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Continuing the journey…

Italian journeys

It’s been an hiatus of almost a year since my last post (yes, it’s been that long since I was in bell’Italia). I was feeling sorry for myself, thinking that  I couldn’t write about Italy without being there to experience it first hand − and suddenly, the light came on! My Italian journey is ongoing, albeit in Australia! Italian language lessons, culture and food still are a big part of my life.

For now, it’s about the memories of my last Italian summer…

With the backdrop of an Adelaide winter − cold and wet with mostly grey skies −  I remember my summer in Italy last year. Under a hot Italian sun I swam in the ocean in Liguria, sweltered in the humidity of Verona and found tranquil moments in beautiful places with Italian friends. These are some of the memories!

The beautiful Ligurian Riviera

beach in Liguria
Beach in Liguria

The Hanbury gardens in Ventimiglia deserves a special mention

Himeji Japanese Garden, Adelaide
Himeji Japanese Garden, Adelaide
View of Mediterranean Sea
Spectacular sea views
Amazing displays of colour

Summer in the city of Verona, hot and humid!

Journal writing makes your creativity flourish
Capturing memories in my journal
River Adige, Verona
River Adige in full flow
Among the vineyards

The Italian experience is really all about the people you meet. New friends, old friends, great times!

Italian journeys
The Cinque Terre
Il tesoro, Emi
Timo and Isabella, Verona
Lodovica & Isabella

Alla prossima! …Isabella

 

About Colleen

Writer, traveller, lover of all things Italian. Aspiring to live a meaningful life.
A picture is worth a whole lot of words. Find me on Instagram

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  1. Jess says

    18 July 2013 at 1:49 pm

    Beautiful strawberries! Looking forward to reading all about your ongoing Italian journey in Australia!
    Ciao bella!

    Reply
    • Isabella says

      18 July 2013 at 1:55 pm

      Thanks! Yes, I’m taking the blog in a new direction. I hope you find it interesting.

      Reply

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