Fountain I happened upon whilst strolling about.
I realize it’s been a while since last I posted anything, and I do apologize for my absence. I took some time to refuel, reorganize, and to have a bit of a wonkabout. In my strollings, several discoveries were made. Here (posted above) is a fountain statue of Persephone. Imagine walking in the quiet of the early morning, before even the coffee shoppes were open, if that’s possible to contemplate, and you hear the distinct hiss of water. I peered through the fence and saw this statue in a peaceful corner of a courtyard.
Since locks are there for a purpose, I chose to toddle off and await the infusion of coffee and then tonkle back to see if the courtyard was open. I did and it was. I sat on the concrete bench for over an hour just listening to the sound of the water. Then I discovered three things: First, mosquitoes love the coffee infused bloodstream. Second, concrete isn’t all that comfortable. Third, five mugs of coffee and the sound of a waterfall creates a completely different pressing issue. And so off I moved at a brisk pace to deal with the third issue.
After addressing the pressing, I took time to do a bit of wandering. I like to wander. While some believe it’s just directionless, I have found that many wonderful sights are discovered off the beaten path, so to speak. There were sidewalks and pavements on which to tread, so I didn’t trongle through various people’s yards and destroy their gardenry.
Also learned that one can look up and see interesting bits. While the store is actually now one of those obnoxious high end clothiers with the pompous sales people, the building itself has been around for quite a while. Just imagine what tales these walls could share.
I found this particular marker of interest because of the craftsmanship of the hand hewn stone. But it also served as a reminder to get moving and not let life pass by unlived!
good to see you back
You can’t be shed of me that easily.
hope those pressing issue are banished for now … missed you
Banished for now. Well…….until I drink more coffee.
It’s always good to step back sometimes.
Deep breath, check the perspective, and see where you wander.
exactly! it looks like you wandered into some interesting places and ideas
I wandered far and wide, trying to learn the art of relaxing.
Glad that you are back! I’ve missed your rambles muchly. And nice pics, dude! Hope the mosquitos didn’t suck all your blood! And that your hiney isn’t dented too much!
Mosquitoes gave new meaning to “Bite My Butt”!
Jeans do not a hiney protect when they beasts are hungry.
Glad to see you posting again. I love your posts
Thank you so much. It’s good to be back and babbling.
There you are!!!
Tah Dah! And here I was waiting for the St. Bernard with the keg of brandy.
You mean he didn’t get there for you?? I sent him out days ago! Damn dog!! Good to have you back
Sometimes off the beaten path is the best way to see what you’re supposed to…when I travel, I like to see the usual touristy things, but I also like to just wander around a town with camera in tow and find yet another adventure. I’m glad you’re back
Just off for a wander and to see what I can see.
Love this! Out & about experiencing the world around you! One of my favorite things to do is walk around & take pictures of everything that catches my eye. Buildings and their details always fascinate me, mainly because of our shared thought…if these wall could talk! Glad to see you’re posting again, you have been missed!