venice . ponte dei sospiri

A glimpse of the Bridge of Sighs during maintenance. 

As my last post in honouring the loss of a dear family member recently, may this be a reminder that I should never take things or anyone for granted. The many moments that I had taken granted; mostly because I assumed there would be many more of them.

venice . shadows

Shadows from the afternoon sun highlight the architecture of the Palazzo Ducale.

venice . morning sun

Some gorgeous morning sunshine on this absolutely beautiful Akita. James and I both agreed we would have an Akita one day.

venice . ponte di rialto

My take on the Ponte di Rialto (Rialto Bridge), the heart of Venice and the city's first bridge over the Grand Canal. 

venice . door knocker v

This is my favourite door knocker from our visit to Venice.

venice . boy with a frog

This gleaming white sculpture of a boy with a frog by Charles Ray is 8 feet tall and occupied Punta della Dogana for four years.

venice . patterns

Beautiful wrought iron patterns on a door.

venice . lost

Let's find a place to get lost.

venice . door knocker iv

I like the quirkiness of this door knocker. I think it is a Koi? Please correct me if I was wrong. 

venice . bloom

With a little time and Iove, it will bloom where it is planted.

venice . sunset

Gondolas at sunset with San Giorgio Maggiore in the background.

venice . door knocker iii

Another beautiful find during our walks through the cobble streets around Venice. 

venice . view

View of the Grand Canal and Santa Maria della Salute from the Academia bridge. 

venice . what's the rush

We visited Venice a week before Christmas so there was festive decorations everywhere including these two santas, who seemed to be in a rush.

venice . door knocker ii

Door knocker is a great way to impress your visitors even before they enter your home.

venice . farewell

How lucky am I to have known you to make our final farewell so hard. I will always think of you whenever I make scones or have a KitKat. May your soul be in a happy place now.  xo

venice . the eagle of zeus and ganymede

This is my favourite version of the eagle of Zeus and Ganymede statue at the Gallerie dell`Academia museum. 

venice . by night

Venice is unquestionably romantic during the day but when it under a cloak of darkness, it gives an extra dose of intimacy and mystery.

venice . door knocker

I was totally obsessed with these beautiful door knockers around Venice. You will definitely see more of them in the upcoming posts. 

venice . captured

A captured moment is a return ticket to the memory otherwise gone

venice . in snow

It is hard to imagine Venice any more romantic than it is. Well, arriving Venice in a thick layer of soft white snow is definitely the most romantic and something I will never forget. 

goodbye

It is not saying goodbyes that hurt but the flashbacks that follow.

My posts for rest of the month will be honouring a very special person that we lost recently. 

time

The problem is, you think you have time. ~ Buddha

my mummy

Everything I am,  I got it from my mummy. Thank you mummy!

We love you very much! xo

maple cross walk . view

Enjoying the best view from daddy's shoulder.

maple cross farm . fur children

These two bicker and annoy each other just like our other two human children. However, they do share a lot of fun and joy together and Iove each other very much. It's a complicated life!

maple cross farm . walks

May there be more of these lovely walks this Spring and Summer.

maple cross . hide and seek

Some hide and seek fun with her buddy.

maple cross farm . best day

Milou probably won't remember the best day of television but she would definitely talk about the best day of running in an open field. 

maple cross farm . princess

She always checks to make sure I am not too far behind.