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Monthly Archives: December 2013
Love is in the Air
A nice long meander on this sunny Monday. For anyone who thinks all gondolas look alike…here is one a bit “different”. Cozy and comfy…just like nonna’s house. And here, near the Bridge of Sighs, love is definitely in the air. … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful Day, City of My Dreams, Photography, Travel, Venice
Tagged Beautiful day, bridges, City of My Dreams, photography, Venice
15 Comments
What a Sunny Saturday!
Yes, full sunshine today. Amazingly warm too. Just a few pictures wandering around…for those of you homesick for Venice. Yes, you do see Punto in the distance…by the white arch. A little friend patiently waiting for the shopping to be … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful Day, City of My Dreams, Gardens, Photography, Travel, Venice
Tagged Beautiful day, City of My Dreams, photography, Venice
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A Missed Opportunity
But before I get to that missed opportunity…. Yesterday after our Acqua Alta the sun came out in the afternoon and there were some lovely pictures of the canal and reflections right out my window. Is this pigeon “mooning” me? … Continue reading
Posted in Bridges, City of My Dreams, Gardens, Photography, Travel, Venice
Tagged Babbo Natale, bridges, City of My Dreams, food, Friends, photography, vaporetto, Venice
15 Comments
Acqua Alta
Acqua Alta is a Venetian tidal phenomenon that happens mostly in winter but can happen at any time of year. It is tidal because it reaches it’s peak at a certain time and then goes down. The water comes in … Continue reading
Posted in Bridges, City of My Dreams, Photography, Travel, Venice
Tagged Acqua Alta, bridges, City of My Dreams, photography
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Christmas Day in Venezia
First order of business…Panetonne French Toast for breakfast Recipe: Panettone French Toast for One 1 egg 50 ml milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (cannella) 1 large 1 inch (approx) thick slice panettone cut in two pieces butter for frying Mix/whisk egg, … Continue reading
Posted in Acqua Alta/High Water, Christmas, City of My Dreams, Photography, Travel, Venice
Tagged Babbo Natale, Christmas, City of My Dreams, photography, Venice
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Christmas Eve in Venice 2013
It was a foggy day in Venezia but people were out running last minute errands. This little guy is on the door next door to the place where Scooby’s twin lives. For those who don’t know…Scooby Doo is a white … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, City of My Dreams, Photography, Travel, Venice
Tagged Babbo Natale, Cats, Christmas, City of My Dreams, Fruit and Vegetables, photography, Solo Travel, Venice
14 Comments
A Trip to a Venetian Street Market
Almost a full week since I’ve been to Punto and I hadn’t even gotten a Panettone yet! Wow, I’d better get busy. So first order of business was to lay in some supplies and goodies for Christmas when unlike “that … Continue reading
Posted in Cichetti, City of My Dreams, Photography, Travel, Venice
Tagged Babbo Natale, Christmas, City of My Dreams, food, Friends, photography, Solo Travel, Venice
10 Comments
My Night on the Water
Last evening I had plans to attend a concert by Coro Cantori Veneziani at Chiesa di San Cassiano. Now that we are closer to Christmas the view from the vaporetto on my way to the concert was stunning. It was … Continue reading
Posted in City of My Dreams, Photography, Travel, Venice
Tagged Christmas, City of My Dreams, photography, Solo Travel, Venice
6 Comments
Babbo Natale Regatta
Today was the day! The Regatta was schedule for 10:30am. Karen and I met to watch from a good vantage point. And it was raining. Yes, the first rain since I’ve been here. But it was only a light drizzle…hardly … Continue reading
Posted in Babbo Natale, City of My Dreams, Photography, Travel, Venice
Tagged Babbo Natale, Christmas, City of My Dreams, photography, Solo Travel, Venice
8 Comments
I’m Back!
Did you miss me? Awww; I missed you too! But I needed a day off so no pics from yesterday. I was back out this morning though. I took the vaporetto to San Toma and meandered around to see what … Continue reading
Posted in City of My Dreams, Gardens, Photography, Travel, Venice
Tagged Christmas, City of My Dreams, photography, Solo Travel, Travel, Venice
9 Comments