0 2025/09/12 19:48:47
0 2025/09/12 19:47:48
I deliberately took this portrait of____as he stood before the original motif symbol for his iconic_______.
I deliberately took this portrait of____as he stood before the original motif symbol for his iconic_______.
0 2025/09/08 17:37:50
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Beside this historic fountain, Mrs Z and I saw a unique sight. A local metal artist guy had created a series of cats in different poses. They were all done in rust and had a slogan attached to each of their display stands. A couple our age off to the side, were happy to see tourists interested in their local art this way. Maybe he was the artist?
Beside this historic fountain, Mrs Z and I saw a unique sight. A local metal artist guy had created a series of cats in different poses. They were all done in rust and had a slogan attached to each of their display stands. A couple our age off to the side, were happy to see tourists interested in their local art this way. Maybe he was the artist?
0 2025/09/08 17:30:01
What might he have invented?
What might he have invented?
0 2025/09/08 17:29:51
She invented the mic drop.
She invented the mic drop.
0 2025/09/08 17:29:42
Pizzo is not a large place and it would not take too long to traverse its main core.
Pizzo is not a large place and it would not take too long to traverse its main core.
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0 2025/09/08 17:28:57
The winding walk up into the Centro main square was longer then we'd thought. It became morning rush hour. The fact that there were no sidewalks made that walk a bit strenuous. En route, Mrs Z and I passed by the stylish modern 'Monumenta ai Caduti in Mare' (sailors at sea). Eventually, we surfaced up at the unique Santuario di S. Francesco di S. Paula church. It had an ornately-carved door, a nearby series of religious wall murals plus a whole wack of fairy lights above its courtyard.
The winding walk up into the Centro main square was longer then we'd thought. It became morning rush hour. The fact that there were no sidewalks made that walk a bit strenuous. En route, Mrs Z and I passed by the stylish modern 'Monumenta ai Caduti in Mare' (sailors at sea). Eventually, we surfaced up at the unique Santuario di S. Francesco di S. Paula church. It had an ornately-carved door, a nearby series of religious wall murals plus a whole wack of fairy lights above its courtyard.
0 2025/09/08 17:28:41
We arrived early one morn, just in time for this sunrise. We began in the SE Papa Inferiore parking lot.
We arrived early one morn, just in time for this sunrise. We began in the SE Papa Inferiore parking lot.
0 2025/09/08 17:28:28
The more northerly town of Pizzo makes for another great daytrip visit from Tropea.
The more northerly town of Pizzo makes for another great daytrip visit from Tropea.
0 2025/09/08 17:14:22
End of Part One. Part Two will be a brand-new thread detailing the Costa Viola (violet) and our new rental there in Scilla. A dedicated Nautica section will be shown (including spada/swordfish hunting) as well as our daytrip to Pentedatillo. Tante Belle Cose.
End of Part One. Part Two will be a brand-new thread detailing the Costa Viola (violet) and our new rental there in Scilla. A dedicated Nautica section will be shown (including spada/swordfish hunting) as well as our daytrip to Pentedatillo. Tante Belle Cose.
0 2025/09/08 17:14:10
It was not yet beach season so took our aching bodies instead to the Spa. It had a small but attractive garden out front. The spa only had a few other visitors the day that we went. That made for a more relaxing time at an already relaxing venue. We both enjoyed a massage but our fave part was the indoor/outdoor pool. I can barely swim but the various water fountain contraptions were irresistible - we'd never been to such a modern spa before.
It was not yet beach season so took our aching bodies instead to the Spa. It had a small but attractive garden out front. The spa only had a few other visitors the day that we went. That made for a more relaxing time at an already relaxing venue. We both enjoyed a massage but our fave part was the indoor/outdoor pool. I can barely swim but the various water fountain contraptions were irresistible - we'd never been to such a modern spa before.
0 2025/09/08 17:12:39
Capo Vaticano means two things for most travelers: its beach shown here plus the local Spa. This 'Costa degli Dei' (coast of the Gods) section is popular.
Capo Vaticano means two things for most travelers: its beach shown here plus the local Spa. This 'Costa degli Dei' (coast of the Gods) section is popular.
0 2025/09/08 17:11:50
This final section of Part One features our two daytrips, Capo Vaticano plus Pizzo. It is brought to you by Fabio & Liliana.
This final section of Part One features our two daytrips, Capo Vaticano plus Pizzo. It is brought to you by Fabio & Liliana.
0 2025/09/08 17:11:04
Next: daytrips to Pizzo and Capo Vaticano, plus our Traditional Quiz.
Next: daytrips to Pizzo and Capo Vaticano, plus our Traditional Quiz.
0 2025/09/03 15:43:33
Festival drummer boy--I always see a little bit of my childhood self in them.
