VIEWS OF ORVIETO
Umbria, Italy
October 6, 2013
What a whirlwind week Michelle and I had in Orvieto, Italy. We participated in a photography workshop with well known photographer and teacher, Catherine Anderson. It was a time for learning to observe our surroundings more closely, to take the time to appreciate our observations while recording them, a time for togetherness for mother and daughter, a time to meet new friends and rekindle old friendships...and a time for spiritual renewal. The San Lodovico Convent, now a Bed and Breakfast, is a most peaceful and welcoming place. The 3 nuns who are in residence there are warm, caring people.
"Mama" Giovanna, the Mother Superior, and the beautiful stone angel were the first welcomes we received, soon to be followed by our hosts, Bill and Kristi Steiner of ADVENTURES in ITALY.
I'm still searching for the words to describe the week. The sights, the caring and sharing of our lives with others of like minds, the food, the leadership and instruction of Catherine and the unparalleled kindness of the Orvieto residents who welcomed us with open arms...priceless! Catherine not only inspired us for our normal making of photos, but also using iphone and ipad apps for making them into pieces of art... sooo much fun! I'm just going to post some photos that will hopefully, give you a feeling for this wonderful town that's built on a huge rock, with a system of Etruscan caves beneath it and cobbled, labyrinthine streets and alleyways to wander. Enjoy...
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| In the Convent Library by the window |
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| Angel ouside our window |
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I took this photo with my iphone at Termini Train Station in Rome...the little girl just caught my eye...
Thanks so much for reliving Orvieto with me. It's a place you'd love to visit...medieval, welcoming and oh, so beautiful. A special thanks to the women (and Beeeeeel) with whom I shared the week, to my daughter for joining me and to my husband for encouraging me to reach for my dreams. You "American Beauties with Cameras" are part of my heart now... I wish you well and hope we meet again.
Much love,
abbyj
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Oh, Abby... this brings back such sweet memories! Your photos are wonderful and I recognize every spot! I still hope to go back one day. So glad you had such a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteAbby, I so loved meeting you and sharing so much of the week with you and Michelle and all the American Beauties with Cameras; it was a magical time. Your photos captured it all so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Abby. Thanks for the great pictures, good times, your friendship. Glad yoou are home safe.
ReplyDeleteLove love love it! Seems like a lifetime ago already and I can't wait for us to go back together.
ReplyDeletewonderful photos that make me wish I could be in Italy again soon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful job you did applying some of thise apps we learned about to already beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteYour trip sounds so wonderful Abby and totally fabulous photographs. I'm reminded that I still have to go through my "photos" of our trip to Italy. What a wonderful country it is. Funny small world story? I have taken classes from Kristi and believe Catherine has taught at my friend Jane's store...Random Arts. Crazy or what?
ReplyDeleteOOOHHH,Abby!!!Woonderful pix of beautiful Orvieto!!!!How awesome tht your daughter got to experience it with you!Ijust love the photo you took of Bill and Kristi!!!And I'm so glad to see Mama Giovanna too!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful time! XO Sue
I love this post! I am teaching a watercolor journal workshop with Bill and Kristi next September. This was fun to see what you did. I can't wait!!!
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