Friday, 16 June 2023

Glimpses of Italy

 Just a few photos from my journey.

From the hotel we travelled by boat in and around the Lake Orta. There were little villages to explore, islands to visit and mountains to marvel at.


I wish I knew the name of this tree, found in a square in Stresa. Maybe one of the Lagerstromias?


A little square in Orta san Giulia, a small town ten minutes by boat. It's a real gathering place for coffee, chatting and generally whiling away a sunny morning.

Very tempting shopping, with silk, leather and linen in the little shops.


Who knows what lay behind these intriguing doors?

 Back home, after a truly wonderful week's holiday.


25 comments:

Frugally challenged said...

Theres somthing beguiling aboytgatesand doors you can see through,isn't there. So inviting. Looks like a lovely holiday.

Sandi said...

Lovely!! A nice walk in Italy. 😊

Latane Barton said...

Now you have me wondering what that tree is. Surely is a pretty one.

Angela said...

Oh I SO glad it went well for you! But pleased you are hone safely ❤️👍🙂

Sara said...

Lovely photos! Looks like you had good weather for your trip. About that tree...I think the leaves are wrong for a crepe myrtle? It looks to me a lot like oleander, the kind with double flowers, trained as a tree. Those spiky leaves are very oleanderish.

ellen b. said...

Welcome home and so happy to hear you had a delightful trip!

Lorrie said...

Beautiful photos from your trip, Barbara. I'm so glad it all went well.

Granny Marigold said...

Looks like a wonderful place to visit. I like that mysterious door!

Poppypatchwork said...

Perfect location for a holiday, looks restful and very pretty.

Mary said...

So happy for you dear, looks like the weather was good and the scenery beautiful with flowers and trees in bloom. So glad the trip went well and you enjoyed a change of pace and pretty places to relax. Love Italy and hope to go again some day!
Where will your next adventure take you?
Sending hugs from us both.

Rajani Rehana said...

Beautiful blog

Mrs. White said...

Beautiful pictures! It looks like a wonderful trip! God bless you!

elizabeth said...

I am so glad you enjoyed your holiday!! That door is so beautiful and intriguing!! And that beautiful flowering tree! God bless you!!!

Granny Marigold said...

I also meant to answer your question about the Catalpa tree. Yes, it has lovely long black beans that hang way too high for us to ever reach any. It's such an unusual tree; the only one I've ever seen.

Elderberry-Rob said...

Sorry, I missed a post hope things are much improved ref your grand-daughter Lovely to see you have been enjoying some foreign travel - you have such good taste, I can't imagine you leaving Italy without something silk in the shopping bag :) Betty

Terri said...

It looks like it was a wonderful vacation. Love the photos!

Linda Baker said...

Beautiful scenery! It looks so restful.
Blessings, Linda

Deanna Rabe said...

It all looks beautiful. I'm glad you had a good holiday and thank you for sharing it with us!

Chris said...

Oh Elizabeth how lovely, a week in Italy, it looked wonderful. I would love to go again but I'm a bit wobbly so feel too nervous to go, altho I came across a holiday company that has holidays for disable people, and its given me ideas.

Anne Payne said...

Oh my, what a splendid trip!!! Such beautiful photos, and that door...LOVE!!!

Catherine said...

Glad you enjoyed your holidays! Nice pictures. I hope it was not too hot?

Fat Dormouse said...


You have whetted my appetite - we're off to Lake Orta (again! Exactly the same B&B!) in September.

hels said...

I love all my grandchildren equally but all my siblings and first cousins were male. Can you imagine the excitement when the first grandchild was a girl. So I empathise with you over your granddaughter even more than expected. Wishing her continued good health and strength
Hels
Art and Architecture, mainly

Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

Barbara, your photos give a glimpse of a wonderful holiday away. Thank you for sharing a snippet of all you've seen and enjoyed. Happy weekend... Brenda xo

Alex said...

Lovely little glimpses, Barbara! So glad you have enjoyed it. :)

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