It was a colorful place; pink proteas from ZA, purple iris, blue salvia, green lizards, glicine, green-glass bulbs atop lights, golden frog-tapped drinking fountains, aloes, herbs, a grotto with the founder's wife Susan's statue, a nymphaeum plus the pseudo-Greek Temple of the Sun. The latter had running waters, poinsettias and palms plus quotes from Brit composer/founder William Walton's pieces. Interior designer Simon Verity painted some corny Pompeii brothel action scenes on its walls.
It was a colorful place; pink proteas from ZA, purple iris, blue salvia, green lizards, glicine, green-glass bulbs atop lights, golden frog-tapped drinking fountains, aloes, herbs, a grotto with the founder's wife Susan's statue, a nymphaeum plus the pseudo-Greek Temple of the Sun. The latter had running waters, poinsettias and palms plus quotes from Brit composer/founder William Walton's pieces. Interior designer Simon Verity painted some corny Pompeii brothel action scenes on its walls.
0 2023/12/19 21:10:11
In the gift shop by the glass house and the goat enclosure.
In the gift shop by the glass house and the goat enclosure.
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Exotic species everywhere. We saw sphagnum Irish moss, Aussie cycads (dino food), Japanese maples, Chinese roses, bamboo, man-made streams, camelia, lovely fountains, maquis, ferns, rugged volcanic cliffs, a Thai house replica, Indian waterlilies, pergolas, 'crocodile' statue ponds and a cat that slept on its back with legs in the air.
Exotic species everywhere. We saw sphagnum Irish moss, Aussie cycads (dino food), Japanese maples, Chinese roses, bamboo, man-made streams, camelia, lovely fountains, maquis, ferns, rugged volcanic cliffs, a Thai house replica, Indian waterlilies, pergolas, 'crocodile' statue ponds and a cat that slept on its back with legs in the air.
0 2023/12/19 21:10:46
This artist was content to just do her thing with her baby's carriage beside her. She skipped the tour, something that we'd been told was not possible. Two other sizable bus groups arrived just after we did and their members followed our group. Mortella has a great view down to Forio and this above woman was sketching it.
This artist was content to just do her thing with her baby's carriage beside her. She skipped the tour, something that we'd been told was not possible. Two other sizable bus groups arrived just after we did and their members followed our group. Mortella has a great view down to Forio and this above woman was sketching it.
0 2023/12/19 21:48:54
One local person from those buses got over-zealous and actually stepped into a protea bed in order to get a closer photo! We were shocked at his indiscretion and carelessness. Then God's sense of humour: his cellphone battery seemed to go dead before he could take a shot. He cursed.
One local person from those buses got over-zealous and actually stepped into a protea bed in order to get a closer photo! We were shocked at his indiscretion and carelessness. Then God's sense of humour: his cellphone battery seemed to go dead before he could take a shot. He cursed.
0 2023/12/19 21:50:37
The closed cafe had a Rajasthani/Gujarati theme with its textiles.
The closed cafe had a Rajasthani/Gujarati theme with its textiles.
0 2023/12/19 21:54:27
Waterlilies of various sorts were floating about. Some tiny white ones were in bloom.
Waterlilies of various sorts were floating about. Some tiny white ones were in bloom.
0 2023/12/19 21:54:45
Ribbit!
Ribbit!
0 2023/12/19 21:55:07
Fellow shutterbug.
Fellow shutterbug.
0 2023/12/19 21:55:23
Best to take a taxi here. Buses come close but the signage was not stellar.
Best to take a taxi here. Buses come close but the signage was not stellar.
0 2023/12/19 21:55:33
Lets now go to Procida. I pity the fool that fails to take the 20 minute hydrofoil from Ischia. This is a FANTASTIC daytrip! The temperature on this sunny Sunday was a perfect 17 degrees.*Tip: for those who get queasy on ferry rides, try sitting at the very back. Taking a Dramamaine/Gravol pill an hour ahead helps some travelers too.
Lets now go to Procida. I pity the fool that fails to take the 20 minute hydrofoil from Ischia. This is a FANTASTIC daytrip! The temperature on this sunny Sunday was a perfect 17 degrees.*Tip: for those who get queasy on ferry rides, try sitting at the very back. Taking a Dramamaine/Gravol pill an hour ahead helps some travelers too.
0 2023/12/19 22:03:02
Procida was the 'City of Culture Euro 2022'. Of course, its an island not just one city. Seen above: Porto di Marina Grande's lovely church S. Leonardo, the first of many colorful buildings that we'd see on this day.
Procida was the 'City of Culture Euro 2022'. Of course, its an island not just one city. Seen above: Porto di Marina Grande's lovely church S. Leonardo, the first of many colorful buildings that we'd see on this day.
0 2023/12/19 22:08:11
I highly recommend a stroll right up to the isle's highest point, the Terra Murata neighborhood. That summit is a quiet residential enclave, a genuine village. Go past the old cannons plus the large stone sculpture shown here.
I highly recommend a stroll right up to the isle's highest point, the Terra Murata neighborhood. That summit is a quiet residential enclave, a genuine village. Go past the old cannons plus the large stone sculpture shown here.
0 2023/12/19 22:10:19
Where are we? Burano? Guanajuato?
Where are we? Burano? Guanajuato?
0 2023/12/19 22:16:02
Neither. This is Procida, one of the most picturesque places in all of Italy. Campania at its colorful best.
