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Seduced by Italy

With winter coming and not many days of holiday left I will have to put off all my travels till next year. In the meantime I can either make some long-term travel plans or remember my past trips.

Here is a selection of snapshots from the most picturesque little lake in northern Italy. It is called Orta and it is situated at about 88 km from Milan. A few summers ago I spent a week there in a beautiful villa overlooking lush gardens and a quaint islet of San Giulio.

 

Isola di San Giulio
Dear God, protect this house, may the foot of a doctor or a lawyer never step in.
Lamp vs tower
And a bonus “track” Here’s to a better year!
A view from my balcony
Paula
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81 responses to “Seduced by Italy”

  1. amberafrica Avatar
    amberafrica

    What a stunning place and really beautiful photos.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much, Shari. I am glad you like them 🙂

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      1. amberafrica Avatar
        amberafrica

        Love them!
        Have a good, good week there 🙂

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          🙂 You too, Shari 🙂

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  2. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    Abbiamo qualche ricordo in comune , questa volta!
    Brava Paula , che belle foto!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Lo so. Come stai, cara Anna?

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  3. The Rider Avatar
    The Rider

    Absolutely stunning photos, and it really wakes an urge to jump on a plane in me…

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Perfectly understandable , but better wait for Summer or Spring 😉

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  4. bulldog Avatar
    bulldog

    What beautiful photos of a stunning place…

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Thank you very much, Bulldog. How have you been?

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      1. bulldog Avatar
        bulldog

        Had to make an earlier return from our trip as we had an accident and the car needs repairing… otherwise it was a good trip… soon as the car is fixed and I’m out of the neck brace we will be on the road again…

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Oh dear 😦 I am sorry to hear about your accident. I wish you to recover soon.

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          1. bulldog Avatar
            bulldog

            Thank you…

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  5. queenzdesire12 Avatar
    queenzdesire12

    Mind blowing place !! and nice photography!!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much 🙂

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      1. queenzdesire12 Avatar
        queenzdesire12

        your welcome Paula !! xoxo
        hey, Paula are you on Facebook, twitter and Google plus?

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          just google +

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          1. queenzdesire12 Avatar
            queenzdesire12

            Okay Great ! Just look at my Google plus page https://plus.google.com/b/105781208879549476749/105781208879549476749/posts
            I hope you like it !!

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            1. Paula Avatar
              Paula

              very nice jewelry

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              1. queenzdesire12 Avatar
                queenzdesire12

                Thanks a lot !! 🙂

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  6. Mike Howe Avatar
    Mike Howe

    Great photographs of a beautiful place Paula, you captured it brilliantly, now I want to go too 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      You would love it Mike, and I am sure it would inspire your musical creations too 🙂

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  7. Jaye Avatar
    Jaye

    stunning photographs!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Many thanks, Jaye 🙂

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  8. timecollage Avatar
    timecollage

    Really great photos! I love the one with the monk and the Lamp/tower the most, but I like them all very much 🙂

    Sometimes the old memories are as precious as all the other possible ones we might make. So it’s good to enjoy them, and thanks for sharing them with us 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      My thanks to you Laura 🙂 It is very nice of you to come and comment. Have a great day!

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  9. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    It’s hibernating and warm memories time here, Paula. 🙂 Italy seduced me too, and I always intended Lake Orta as a future destination. Have to share this beautiful indulgence with you.
    Lovely tranquil music. Working again today? 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes, Jo. I am back in the grind…. 🙂 Take care, Jo. I am glad you liked my memories and find them inspiring!

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  10. Colline Avatar
    Colline

    I love looking at your photos Paula. And what a quaint place to spend some time – it certainly looks peaceful.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Colline. It was one of the most enchanting places I have ever visited 🙂 It feels good to remember on these gray days…

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  11. Lignum Draco Avatar
    Lignum Draco

    Beautiful scenery. The depth of colour (especially the blue) is wonderful.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 It really looked that way 🙂 though I helped it a bit in the post-processing 😉 Thank you, LD!

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  12. kbvollmarblog Avatar
    kbvollmarblog

    Great pictures – Italy from its best 🙂
    Have a happy week 🙂
    Greetings from the North Norfolk coast
    Klausbernd:-)

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Danke Klausbernd. I hope your week goes well too 🙂

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  13. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    Beautiful shots, but when I click one of them to see the full size I get this message:
    «Not Found
    Apologies, but the page you requested could not be found. Perhaps searching will help.»

