Italian pigeons have the best perches by Rebekah Hakkenberg

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pompeii part IV

A few pictures from the Hotel Amleto in Pompeii.  A very sweet, comfortable room.  I always love the combination of peach and aqua, and the molding on the ceiling, the light fixtures, the bed, and the bathroom tiles and sink were so pretty and feminine.  There are definitely a few ideas I'm taking home with me.

pompeii part III

After exploring the ruins of Pompeii all afternoon, we relaxed with a gelato by the fountain, Italian style! It was the perfect opportunity for people watching (with my telephoto lens!). The old man surrounded by a bevy of young girls was particularly interesting. I'm not sure what he was talking to them about, but they seemed entertained!

Vesuvius!!!

Pompeii Part I by Rebekah Hakkenberg

So why the sudden outpouring of posts after such a dry spell, you ask?  The answer, quite simply is that I threw my back out and have been in bed for the last 3 days.  Fun.  At least it gives me the chance to catch up on this, and to go through my 1642 photos I took while I was in Italy.
Here are some of my favourites from Pompeii.

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