Friday, July 9, 2010

Careless, sailing and road trip

- I'm getting loads of vacation photos from friends and family and a couple of them caught my eye. Friend Bonnie took this photo of someone's beautiful little balcony in Venice. I love the sort of careless way the pots are arranged.

- My cousin Susan took this photo from a cruise ship sailing through Monaco. These were school kids in a sailing class. I love the precise way they are lined up and spaced apart.

- The whisper of the river. This will be my view for the next couple of days. I am joining my sister in North Carolina. The river is calling my name...

Have a great weekend, friends!

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh wow! Those are stunning images, Lynn! I especially love the one with the sailing class boats. So cool!

Enjoy your weekend in North Carolina! And say a big hello to everyone from me. They'll probably say, "Who?!" :P

desk49 said...

Rivers that speak
In a soft whisper to thē
Boats sailing all in a line
Flowers look grand
In their window stands
And to your sisters
You’re fixing to go.

Will you have a lot of fun watching the river.

Louvregirl said...

Welcome to N.C. Lynn! Excellent photos; the one of the colored kid's sailboats lined UP is a true prize. I absolutely love the staggered look of the plants on that balcony! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!
Koodos (!) friend.
lg!

Jannie Funster said...

Oh, beautiful first photo.

Darling little duck-row of boats

And soothing river ahead for you.

have a good trip, my dear lady.

xoxo

Blue Bunny said...

i mite meets yoo in caarolina this weeks end, i'm goeing to rahlee for a gardin konvenshin.

ox

Holland said...

3 Beautiful and yet so different pictures. I love the little balcony.

Meredith said...

Oh, enjoy your time by the river with your sister, Lynn! It looks so wonderful.

That first photo just made me sigh with pleasure... and feel my wanderlust revving up. :)

Lynn said...

Tony -

I know - lucky little Monacoans!

I like the thought of that random shout-out to people that Tony says hello. :)

Ellis -

Oh - I love watching the river. Thanks for the wrap-up poem!

lg -

Thank you - of the 100 or so photos from my cousin, that one stood out the most to me. :)

Jannie -

Thank you! And I like to imagine the someone opening the drapes and stepping out onto the balcony to gaze at a Venetian morning.

xo

Blue Bunny -

I'll be the gal with the big blue eye and I'll look for that hat!

ox

Holland -

I had collected the first two photos on my desktop and decided today was the day to post them.

Thanks for coming by and I'll be visiting your blog momentarily.

Meredith -

I know three people who have been on the same cruise line to the Mediterranean in the past month. I am happy with my North Carolina visits, but would love to see some of the Mediterranean at some point.

kenju said...

That balcony shot is glorious!!

Fireblossom said...

I just love little rivers like that with the trees overhanging.

And the little balcony is so pretty! Venice is on my very short list of places I would love to visit.

TALON said...

That balcony is so charming!

And that shot of the sailboats is so adorable!

Enjoy your weekend, Lynn, and some much-deserved river time :)

Lance said...

Lynn,
Have fun with your sister, and enjoy the river!

Lynn said...

Kenju -

I know - it is lovely, isn't it? Most of the other shots were gondola, etc. so I nabbed this one.

Shay -

It's on my list, too. Someday.

Talon -

Thank you and you have a great weekend, too!

Lance -

I will have fun with her I am sure. See you Sunday on your blog. :)

Riot Kitty said...

Have a great time! Top photo is like it's in a museum.

Ileana said...

Beautiful little boats and the river shot makes me want to hike and read and photograph nature. Enjoy your trip!!

Maude Lynn said...

I love that little balcony!

Snaggle Tooth said...

I can't believe the Venetian fit so many pots on that tiny balcony! They really love flowers-
Susans boat from a boat pic is awesome!The perspective n scales of difference shown makes a powerful image, worthy of selling to a publisher- or for a travel log-
Glad you're getting back to your fave spot where the River is a dear friend! You deserve a break!

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Adrenalynn said...

Absolutely lovely photos. I hope you have a fabulous time, and that you enjoy every minute of your holiday!

Lynn said...

Riot Kitty -

I had a lovely time - too short, but a full weekend and I'm home in time for some r and r.

Ily -

I did a little reading when I was there, but kept pretending to read while actually staring at the view. :)

Mama Zen -

Lovely, isn't it?

Snaggle -

Thank you! I did enjoy the trip. The river is a true friend, for sure.

Adrenalynn -

Thank you - I'm already back. A short holiday, but a lovely one.