St. Nicholas Cathedral, a memorial

Unfortunately during a visit in 1865, the son of Alexander II, Tsesarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich died of meningitis.

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St. Nicholas Cathedral in Nice, France photo by Ryan Oglesby

In the mid-1800s the Russian upper class, as well as the Tsars, started visiting the French Riviera during winter. Unfortunately during a visit in 1865, the son of Alexander II, Tsesarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich died of meningitis. Sometime later, after buying the land, the Tsar and the Empress ordered a chapel built in the exact spot where Nicholas died.

The cathedral was finished in 1912 according to the designs by M.T. Preobrajensky by an assortment of engineers, under the direction of a certain Golitsyn, appointed by Tsar Nicholas II to oversee the development of the project. source https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/st-nicholas-russian-orthodox-cathedral

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Thanks to my son for allowing me to use his travel photo in this post. I featured him and my grandson in a more recent post, here is the link.

A Visit to Wow! Children’s Museum

I talk about my visit to WOW! Children’s Museum dedicated to engaging children and families in creative learning experiences. This bright, colorful interactive museum is in Lafayette, Colorado, near Denver .

“We specialize in highly interactive programs for small groups that give each child an opportunity to explore art, science, and culture.”

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Author: Aletha Cress Oglesby, M.D.

As a family physician, I explore the HEART of HEALTH in my work, recreation, community, and through writing. My blog, Watercress Words, informs and inspires us to live in health. I believe we can turn our health challenges into healthy opportunities. When we do, we can share the HEART of health with our families, communities, and the world. Come explore and share with me.

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