Francesca and Vincent and I had tried to find mutual times that fit all of our calendars, without success. Finally, we found a Thursday evening when we could meet at their house in Siena for a simple evening.
The day before I received an email from Vincent - what was I doing during the day Thursday? Venice? He wasn't kidding!! He had a business appointment at 11, time for a simple lunch and return in time for our dinner. Would I like to keep him company for the drive and the lunch....??
Needless to say, I shuffled and reorganized and left VM at 6, to arrive at their house by 7, departure time... Vincent has a blue Alpha sports car so the drive was rapid and fun. So, here are two posts from Venice. The first, just magical glimpses. The second, food, Venice-style. Pour some cold white wine and stroll with me now.....first some icons...
Now just a mindless wander....
Interesting geometry....
This border for a doorway is simplicity itself. Travertine 'bar' of a certain shape, cut into 2" and then just reversed and alternated....
How would you like to come home to this door knocker....
Doors and their knockers below....
A gent, waiting for his lady to conclude a purchase. So patient...
From Rialto bridge..
My waiting spot for Vincent.... Grand Canal, outside the fish market, about 1:00.
Colonnade of the fish market....canal beyond to the right...
These chimney pots are to protect the flues from winds....
Venetians moving from meeting to meeting...
The colors of Venice...... M
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