Fabriano: Morning Walk

Waking to four sets of church bells ringing and birds (tweet-a, tweet-a ... the birds sing in Italian), cappucino, and up the hill.

Past this guy on the left. 

The air is filled with the sweet smell of the flowering trilia - a tree. There is something magical about textiles, no matter how simple, hung out windows.

Around the church

and then past the cafe that is open during the siesta time

Stop for a big bottle of water and a chat with Sylvia. Her husband called me "la americana" so he became "me italiano."

And then a left towards Museo della Carta

and there it is just ahead. Through the heavy oak doors and into the shop. That is Susan checking out the papers and books.

Through the courtyard, up the stairs and to the library. Where we worked.

Happy 4th of July, Americans, and happy July 4 to everyone else. We will be celebrating quietly with my newly-engaged daughter and future son-in-law. Yippity! 

Comments

[Seth]

Gorgeous. Wish I were there right now!!

[Holistamp]

what a perfectly wonderful photo essay,
Many thanks, Diana!

[Jacque Chinnery]

Looks like a wonderful trip. Enjoy!

[Joanne Huffman]

great photos.

[kathy nesi]

all shades of green with envy here! thanks for letting me live vicariously through you!

[Cathy Slobodzian Kress]

Great knocker!
(When you get a chance to make a "Young Frankenstein" reference, how can you resist?)
Love the americana/italiano exchange.
Welcome home, Diana!
And last but not least: Yippity indeed for the future marrieds!

[Brendafab]

What a fabulous experience,

[Diana Trout]

Glad you enjoyed the post. The walk was wonderful :)

[Diana Trout]

Such an exciting time! Thanks Cathy

[Diana Trout]

Hope all is well with you. It is nice to be home!

[Diana Trout]

Wish we were anywhere but in this dreadful heat, Seth!

[Diana Trout]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sayin so :)