Enjoying the day out
Category: Travel
Summer clothes
Villa San Michele- garden
I visited Villa San Michele in Capri,
These are my photos from this lovely garden and the spectacular views from it
More info about this place http://www.villasanmichele.eu/en/villa_san_michele
Low clouds
Flower shop
Fresh Fruit
The small town of Amalfi had lots of little shops with lovely fresh fruit and vegetables available.
A Little Store in Amalfi
This Shop in Amalfi was a joy to visit all these little beautiful things surrounding the lolve space.
Good morning view
view from the patio at breakfast time.
Blue moment on the roof balcony
Alley 2
alley
Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea/Duomo di Amalfi
Here are my take of the Amalfi Cathedral (Italian: Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea/Duomo di Amalfi) is a 9th-century Roman Catholic structure in the Piazza del Duomo, Amalfi, Italy. It is dedicated to the Apostle Saint Andrew. Predominantly of Arab-Norman Romanesque[citation needed] architectural style, it has been remodeled several times, adding Romanesque, Byzantine, Gothic, and Baroque elements. The cathedral includes the adjoining 9th century Basilica of the Crucifix. Leading from the basilica are steps into the Crypt of St. Andrew.
The front facade was rebuilt in 1891 after the original one collapsed. It is of striped marble and stone with open arches that have lace detailing not commonly found in Italian sacred architecture while the tiled cupola is quite common amongst churches of the area. The tympanum’s mosaics portray “The triumph of Christ” in a work created by Domenico Morelli and whose original designs are retained in the Town Hall.Sixty-two steps, wide and steep, lead up to the doors The structure includes four small towers of Arab architectural type that are adorned with arches and are covered with majolica tiles. During times of war, the bell tower was purposed for defense.
The garden contains colonnades, arches and sculptures. (text Wikipedia)
Clouds over Mount Vesuvius
Flowers from a garden in Capri
Angry cat
we where sitting ln a cafe Ravello Italy. This was a local cat( odd little thing) and a small dog had an encounter the dog kept yapping at the cat for the longest time. until the cat had a enough and slapped him.
Heavy load in color
This I also did in Monochrome if you wish to see it follow the link: Heavy Load
Idle
Here is the original photo of this idel lady. I did a Monochrome version of it and you can see it from this link IDLE in my other blog
Beach paradise on the Andaman Sea
Thailands beach paradise, Railay Beach also frequently referred to as Rai Leh or Rai Lay — is a small peninsula just south of the town of Ao Nang, Krabi. It’s attached to Krabi’s mainland, but cut off by towering limestone cliffs from all the roads and towns.
This isolation from the mainland, and the complete absence of cars and roads, gives Railay Beach a very island feel. All photos in this gallery can be enlarged by a click
Chalong Temple
Chalong Temple
Wat Chalong, or Chalong Temple, built at the beginning on 19th century, is the largest and most visited Buddhist temple in Phuket. Its real name is Wat Chaitararam.
All photos in this gallery can be enlarged.
Pray
The most recent building on the grounds of Wat Chalong is a 60 meters tall ‘Chedi’ sheltering a splinter of bone from Buddha. Walls and ceilings are decorated with beautiful painting illustrating the life of Buddha, as well as many donated golden statues.
Wat Chalong Chedi is built on three floors From the You can see the nearby Phuket Big Buddha from there, but actually you can see it from almost anywhere in the southern part of Phuket island.
The central temple is where most Thai people will make merit by offering lotus flowers and adding a small piece of gold paper to the monks statues inside. No need to tell you to remove your shoes…
Once in a while, you will hear loud explosions of firecrackers coming form a brick oven-like construction. That’s another way to make merit, it is supposed to show your gratitude when one of your wishes has been granted. One person stands by to lit the firecrackers for you, the big ones are pretty scary but make fun photos
View from the Big Buddha
From the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata a place with stunning vistas of both sides of the island – Chalong Bay lay in one direction while on the other they looked down over Kata and the Andaman Sea.
Phuket’s Big Buddha
Phuket’s Big Buddha is one of the island’s most important and revered landmarks. The huge image sits on top of the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata and at 45 metres high it is easily seen from far away.
The lofty site offers the best 360-degree views of the island (think sweeping vistas of Phuket Town, Kata, Karon beaches, Chalong Bay and more.
Close up to the image itself it is very peaceful and the only noises you will hear are the tinkling of small bells and the yellow Buddhist flags in the compound flapping in the wind plus soft background dharma music.
Known among Thais as the Phra Puttamingmongkol Akenakkiri Buddha in full, it is 25 meters across at the base. The whole body is layered with beautiful white Burmese marble that shines in the sun, making it a natural symbol of hope.
Skywatch Friday
More skies at; Skywatch Friday
Krabi Sunset
The sunset that evening was lovely, started pink turned bright orange…it lasted long and was so beautiful
½ hour until Krabi sunset…
Boat
Long tail boat
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 