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Leslie's photo of the lion in Campo Manin made me instantly think of my visit with Maria in Venice last October. On my last night, Maria and I walked back from supper in Dorsoduro, through San Marco to the apartment in Canareggio. We stopped in Campo Manin, where Maria took this photo of me and the lion:
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Comments (14)
Great photo! You've got that "I love Italy" glow. :)
Posted by Annie | December 9, 2009 9:50 AM
Posted on December 9, 2009 09:50
Hey Annie, you're right! La dolce vita really does seep into one's soul in Italy, doesn't it? Italy sure makes my heart sing, that's for sure. Wish I had a trip on the horizon, but don't think I'll be able to swing one anytime soon. Oh well, the wait will just make it all the sweeter when I do return! (That's what I'll tell myself anyway!)
Posted by Anne | December 9, 2009 10:21 AM
Posted on December 9, 2009 10:21
That really was a fantastic photo! You, the lion, the lights of the campo -- beautiful! What a great memory for you.
Posted by sandrac | December 9, 2009 6:09 PM
Posted on December 9, 2009 18:09
Hi Anne, great photo! I can imagine the two of you strolling along in Vencie and enjoying yourselves and it shows in your smile here.
Great photo! And what great memories to have. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a great day!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | December 10, 2009 9:07 AM
Posted on December 10, 2009 09:07
Thanks Sandra and Kathy, definitely a wonderful memory! I so enjoyed meeting lovely Maria, and spending those days together.
Posted by Anne | December 10, 2009 1:38 PM
Posted on December 10, 2009 13:38
Super photo -- yup, I recognize that la dolce vita look....m
Posted by menehune | December 10, 2009 4:07 PM
Posted on December 10, 2009 16:07
Oh my stars!
Look at at that! Love it. :)
Posted by Leslie | December 11, 2009 6:24 AM
Posted on December 11, 2009 06:24
Thank YOU, Leslie, for posting about Campo Manin and reminding me of this wonderful evening!!
Posted by Anne | December 11, 2009 8:28 AM
Posted on December 11, 2009 08:28
This is a great photo. You look like you are have such a wonderful time. I love the joy that shines out.
Posted by Marta | December 18, 2009 8:33 PM
Posted on December 18, 2009 20:33
Thanks Marta, Maria and I had a wonderful time together in Venice. It was nice to meet one of my ST friends in person!
Posted by Anne | December 19, 2009 9:16 AM
Posted on December 19, 2009 09:16
That is a very cool photo! I don't think I have seen that lion before.
Posted by girasoli | December 23, 2009 8:35 PM
Posted on December 23, 2009 20:35
girasoli, I guess you'll have to go to Venice and see it in person then, won't you? Horrible as that sounds, I know... ;)
Posted by Anne | December 23, 2009 10:39 PM
Posted on December 23, 2009 22:39
I just love that photo. I have not been to your blog in a while... Shame on me. But I was thinking of you and wanted to wish you Happy Holidays... a lot late... so Happy New Year!!!
Posted by Eden | December 27, 2009 1:00 AM
Posted on December 27, 2009 01:00
Eden, I guess we are both behind the times, I just noticed I hadn't replied to you! (oops) Belated Happy New Year, hope you had a wonderful holiday!! :)
Posted by Anne | January 4, 2010 2:38 PM
Posted on January 4, 2010 14:38