Summerland has a remarkable row of competing outside/garden decor shops. So pointedly visual. Oprah and Meagan were both recently present at the opening of one new store in that same area: 'Godmother'. There is also a Parrot sanctuary along the way.
Summerland has a remarkable row of competing outside/garden decor shops. So pointedly visual. Oprah and Meagan were both recently present at the opening of one new store in that same area: 'Godmother'. There is also a Parrot sanctuary along the way.
0 2025/06/11 18:01:11
As stated before, 'beautiful' is a tired word used among travelers, But here, it seemed the only descriptor. After securing our self-guided tour stickers, we began our stroll at this calm location. A collection of bonsai plants with self-watering hoses lay behind that pagoda. Mrs Z spied a hyper-busy Anna's Hummingbird. We would later see it again, having a comical chat with a statue of Triton by his fountain.
As stated before, 'beautiful' is a tired word used among travelers, But here, it seemed the only descriptor. After securing our self-guided tour stickers, we began our stroll at this calm location. A collection of bonsai plants with self-watering hoses lay behind that pagoda. Mrs Z spied a hyper-busy Anna's Hummingbird. We would later see it again, having a comical chat with a statue of Triton by his fountain.
0 2025/06/10 12:37:40
Karesansui is a Japanese garden design wherein raked sand combines with boulders and rocks to promote Zen meditation. One is supposed to focus on contemplating space, nature and the universe. Forest bathing is an off-shoot of that concept, and encourages strolling through wooded areas to unwind.
Karesansui is a Japanese garden design wherein raked sand combines with boulders and rocks to promote Zen meditation. One is supposed to focus on contemplating space, nature and the universe. Forest bathing is an off-shoot of that concept, and encourages strolling through wooded areas to unwind.
0 2025/06/10 12:37:57
Ganna Walska: 'I AM THE ENEMY OF AVERAGE!" This fountain of cascading clam shells in the aloe by the shallow, kidney-shaped pool seems to prove her point. There were also 400 species of endangered cycads, those palms that the dinosaurs once fed on. Her own residential house was deliberately made to be one-story--she was terrified of earthquakes. It is still there, a lovely salmon-colored place for conferences, surrounded by a massive cacti collection, , echinocereus, escolaria plus others.
Ganna Walska: 'I AM THE ENEMY OF AVERAGE!" This fountain of cascading clam shells in the aloe by the shallow, kidney-shaped pool seems to prove her point. There were also 400 species of endangered cycads, those palms that the dinosaurs once fed on. Her own residential house was deliberately made to be one-story--she was terrified of earthquakes. It is still there, a lovely salmon-colored place for conferences, surrounded by a massive cacti collection, , echinocereus, escolaria plus others.
0 2025/06/10 12:38:32
We kept bumping into one particular friendly and jean-clad blonde woman here and there. It was only afterwards that I recognized her photo in the brochure as the Garden manager. In this area, one finds some large chunks of colored glass strewn artfully-about.
We kept bumping into one particular friendly and jean-clad blonde woman here and there. It was only afterwards that I recognized her photo in the brochure as the Garden manager. In this area, one finds some large chunks of colored glass strewn artfully-about.
0 2025/06/10 12:39:22
Photosynthetically
Photosynthetically
0 2025/06/10 12:39:50
Calabria is a great place to visit, both for travelers and also folks with Calabrian heritage visiting on heritage tours. Stanley Tucci's parents were both born there. As for lodgings, we have two rentals to recco: a splurge villa in Tropea plus a unique waterside property in Scilla's most picturesque Chianalea neighborhood. Details to follow. (pron. Scilla=SHE-elah and Chianalea=kee-anna-layah)
Calabria is a great place to visit, both for travelers and also folks with Calabrian heritage visiting on heritage tours. Stanley Tucci's parents were both born there. As for lodgings, we have two rentals to recco: a splurge villa in Tropea plus a unique waterside property in Scilla's most picturesque Chianalea neighborhood. Details to follow. (pron. Scilla=SHE-elah and Chianalea=kee-anna-layah)
0 2025/08/31 13:29:19
and gone to heaven. What follows will be exclusively PEOPLE, both Calabrians and also Romans.
and gone to heaven. What follows will be exclusively PEOPLE, both Calabrians and also Romans.
