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Greece

Crete – horse in port

[August, 2009] I don’t know why but I like this picture, in Crete an horse in not so typical and this one was a touristic carriage, in any case I like that…

Italy

Jewish tradition

[May, 2010] When we went down to the dining room in the hotel in Pitigliano in Italy, the landlady was having her breakfast. She was putting Ricotta into her coffee. She said that is a…

Liguria

The art of hanging washings

[May, 2010] I have a strong feeling that those people living in houses where many tourists go carefully hang their washings so that it can be a good photo opportunities.This is one example in Riomaggiore…

Scotland

How about men in kilt?

[April, 2010] Kilt is the famous costume for men in Scotland. But apparently not all over Scotland, but only in Highland originally. In the era of Queen Victoria, it became a fashion and people started…

England

Famous OXO tower

[April, 2010] There are a lot of famous buildings in London, so maybe many tourists overlook this OXO Tower by the river Thames, but this is another well-known building in this city. Built as a…

Milan

Nice and quiet night in Milan

[November, 2010] During day time, this square in front of Duomo in Milan is lively with full of people, but late at night it was very clear and quiet.

Milan

A Night at La Scala

[November, 2010] Spending a night at La Scala in Milan was a wonderful experience.It is a gorgeous place and the performance was amazing.The audience are dressed up for the evening which is also nice to…

Lombardy

Monza!

[November, 2010] Monza is about 15 min.by train from Milan.It is a lovely small town with the beautiful Duomo.It does not seem to be well-known other than by those who follow F1 race.F1 is held…

Italy

Two panna cotta

[November, 2010] I love panna cotta.I first tasted it long time ago when I asked for a cream caramel in a restaurant in Firenze which they did not have and instead persuaded me to try…