Author Archives: volovecto

Amsterdam

Posted on February 26, 2015 by volovecto

February is not high season in Amsterdam.  Still, my sister and I made the most of our first day here, despite cold, foggy, drizzly weather. As we walked the cobbled streets along the canals, the inescapable fumes of pot permeated … Continue reading →

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Images of Christmas

Posted on December 5, 2014 by volovecto

Christmas cards are a wonderful way to bring art to the holidays.  As I’ve said before, my family is a card family.  We share cards for many occasions, so Christmas is a big card holiday.  I love to send and … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2014 by volovecto

Happy Thanksgiving, on this day, one of the most American of all American holidays. The modern day Thanksgiving with its emphasis on shopping, and football, or how much you can eat is nothing like the first Thanksgiving.  The first thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Mid-October on the Central Oregon Coast

Posted on October 20, 2014 by volovecto

The beautiful summer months are my preferred time to visit Oregon.  But this October my family celebrated a special occasion, so it was back out to Oregon for an Autumn visit.  We took a gamble on the weather and rented … Continue reading →

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Lake Como

Posted on October 6, 2014 by volovecto

With one full day remaining in Italy, I decided to spend it on Lake Como, and I’m glad I did.  Varenna is just a one hour train ride (6.50 Euros)  from Milan, and a good town to start a visit … Continue reading →

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The Last Supper, Ultima Cena

Posted on October 4, 2014 by volovecto

The one item at the top of my list for Milan was one that I had missed 18 years ago.  It had been closed back then, and this time I wasn’t going to leave Milan without seeing Leonardo da Vinci’s … Continue reading →

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In the hills above Verona

Posted on October 3, 2014 by volovecto

We considered ourselves fortunate to have found the Romy Rocker B & B.  The next morning Claudio took us, and the two other Russian guests, on a personal tour of the nearby mountains.  He has walked these hills and trails … Continue reading →

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Venice to Verona

Posted on October 1, 2014 by volovecto

On our last morning in Venice, I awoke at 630 and hustled one last time down to Piazza San Marco for another crowd free Venetian morning.  I was glad of my decision as the sun rose and tinted the sky … Continue reading →

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Altre foto di Venezia

Posted on September 27, 2014 by volovecto

Another day of wandering the city.  We visited the food market near the Rialto, toured the Ca’ d’Oro, got purposely lost in the winding streets, bought a day pass to hop on and off the water bus and finished with … Continue reading →

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Things To Do In Venice

Posted on September 25, 2014 by volovecto

  PIAZZA SAN MARCO Visit the Piazza San Marco and the Molo San Marco early in the morning when most tourists are still sleeping and only dedicated photographers are out and about. TOUR THE PALAZZO DUCALE Some non-flash photography was … Continue reading →

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