    I’ve tried both Opera & Firefox.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I’ve noticed the same thing 😦 and have no clue what happened. Will have to mend it when I get home…

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    2. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      You will be able to see the last two in the series.. the rest I will have to reload I guess :S

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      1. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
        Cardinal Guzman

        Ah, yes. The Amaro looks good. You can tell that it’s quality, because it’s still “hanging in the glass” after you’ve had a sip. The view from the balcony is also a perfect match with a glass 🙂

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Thank you, CG. I have now updated the gallery and they can all be seen in attachment as large 🙂

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        2. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          The best Amaro is Ramazzotti 🙂 (not Eros :D)

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  14. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Orta…stole my heart. I’ll go Orta next time instead of Lake Como 🙂 Great images and beautiful music, Paula!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Grazie dolcissima. Baci

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  15. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    Oh, BTW: there’s also a place in Portugal called Horta (with a silent H).

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      yes, I’ve heard Horta means garden 🙂

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  16. Pride in Photos Photography Avatar
    Pride in Photos Photography

    Paula, seriously…how does one visit anything better and more beautiful than this?

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I don’t know Laurie.. I think I have never seen anything more beautiful, and I know that Nietzsche would agree with me. He visited the place at some point in his life and later mentioned it in his work Thus Spoke Zarathustra as the place that changed his life forever 🙂

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  17. Eddie Two Hawks Avatar
    Eddie Two Hawks

    Easy to understand the seduction of Italy by your beautiful photos!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I was hoping the people would get it. Thank you, Eddie 🙂

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  18. luminaetumbrae Avatar
    luminaetumbrae

    C’est encore du bon boulot ! 🙂 De très belles images… 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Et un endroit magnifique pour reposer 🙂

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  19. rabirius Avatar
    rabirius

    Brilliant.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Merci 🙂

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  20. ledrakenoir Avatar
    ledrakenoir

    What a scenery, perfect mood… 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 😀

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  21. elleturner4 Avatar
    elleturner4

    Wonderful scenery and photos 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I couldn’t agree more 😀 Thanks, Elle 🙂

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  22. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
    NW Frame of Mind

    So beautiful, I would love to vacation there!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I am sure you would love it there, Lisa 🙂

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  23. vastlycurious.com Avatar
    vastlycurious.com

    These just call out to me! The colors are mesmerizing and the monk down the path is wonderful Paula!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Then I achieved what I wanted 🙂 to transmit the same irresistible feeling that I had when I spotted the place. Thank you very much, Kathryn 🙂 🙂

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      1. vastlycurious.com Avatar
        vastlycurious.com

        You sure did !

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  24. rommel Avatar
    rommel

    Italy can seduce me anytime she wants, and I’m willing to be her puppy dog following her around. Crisp and clear images,Paula. And outstanding compositions!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😆 😆 I can easily perceive you as a puppy ;). It is clear and crisp cause it was raining the day before. I am happy you like this post 🙂 Thank you, Rommel 🙂

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  25. Trippin' On Life Avatar
    Trippin’ On Life

    Glorious pictures, Paula! 🙂 fab!

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  26. Tina Schell Avatar
    Tina Schell

    Beautiful shots Paula – I especially like the one of the building with the alley. Looks like the weather cooperated with you too!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much, Tina, The weather was lovely – it was July in Italy, but the time of the day did not favour the photos – it was high noon 😀

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  27. Patti Kuche Avatar
    Patti Kuche

    Not at all surprised by your seduction and that such wonderful memories keep pulling you back! The photos all blend together so beautifully and what a magnificent view to have at the beginning and end of each day!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      You put it nicely, I keep hanging on these memories when days are gray and hopeless here. It was awe-inspiring to wake up to such a view, Patti. I wish I had been in a writing mood back then 🙂

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  28. Tuscan olive grove girl Avatar
    Tuscan olive grove girl

    What beautiful photos

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you so much 🙂 Welcome to my blog where I celebrate travel and life 🙂

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  29. alexraphael Avatar
    alexraphael

    That last shot is especially wonderful. I love Italy and all its beauty.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I can relate to that love 🙂 Where do you live?

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  30. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    Wonderful photographic memories, Paula. Love the gentle piano music which accompanies your lovely pics. 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Lago d’Orta is my favourite lake in Lombardia 🙂 Thanks for the listen, Sylvia 🙂

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  31. Sony Fugaban Avatar
    Sony Fugaban

    I was disrobed by Italy through those pictures, Paula. You know how much I appreciate these stuff. Nature is like a masterpiece of the aesthetics to me.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      You’ve said it Sony – masterpiece of the aesthetics 🙂 Nothing can beat it. In the following months I will sort out other landscape photos – I want to dosage them little by little to keep me going through the winter here…. It is always a joy to see you at my place 🙂

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      1. Sony Fugaban Avatar
        Sony Fugaban

        Thanks but like I always say, the pleasure is all mine.

        😉

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          🙂 🙂 thank you, Sony 🙂

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  32. Sony Fugaban Avatar
    Sony Fugaban

    Or should I say, the masterpiece…

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  33. Ika K. Avatar
    Ika K.

    What a beautiful place! And I have to visit Italy one day 🙂

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  34. TinCanTraveler Avatar
    TinCanTraveler

    I feel the warmth and love!

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