While I was on a leisurely walk though Venice I stopped on a small bridge to look at the view. It was then that I saw one gondolier taking a break and catching up on the latest news. He chose a nice setting for a short rest.
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I adore Venice, as I am sure I keep saying on your blog. But every time I see a picture taken in Venice it transports me back there. It is so special and iconic. Merry Christmas Meg.
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I feel the same way about Venice so I know what you mean… :) Merry Christmas to you Renee!
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Such an ordinary thing to do in such an exotic location.
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That’s what I thought. He found a quiet place to read – on a gondola!
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No-one’s going to read the paper over his shoulder, Meg! :) Nice capture.
Have a wonderful Christmas! Are you at home with family?
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He definitely found a private place to read! Merry Christmas Jo and I’ll be home for the holidays… :)
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Great picture, Meg. I love shots like that, where ordinary moments are captured unawares. Happy Christmas! :-)
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Thank you Lorna! Maybe that’s a typical place to read in Venice… :) I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
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Nice shot. I’ve enjoyed your blog posts this year, Meg. Have a very merry Christmas and I wish you all the best for next year.
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Thank you so much! I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year!
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Caught in the middle of an ordinary day – great shot!
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Thanks! I think an ordinary day in Venice must be wonderful… :)
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Nice to see a gondolier sitting down for a change…they must get tired! Beautiful shot!
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Thanks Elisa! I think they must be happy to be able to sit down and relax for a little while… :)
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There are so many moments like these to be spied in Venice – lovely!
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I think it’s why I like Venice so much – thank you Suzanne!
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Love this one in Venice post! Beautiful shot, Meg!
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Thanks Amy! Venice is such a fascinating place… :)
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As a tourist we think of Venice as being so special and forget about everyday life for its citizens. I’m sure he was enjoying a few peaceful moments away from the crowds.
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That’s a great point Karen! It must be challenging to find a place there without lots of people around… :)
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Love this image for the challenge, Meg. Thanks for commenting on my new blog. I”d lost you, but am now following you again. Sylvia. :)
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Thanks Sylvia and I’m glad that I found you again too! I like your new blog… :)
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What a great location for reading a newspaper. Merry Christmas Meg and all the best for a 2014 filled with travel, love and laughter! :-)
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It must be a reasonable place to read in Venice! Merry Christmas to you Sam… :)
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I have never been to Venice but I would love to go one day. Lovely close-up of the gondolier reading his paper. Happy Christmas.
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Thanks! I think you’d really like Venice if you have an opportunity to go there. Have a very Merry Christmas!
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That’s a unique shot of one.
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Thank you Patti! It was an unexpected sight… :)
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I love that shot. We forget that everyone, no matter what their job, has to take a break and catch up on the news…even Gondiliers! Thanks for that great photo share. Happy Holidays.
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Thank you Teresa! It made me realize that even in Venice people need time to relax… :) Happy holidays to you!
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Dear Meg,
What a wonderful capture! Perfect and perfect for the theme! Happy New Year!
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Thank you Naomi and a very Happy New Year to you too!
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