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It’s always cheapest to build with local materials. France is a stony country, and so many villages are built entirely out of the local stone. This makes for a local ‘look’ that’s very pretty — all the houses are of … Continue reading
Category Archives: History
Join Thor and me as we walk among thousands of petroglyphs carved in lava beds by native Hawaiians. NOTE: After way too many months without travel, Thor insisted on an R&R escape to Hawaii this April. He’d been keeping on … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as we visit the volcano caldera and expansive lava fields created by ongoing eruptions still building this geologically-new island. NOTE: After way too many months without travel, Thor insisted on an R&R escape to Hawaii this … Continue reading
Decorating our buildings comes naturally. But common sense seems to indicate that you apply all this spendy paint or tile down where people can see it. Why do people put nice things all the way up there where you need … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as we enjoy the Big Island’s beautiful Painted Church and more highlights along the road. NOTE: After way too many months without travel, Thor insisted on an R&R escape to Hawaii this April. He’d been keeping … Continue reading
Our getaway continues with our favorite snorkeling spot on the Big Island. Come visit our fishy friends! NOTE: After way too many months without travel, Thor insisted on an R&R escape to Hawaii this April. He’d been keeping on eye … Continue reading
Followers of my blogging have long since realized that this platform is dedicated to my interest in buildings and how they work, or are reworked. As we have seen, to redo and reuse an older building is satisfactory and fun. … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as we check out the native crafts area at the Place of Refuge, Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park on the Big Island. NOTE: After way too many months without travel, Thor insisted on an R&R … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as we learn about ancient Hawaiians at a fascinating reconstruction site. NOTE: After way too many months without travel, Thor insisted on an R&R escape to Hawaii this April. He’d been keeping on eye on the … Continue reading
There are a couple ways to ensure that a town or village looks nice. In the past, your village looked thematic and pretty because all the stone was quarried from nearby. All the homes, every church and public building, has … Continue reading