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Crete…Lots of rocks, cats and Swedes
The church at the Arkadi monastery, a place of deep significance. It was the location of the last Crete resistance to the Ottomans. Instead of just giving in, the Cretes fought long and hard, killing...
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The Amalfi coast in Italy…and a touch of Rome
A view of Mt. Vesuvius from our table at an amazing restaurant.In subterranean Naples, used in Greek times as an aqueduct, in more recent times as a garbage dump, and then in WW2 as refuge from bombs...
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The story of Viterbo, a drunken sailor and a Saturday market
A photo of the papal palace in Viterbo in daylight, thanks to Wikipedia. The entry to the papal palace. I loved the ornate bridge. Viterbo’s city hall in the morning rain Uh oh, Panda is surrounded by...
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Tuscany, as beautiful as you would expect
San Gimignano from afar My favorite estate near town. It had the lovely Cyprus trees, fresh thyme, olives and more There is something about these trees…so lovely. With an olive orchard behind San...
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Pisa, a little more than just a leaning tower
From a bridge on the Arno river The leaning tower is actually a beautiful marble building. It began leaning when construction hit the second floor. Work continued though, with workers building taller...
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Volterra, home of the Volturi vampire coven in Twilight
Volterra, arriving just as the sun was going down and hoping to catch a great view I saw this beautiful castle (from another side, underneath it) and decided to quickly climb to it, to at least get...
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Cinque Terre
The village in Cinque Terre that I stayed in, with a surprisingly refreshing swimming area below. (The storm was already brewing.) The one street in the village, which went from the top of the hill...
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First world problems and random occurrences
I know I am a very lucky woman when I find certain things annoying, and given what amuses me. Here goes though (in words and photos): First world problems: 1. Internet connectivity in Italy is dire, at...
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The winemaker in a town I shall call Manatola
The lovely pub in Manatola The view from my patio, down to the harbor It wasn’t all bad in Manatola! The evening I arrived in Manatola (name slightly changed to protect the innocent), a village of 400...
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Introducing Panda!
Panda is small but mighty! Isn’t she pretty? And what a seriously roomy trunk for such a small car! My nemesis. (Once a gas attendant either took pity on me or wanted to free up the pump since he came...
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