Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Enjoying Italy!


Italy Views Minchilli

We are settling in to life Italian style! And I must say they really know how to live- the pace is slower and you really stop to enjoy life!

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How could we quickly rush thru the fantastic gardens of the Villa Rufolo in Ravello?

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Or not slow down and admire the beauty

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while we climb up and down the steps of Positano.

Walk of the Gods


Or hike along a trail the locals call

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“The Walk of the Gods” and not stop to smell the flowers. Magnificent!!

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I took hundreds of photos of the frescos of Pompeii to share with you when I return.

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But its back to wine and gelato for me, see you next week!! Ciao!!

(photo credit – Simon McBride for Domenico Minchilli, Google Images and Laura Taylor)

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23 comments:

  1. vicki archerJune 15, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    HAve a wonderful, wonderful time....xv

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  2. Calypso In The CountryJune 15, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Your pictures are stunning! I have been to Italy twice and can't wait to go back - especially to the Amalfi coast area! That was one of the scenic places I have ever visited! Looks like you are having a wonderful time. That beautiful photo of the wine glass just sums it all up! Thanks for sharing!
    -Shelley

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  3. under spanish mossJune 15, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Oh how lovely. The views are magnificent! Have a wonderful time and safe travels.
    Renee and Angela

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  4. Luciane at HomeBunch.comJune 15, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Oh, my!!! I hope you enjoy every minute of it. I'm afraid I'd never come back from a place like that!!!! :-)


    xo


    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  5. Familie Peschke www.Ferienhauswalldorf.deJune 15, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Oh it´s so beautiful i go to Italy next Month. Im so happy when i see your picutre.

    Your blog is wunderful i hope i become also many Fans so you.

    Best regards

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  6. Splendid WillowJune 15, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Oh no (or Oh Yeahh!) - you left already! I did not even have a chance to wish you happy travels!

    Have a fantastic time in Italy, Gina! Enjoy every second of it. I love everything about Italy - the culture, the people, the language, the food, the fashion. I wish I could be there too!

    Sending you tons of warm thoughts!

    Mon

    P.S I can't believe you are blogging...

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  7. vignette designJune 15, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I was just writing to my friend that I'm missing Italy and need an "Italy fix!"
    Thank you! Your photos are amazing. Have a wonderful, relaxing time!
    ~Delores

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  8. Heather RobinsonJune 15, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    So gorgeous, sigh. You make me want to hop on a plane right this very instant. I really, really need to get to Poisitano...one of these days! Grazie.

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  9. lafamigliadesignllcJune 15, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Enjoying your photos! Thank you for sharing them! So beautiful, So jealous!
    Monica

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  10. BetsyJune 15, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    The frescos of Pompeii - thank you for showing us that. I will hopefully visit there in the future. Can't wait to see more of your pictures and especially Pompeii.
    Betsy

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  11. Home and Garden DecorJune 15, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Those are just gorgeous photos. Thanks so much for sharing them with, Gina.
    I hope I will ever get a chance to travel there myself someday.
    Have a wonderful time in Italy.

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  12. Donna, The Decorated HouseJune 15, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    So wonderful to see you having such a great time Gina!

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  13. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.June 16, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Al I can say is ENJOY! ENJOY! ENJOY!!!

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  14. Boxwood TerraceJune 16, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    How lovely that you are in Italy, Gina! Thanks for sharing the photos. It looks like you're having a wonderful time! Looking forward to reading more about your trip.
    Deborah

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  15. Heartfire At HomeJune 18, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Oh, my, golly, gawd!!!!! Those pictures are superb! I've always wanted to go to Italy, and one of my closest bloggy friends lives there near a gorgeous lake and has offered me a room to stay! These pics only make it more tempting to hop on a plane (oh, if only I didn't despise planes so much) and find out what it's like in real life.

    What a glorious time you must be having!

    Enjoy!

    Linda. :0

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  16. designchicJune 19, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Such spectacular beauty...have a wonderful time!!

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  17. Mona Kay GormanJune 19, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I just took a little vacation in my head while looking at your beautiful pictures...thank you for sharing!!

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  18. Barbara@HausDesignJune 20, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Your pictures are so stunning! I have been to Italy (luckily) many times but never that far south and your pictures make me want to go even more! I just posted about our time in Tuscany last week over the last few days if you'd like to see! Hope you had a wonderful time. :)

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  19. AttiserJune 21, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Photographs taken are so realistic ! luv them.

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  20. Kellie CollisJune 23, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    How marvelous! The view is spectacular! Enjoy the glorious day, Kellie xx

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  21. dedicated exchange server hostingJune 27, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Loved it!

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  22. Joan CullenAugust 3, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I am going to Italy soon. Where is the Walk of the Gods?

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  23. Steve PPJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Absolutely stunning, thank you for your glorious images, they make me want to visit that stretch of coast even more now! I've just returned from a painting trip to Florence and that too was stunning! I'm sat in a very cold studio in the depths of a UK winter looking at your warm sunny pictures and just longing for Spring! hahah! Have a great day!

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