CBBH Photo Challenge: Framed

When I was in Assisi, Italy I found many examples of scenes that were framed by arches or windows.  Here are some of the places I admired the most.

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Italy

And now here are my recommendations for two wonderful travel blogs:   A Lifetime’s Exploration and traveldestinationbucketlist.  I’m sure you will enjoy them.  Until next month!

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A Visit to Pike Place Market

There may still be snow on the ground but spring will arrive next month.  So although it is winter, warmer weather is on the way.   Here are some pictures that I took of flowers, fruits and vegetables from Pike Place Market in Seattle when I visited there recently.  It was wonderful to see these bright colors!

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Home

For the theme of home I thought of a place from a book I read a long time ago.  It was the main reason I had always dreamed of visiting Prince Edward Island.  So when I went there the first place I wanted to go was to Green Gables, home of Anne Shirley, Marilla and Matthew.  Along the way I even saw a road sign that featured Green Gables.

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These flowers from Prince Edward Island are a reminder that spring will be here soon…

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A Chicago Weekend

Last weekend was an ideal time to be in Chicago. For one thing the weather was perfect.  It was sunny and the sky was bright blue.  I had to make a decision as to where I should go first.  I thought that a walk along the Magnificent Mile would be a good choice.  And it became a real adventure.  I saw many historic buildings, department stores and lots of people.   Here are some of the sights.

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