With this post we say goodbye to Santa Severa, that’s why I’m letting several non-door photos take part too, for you to get the feeling of how gloriously this day ended.
It was a hot day in September 2020. My uncle was on a visit and we met with Flavia in Tarquinia, from where four Thursday Doors post emerged on my previous blog, with the first one here.
Then we drove to the Santa Severa Castle. With its doors we spent another four Thursdays, including the last one, one Monday with its windows, and today’s post is the goodbye.
After the pretty museum was done, Flavia and I emerged in the castle courtyard just as it was beginning to bathe in that special golden light which we get here on the west coast of Italy. There was a cat, a strange superhero exhibition, and several doors and doorways that wished to be acknowledged.
Then we sat down on the rocks and waited for the sunset show, for which this location is famous. The last photos of the day were taken of the castle from the parking lot. There was a picture of a fish on the wall advertising a restaurant.
Little did I know that almost exactly one year later this restaurant, a rather VIP L’Isola del Pescatore, is where I would be reunited with Flavia after not seeing each other since October. We were not sorry. After lunch we took off our shoes and walked in the warm sea. No doors from that time but the last two photos show the mood.
Must be a church. Caressing light. Again, caress. We continued through this arch. A sunlit courtyard was waiting. What does it have to hide? A gallery was full of various superheroes in their super poses like this one. We felt a little mismatch here. Superheroes, beware! This growth looks ready to attack. Let us not forget that this castle houses a hostel. Who knows if it’s open these days. Let’s follow Flavia and the sun. This door was locked. Another promising courtyard. This scene looks very South American to me for some reason. One Hundred Years of Solitude vibes are strong. Thick history behind these doors. Sometimes I cannot help but feel things. Here she comes, the lady of the manor. Or is it Tommy the Cat? The gate allows me to add one more cat pic. Look at this floor! No more excuses and no more doors. Just remains of the day. Goodbye, sun and airplane. Leaving here. It was 8 pm. The drive home was into the deep orange light. Do you see the fish? Almost one year later, end of August 2021. Here we are again. L’Isola del Pescatore, “Fisherman’s Island”, fulfilled all promises. Flavia in Iraq is still dreaming of this tuna.
For Thursday Doors challenge hosted by Dan at No Facilities

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The golden hour…a most beautiful time for photographs. Very pretty, Manja. The floor with Tommy the cat is gorgeous. His eyes say, “Please notice it, human!”
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Haha, indeed, Lois. 🙂 I took more photos of this floor. I couldn’t tell if it was a real deal from back then or fixed to give this impression. Italians are well oiled in such matters.
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I love the old wood and archway doors! That sunset was gorgeous. I love the image with the plane heading toward the horizon.
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Thank you, Deborah. Imagine the pictures those in the plane were able to take. 🙂 Even though I felt really good down below too.
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😀 I would have been happy on the ground too!
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What interesting superheroes.
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Right, Bojana? Isn’t it strange to see them in an Italian castle complex? I must say that Flavia and I were a little… floored. I bet kids were loving them though.
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They took me by surprise, I have to say.
I’d be happy to see them, though, not to mention kids.
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Yes, the golden hour is beautiful, and so are your pictures. 🙂
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Thank you kindly, Lynette. 🙂 This was some end of the day.
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Wonderful doors and photos, Manja. This was a very nice visit. I can’t wait to see where you’re off to next 😉
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Thank you, Dan. I’ve got many doors that I haven’t posted yet, no worries. And yes, this was indeed a great day. I’m glad I could revisit it in this way.
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A golden adventure 🙂
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It was, bushboy. Nice to have photos memories of it. Flavia lost all her photos of this day, sad to say.
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It looks very inviting and distant all at the same time.
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Interesting observation, Marlene, thank you. Which part made you say distant? Just curious.
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It was the second photo with the way the light hit it. It was as though you were almost there but couldn’t quite reach the sunlight. More a feeling of distance than the scene being distant.
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Thank you for this insight.
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Delicious…food, company, light. (K)
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Thank you, K. Good times for sure. I’m quite astonished, looking back now, to see what a busy summer I had.
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Beautiful light and I love the location of this castle, perched right by the sea 🙂 And of course the cat … always the cats!
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Thank you, Sarah. Brilliant location for sure, until the sea starts to rise.
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Ah yes 😦
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Wonderful photos. I do love the feel of the place!
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Thank you, Brenda. 🙂 I’m glad you can feel it!
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The golden hour is just glorious! Love the church door and of course the seafood meal! Perfect!
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Thank you, Teresa! It was, both times I was there. And today we drove back home from a day trip to Rome and I nodded off and woke up exactly in Santa Severa and the sky was orange! It was the same time of day.
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It was giving you a message. Santa Severa is the place for you 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😂😂😂
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Love the boat, even though it is not a door.
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Haha, thanks, scooj. I loved it too. 🙂
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Simply wonderful!
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Thank you, Cheryl! Good to see you around.
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Good to be able to stop in!
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I just adore that shade of gold and it is everywhere in your photos here! So lovely!
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Thank you, Katy! 🙂 This is west coast of Italy for you!
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Beautiful! I especially love the shadow photo accompanied by the couple on paddle boards. And the beached (or court-yarded?) boat. Cheers to you and Flavia!
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Thank you, Carol Ann! She went to work in Iraq!! I miss her so.
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