These shots were all taken while looking out the windows of some well-known corporate establishments...The Brandenburg Gate in Germany, the Great Pyramid and Sphinx in Egypt, and the Pantheon in Rome.
People who go to these places while on vacation are even crazier than the JoCo weekenders who go to Starbucks in Lawrence when there are 15 locally owned coffee shops in a 6 block area...one of which we think is the most one-of-a-kind and best coffee shop on the entire planet. Of course, we're preaching to the choir here. If only others would wake up and start supporting the unique local businesses and culture where ever they happen to be...before it's all gone. It's seriously mind blowing that someone would grab Mickey D's while visiting the Pantheon.
Here's video from the Pizza Hut in Egypt. It's effin' surreal.
We don't tell you enough how much we appreciate the fact that you have chosen us as one of your places to chill out with friends, eat muffins, read your book, update your facebook. and get your caffeinated treats. We are blessed to have so many awesome people who choose us over the cookie cutter clutter. Thanks!
That's good to hear. But the point wasn't so much about ruining the environs of the landmarks...I was pointing out the fact that someone would actually eat at the Pizza Hut while visiting the Pyramids when there are probably amazing local cuisines offered in the area. I just find it strange that someone would travel to such amazing places and then hang out at the exact same places they do while at home. I actually think that most historic places try and do a good job of protecting the feel of the area...just like downtown Lawrence does with their Historic Preservation Committee.
To be fair, the views you see here of the pyramids, at least, aren't *nearly* fair to what it looks like walking around. When you visit them, any Pizza Hut signs do not figure prominently--at all--into the experience. I took at least 25 pictures myself of the outside views and did not accidentally capture that restaurant in a single one.
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