now only 14 are still working. The city is vibrant with a strong international market, beautiful beaches, modern shopping malls.