Mini Theme: Venice Dawn .... before the flood
Nov 22, 2019 07:54:21 #
Without a doubt, the most enchanting time to experience Venice is at dawn as the city slowly awakens and before the cruise ship hoards clog the narrow streets. Shops are restocked, door steps are swept and... the dead are brought out.
These were taken last November, just a couple of days before last years devastating floods. The city was submerged in hip deep water again last week. Venice has been experiencing these 'aqua alta' for decades if not centuries, but it is difficult to see how it can survive the worsening situation. Resilience only lasts so long.
If Venice is on your bucket list, you better move it up the list before this gem is washed away or sinks beneath the feet of all of the tourists - it won't be there forever.
Comments and feedback appreciated. Feel free to post your memories or dreams of Venice.
These were taken last November, just a couple of days before last years devastating floods. The city was submerged in hip deep water again last week. Venice has been experiencing these 'aqua alta' for decades if not centuries, but it is difficult to see how it can survive the worsening situation. Resilience only lasts so long.
If Venice is on your bucket list, you better move it up the list before this gem is washed away or sinks beneath the feet of all of the tourists - it won't be there forever.
Comments and feedback appreciated. Feel free to post your memories or dreams of Venice.
Nov 22, 2019 08:05:48 #
Very engaging series, Phil!
The flooding is a tragedy indeed. I read they've been attempting to build the barrier for more than 15 years. If you like mystery/crime fiction, I discovered an author a few months ago whose plots mostly take place in Venice: Donna Leon. You may enjoy the descriptions of the history, people and politics by the hero (police detective) as he goes about his day. I certainly felt the "local flavor" and enjoyed the books very much.
The flooding is a tragedy indeed. I read they've been attempting to build the barrier for more than 15 years. If you like mystery/crime fiction, I discovered an author a few months ago whose plots mostly take place in Venice: Donna Leon. You may enjoy the descriptions of the history, people and politics by the hero (police detective) as he goes about his day. I certainly felt the "local flavor" and enjoyed the books very much.
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Nov 22, 2019 08:33:07 #
Beautiful. If I were a betting man, I would bet on the sea. Too bad.
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Nov 22, 2019 12:50:20 #
Phil .., some nice early am coverage on Venice .. when I got there .., it was Sunday am / Feb ..grey skies and overcast .., cold as could be and everything was closed ..
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Nov 22, 2019 14:26:55 #
Harry0
Loc: Gardena, Cal
A few (maybe decades) years ago I had read a semi fictional piece of many non-tourist places just being "converted". Reinforced, blocked up, sealed, in accessible from the outside. Living quarters, storage, whatever. Maybe even just filled solid as support. The second floor is now the first floor.
Nov 23, 2019 05:43:16 #
Good commentary, Phil. Very good images. Thanks for the trip down Memory Lane.
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Nov 23, 2019 10:44:44 #
repleo wrote:
Without a doubt, the most enchanting time to exper... (show quote)
Wow.......hey Phil where do they bury their deceased ? Love the story and the shots you took. Wonderful place to see.
Nov 23, 2019 10:51:43 #
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