I like igloos and ice palaces, too.

Stone and brick. Stone and brick. Stone and brick. I see so much of it in Italy. Those are the building materials. Very little wood. Unlike America. I like the stone and brick. But the sad part is that many of the stone and brick exteriors are covered with mortar or stucco. And painted solid colors. Nice colors. But not nearly as attractive as the stone and brick. But the stone and brick often is left exposed in the interiors. That's a plus. And few homes are carpeted. Tile floors abound. Tile roofs, too. I like what I see. Maybe because it's so different from what I see in Minnesota. But then, I like igloos and ice palaces, too. --Jim Broede