For the wanderers
Did I tell you just how much I love Venice? The lighting, the atmosphere. Taxis, barges, ferries and Gondolas jostling for right of way in congested canals as they deliver produce and people. The majesty of slowly sinking, villas, their soft patna crumbling with decay. So much to share, Instead enjoy a few of my favorite images:
Compared to our harsh summer glare, one of the most magnificent elements of the northern hemisphere is the subtle lighting. It’s no wonder artists and authors settle into the likes of Florence, Venice, Paris to paint, photograph, dream and wax lyrical. Someone with just such ability is Carla Coulson. An Aussie, Carla took herself off to Florence to master the art of photography, moved to Paris then enchanted us with images that have us wanting to sacrifice our first born for the chance to settle into a little side cafe, Prosecco in hand and absorb the atmospheric majesty of these regions. Just a small sample below. Are you inspired? Venice followed by Paris…sigh..
Images from Carla Coulson – Carla Loves Photography
Lake Como.
George Clooney just sprang to mind didn’t he?…and not a bad ambassador for this breathtaking little piece of the world I must say.
George aside for the moment, this magnificent piece of Italy absolutely must be added to your list of places to visit while there. Why? It’s simply breathtaking for one, and if you have fabulous accommodation right on the Lake, deep blue water sparkling in the sunshine, a warm breeze on your face…well you may just feel you’ve died and gone to heaven.
At least we did, the experience quite possibly enhanced by the sleek jet boat and it’s handsome driver who gave us a tour of the Lake, let us loose in the petite village of Bellagio, ferried us to a most memorable luncheon experience at a lovely little cliff clinging restaurant in celebration of Donna’s birthday, discreetly pointed out places where many movie scenes have been shot and celebs have taken up residence, before finally returning us to the waterside door steps of the Relais Regina Teodolinda.
At your request, continuing the series of Fabulous Finds…Chateaus, Maisons and Villas series…you may wish to add this one to your itinerary…
Via Vecchia Regina 58, 22010 Laglio, Italy
