One of the things on my list of "to do" items was to take a photo of the statue of Santa Margherita. I don't know how I don't remember seeing this wonderful statue the last time I was in Santa Margherita Ligure back in 2003. It is located right near where the boats depart for Rapallo, Portofino, and San Fruttuoso. María posted a wonderful photo of this statue on her blog a couple of months ago. I was not able to capture this statue as well as María did, but here are my three tries.
The inscription on the base of the statue:
According to Debra Cole-Weber of the Pittsburgh, Pa. post-gazette.com, the statue of Santa Margherita faces the sea to pray for the safe return of the fishermen of her city.
Comments (9)
Oh now that's beaut! :)
Posted by Leslie | July 23, 2008 11:07 PM
Posted on July 23, 2008 23:07
I love those photos. I especially like the third one where the guy fishing has his arms raised too, almost like hers. It's a beautiful statue!
Posted by Annie | July 24, 2008 2:09 AM
Posted on July 24, 2008 02:09
Fantastic photos of the statue of S. Margherita! I love the different angles. I have to show the second photo to my husband. He'll be very excited to know that sailboats are allowed to set anchor at the harbor in SML.
Posted by María I. | July 24, 2008 4:11 AM
Posted on July 24, 2008 04:11
Girasoli, these are lovely photos. I also like all of the different angles (and I like the inscription at the base of the statue -- that`s a lot of adjectives for one saint!)
I`m sorry to hear that you`re back at work already, but you do have some wonderful photos, great holiday memories and, of course, baseball to console you!
Posted by sandrac | July 24, 2008 8:54 AM
Posted on July 24, 2008 08:54
María, I still like your photo better.
Yes, I did see lots of boats anchored offshore, especially on the weekend.
I do thing the 2 fishermen photos are cool. I took them on 2 different days, but when looking at them now, it really looks like the same person.
Work...well, I guess that is on hold for me. Even though I was not excited to return so soon, I have NEVER missed the first day of school for kids. I just came from the doctor. I have a very infectious viral infection which has now moved into my eye...and I am not allowed to return to work for 7 days!! I guess that is why I was feeling like that rose last Friday. At least I have the Red Sox/Yankees series to keep my entertained for the next 3 days in isolation (if they win).
Posted by girasoli | July 24, 2008 3:50 PM
Posted on July 24, 2008 15:50
Hi Girasoli, these are wonderful photos! I love all of them and especially that second one, with the mountains in the background, the sailboat anchored quietly in the harbor, the Madonna statue with her arms raised and the fisherman below. Postcard perfect! Wow, it just makes me really want to drop everything, and put myself in that frame....
Thanks also for pointing out Maria's photo, which I somehow missed. She also has a beautiful photo at sunrise.
Sorry to hear about your infection . . . . enjoy the Red Sox/Yankees series! Go Red Sox!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | July 25, 2008 1:12 AM
Posted on July 25, 2008 01:12
Super photos, girasoli. Thanks for reviving memories of this picturesque town and area...m
Posted by menehune | July 25, 2008 3:57 AM
Posted on July 25, 2008 03:57
Sorry to hear that you are sick. Rest up, enjoy watching baseball, and get well soon!
Posted by Annie | July 25, 2008 9:56 AM
Posted on July 25, 2008 09:56
Well, with the obviously biased umpire, that was a crappy baseball game tonight. We just might have still lost, but at least it would have been nice for some of the calls to be a little more accurate. Eye is feeling better and am going a little stir crazy here. I am also forgetting just when I put the drops in. I wonder if it is bad if I put them in 5 times instead of 4 per day? I lost track today but think I only did it 3 times so far. Oh and glad you are enjoying the photos.
Posted by girasoli | July 25, 2008 10:13 PM
Posted on July 25, 2008 22:13