“We all need something to look forward to.”
That is my Mom talking. She says it often and she is right. We do, we bumbling, beautiful humans; we do.
And so now, and for the foreseeable future (if such a thing truly exists), I will be counting down the days until I can return to Venice.
For this magical city truly stole my heart.
I would move to La Serenissima if I could, return tonight if possible. And yes, I cried when I left.
How did I even get there?
Any of you who have been reading for even the smallest amount of time can sumrise that I don’t have the means and you would be right. But with true friendship, so much becomes possible.
And that includes wishing on this watery star after a year (and counting, for the hard work is still in progress, all uncertain) of pulling hand over wrist to keep my head above the line. Of not looking past this one day, let alone towards a city that spins eternal, whether or not that might be the case in the…foreseeable future.
To feel pure joy.
It feels like breathing beauty to have a dream again.
Oh, how I am hopefully grateful.
Grazie Venezia, grazie mia cara amica.
Oh my heart soars with your gorgeous photos, as my mind takes me back to Venice. We always said, one can never go wrong with a city that has a river running through it – and Venice has that in spades. I must find my memory card and take another trip along memory lane. I would love to go back, but, it might just be a bit painful. Loss sure puts a spin on some things. But, I also know it's beauty would overtake me and I'd be in love all over again!
“There is something so different in, Venice from any other place in, the world, that you leave at, once all accustomed habits and, everyday sights to enter an, enchanted garden.” Mary Shelley ~ Heather, I read this quote before I spend a week in Venice. I hoped you would find it an enchanted garden too. Your happiness is a joy … and, of course, your photos show it. Avanti 🙂
Hi Heather. I was thinking you could move to Venice and continue the blog as "Lost in Venice"
Love always, Bernadette
Beautiful photographs, Heather. I especially liked #5 & 10 of the gondolas. Such bold interior color, and
the serenity of them docked at sunset!
Very happy for you in your new adventure, wherever it may lead!
xo,
Laura in Santa Fe
You have no idea how close I came to doing just that…but I will write about it soon (hopefully), Mr. Facker. 🙂
Why oh why am I picturing you with a huge smile … as you float around Venice … in one of those cute rubber duckie inner tubes … camera in hand.
Yep, I'm smilin' for ya!