Festival drummer boy--I always see a little bit of my childhood self in them.
0 2025/09/03 15:43:26
That above-mentioned Fest
That above-mentioned Fest
0 2025/09/03 15:43:16
Giuseppe Lombardo and wife. Another example of folks approaching us to insist that we take their photo. They were the florist couple at the weekly market. We bought a bouquet.
Giuseppe Lombardo and wife. Another example of folks approaching us to insist that we take their photo. They were the florist couple at the weekly market. We bought a bouquet.
0 2025/09/03 15:43:05
We bought many items from this family. They come there to the weekly market from their Monteporo mountain home. Their olives plus their *ricotta were worth the trip.
We bought many items from this family. They come there to the weekly market from their Monteporo mountain home. Their olives plus their *ricotta were worth the trip.
0 2025/09/03 15:42:47
0 2025/09/03 15:42:36
Perhaps the friendliest vendor at the weekly market. She and her husband answered our million food questions with all the patience in Italy. Their van sold excellent poultry plus great cheeses.
Perhaps the friendliest vendor at the weekly market. She and her husband answered our million food questions with all the patience in Italy. Their van sold excellent poultry plus great cheeses.
0 2025/09/03 15:41:57
Once we spoke a little Italian, the weekly market vendors warmed to us. And vice-versa. "Eh, sono Canadese. Di Toronto. Mi chiamo..."
Once we spoke a little Italian, the weekly market vendors warmed to us. And vice-versa. "Eh, sono Canadese. Di Toronto. Mi chiamo..."
0 2025/09/03 15:41:45
Chitarrista and band-leader Daniele Paone tunes his Strat in preparation of his act's performance at the Tropea Fest.
Chitarrista and band-leader Daniele Paone tunes his Strat in preparation of his act's performance at the Tropea Fest.
0 2025/09/03 15:40:45
Their drummer allowed me to take this snap and *it may just be the long-sought-after image that I need for the cover my upcoming vanity press musical memoir.
Their drummer allowed me to take this snap and *it may just be the long-sought-after image that I need for the cover my upcoming vanity press musical memoir.
0 2025/09/03 15:40:35
This is the vibrant vocalist for Daniele's band.
This is the vibrant vocalist for Daniele's band.
0 2025/09/03 15:40:15
Remember the middle fellow from earlier? Here he is again with his friendly waitstaff colleagues at the Papillon restaurant. *This was yet-another example of folks demanding that I take their pictures.
Remember the middle fellow from earlier? Here he is again with his friendly waitstaff colleagues at the Papillon restaurant. *This was yet-another example of folks demanding that I take their pictures.
0 2025/09/03 15:39:56
This dignified lady paid me the ultimate compliment: "I'm about to retire from a university in Rome. We have a foreign Prof who has taught there for 25 years and your Italian is way better than his!" Learning some basic language, getting somewhat informed and showing some respect will always pay off BIG TIME for the traveler, no matter what country they are visiting.
This dignified lady paid me the ultimate compliment: "I'm about to retire from a university in Rome. We have a foreign Prof who has taught there for 25 years and your Italian is way better than his!" Learning some basic language, getting somewhat informed and showing some respect will always pay off BIG TIME for the traveler, no matter what country they are visiting.
0 2025/09/03 15:39:40
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0 2025/09/03 15:38:23
A downtown statue.
A downtown statue.
0 2025/09/03 15:32:21
Persistent artists and shutterbugs will find interesting things around town.
Persistent artists and shutterbugs will find interesting things around town.
0 2025/09/03 15:32:00
The so-called 'golden hour' here rewards the patient.
The so-called 'golden hour' here rewards the patient.
0 2025/09/03 15:31:44
Alternate angle. The other side shows something different. During sunsets here, the done thing is to view volcanic Stromboli, that nearby Aeolian island so beloved of hikers.
Alternate angle. The other side shows something different. During sunsets here, the done thing is to view volcanic Stromboli, that nearby Aeolian island so beloved of hikers.
0 2025/09/03 14:29:08
Bottle-brush? Am I right?
Bottle-brush? Am I right?
0 2025/09/03 14:28:48
Sitting on a bench in this garden, reading a book or listening to music or just far niente is a very good idea.
Sitting on a bench in this garden, reading a book or listening to music or just far niente is a very good idea.
0 2025/09/03 14:28:30
Down below this bush were some snazzy boats and yachts.
Down below this bush were some snazzy boats and yachts.
0 2025/09/03 14:28:04
Who can resist the charms of a small, out-of-the-way European garden? Italy is a contender for champion in that regard.
Who can resist the charms of a small, out-of-the-way European garden? Italy is a contender for champion in that regard.
0 2025/09/03 14:27:48
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