0 2025/08/31 13:30:14
Stylish younger man.
Stylish younger man.
0 2025/08/31 13:30:48
Swimmers may think that they've died...
Swimmers may think that they've died...
0 2025/08/31 13:30:07
Stylish older man.
Stylish older man.
0 2025/08/31 13:30:43
We flew from Toronto to Rome. There was a spectacular harvest moon that night in Toronto, one which reflected onto Lake Ontario. From Roma, we then flew down to Lamezia Terme then taxied to Tropea.
We flew from Toronto to Rome. There was a spectacular harvest moon that night in Toronto, one which reflected onto Lake Ontario. From Roma, we then flew down to Lamezia Terme then taxied to Tropea.
0 2025/08/31 13:29:30
Attractive younger couple in Tropea.
Attractive younger couple in Tropea.
0 2025/08/31 13:30:55
Pizzo APE driver.
Pizzo APE driver.
0 2025/08/31 13:40:53
Proud Roman guitarist.
Proud Roman guitarist.
0 2025/08/31 13:39:38
Our wonderful Tropea landlady, Ginevra. On her recommendation, we had planned to check out her relative's similar rental at a Le Marche vineyard later that year (2024) but a combo of its renos plus our new knee issues caused us to pivot and travel elsewhere.
Our wonderful Tropea landlady, Ginevra. On her recommendation, we had planned to check out her relative's similar rental at a Le Marche vineyard later that year (2024) but a combo of its renos plus our new knee issues caused us to pivot and travel elsewhere.
0 2025/08/31 13:41:13
Chianalea lady.
Chianalea lady.
0 2025/08/31 13:40:32
Tropea toddler.
Tropea toddler.
0 2025/08/31 13:46:13
Tropea women.
Tropea women.
0 2025/08/31 13:44:59
Scilla gelato shop owner (see vitamin 'G').
Scilla gelato shop owner (see vitamin 'G').
0 2025/08/31 13:46:39
Tropea teen.
Tropea teen.
0 2025/08/31 13:45:28
We'll show a bit more about the relaxing Capo Caticano spa later on.
We'll show a bit more about the relaxing Capo Caticano spa later on.
0 2025/08/31 13:47:42
Pizzo teens.
Pizzo teens.
0 2025/08/31 13:48:54
A Roman woman visiting Tropea.
A Roman woman visiting Tropea.
0 2025/08/31 13:49:17
Do Scilla shadows count as 'people'?
Do Scilla shadows count as 'people'?
0 2025/08/31 13:51:27
A Scilla produce vendor. There will a separate FOOD/DRINK section further on here in our TR.
A Scilla produce vendor. There will a separate FOOD/DRINK section further on here in our TR.
0 2025/08/31 13:49:43
A Tropean fisherman.
A Tropean fisherman.
0 2025/08/31 13:51:56
A school excursion visiting Chianalea. The Palazzo Scategna hotel where Stanley Tucci ate at the 'Il Principe' restaurant during his CNN show is seen behind. The boy in the middle with the dark cap and I had a nice chat while gingerly trying each other's mother tongues. Eventually, we gave him one of our Canadian flag pins. He later tracked us down in an alley to proudly show us that pin attached to his cap. Everyone smiles in the same language.
A school excursion visiting Chianalea. The Palazzo Scategna hotel where Stanley Tucci ate at the 'Il Principe' restaurant during his CNN show is seen behind. The boy in the middle with the dark cap and I had a nice chat while gingerly trying each other's mother tongues. Eventually, we gave him one of our Canadian flag pins. He later tracked us down in an alley to proudly show us that pin attached to his cap. Everyone smiles in the same language.
