Tag Archives: bridges

Won’t you let me take you on a sea cruise?

Posted on July 1, 2016 by mvaden1948

Since my chemo is on hold until July 13 so that we are hoping my neuropathy improves I thought I would share a little adventure. First for those who are interested the American Cancer Society has a really good discussion … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Beautiful Day, Bridges, Chemo, Coffee, Cruise, fotografia, friends, Memories, Photography, Sailing, Seattle, Travel, Vancouver, BC Canada | Tagged Beautiful day, bridges, Chemo, dinner with friends, food, Friends, photography, Travel | 11 Comments

Chemo:Week 2

Posted on April 8, 2016 by mvaden1948

Week 2 of chemo went well. Not as long as last time and now I know the drill. I’m doing okay. Tired a lot and sleep a lot but that is a good thing. Still running my own errands for … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging gracefully, Beautiful Day, Cancer, Cats, Chemo, flowers, fotografia, Gardens, Hawaii, Life is good, me, Memories, nature, Photography, Travel, urban wildlife | Tagged bridges, Cats, Flowers, fotografia, Hawaii, photography, Solo Travel, Travel | 10 Comments

Buon Anno 2016

Posted on December 31, 2015 by mvaden1948

So….I thought for this last post of 2015 (or first post of 2016 depending on your part of the world) I would start off the new year with five favorite photos from each of my four visits to Venice. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Bridges, Cats, City of My Dreams, Fog, fotografia, Life is good, Memories, Photography, Travel, Venezia, Venice | Tagged bridges, Cats, City of My Dreams, fotografia, Fruit and Vegetables, Glass, Mist, photography, Solo Travel, Travel, vaporetto, Venice | 17 Comments

Mi dispiace di dover andare via cosi presto.

Posted on January 1, 2014 by mvaden1948

According to this lovely, huge Italian to English dictionary that no one but me probably uses here…the phrase above means “I’m sorry I have to go away so soon.” I truly am. But someday I’ll be back to stay…forever. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Beautiful Day, Cats, City of My Dreams, Photography, Travel | Tagged Beautiful day, bridges, Cats, City of My Dreams, Glass, Learning Italian, New Year, photography, Solo Travel, Venice | 13 Comments

Love is in the Air

Posted on December 30, 2013 by mvaden1948

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

A Missed Opportunity

Posted on December 27, 2013 by mvaden1948

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

Posted on December 26, 2013 by mvaden1948

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 | 3 Comments

Blue Tuesday

Posted on December 17, 2013 by mvaden1948

No, not blue as in sad….blue as in this: It was a day of sunshine, blue skies, reflections (in more ways than one), architectural details and what in the Pacific Northwest would be called a “minus tide”. Do not adjust … Continue reading →

Posted in Beautiful Day, Bridges, City of My Dreams, Photography, Travel, Venice | Tagged Beautiful day, bridges, City of My Dreams, photography, Solo Travel, Venice | 7 Comments

Sunshine in My Window

Posted on December 11, 2013 by mvaden1948

Yes, that is the view from my living room window this morning. I decided to take a little meander up the Via Garibaldi to see what I could see. Someone has had a lot of wine. I’m wearing my fur … Continue reading →

Posted in Beautiful Day, Bridges, City of My Dreams, Photography, Travel, Venice | Tagged Beautiful day, bridges, Chocolate, City of My Dreams, photography, Solo Travel, Venice | 18 Comments

In Quest of Cats

Posted on December 9, 2013 by mvaden1948

In my meandering today I decided to visit what is left of the cat colony at San Lorenzo. It is very easy to find from here. Just head to Punto and turn left at the calle just before their door. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bridges, Cats, City of My Dreams, Photography, Travel, Venice | Tagged bridges, Brunetti, Cats, City of My Dreams, photography, Solo Travel, Venice | 6 Comments