Alexis’ travelogue

uploaded on 5 May 2008

Dutch Still Life uploaded on 25 March 2008

The Grand Hotel Huis Ter Duin, in Noordwijk Aan Zee, the Netherlands, is situated on the coastline with miles of sandy dunes in either direction and the North Sea spread out as far as the eye can see. It's a favorite stretch of beach for windsurfers and parasailers, and, as this picture demonstrates, for seagulls.

First and Last Glimpse uploaded on 11 December 2007

The first (and last) view of Statue Park, from the Volan bus stop across the street, is a glimpse of Stalin's boots surrounded by the evidence of Hungary's now capitalist economy. The park itself is to the left of this image, outside the frame.

Dusk falls on Statue Park uploaded on 11 December 2007

With economic expansion, development comes to the suburbs of Budapest around Statue Park

Communist Solidarity uploaded on 11 December 2007

We couldn't have done it without you, comrade Russian soldier!

uploaded on 11 December 2007

Stalin's Boots uploaded on 11 December 2007

Viewed from inside Statue Park. The metal plaque at center bears the name of victims of the '56 insurrection by nationalist Hungarians, which was put down by soviet forces.

Stalin's Boots uploaded on 11 December 2007

A life-sized copy of the tribune of the Stalin Monument in Budapest stands in front of the entrance of Statue Park. Wikipedia says "this is not an accurate copy of the original but only an artistic recreation by sculptor Ákos Eleőd." These boots are roughly 10 feet high.

Passing the Baton uploaded on 11 December 2007

Lenin, viewed from the back, facing Stalin's boots

Late Afternoon Lenin uploaded on 11 December 2007

Lenin's statue peeks out from an alcove in the brick gates of the park. The metal plate at the center of the image is inscribed with the names of the victims of the 1956 Hungarian uprising, which was put down by soviet tanks.