-Naples and area
Mosaic ornamentation was widely used in the decoration of houses in Pompeii. One of highlights is the large mosaic of Alexander at the Battle of Issus, from the House of […]
-Venice
Penguins in Venice! Linked to Ruby Tuesday.
-Venice
Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it.
-Venice
No words needed: Linked to Mandarin Orange Monday.
-Naples and area
The early afternoon shadows enhance the image of this relief in Pompeii. Linked to Shadow Shot Sunday.
Books to inspire
“The dying actress … wavered a moment in the boat’s stern, then extended a slender hand to grip the mahogany railing … All around her, shards of sunlight broke on […]
-Italy
Red in the otherwise jet black gondola and red geraniums on the balcony above, make this a beautiful little piece of Venice. Linked to Ruby Tuesday.
-Venice
I love the colours of Venice, but it looks very stately in black and white. Posted as part of The Weekend in Black & White.
-Venice
. Posted as part of Wordless Wednesday
-Naples and area
Mount Vesuvius sits just 9 km outside Naples, glowering imposingly over all around. It is still active and experts believe a massive eruption is due some time soon. History has […]
-Italy
A sketch: The real thing: I hope you enjoyed these windows from Venice. Posted as part of Thursday Lingering Look at Windows.