September was ending but it was still hot. Two days before uncle returned to Slovenia we went on our second lovely road trip to see ghost museums and fairy-tale murals. This would be my last trip in company.
I have showed you the ghost town Celleno, its open-air museum in the castle, and all the doors from there already in this post, but almost forgot that a living, non-ghost part of the town with a lovely arch and colourful buildings was waiting to be showed too.
What I loved the most was an uncaptured moment when uncle, bestia and I were getting in the car to leave. The woman came out of her happy house to see what was up. She saw me take photos of her house and just waved. I waved back and we left happy. The next stop was Sant’Angelo di Roccalvecce and its many fairy-tale murals and we didn’t know they would make us even happier.
Let’s have a look at Celleno without the ghosts with this thoughtful thought:
If people did not love one another, I really don’t see what use there would be in having any spring.
~Victor Hugo
For Thursday Doors challenge hosted by Dan at No Facilities
This day in my blogging history
Entangled
Jingle jangle tingle tangle. Lemons dangle in a Roman jungle. Pigeons, stealth to steal dog kibble. Barbie is useless as a guard naked.
Lemons dangle in a Roman jungle,
gardens grow in the watchful climate,
Barbie is useless as a guard naked
but still all know how to entangle.Gardens grow in the watchful climate,
species many with one tough master
but still all know how to entangle,
all blend and mend to make growth faster.Species many with one tough master.
Pigeons, stealth to steal dog kibble.
All blend and mend to make growth faster.
Jingle jangle tingle tangle.
Some lovely doors and buildings, looks a lovely place to visit.
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Thank you, Conspicari. This was a really nice visit. And I’m glad you had a night out too.
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Great doors and buildings! I loved the classic green Italian door, and those ghost doors looked a bit spooked! Perhaps they were camera shy. 😀
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Haha, thank you, Deborah. Maybe they don’t see many cameras. 😀
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😀🤣
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I think one must see all these doors once in their life! Such a guilty pleasure.Lovely post as always!
I love this quote Manja.. I wanna send this to Putin…and I hope he reflects on this.
“If people did not love one another, I really don’t see what use there would be in having any spring.
~Victor Hugo
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Oh, guilty pleasure is right. 🙂 Thank you, Just Blue. Yes, I was thinking this quote would be just right for these times. All well to you.
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The black cat…he knows he looks good. Paul Simon is always a good reference.
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Thanks, Lois. Somehow I never heard of these two hooking up before recently.
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You’re giving your new camera a nice workout, Manja. I bet it’s happy to be in your hands. These are all good, and it would be hard to pick a favorite, if not for the cat. By the way, he says “the yellow building goes well with me.”
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Haha, I see that you speak cat, Dan. I’m glad you like many of these. This was such as great day.
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I love the framing within the arched doors, it’s simply perfect, but naked Barbies a bit of a worry. 🙄
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Hahha! I see how it could seem worrisome, Not Pam, but you see, she fell from the sky… Amore’s father in Rome lives on the ground floor and things fall down and then nobody collects them. He has at least 5 balls. I’m glad you like that arch.
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Wow, Manja, you outdid yourself! So many doors, arches, and I love the landscape view! How are you doing with a war going on, so close? One good thing coming out of it, that people are now courageous and defending their freedom. Am confused of all the political points, but I leave that to the ones who live there.
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Thank you, Emille. Well, Italy is really far from the war zone. Slovenia is closer but still removed enough. I’m glad that you’re taking something good from it. Freedom is definitely worth defending. And I’m glad that you’re loving this town.
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For me this is a way to catch up with Europe:) Have a great week!
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Beautiful photos. Your posts are always interesting.
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I’m glad you say so, Lynette. Thank you!
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All fantastic. 😊
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Thank you, Pepper! It is a great little town.
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It has been added to my bucket list. 😁
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What a beautiful place, Manja. I especially like the way there’s so much foliage and so many plants. My favorite shot is that very first on at the top. The doors are nice but everything else is just lovely!
janet
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Thank you, Janet. I agree, this town would look good even without all the doors, if it can keep the arch. 🙂 I love it how everything grows in Italy and they let it.
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Like a fairy tale!
And I love your pantoum. (K)
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It is a bit, all Italy is. Thank you, K., for loving my attempt. I was in the middle of this garden and it burst out.
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Bursting out is good.
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Looks like a great town for a door-lover! And the colours of some of the houses are lovely. I can’t decide if I preffer the faded terracotta or (for a change) the sunshiny yellow!
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Thank you, Sarah. You’re right, that yellow was a surprise. And that cat went with it so well.
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A cat is always a great addition to any photo – or several cats!
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So much beauty here, especially in a “ghost” town. The life streaming around doors and windows, and amid the cobble stones, was breathtaking. I love your story: “The woman came out of her happy house to see what was up. She saw me take photos of her house and just waved. I waved back and we left happy.” A happy house. And happy ability to see.
And your poem! “All blend and mend to make growth faster.” I love that. And I love the Victor Hugo quote. Indeed. Spring. Love.
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Thank you, Carol Ann. I think your Italian is showing. 🙂 You recognise life when you see it. Italy is so good at it, life, and love.
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Love your ekphrastic pantoum! ADORE the photo of Barbie, she looks like she’s trying at least. She would certainly have the element of surprise and distraction as a guard if not muscle.
And the image of the wine glass with the autumnal backdrop and that warm sunlight I love is just exquisite ❤
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Thank you, Sunra Nina! The wine shot is from Slovenia, from a lovely sea food restaurant by the sea. I miss that!! The Barbie was in the Roman garden from the poem. I’m really glad that you appreciate her guarding potential and that you like my first pantoum! I must write another.
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You must. I must write my first. I do love the word pantoum, it feels so cheeky.
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Everything is so beautiful. When I look at these, the beauty and swirling color almost overwhelms me. Love!!
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Thank you kindly, Susan. Always welcome to swirl with me. 🙂
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