I thought I’d share a few links to some of my favorite websites – some Venice-related and some not.
A beautiful website filled with lots of off-the-beaten-path photos and info about you-know-where. I love the Madonna della Misericordia (Our Lady of Mercy) page which shows her locations all over Venice on a map, and the locations make the shape of her cloak – so very cool. The “Hidden Corners” section has great tours by sestiere –I’m looking forward to seeing the three yet to come.
Gorgeous photos and a great place to get a Venice fix when you need it.
Six walks around Venice in 900 photos and 22 maps. In both French and English. Lots to look at here!
The chef at one of my favorite local restaurants has started a blog. Bill Smith is a excellent chef and writer and also an all-around great guy. Love reading this one. The current entry about putting butter and salt on Girl Scout cookies is funny. High recommendations for his cookbook (Seasoned in the South) too.
I love the radio show and also the recipes on the website. I tend to get overwhelmed on sites like Epicurious that have zillions of recipes – Splendid Table has less to plow through, and every one that I’ve tried has been excellent. I love to take the Stuffed Piquillo Peppers to a party – quick, easy, delicious, and people go nuts for them.
A fun vocabulary game. For every word you get right, they donate 20 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Program.
This is my “go-to” website when things get too harried at the office. Watching the pandas for a few minutes calms me right down and puts me in a better mood. They don’t do much, just eat, sleep, and play, but they are such beautiful and soulful creatures. I’m trying to write about them without using the “c” word but I can’t stand it…they are cute beyond words!
The photos below are from my October 2006 trip to D.C to see the baby panda, Tai Shan, and his parents Mei Xiang and Tian Tian.
At that time, Tai was 15 months old and weighed 70 pounds. Today he’s two-and-a-half years old and weighs 157 pounds. His father weighs 275, so Tai’s got some more growing to do. He was supposed to be sent to China at age two, but there’s been a panda baby boom and the Chinese are letting him stay here for two more years.
Comments (4)
Great links - thanks! I love the Venice daily photo. And we've been watching the Panda cam too...I agree, it's darn near impossible not to use the c word! Soulful is a perfect word for the adults.
Posted by Anne | February 25, 2008 9:03 PM
Posted on February 25, 2008 21:03
They're soooo cute!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | February 25, 2008 9:44 PM
Posted on February 25, 2008 21:44
Great websites! Some new ones to add to my favorites.
Did you know that Tai Shan was/is nicknamed Butterstick? He was the size of a stick of butter when he was born so that was his nickname in the DC press, and still is. Cute!
Posted by Chiocciola | February 25, 2008 9:49 PM
Posted on February 25, 2008 21:49
Very cool website links! I have been a fan of the Venice Daily photo site for a while now.
I was in Washington DC many many years ago when I was a little girl and saw the 2 pandas. It was one of the highlights of my trip. I think it was soon after they arrived.
Posted by girasoli | February 25, 2008 11:10 PM
Posted on February 25, 2008 23:10