PhotoHunt: Entertainment (Churches in Venice)

PhotoHunt: Entertainment

This week's PhotoHunt theme is "Entertainment."

Round and round, up and down...

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Comments (26)

Criz Lai:

I did not even get to sit in one of these yet. :P

Posted by Criz Lai | July 31, 2009 11:42 AM

Posted on July 31, 2009 11:42

Photo Cache:

I haven't ridden in one of those EVER. I was afraid as a child and I feel like I still am as an adult. So that's two of us (Criz Lai) who haven't been on one yet.

It is entertaining to watch people ride it though.

Posted by Photo Cache | July 31, 2009 2:14 PM

Posted on July 31, 2009 14:14

liz:

I went on the London Eye and that was okay as it was closed in and very stable; i'm not sure about that one though!

Posted by liz | July 31, 2009 3:36 PM

Posted on July 31, 2009 15:36

María I.:

Cool photo, Annie! This brings memories of a time when I wasn’t afraid of heights and enjoyed the carnival rides.

Wishing you a fun weekend! Stay cool. :)

p.s. glad to hear that you made the piña colada sherbet and that you liked it. I haven’t used my ice cream maker this summer but you have inspired me to get it out and make the sherbet with the left over pineapple (I’m using fresh fruit) from Palma’s recipe.

Posted by María I. | July 31, 2009 4:00 PM

Posted on July 31, 2009 16:00

jams O'Donnell:

Ah that is plenty of fun! Happy weekend

Posted by jams O'Donnell | July 31, 2009 4:24 PM

Posted on July 31, 2009 16:24

witsandnuts:

I used to have (still have?) fear of heights. But I remember trying to ride this twice. With screaming in both tries. =)

Posted by witsandnuts | July 31, 2009 4:27 PM

Posted on July 31, 2009 16:27

candi:

Beautiful shot, Annie. I am curious to know where you took this photo.
I love riding these, they are great entertainment.

Happy weekend.

*********************

Hi Candi, I took it in Durham, NC. It's a traveling carnival that comes to town every year. I loved riding these as a kid but it's been a long time since I've been on one!

You have a good weekend too.

Posted by candi | July 31, 2009 4:36 PM

Posted on July 31, 2009 16:36

Beng:

i would love to ride in that. I enjoyed yr post on community art.

Posted by Beng | July 31, 2009 5:28 PM

Posted on July 31, 2009 17:28

Kathy (Trekcapri):

Hi Annie, great photo for this week's theme! I used to love riding these too growing up, but was always afraid when it rocked so I made sure who ever rode with me kept really still! :)

Have a great weekend!

Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | July 31, 2009 8:55 PM

Posted on July 31, 2009 20:55

menehune:

Oh,my stomach dropped just reading 'round and round' - I,too, used to cringe when we HAD to go to the carnival. I know, I was weird - carnivals scared me. Clowns did too. menehune

Posted by menehune | July 31, 2009 11:47 PM

Posted on July 31, 2009 23:47

YTSL:

Ferris wheels are cool! :)

Posted by YTSL | August 1, 2009 1:03 AM

Posted on August 1, 2009 01:03

liferamblings:

looks like fun time but i'm too afraid to go for a ride. :)

Posted by liferamblings | August 1, 2009 2:32 AM

Posted on August 1, 2009 02:32

eastcoastlife:

*giddy giddy*

Reason why I don't go up in that. :D

Posted by eastcoastlife | August 1, 2009 6:30 AM

Posted on August 1, 2009 06:30

Jerry:

There is nothing like the pure joy of amusement parks! Great shot for the theme.

Have a wonderful weekend Annie.

Posted by Jerry | August 1, 2009 8:05 AM

Posted on August 1, 2009 08:05

gengen:

Oh that is a fun entertainment but scary hehehe. Happy weekend. Mine is up..

Posted by gengen | August 1, 2009 9:26 AM

Posted on August 1, 2009 09:26

sheri:

I love those traveling carnivals.Our local Youth Athletic Assoc. has one every year. As a kid, I enjoyed those rides immensely. Now,I also get queasy just looking at that height and reading the words "round & round".Still enjoy the funnel cake,though!

Posted by sheri | August 1, 2009 9:50 AM

Posted on August 1, 2009 09:50

Mrs. Mecomber:

It looks like the Ferris Wheel is on an incline! Yow! Great photo.

Mine is up, too. Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Mecomber
New York Traveler.net

Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | August 1, 2009 10:21 AM

Posted on August 1, 2009 10:21

Eden:

That is source of entertainment indeed! Mine is up too, right here:
http://www.slowtrav.com/blog/eden/

Posted by Eden | August 1, 2009 11:01 AM

Posted on August 1, 2009 11:01

expatraveler:

Well for the young people :) I was into that while I was in my 20's but not anymore.. Makes for great entertainment at night for photographers. :)

Posted by expatraveler | August 1, 2009 11:43 AM

Posted on August 1, 2009 11:43

sandi @ the whistlestop cafe:

I haven't been on one in years~ thanks for the memories.

Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | August 1, 2009 1:27 PM

Posted on August 1, 2009 13:27

Cindy Ruth:

Great photo for entertainment. Our state fair starts at the end of this month. It is a HUGE deal here.

Posted by Cindy Ruth | August 1, 2009 1:58 PM

Posted on August 1, 2009 13:58

Marta:

I love Ferris Wheels and this is a great shot. Lovely slow entertainment on a summer evening. Thanks for bring back some nice memories.

Posted by Marta | August 1, 2009 2:27 PM

Posted on August 1, 2009 14:27

CherryPie:

That looks like a great deal of fun and I love how blue the sky is :-)

Posted by CherryPie | August 1, 2009 6:03 PM

Posted on August 1, 2009 18:03

girasoli:

Hi Annie!

That is a beautiful photo! I had a bad experience when I was little on a ferris wheel - my sister and I were stuck at the top. She thought it was lots of fun to tip the seat back and forth. I didn't. Last time I rode a ferris wheel. BUT I do love seeing them in person and am glad others enjoy riding them.

I have caught up on most of your posts I missed while I was in Italy. I even tried a couple of the salads this past week. I need to go back and read your posts again when I have more time.

Posted by girasoli | August 1, 2009 8:26 PM

Posted on August 1, 2009 20:26

Leslie:

Last time I went on one of those - I was thirteen! Great pic for this week. :)

Posted by Leslie | August 2, 2009 5:40 PM

Posted on August 2, 2009 17:40

Carver:

What a beautiful shot! Round and round against a gorgeous sky.

Posted by Carver | August 5, 2009 9:39 PM

Posted on August 5, 2009 21:39

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