In that case here are a few more pictures of the interior. I so enjoy seeing the grand cathedrals of Europe when I'm there, that I'm surprised that it took as long as it did to see this one that just a couple of hours away. We went to DC to see a cousin who was singing with a Bulgarian Folk Music Trio and the place the cousin was just a few blocks from the Cathedral. The cathedral seems a pretty faithful homage to classical gothic architecture, but here and there are whimsical touches showing its more recent completion date. For instance this stained glass depicts space exploration, and the dot in the center of the window is actually a tiny moon rock. The fact that it is so recent makes some of the craftsmanship all the more impressive (at least to me) And a couple of outside shots: Apparently one gargolye is shaped like the title-creature from the movie Alien, another carving is shaped like Darth Vader's head.

Finally getting cold and rain is predicted for tonight. This is what was in the hose leading away from one of my rain barrels. I had to use a bit of hot water to loosen the ice in the hose.

nicole: I love you Milky Way shot. It appears that you 'light painted' the wood chute in the foreground. Great shot.

Jasdip, yes we did. We're up in the mountains and this storm dropped just enough to be pretty but not so much that it's impossible to get around and drive. I'm packing for our trip right now, but if I get a minute today, I'll post a pic of the storm of 2008. Our house was buried!