Churches of Trieste

Well, this is quickly turning in to a post-2-photos-every-2-days blog. I am slacking.

Here are the interiors of two different churches in Trieste:

Castles in Trieste

This is the Miramare Castle, and the name means "to see the sea." It is an appropriate name, as the castle has some fantastic views of the sea and much of the inside is modeled after boats and life on the sea. It was gorgeous on the inside, but I couldn't take photos of the interior.




The Duino castle was very different from other castles I've visited. Apparently it is still used as a private residence now, instead of going fully museum. Rainer Maria Rilke once lived here briefly.

Lucchetti di amore

Yesterday, I went to Trieste with some friends. It is a sea-side city with some really neat castles. In fact, I'll bet I end up posting some castle pictures later this week.



Since I missed a day yesterday, here is a bonus. These are padlocks of love, attached to the lamp post on a bridge by young Italian couples.

Il Teatro

This is a billboard for the theatre in Cordenons.

Where where where where?

I know it is ridiculous, but I kind of laugh when I see Dove brand items in Italy. Dove (doh-vay) in Italian means "where."

Two ways?

After living here for a while, I finally stopped asking "Is that road really two ways?"



Yeah, the roads are narrow. You eventually get over it.

This one in particular is exciting because it's a wacky 5-way intersection with a tunnel shoved in the middle of it. Fun!

Let's Dance!

"Why only watch when you can learn"

Cyclists!!!!

"Cyclists!
Adapter for filling bike tires can be purchased at the dealer"

Good to know....

Zagreb Cathedral

Here's a photo that I actually took today. This is from the Zagreb Cathedral. We visited the capital city of Croatia today. It was a really great trip. I always feel silly but worldly when I am carrying around 3 different currencies at once. The food was amazing and not expensive at all. We saw a nice art museum. I really enjoyed visiting Croatia for the second time.

Milka Slurp

I also feel weird busting out my camera in the middle of a grocery store. I guess that's the theme this week?: Places I feel all awkward taking pictures.

But I went ahead and did it anyway, because I might go back and buy this sometime to try it out. It's like a note to myself! Not right now though. I still have some caffe+ginseng drink packets I haven't used yet.

A Treadmill with a View

This is essentially the view out the window of the gym, sort of. I feel weird busting out my camera in the gym, so this was taken down the road...

Another mask...

One more Carnevale mask! If I did not think that wearing the big feathers would be a hassle, I would have probably bought this one.

Carnevale masks

Time to parade around in a mask!

LEGOLand

I was really excited about this giant LEGO dinosaur. Who wouldn't be? People who aren't into legos or dinosaurs, that's who.

snowmobile

Another winter scene...

Lünebest

I never liked yogurt. It's gross. But I like the Lünebest vanilla and fruit combos. It's probably better for me than cake.

The little starry-sky banner on the front of these informs you (in German) that they are only available for a limited time. So if I end up really liking them, then that's just too bad.

In the Vatican City

I took this picture at The Basilica of Saint Peter on Christmas morning. I got a print of it in the mail today and assembled it in to a photo cube with some other pictures from the Rome trip and some more local things. It's not the best ever, but this one just makes me smile. I dig the very Italian dude in his shades.

"Check out these cavalli," he says.

Antipasti

I missed a day yesterday. After work, I got a great massage that really helped my neck and shoulders feel better. Then I met my husband for dinner at the combined club on base. I was just so content and relaxed, I did not feel like blogging. That's my excuse!

So I will post two pics for today, both food themed:

just a pretty building

It's just a shot of a pretty building in Maniago for the photo today. I almost forgot to post one today, so this is super quick before I dash off to bed!

cutie-mobile

I really enjoy being surrounded by itty bitty Euro cars!