Such a beautiful Tuesday day. I have already spent most of the morning doing this and that outside and now it it is time to do do afew things indoors. Like have another cup of coffee. May you have a wonderful day. Smiles Gloria
What a lovely Monday day. A bit warm so will take of that with making up some ice coffee and or tea to freshen the day even more. Seems just like over night the white baby's breath bush bloomed and the lilies opened up also in the yard. Such a glorious treat to see. Summer is moving along fast, it seems and I am enjoying every bit of it. May you have a pleasant week. Smiles Gloria
A glorious day to you. Hope your moments are being ever so kind to you. Blessings this morning with rain falling in our area and now this afternoon the sun is trying to shine off and on while more rain comes down once again ever so nicely. The flowerbeds are loving all this rain as the flowers show out its beauty. Smiles Gloria
Geralyn and I saw the Temple of Venus and Roma (from the top of the Colosseum), thought to have been the largest temple in Ancient Rome. The temple remains are located on the Velian Hill, between the eastern edge of the Forum Romanum and the Colosseum. This temple was dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix ("Venus the Bringer of Good Fortune") and Roma Aeterna ("Eternal Rome").
Geralyn and I visited San Pietro in Vincoli (Saint Peter in Chains). This church is a Roman Catholic titular church and minor basilica in Rome, Italy. It is best known for being the home of Michelangelo's statue of Moses, part of the tomb of Pope Julius II. It was first rebuilt on older foundations in 432–440 to house the relic of the chains that bound Saint Peter when he was imprisoned in Jerusalem, the episode called "Liberation of Saint Peter".
Geralyn and I toured the Colosseum or Coliseum. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, itis an oval amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. It is the largest amphitheater ever built. The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, having an average audience of some 65,000. It was used for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles.
A blessed day to you. A bit cool today so I think I need another hot cup of coffee to continue with my moments.
The wild yellow and pink roses are now in bloom around the yard, so warms my heart looking it the beauty of them each day while the roses last. Have a glorious Friday day. Smiles Gloria
Geralyn and I strolled along the Capitolium or Capitoline Hill, located between the Forum and the Campus Martius. This is one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
The hill was earlier known as Mons Saturnius, dedicated to the god Saturn.
My goodness it is early afternoon already. I am enjoying the moments so much dong this and that, this day is just flying away from me. I need another cup of coffee to brighten this afternoon even more. Smiles Gloria.
Geralyn and I visited the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. The basilica, which was begun in 1228, is built into the side of a hill and comprises two churches (known as the Upper Church and the Lower Church) and a crypt, where the remains of the saint are interred.
I have been enjoying the out of doors for most of the day and I truly do need another cup of coffee. Flowers are blooming more and more all over the yard plus the rose bushes. What a breathtaking site to see. I so do enjoy all the four seasons and all of its beauty.
We visited Fattoria il Poggio, a farmhouse in Montecarlo in the province of Lucca in Tuscany. The farm, rooted in Tuscany and managed by the Rossi family since 1963, welcomes visitors from all over the world. The farm produces wine and extra virgin olive oil. Inside the farm is a restaurant open for lunch and dinner and welcomes you with the best dishes, obviously accompanied by their wine and their oil!
Geralyn took this video as we traveled through the canals of Venice on a gondola! Geralyn normally doesn't do the videos but she wanted to capture me and the view of the canals from her perspective.
Geralyn and I were fascinated by the skill of this glass artist. And, he was a very nice fellow! So, if you are interested in the designing of glass art, you'll enjoy watching this video from Murano, Italy.
Venetian glass is thought to have been made for over 1,500 years, and production has been concentrated on the Venetian island of Murano since the 13th century. Today Murano is known for its art glass, but it has a long history of innovations in glass-making in addition to its artistic fame—and was Europe's first major glass-making center.
