Watery Beauty in Murano
The island of Murano adds a bit of variety to any trip to Venice. Just a quick vaporetto ride plunges you into yet more watery beauty and a change of […]
M is for… Mosaic
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 […]
Venetian Penguins
Penguins in Venice! Linked to Ruby Tuesday.
Wordless Wednesday from Venice
Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it.
Orange Venice
No words needed: Linked to Mandarin Orange Monday.
Relief in Pompeii
The early afternoon shadows enhance the image of this relief in Pompeii. Linked to Shadow Shot Sunday.
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
“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 […]
Venetian Reds
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 in Black and White
I love the colours of Venice, but it looks very stately in black and white. Posted as part of The Weekend in Black & White.
Beautiful Venice
. Posted as part of Wordless Wednesday
V is for… Vesuvius
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 […]
Travel with Intent 