Italy is one of my favorite vacation destinations. I love easing into the laid back lifestyle. I love the art, the vibrant color of the coast, and of course, the food.
These photos I took over three visits between 2000-2008. Many were shot with film, while only the most recent ones were taken with a digital camera (Can you tell the difference?).
VenicePonte Vecchio, FlorenceCapriPisaManarola, Cinque TerreCinque Terre. If you happen to have the opportunity to visit this beautiful place, I recommend taking the 7.5 mile hike that stretches across all the five villages that make up the Cinque Terre. It’s absolutely gorgeous.Ostuni. Matt and I went to Ostuni, a city all in white that sits near the Adriatic Sea in the Puglia region of Italy, to attend a wedding. A few hours before the post-rehearsal party, it was discovered that the hosts had forgotten the wine! Matt and I found a charming little store that was set to reopen after siesta at 3:00. Already in the flow of the slower pace of life here, we waited patiently. Around 3:30, the proprietor rolled up on his scooter. After sampling the wine selection, we walked out with a case mixed with reds and whites and some freebies thrown in too. We were a welcome sight to the party guests and everyone spent the rest of the evening talking and sipping wine on a rooftop in the middle of town.Marciana Marina, Elba. We chose this place at random on a map of Elba. From Florence we took a train, a ferry, and then a bus to get here. We had a relaxing weekend filled with sun, surf, seafood, and the most charming hotel with a mountain view. The hotel included a lovely breakfast. We were seated outside on the patio, surrounded by citrus trees, and were served delicious homemade treats and fresh lemon preserves. (Apparently this cost less then $20 a night, at least that’s what I wrote in my journal.) These unexpected adventures that turn out to be so wonderful are my most favorite thing about travel.Florence. We spied this guy applying his face paint from our apartment window.View from Piazza Michelangelo, Florence. One of the most memorable meals I had in Florence was at a restaurant called Il Latini. They opened their doors at 7:30 pm and and a huge crowd had formed holding up their fingers to indicate how many people were in their party. I was with two of my roommates and we got in – and proceeded to eat and eat. At the time (back in 2000) it was only about $27 per person for the fixed priced menu which included: a giant bottle of Chianti, prosciutto and melon, bruschetta and liver pate, ravioli and bean soup, veal and vegetables, tiramisu with a glass of butterscotch flavored brandy. They also gave us a bottle of wine on the way out. Amazing.Somewhere in the Dolomites. I am embarrassed to say, I don’t remember the name of this town.Polignano a MareAlberobelloCamogli
So, was the campanile in Pisa leaning towards you or away from you? The architectural engineer in me just has to know… great mix of snapshots and pictures…thanks!
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Such beautiful pictures! It makes me miss my time in Italy so much. Thanks for sharing :)
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So, was the campanile in Pisa leaning towards you or away from you? The architectural engineer in me just has to know… great mix of snapshots and pictures…thanks!
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