This was a very difficult theme for me. I searched through all of my Hawaii photos, beach photos from both Italy and Hawaii, and sunset photos. I just couldn’t decide on which one to use. Instead, I decided to go with a photo of the Bollente in the Piazza della Bollente in Acqui Terme in Piemonte, Italy. The water that comes out of the Bollente stays at a constant temperature of 75°C or 167°F.
The Bollente at night:
Piazza della Bollente during the day:
For a few minutes, I thought about posting the following photo as my main "warm" photo, but then decided I better not. I was afraid all my friends dealing with the cold weather right now might throw a few shoes at me for posting this photo of snow.
Snow day at my school on a warm winter day in Hawaii.
Comments (25)
Wow, that is warm! Beautiful pictures! Have a great weekend!
Posted by Tammy | February 21, 2009 10:56 AM
Posted on February 21, 2009 10:56
Love your photos...
Posted by Eden | February 21, 2009 11:23 AM
Posted on February 21, 2009 11:23
Hi Girasoli, great theme photo selection of the Bollente. Neat how the steam is coming out! I like your snow photo too! I hope it lasted long enough for the kids to have a lot of fun with it!
Have a great weekend Girasoli!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | February 21, 2009 11:51 AM
Posted on February 21, 2009 11:51
That is incredible! How gorgeous that fountain is! My hunt is up please come and visit
Posted by PowersTwinB | February 21, 2009 11:58 AM
Posted on February 21, 2009 11:58
That snow photo is hilarious!! Does the school district really pay for fake snow to be brought in??
Posted by Chiocciola | February 21, 2009 12:01 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 12:01
Wow -- the water comes out that hot naturally?
I posted a "warm" too. Please visit, and enter my contest while you're there. Thanks.
Posted by feefifoto | February 21, 2009 1:35 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 13:35
Beautiful shots! Well done for the theme!
I live in Southern Cal. we have snow days at school too. WELL DONE! FUNNY!
Posted by Snap2days | February 21, 2009 2:29 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 14:29
I've never seen a fountain like that with warm water! Interesting!
But I loved the "also ran" photo of the snow day in Hawaii. I understand why you didn't pick it as your PhotoHunt photo, but I'm glad you shared it with us!
Posted by kaydee | February 21, 2009 2:33 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 14:33
Aloha!!
Nice photos! Haven't been there but live in Hawaii where you know it can get "warm". I posted my own "warm"...stop by & visit http://upcountrysmiles.com
Posted by Cindy O (Upcountrysmiles) | February 21, 2009 3:44 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 15:44
Beautiful photographs for the warm theme and I had to laugh at the one you almost used of the snow day in Hawaii. Too funny.
Posted by Carver | February 21, 2009 4:24 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 16:24
HA! I'm soo glad you chose the photos you did:-) M.
Posted by menehune | February 21, 2009 4:49 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 16:49
I hope no kids will try touching the water from that fountain! :P
Posted by Napaboaniya APAD | February 21, 2009 5:08 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 17:08
Great fountain photos! And the Hawaii addition was adorable too!
Posted by nancyhol | February 21, 2009 6:42 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 18:42
Lovely photos... nice take. Have a great week ahead!
Posted by sassy moms | February 21, 2009 6:47 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 18:47
Girasole,
Your photos are spectacular! Thank you for sharing them with us.
I love the one of the fountain and the mist rising from the water. So lovely...
Posted by Brenda | February 21, 2009 7:37 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 19:37
Beautiful photos, girasoli.
LOL at you changing your mind about your"warm snow" photo for the fear of shoes coming your way.
Posted by candi | February 21, 2009 9:34 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 21:34
Thanks everyone! The water that comes out of the Bollente is from a hot spring. According to everything I have read, it is always that hot. Napaboaniya, I would hope that kids would not touch the water either! I never thought of that before.
The PTG at our school paid for the snow. We've only had it once (so far) because it was very expensive. We ordered 3 truck loads. The younger grades got to go first so we had nice fresh snow. I posted more on the snow in another post...click on snow under my category list to see more photos (including a snowman).
Posted by girasoli | February 21, 2009 9:59 PM
Posted on February 21, 2009 21:59
Great interpretation! Why didn't I think of that? I have lots of Bollente shots, too.
Posted by jgk | February 22, 2009 2:16 AM
Posted on February 22, 2009 02:16
Isn't the Bollente impressive? We loved watching people line up with their jugs to take some of the precious mineral water home with them.
Posted by Jerry | February 22, 2009 3:03 AM
Posted on February 22, 2009 03:03
The photos of the fountain are very cool - love way the steam looks! And the Hawaiian snow "storm" is hilarious. I bet the kids really had fun! We have some snow in the forecast today but it's looking like it might end up being rain instead. Hope you're having a nice weekend.
Posted by Annie | February 22, 2009 4:16 AM
Posted on February 22, 2009 04:16
Great photo choices! And I adore the idea of a snow day at your school. What fun!
Posted by Amy | February 22, 2009 4:28 AM
Posted on February 22, 2009 04:28
We remember that fountain, too. It was an excellent choice for your "warm" photohunt.
Posted by Marcia | February 22, 2009 9:40 AM
Posted on February 22, 2009 09:40
Wow I've never heard of a hot spring fountain before. Great take on the theme!
Posted by jams O'Donnell | February 22, 2009 9:45 AM
Posted on February 22, 2009 09:45
jan, I was surprised you didn't. I even checked first in case you did post it before posting my PhotoHunt post.
Jerry, it is. I was amazed at how popular the springs are.
Annie, it was very warm in the summer :) Many were amazed, some think still today that that is what snow is like, and all had fun. I was disappointed we couldn't do it again (although certainly understood with the economy and cost).
Amy, thanks. Most kids don't own mittens, so they wore socks on their hands. A letter was also sent home to parents saying that covered shoes must be worn for their child to participate.
Marcia, didn't know you have been in Acqui Terme.
jams, glad I was able to share something new with you and thanks.
Posted by girasoli | February 22, 2009 11:38 AM
Posted on February 22, 2009 11:38
Really fabulous photos. :)
Posted by Leslie | February 22, 2009 7:35 PM
Posted on February 22, 2009 19:35