Sunday
Jul222007

San Marco

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it was hot. so hot that beads of sweat are forming on my forehead just thinking about it. but watching an 8 year-old sitting on the floor and drawing on his sketchbook at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. eating gelato. meeting an old couple from South Africa who makes cheese and shared a bottle of fine red wine with all the other customers at the Cantina Canaletto. learning a little bit of Italian, the colors. and walking in Saint Mark's square early in the morning holding hands with my husband. as we waded into the sea of tourists, we were able to witness grace and true beauty inserting themselves into the fabric of our daily life. and there's no word to describe how wonderful it was.

more photos here.

Reader Comments (11)

Your Venice set has made me want to go back to Italy! I turned and said to Julien that I wanted to go back and he agreed after seeing you photos that he wanted to go too.

It looks like you guys had such fun!
Jul 22, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterAimee
Marrante la photo de la prise de photo !
Bises bises,
g.
Jul 22, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterg.
it sounds heavenly...
Jul 22, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterblackbird
A wonderfully poetic distillation.
Jul 22, 2007 | Unregistered Commentertut-tut
Just reading about it makes me sigh and smile. Lovely. (Although, I thought I'd see a photo of 70 hot dogs today...) ;)
Jul 22, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterMarilyn
One of my favorite places on earth!
Jul 22, 2007 | Unregistered Commentermeredith
Ah....
Jul 22, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterChris
Hi Irene! Your photos and captions are always so lovely. My husband and I are thinking of living in Italy for 6 months once my husband graduates from school. Saying I cant wait is a huge understatement! :)
Jul 23, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterHeather
hurray for your vacation. italy is my most favorite country in the world and i'm sure your vacation is divine. xoxo
Jul 23, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterkristen
Now you're just taunting us with the experience!
Jul 23, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterKohana
I am so happy you enjoyed yourself !!
:)
Jul 23, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterbella

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