Surfing Madonna

Religion isn't my cup of tea. That's nice-talk for what I really think of religion. That being said, I find my greatest enlightenment in the frivolous, absurd and ironic, especially where surfing...

Cool mosaic mural of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Fun fact this mosaic was created on the down low by a local artist and caused quite a bit of controversy. Referred to as the "Surfing Madonna Oceans...

I made the drive to see the Surfing Madonna mosaic a day before she was taken down. While I couldn't get a direct shot of the image (due to heavy traffic under the overpass where it was located),...

Absolutely wonderful "public art installation" that went up right around Earth Day, Good Friday and Easter! The Surfing Madonna aka The Virgin of Guadalupe. This mosaic and stained-glass work...

Virgen de Guadalupe rides a short board? WHAT? The massive 10X10 mosiac is a perfect match for the surfer town of Encinitas. Sure Oceanside has the Surf Museum with history and memorabilia, but a...