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16th Century On the Outskirts of Town
I was sorry to have to leave this lovely little place, the hillside town of Montepulciano, but it was time to go. Fortunately there were two more spectacular surprises awaiting me before the … Continue reading
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Tagged 16th century churches, italian churches, Italian villages, Italy, Montepulciano, photography
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Marvelous Montepulciano
Perhaps one of my favorite days of my entire Italian trip was the day I spent in the tiny hillside town of Montepulciano. This adorable place was simply a bit of perfection. It didn’t matter that the day was slightly … Continue reading
Siena’s Duomo
Sienna’s Duomo… a beautiful cathedral in a beautiful city. I’ll just let the photos speak for themselves. The cathedral was filled with this amazing white and black marble. Siena Duomo Interior And 172 popes look down from above. The … Continue reading
A Day Trip to Siena
My first day trip from Montisi landed me in Siena. Wow – what a beautiful city! I could easily go back and stay in Siena for a couple of days, instead of the one afternoon I had there. The very … Continue reading
I’m teaching a new class at BetterPhoto.com!
When my husband, Jim, and I first developed the idea of teaching photography online 15 years ago, we had no idea that it would become such a huge hit. I love that BetterPhoto.com has been meeting so many people’s creative … Continue reading
More Marvelous Montisi
Montisi is located in Southern Tuscany, near Pienza and Montalcino. The oldest parts of the city were built in the late 14th century. I’d never drive in the inner streets of the town, but some brave souls have figured it … Continue reading
Arriving in Montisi
I woke up in the morning after several hours of sleep and had to remind myself I was actually in Florence. This day was about meeting up with a group of people and unfortunately not about seeing the fabulous Florence … Continue reading
Oh Denise, Where Art Thou?
Why so long since the last post, my ScribbleManiac friends ask? I’ve been asking myself the same question. Every couple of days I sit down to write a few more words about my delightful visit to England, following in Emily’s … Continue reading
Whitby, lovely Whitby
Traveling north from Scarborough along the coast was very enjoyable. It was a quiet and pretty drive, and we passed not many cars, a some sheep and cows, a few happily flying motorcycles. Following the signs pointing towards town, suddenly … Continue reading
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Tagged 199 steps, abbey ruins, Anne Bronte, bram stoker, Whitby, whitby abbey, whitby jet
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Driving East and a Stop at Castle Howard
After York and Bolton Abbey, we made our way eastward towards the coast. The scenery was lovely and we decided not to hurry, since the drive was not that far. On the map I saw that Castle Howard was right … Continue reading
I’ll walk where…
I’ll walk where my own nature would be leading: It vexes me to choose another guide. Emily Brontë
Every Leaf Speaks Bliss
Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree. Emily Brontë
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Tagged Emily Bronte poem, Every leaf speaks bliss to me
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Towns to Visit in the Peak District
There are several charming towns to visit in the Peak District. I do believe Charlotte Brontë would have visited these towns as local places of interest while she traveled through the area. Only a few miles away from North Lees … Continue reading
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Tagged Ashford in the Water, Bakewell, Bakewell Church, Bakewell Pudding, Celtic Crosses, Peak District
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Just When You Thought North Lees Was Over…
For our ScribbleManiac friend who has been searching for photos of the North Lees Hall outbuildings, we finally have some for her! As you will see, there isn’t much, well, to see. If you walk up the road behind the … Continue reading
Finding more North Lees Hall Photos for a Fellow ScribbleManiac
Fellow ScribbleManiac, Lori, says: Lovely pictures. I’m writing a book set at North Lees Hall and would love to see the videos you took, especially if they show some of the rooms and outbuildings that are seldom seen online. Well … Continue reading
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Tagged Hathersage, North Lees Hall photos, scribblemania, Stanage Edge
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Photos of the York Minster Interior
If you ever get the chance to be in York, don’t miss your opportunity to see inside the York Minster. Gorgeous! This beautiful cathedral was built between the 1220s and the 1470s. Happily, nobody chased me out when I started … Continue reading
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Tagged carved stone, cathedral, claustrophobia, interior photos, Stained Glass, York Minster
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The Sisters’ Side Trip to Beautiful York
When Emily was almost 27, she and her younger sister, Anne, took a trip to York. Emily rarely left home, so this was a big adventure for her. In June of 1845 the girls spent a few days visiting this … Continue reading
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Tagged 1845, antique stores, Emily Bronte, walking tour of York, York, York Minster
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Hiking Haddon Hall Hallways
I know, I know, all of the “H’s” in the titles are becoming just too much now. I simply couldn’t resist. The interior of Haddon Hall was just as glorious as the exterior. As I mentioned in the previous post, … Continue reading
Haddon Hall Heralds History
Haddon Hall is a fortified medieval manor house dating from the 12th Century. I went to visit it when I was staying at North Lees Hall in the Peak District. My lovely travel companion and sister, Melody, researched and found … Continue reading
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Tagged fortified medieval manor house, Haddon Hall, history, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice
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Chatsworth in the mist…
Ah Chatsworth. What more can I say about it? Here are some exterior shots of this lovely estate. Oh, and guess what I just read on the Chatsworth website?!? Early next month Chatsworth is having an “Attic Sale”… how can … Continue reading
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Tagged attic sale, chatsworth house photos, flower photography, garden photos
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