0 2025/08/31 13:52:44
Shown here is the infamous Interpol secret agent 'Little Billy'. He cleverly disguises himself as a young boy. 'LB' frequents international harbors in order to track down illicit drug shipments. He aways brings his shirtless dad along as part of his ruse. Beware.
Shown here is the infamous Interpol secret agent 'Little Billy'. He cleverly disguises himself as a young boy. 'LB' frequents international harbors in order to track down illicit drug shipments. He aways brings his shirtless dad along as part of his ruse. Beware.
0 2025/08/31 13:57:00
Scilla is synonymous with swordfish hunting. We will show a dedicated section about that long-standing tradition later on here.
Scilla is synonymous with swordfish hunting. We will show a dedicated section about that long-standing tradition later on here.
0 2025/08/31 13:59:46
Similarly young Tropean accordion player.
Similarly young Tropean accordion player.
0 2025/08/31 14:01:05
Ay raggazzi! More teens in Pizzo.
Ay raggazzi! More teens in Pizzo.
0 2025/08/31 14:03:07
Friendly Francesco owns Casa Vela, a combo lodging/wine-bar and breakfast place located in the heart of Chianalea. He also owns the newest vacation rental in Pentedatillo (shown above). 'Pente' is a sort of Calabrian Matera south of Reggio Calabria that is just now opening up. It is an intriguing site located on the margin of the remote Aspromonte Park. We visited as a daytrip with Francesco's pal, the Reggio-based guide Lorenzo Labate. We will show more Pente plus more Lorenzo later.
Friendly Francesco owns Casa Vela, a combo lodging/wine-bar and breakfast place located in the heart of Chianalea. He also owns the newest vacation rental in Pentedatillo (shown above). 'Pente' is a sort of Calabrian Matera south of Reggio Calabria that is just now opening up. It is an intriguing site located on the margin of the remote Aspromonte Park. We visited as a daytrip with Francesco's pal, the Reggio-based guide Lorenzo Labate. We will show more Pente plus more Lorenzo later.
0 2025/08/31 14:04:21
Does more whimsical art count too? (Pizzo)
Does more whimsical art count too? (Pizzo)
0 2025/08/31 14:04:43
Pizzo renovator who insisted that I take his portrait.
Pizzo renovator who insisted that I take his portrait.
0 2025/08/31 14:05:09
Does whimsical art count as 'people'? (Pentedatillo)
Does whimsical art count as 'people'? (Pentedatillo)
0 2025/08/31 14:04:31
"ITS CAPO VATICANO WITH A 'V' YOU MORON!!!" (Bianca the Chianalea Queen)
"ITS CAPO VATICANO WITH A 'V' YOU MORON!!!" (Bianca the Chianalea Queen)
0 2025/08/31 14:15:40
Do mock Saracen pirate raiders from a Tropean fest count as people too?
Do mock Saracen pirate raiders from a Tropean fest count as people too?
0 2025/08/31 14:31:53
Roman throng at popular 'Pizzarium' shop. Locals and tourists alike are attracted by the sheer variety of inventive flavors. One takes a number and waits. And waits. By design, we rented close by their smaller and FAR less crowded alternate bakery in Prati. But we wanted one experience of visiting their main shop shown above.
Roman throng at popular 'Pizzarium' shop. Locals and tourists alike are attracted by the sheer variety of inventive flavors. One takes a number and waits. And waits. By design, we rented close by their smaller and FAR less crowded alternate bakery in Prati. But we wanted one experience of visiting their main shop shown above.
0 2025/08/31 14:33:50
Vatican guards.
Vatican guards.
0 2025/08/31 14:32:58
Advertising | Cookie Policy | Privacy Statement | Terms of Service | Manage Preferences - Your Privacy Choices