Neither. This is Procida, one of the most picturesque places in all of Italy. Campania at its colorful best.
0 2023/12/19 22:20:07
Typical local street. One sometimes had to hug the walls and become an artful dodger of passing vehicles, Those included scooters, bikes, cars, APEs and some customized ones that were unidentifiable. Some claim the population density to be the highest in Europe. *Other sources instead state that the population is 'the most dense of any isle in the Mediterranean'.
Typical local street. One sometimes had to hug the walls and become an artful dodger of passing vehicles, Those included scooters, bikes, cars, APEs and some customized ones that were unidentifiable. Some claim the population density to be the highest in Europe. *Other sources instead state that the population is 'the most dense of any isle in the Mediterranean'.
0 2023/12/19 22:21:52
The iconic belvedere vista of Corricella. Amid the pastel buildings, yellow chiesa S. Rocco looms large. Nearby, S.M. delle Grazie, Casale Principe Umberto and Palazzo Mignano de Iorio.
The iconic belvedere vista of Corricella. Amid the pastel buildings, yellow chiesa S. Rocco looms large. Nearby, S.M. delle Grazie, Casale Principe Umberto and Palazzo Mignano de Iorio.
0 2023/12/19 22:28:11
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The hike up to the terrace viewpoint is worth it. The rainbow village of Corricella is the island's most distinctive spot, worth crossing a sea for. Words like 'quaint', 'genuine' and 'authentic' come to mind. Don't you just wanna dip yer paintbrush in?
The hike up to the terrace viewpoint is worth it. The rainbow village of Corricella is the island's most distinctive spot, worth crossing a sea for. Words like 'quaint', 'genuine' and 'authentic' come to mind. Don't you just wanna dip yer paintbrush in?
0 2023/12/19 22:28:43
Color and design were not hard to find.
Color and design were not hard to find.
0 2023/12/19 22:39:35
Even their gear was colorful!
Even their gear was colorful!
0 2023/12/19 22:40:39
Also known as 'Borgo di Pescatori', Corricella is just like Cetara (as shown in our earlier Amalfi Coast TR part one)--a very real fishing port. These Procidan fishermen gave us permission to photograph their activities. They knew the ways of water.
Also known as 'Borgo di Pescatori', Corricella is just like Cetara (as shown in our earlier Amalfi Coast TR part one)--a very real fishing port. These Procidan fishermen gave us permission to photograph their activities. They knew the ways of water.
0 2023/12/19 22:41:14
Net repair.
Net repair.
0 2023/12/19 22:47:49
Networking.
Networking.
0 2023/12/19 22:48:38
Will his son take on the same career?
Will his son take on the same career?
0 2023/12/19 22:49:17
Its a manual labor job.
Its a manual labor job.
0 2023/12/19 22:50:26
Maritime equipment.
Maritime equipment.
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Like a nautical necklace.
Like a nautical necklace.
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Like a coral snake.
Like a coral snake.
0 2023/12/19 22:54:40
The sun was quite kind to us that day.
The sun was quite kind to us that day.
0 2023/12/19 22:55:08
Duotone nets.
Duotone nets.
0 2023/12/19 22:55:56
There were some younger pescatori. Many commute here from Pozzuoli on the mainland.
There were some younger pescatori. Many commute here from Pozzuoli on the mainland.
0 2023/12/19 22:56:27
This visiting Naples teen OKed my request to take her photograph.
This visiting Naples teen OKed my request to take her photograph.
0 2023/12/19 22:58:31
Then the others in her visiting school group (on a Sunday?) would not let us go til we had also taken their group shot! Note the clever sole male teen, second left---smart boy! A nearly 20-1 ratio in all.
Then the others in her visiting school group (on a Sunday?) would not let us go til we had also taken their group shot! Note the clever sole male teen, second left---smart boy! A nearly 20-1 ratio in all.
0 2023/12/19 22:59:30
We enjoyed that slice of life then it was time for a 84 euro portside lunch. All was going swimmingly well til poor Mrs Z dropped her Nikon. The result was a smashed protective filter, one which thereafter jammed and would not budge when we tried to remove it. frowns. a downer. The following day however, our landlord's friendly 20-something son Pierre-Mario repaired it. Smiles again.
We enjoyed that slice of life then it was time for a 84 euro portside lunch. All was going swimmingly well til poor Mrs Z dropped her Nikon. The result was a smashed protective filter, one which thereafter jammed and would not budge when we tried to remove it. frowns. a downer. The following day however, our landlord's friendly 20-something son Pierre-Mario repaired it. Smiles again.
0 2023/12/19 23:03:11
Children and cats played atop some piles of nets.
Children and cats played atop some piles of nets.
0 2023/12/19 23:06:27
Gulls also made their way all over the piccolo port. They knew the ways of the wind.
Gulls also made their way all over the piccolo port. They knew the ways of the wind.
0 2023/12/19 23:06:59
Locals pose for us by a massive mural.
Locals pose for us by a massive mural.
0 2023/12/19 23:08:50
Extended family gathering by the waterfront.
Extended family gathering by the waterfront.
0 2023/12/19 23:10:12
This location was where the Italian movie 'Il Postino' was filmed. Multi-hued and cubic.
This location was where the Italian movie 'Il Postino' was filmed. Multi-hued and cubic.
0 2023/12/19 23:11:28
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