Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
My little palazzo
Being information-greedy, I couldn't resist finding out more about this little house. It's the Palazzo Contarini Fasan, built in the 15th century, also known as the house of Desdemona because some romantic legend links it to "Othello". The Contarini were a very noble family that provided 8 doges for the Venetian Republic. Naomi Campbell's boyfriend was in negotiation to buy it for her, so that's the kind of money I'd need. On the negative side, it has no water access, and I think I'd try an bargain them down over this. It's in Venice, and has no water access? That should knock at least a million of the asking price. Naomi doesn't deserve it anyway, it's far too lovely for her, and all she'll do is have parties in it and trash the place.
Palazzo on the grand canal, Venice
This is the little palazzo that I would like to be given. It's just over the Grand Canal from the Guggenheim and has that Moorish look typical of Venetian architecture. Also a great view of Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana. You wouldn't need to go out much it you lived here, just sit in the sun at the window and watch everything.
Fountain with waterhorses and cute frogs in Vicenza
I really liked this fountain. The waterhorses are a very Venetian symbol, indicating that Vicenza was once part of Venetian territory. i don't think the frogs have any symbolic function - they just spout in a very charming way.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Enjoy your ride
The old Opawa shops are no more. They have been demolished. Did we enjoy our ride on the Great Earthquake Bicycle? Not much.
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