Fall in Italy
I’m home from a great trip in Italy. Despite the limited number of entries I’ve actually posted, I’ll start an index with links. This will be updated as I get to it. . . The Read More …
Category: Italy
From the Mountains to the Coast
Previous post: It is a stunningly beautiful morning as we leave Trevi. We drive down through the olive groves, wishing we had more time to explore here. Actually, there are a lot of places we Read More …
Sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo
Previous post: Apparently the overlook at Piazzale Michaelangelo is THE place to be for sunset in Florence. It is pretty much mobbed when we arrive. Photo by Lane The view is lovely, the light continually Read More …
Solitude is Golden
Previous post: Introduction to Florence Ah, Sunday morning in Florence. The churches will be filled with worshipers this morning, so the city – and particularly the plaza around the duomo – should be peaceful for Read More …
Introduction to Florence, Italy
Previous post: A Balcony with a Garden Despite the temptation to just sit on the balcony, we decide to explore a bit. We begin at the Ponte San Trinita and the surrounding streets.It is a Read More …
A Balcony with a Garden! (and a Garden View Too)
Previous post: A Few Parting Images Our room at the Hotel Annalena opens onto a plant-filled balcony that overlooks a private garden. I’m not sure I’ll want to leave long enough to explore the rest Read More …
A Few Parting Images
Previous post: Good-bye, Orvieto Having sent off much of the rest of our group, we have a bit more time to wander through the fog on our own. It’s a quiet morning, with only a Read More …
Good-bye, Orvieto
Previous post: Wandering Ancient Streets This, our last morning in Orvieto, we are greeted by light rain and heavy fog. Sister Giovanna tells us (in Italian) that the sky is crying because we are leaving. Read More …
Wandering Ancient Streets
Previous post: San Giovenale Our walk to and from the San Giovenale took us along the wall and through the seemingly ancient Quartiere di Serancia. We found a few unexpected surprises along the way, including Read More …
San Giovenale
Previous post: The Instituto San Lodovico San Giovenale is reputed to have been built in 1004 and may be the oldest church in the city. Like all old churches, it bears evidence of change over Read More …
Around the Instituto San Lodovico
Previous post: Orvieto at Night We have been staying at the Istituto San Lodovico, a convent and former women’s school connected to the church of San Lodovico. Today it is run by the Sisters of Read More …
Orvieto at Night
Previous post: Palazzone Next post: Around the Instituto San Lodovico
Palazzone
Previous post: Market Day This afternoon’s assignment is a visit to a local winery. (Another reason I am loving this class!) Palazzone is a beautiful family winery just outside Orvieto that produces lovely wines. We Read More …
Market Day
Previous post: A Lesson Way Outside My Comfort Zone Our assignment this morning is to photograph the market, making sure we have overall, mid-range, and detail shots as well as opening, middle, and closing shots Read More …
A Lesson Way Outside My Comfort Zone
Previous post: La Scarzuola We (the seven of us as a group) have decided to have dinner tonight at the other end of town, so we start off as a group. As we pass the Read More …
La Scarzuola
Previous post: Morning View I’ve been looking forward to today’s field trip, but Chris has been threatening to give an assignment I will hate. Sitting at my computer writing and editing photos in the lull Read More …
Wednesday Morning View from Our Window
Previous post: Lane’s Been Practicing his Photography Too Next Post: La Scarzuola
Lane’s Been Practicing His Photography Too
Previous post: Just Wandering While I’ve been “in class” Lane has been out exploring the city on his own. I can tell he’s been taking notes of some of my lessons, but this becomes really Read More …