Italian Puppeteer – Milano

Barbara Barker, Nantwich “I attach a photo that I took in March this year. The street entertainment was in Milano on a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon. I thought that it was very entertaining and it was lovely to see the Italian puppeteer at work.”  

Taormina Mare – Sicily

Ruth Downing, Stoke on Trent “The photo I’d like to share is the lovely view we had of the bay in Taormina Mare from our hotel balcony. It is typically Sicilian and thanks to the beautiful weather the sea and sun beds look extremely inviting.”  

Camogli Coast, Genoa

Sue Perry,Victoria, Australia “On our trip to Genoa we took the train to the charming little village of Camogli. A storm was brewing as the locals were packing up after the morning market. The sea crashed against the village walls and the sky grew darker and darker.”  

Lemon Stand, Sirmione – Lake Garda

Barbara Barker, Nantwich “This was taken in June at Sirmione, Lake Garda, by the old castle bridge. We were told that the Italians cut the large lemons in half, cover them with sugar and have them for breakfast, similar to us having grapefruit. I would rather have my lemon in a Martini!”  

Modern Art In Florence

Reg Murray, Dundee “On a very recent visit to Florence and having spent an afternoon looking at traditional art in the Uffizi Gallery I was surprised to come out, turn a corner and see this example of modern art adorn a building.”  

The Duomo in Florence

Isobel Bevis, Haywards Heath “I took this photo of the Duomo in Florence from Giotto’s belltower. The steep steps were worth the climb to be rewarded with such fantastic views. We went in October last year. It was a great time to go. The summer crowds were long gone and the weather was sunny and […]