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Clouds at Dawn

There’s nothing better than seeing the first rays of sunlight illuminating and warming the sea. Linked to Skywatch Friday, Sunday Stills: Sunrise and Photo Friday.  

No Big Ships – No Grandi Navi!

Wandering the narrow streets and canal-side paths of Venice, I spotted a few cries of “No Grandi Navi” amongst the colourful graffiti, plus a few murals of hefty ships. I have […]

Raising the Bar in Venice

-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 41 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photo(s) taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with […]

Venice Blues

  This is the time to see Venice; before, during and just after dawn are the most beautiful and peaceful times to explore this enchanting city.  But don’t tell everyone […]

Rusty Grille

  This highly decorative metal grille is literally flaking with rust.  Authentic shabby chic! Linked to Twist, Metal, Macro Monday and Theme Day.

Mustard in Burano

The house colours in Burano are some of the brightest I’ve seen. This is a shade I’d call mustard, though I’m sure some of you will have other names for it. […]

Stiff Upper Lip

The Venice tourist shops overflow with gawdy masks of all shapes and sizes. Every now and then, though, you ‘ll come across a store or workshop producing the sort of […]

Door Framed

It’s rare to find the perpendicular in Venice.  In fact, much of its charm lies in its faded, slightly askew appearance. Linked to Thursday Doors  Copyright Debbie Smyth,  2015    

At a Snail’s Pace in Venice

In the main tourist hotspots of Venice, the crowds move at a snail’s pace.  I simply hate walking slowly, so it was with immense joy that I discovered that I only […]