Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Observations ... of Italian life and leisure

On our travels around Italy ...


The Polizia - generally had a high profile, they were seen out and about in many places


 
The Alpha Romeo - Made in Italy

 
Elegant, stylish fashion ...
 

 



A camping ground in Firense




 
Sunbakers at a lakeside and along the river 









A mural-lined tunnel, made from local stone, granite, marble

 

 'adult thalidomide' - sculpture situated on the Grand Canal
 

hanging laundry in the back streets of Venezia 
 
 
 
sled racing ... sleds are still in use in the alpine areas to collect wood from the forests


 
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