Canvas & Chronicles by Aanya Shen

Fourth Journey Day 50: The Hammer’s Trace

Fourth Journey Day 50: The Hammer’s Trace

Aanya Shen

The day began with anticipation as I made my way to the artist village of Noailles in Croix-des-Bouquets. The rhythmic sounds of hammers striking metal greeted me before I even...

Fourth Journey Day 50: The Hammer’s Trace

Aanya Shen

The day began with anticipation as I made my way to the artist village of Noailles in Croix-des-Bouquets. The rhythmic sounds of hammers striking metal greeted me before I even...

Fourth Journey Day 49: Threads of Sun and Shadow

Fourth Journey Day 49: Threads of Sun and Shadow

Aanya Shen

Today was a day of quiet inspiration at the Ponce Art Museum. The modernist building itself was striking, its geometric design blending into the tranquil gardens. Walking through the sculpture...

Fourth Journey Day 49: Threads of Sun and Shadow

Aanya Shen

Today was a day of quiet inspiration at the Ponce Art Museum. The modernist building itself was striking, its geometric design blending into the tranquil gardens. Walking through the sculpture...

Fourth Journey Day 48: Shadow Keeper

Fourth Journey Day 48: Shadow Keeper

Aanya Shen

This morning I ventured out to Castillo San Cristóbal, a sprawling fortress that stands as a sentinel over San Juan. The sun illuminated its weathered stone walls, casting dramatic shadows...

Fourth Journey Day 48: Shadow Keeper

Aanya Shen

This morning I ventured out to Castillo San Cristóbal, a sprawling fortress that stands as a sentinel over San Juan. The sun illuminated its weathered stone walls, casting dramatic shadows...

Fourth Journey Day 47: Harmony Beneath the Stone

Fourth Journey Day 47: Harmony Beneath the Stone

Aanya Shen

Today, the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración was more than a landmark; it was a gateway to understanding the heartbeat of Santiago. The towering structure stood proud, a...

Fourth Journey Day 47: Harmony Beneath the Stone

Aanya Shen

Today, the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración was more than a landmark; it was a gateway to understanding the heartbeat of Santiago. The towering structure stood proud, a...

Fourth Journey Day 46: Guardian Above and Below

Fourth Journey Day 46: Guardian Above and Below

Aanya Shen

Today I ventured up to Mount Isabel de Torres via the iconic cable car. The ascent was breathtaking as the lush greenery unfolded beneath me and the cityscape of Puerto...

Fourth Journey Day 46: Guardian Above and Below

Aanya Shen

Today I ventured up to Mount Isabel de Torres via the iconic cable car. The ascent was breathtaking as the lush greenery unfolded beneath me and the cityscape of Puerto...

Fourth Journey Day 45: Stone and Songlines

Fourth Journey Day 45: Stone and Songlines

Aanya Shen

Today was a step back in time as I walked through the Alcázar de Colón, a masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. As I walked through the grand halls and...

Fourth Journey Day 45: Stone and Songlines

Aanya Shen

Today was a step back in time as I walked through the Alcázar de Colón, a masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. As I walked through the grand halls and...