I got out of the train, passed through bland, 1958's Santa Lucia station with its shops selling newspapers, knickknacks, and chewing gum. I walked down the broad, shallow steps to the pavement and was surprised by what I saw; surprised by one of the most often reproduced views in the world; a sight I myself had seen ten years earlier. Nothing - not photographs or movies, memories or paintings, nor all the words of Henry James - is a match for Venice in person.
Today's quote is from Paula Weideger's book Venetian Dreaming
which came in 2004. Weideger lived in the city for some time, and has written a very interesting book about her experiences. I bought the book at the international bookstore not far from Santa Lucia railway station, and has walked many a mile in Venice following Paula Weideger's steps.
Today's quote is from Paula Weideger's book Venetian Dreaming
which came in 2004. Weideger lived in the city for some time, and has written a very interesting book about her experiences. I bought the book at the international bookstore not far from Santa Lucia railway station, and has walked many a mile in Venice following Paula Weideger's steps.
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God dag Britt-Arnhild, I was wondering if you have happened upon the following book in your Venetian visits:
Taste of Venice-traditional Venetian cooking by Jeanette Nance Nordio. It has beautiful watercolour illustrations by Sally Spector and I suspect it is "just up your street" as we English say! I will glsdly lend you my copy if you wish..but it was a special gift from my father when he lived in Venice and so I can't lose it! I see it is available on Amazon, but they don't have a picture of it. Gill:)
Hi dear Gill. I would LOVE to see your books. May be we can meet in Oslo one day for a latte?
That sounds great...just let me know when you are next around! I think you have my email? Gill:)
Hi Gill. No, I don't think I have your email. Can you sent it to:
knitwoman1958@yahoo.com
Do you have a cell phone?
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