Laundry Basins in Pompeii
10 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
Pretty sure both of these are laundry basins, although I fell behind the group at this point and didn’t hear the full explanation! Interesting that both feature women’s mouths for the water toMeer informatie
Ancient Brothel
10 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
The Lupanare is one of Pompeii’s brothels. “Lupo” means “wolf.” According to our guide, the name “lupanare” comes from the bestial howls women working at the brothel made to attractMeer informatie
The Stabian Baths
10 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
Here are some shots of the Stabian Baths. These were public baths in Pompeii featuring a frigidarium (cold water), tepidarium (medium heat), and calderium (hot water.)
Phalluses in Pompeii
10 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
I’m always on the lookout for interesting architectural details. In Pompeii, a unique feature were all the penises!
They do not all mean the same thing. Sometimes they are literally pointing theMeer informatie
Quiet Day in Pompeii
10 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
Last time we visited Pompeii, the streets were bustling with tourists. This time, being off season, it was much different. I really enjoyed strolling these ancient ruins during such a quiet day. MakesMeer informatie
House of the Lovers
10 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ 🌧 50 °F
During our tour of Pompeii, we strolled through a middle class home that’s nicknamed “the house of the lovers.”
Pompeii misc
10 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ 🌧 50 °F
What a fun day we had exploring Pompeii! The first and last time I was here was 2011. Larry and I were here during our honeymoon.
It amazes me to see tile work from 2000 years ago and have it inMeer informatie
In the Shadow of Vesuvius
10 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Good morning from Naples! We’re enjoying the sunrise in the shadow of Vesuvius. I wonder what delights this day will bring?
Catanian Street Food
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
As part of our tour, we stopped for a typical Catanian handheld meal. Arancino is a fried rice ball that features meat, tomatoes and cheese. The shape is meant to represent Mt Etna. It was tasty andMeer informatie
Sant Agata Mural
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
If you read my entry called “Breast Pastry,” then you already know why this woman is carrying a tray with her own breasts upon it.
The sticker next to this wall mural mimics a typical artMeer informatie
Veg, Meat & Fish
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
If I had to describe Catania’s open air markets in one word, it would be, “colorful.”
I’m so curious what that purple cauliflower tastes like! As for those cuts of meat, I’m not sure whatMeer informatie
Octopus Burger?
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
As a port town, it’s no surprise to see seafood restaurants in Catania. Even so, this “octopus burger” caught my eye today!
Lamppost Legend
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Our guide told me this lamppost sculpture refers to a legend about a Catania’s woman who avoided being married to a foreign invader by jumping to her death down a chimney.
“Don’t get the wrongMeer informatie
Catania Fruit Stand
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
This colorful fruit stand is typical of many we saw today in Catania. That yellow fruit is called “cedro” and has a very unique flavor. I’ve never tasted it outside of Italy.
Spider Man
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Spider-Man, Spider-Man, friendly Sicilian Spiderman!
(Catania, Sicily)
Witchy Brooms
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
I’m always intrigued by the old style brooms I see in Europe. They look so witchy! I’d love to try one sometime. Have you ever used one? I saw these in Catania today.
Merman, Dad!
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Every time I see a merman, I’m reminded of that scene in Zoolander, where his father calls him a mermaid and he testily replies that he was a, “merman, Dad!”
I saw these lovely mermen inMeer informatie
Elephant Palace
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Catania’s city hall is called the Palazzo dei Elefanti. Elephants are a common theme throughout the town. The association dates back to a Byzantine magician who rode through town on one manyMeer informatie
Breast Pastry
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Sant Agata is Catania’s patron saint. She was martyred when Romans tortured her to death for refusing the advances of one of their men.
One of the atrocities she endured was having her breastsMeer informatie
Cathedral creatures
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Here are a few statues that caught my eye on Catania’s cathedral.
Mummy Saint
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
The body of cardinal Giuseppe Benedetto Dusmet is in Catania’s cathedral. Dusmet died in 1894, but after his beatification in 1988, his body was placed here for public view. A silver death maskMeer informatie
Bellini’s Tomb
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
We saw Vincenzo Bellini’s tomb today in Catania, but for some reason, our guide told us very little about him. She promised to talk about him later, but it seems like she forgot.
I know BelliniMeer informatie
Sicilian Sunrise
9 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Catania, Sicily greeted us with brilliant hues and lenticular clouds forming over Mt Etna. I’ve never been here before and am excited to take a walking tour through the old town.
Croatian Kitties
7 januari 2023, Kroatië ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
I saw some handsome cats in Old Town Dubrovnik. They all seemed quite well-fed and content.
As we strolled by the sea, I peered over the stone rail and was startled to see a cat curled up on theMeer informatie
Old Town Dubrovnik
7 januari 2023, Kroatië ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
We are so jet lagged! More so than usual. I blame lingering grief, although I know that wherever my dad is, he’d be happy to see me and Larry traveling.
I read an article recently that pointed outMeer informatie
Larry’s Genes
6 januari 2023, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
We hopped aboard the Costa Deliziosa cruise ship in Trieste. There was no time to explore this historic city, but we had to snap a quick selfie since Larry’s grandparents emigrated to America fromMeer informatie












































































































































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Wow
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The mouths i find interesting
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Cool