Buildings and Landscape

     After a good night's sleep and a successful trip across town to Mass, the surroundings began to sink in.

My first observation was that many of the buildings looked exactly the way I pictured "East" German buildings, plain and utile
     Next, I noticed the gardens.  They are beautifully tended and very colorful.  They must require a lot of love, planning  and attention.

From here, a stroll to the campus included some spectacular artwork and scenery. 

The campus buildings fall into the catagory of utile, as well, but that is not unusual for a campus.

A trip into the old part of Ilmenu disclosed an entirely different sort of Buildings.  These are ornately designed, colorfully painted and beautifully preserved.

I cannot help but wonder how the people that live and work in these majestic buildings view their surroundings.  I am in awe.