 and this fabulous one...  Could there be a more beautiful place to be locked-down in? I'm not going to call it a lockdown, I'm going to call it a retreat. :-) At last a sensible and sanguine article about coronavirus - a worthwhile read. See here.
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Grace
8/3/2020 04:06:57 am
Beautiful photos. Heather clearly has an artist's eye. Although the conditions are far from ideal, I hope you can enjoy your time. At least you will be able to work on the novel. It looks like France will soon be stepping up measures to contain the spread of coronavirus. There's a lot of psychosis going round and this article certainly puts things into perspective.
Freda
8/3/2020 11:44:31 pm
I'm almost embarassed to say we are having a beautiful time Grace. x
Lotta
8/3/2020 04:07:09 am
Fab pics! Heather’s and yours. Enjoy your retreat... what a unique time to be experiencing Venice. I wonder if you will find more of a sense of camaraderie with the locals in this situation than you might have done at other more touristy times?
Freda
8/3/2020 11:46:06 pm
We've found nothing but courtesy and friendliness - so lovely.
cathy
8/3/2020 04:58:53 am
the first 1 looks like a painting. I'm seeing Venice vicariously through your eyes.
Freda
8/3/2020 11:46:58 pm
I love to think you are enjoying it too Cathy.
Mary
8/3/2020 09:23:10 am
Heather is clearly an artist with the camera. Looks as though Venice will remain quiet during your visit. A contemplative gift.
Freda
8/3/2020 11:48:21 pm
Quiet Venice is quite something!
julia
8/3/2020 09:29:51 am
The photos are simply breath-taking Freda! You did mention awhile back that you had been considering another retreat...one never knows how life will evolve...there is a curse that many attribute to the chinese..but i hear it is not theirs: may you live in interesting times! We are certainly doing that! you’ve got a marvelous attitude about it all,, Freda..stay well! And don’t hug or shake hands with people.
Freda
8/3/2020 11:49:28 pm
That phrase has been in my mind too!
Linda
8/3/2020 10:59:01 am
Have you considered keeping a lockdown/retreat journal Freda? It would be really interesting for future generations.
Freda
8/3/2020 11:50:15 pm
I think this is it Linda!
PennyL
8/3/2020 02:48:45 pm
They really are fabulous photos. I’ve been thinking of you all day! I’m sure that seeing Venice without thousands of tourists will be a good experience. Thank you for the link to that sensible article. As my sister in law pointed out today, they keep saying how many people have died, but not how many thousands have recovered. Her daughter lives in Padova, so her plans for visiting have been put on hold!
Freda
8/3/2020 11:52:46 pm
'Sensible and sanguine' has become our motto Penny. What a shame about your friend's plans. Thanks for commenting! Leave a Reply. |
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