I’m lucky enough to have a gracious boss who allowed me to take two consecutive weeks off work. My sweet grandmother took me and 8 other grandchildren on a Mediterranean cruise from Venice to Barcelona to instill in us the “wander lust” that she has—and I can tell you, she succeeded victoriously. What I realized after landing in Venice, our first port, is that no matter how many days I am out of the office, my “flower hat” as Margot calls it, is a permanent fixture. It always keeps my ears and eyes open for anything floral… in gardens, fresh arrangements, fashion, or art. Flowers are everywhere—including the Mediterranean—and on this surreal trip, I couldn’t help but take notice!
Here are some of my favorite floral shots I took in Venice, a romantic maze of lagoons, gondolas, and surprises around every corner.
Venezia, ti amo.
Stay tuned for floral blog posts about the other fabulous places I visited!
Ruth Ott said,
August 22, 2010 @ 8:41 pm
What a wonderful blog and gorgeous photos. Enjoyed reading about your travels with your delightful grandmother and cousins. Please keep me posted on your future blogs.
Nestegg said,
August 25, 2010 @ 11:34 pm
Appy! Beautiful pics!! You have such a good eye.
Allison and Chambers are with you? So fun!!! Hope you have a blast and keep that flower hat ON! xoRH