Quite often when I travel I take an unconventional approach. It is not about learning about buildings and places that I visit, or knowing all the dates and names; it is about stepping into the past, and if I am lucky enough to have only the company of my choice with me, it is like a time travel in which I write my own script.
Bosco della Fontana
This is another Thursday’s Special photo challenge with the recurrent theme – Traces of the Past for which you are invited to showcase any example of past relic be it from the recent or distant past, a place or a thing, or something else. There are no limits really. Just remember to:
make a post on this theme before next Thursday
link to this post and tag it #thursdaysspecial
leave me your links in the comment section bellow
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I will not pay visit to those bloggers that just leave their pingbacks without commenting here.
Please, check out the entries for the challenge. Who knows you might discover your next favourite destination:) Thank you all for participating:
Much appreciated, Debbie. I am very glad that the thought resonated with you. Hubby and I decided to visit “uglier” places just to avoid tourists, though this one can hardly be classified as ugly in any way. 🙂
No, it’s not at all ugly and you have captured the beauty of the place, Paula. The reflection adds to the beauty as does your words.
Greetings from Norway, Hanne x
Thanks so much, Lisa. I noticed that you like his music. If you want to look for him on you tube. It is Fabrizio Paterlini. He comes from the region in picture 😉
Great reflection and totally agree with you, the facts will never stick but if you get the right feeling of how it used to be, that will stay with you!
Have a good day
It looks a lovely place for a quiet wander, Paula. I usually just like to go and absorb atmosphere. The facts can always be found later. Hugs, darlin! 🙂 Loving the tranquil music too.
Again a perfect match of music and image. And thanks for giving Lisa the composer’s name. I shall be looking him out too. That reflection along the pool is stunning – so many pasts to dive into.
Grazie Anna, and thank you for commenting. I’ve just put a notice that I will no longer visit those bloggers that just leave pingbacks without commenting on my blog. I am tired of their lack of manners and basic decency.
Thank you Paula for this challenge. While a bridge can be remembered as a historical place it can also be a reminder of the earth’s sensitivity to human actions and its ability to heal, if allowed.
Yes, very tranquil. The only people I met there were a gay couple that I captured kissing 🙂 Thank you very much, Jude. I hope you’ll have a great weekend too.
All those lovely lines: in the sky; in the building; in the waterway; and to top it all off a perfect reflection. I like the way you describe entering imaginatively into the place where you are. It’s a bit scary to do so here – and probably in many places. My own script is far more benign than historical reality.
A gorgeous shot, Paula, and very thought-provoking and sensitive words.
Off to find another bit of the past
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Here we go: https://travelwithintent.com/2016/11/03/roman-champs-elysee-alyscamps-arles/
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So great of you to be always so prompt. This gives me a chance to view your entry before work 🙂
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Much appreciated, Debbie. I am very glad that the thought resonated with you. Hubby and I decided to visit “uglier” places just to avoid tourists, though this one can hardly be classified as ugly in any way. 🙂
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No, it’s not at all ugly and you have captured the beauty of the place, Paula. The reflection adds to the beauty as does your words.
Greetings from Norway, Hanne x
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Love the music and what a wonderful step into the past. Beautiful photo Paula.
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Thanks so much, Lisa. I noticed that you like his music. If you want to look for him on you tube. It is Fabrizio Paterlini. He comes from the region in picture 😉
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Thanks Paula- will do- I am consistent sometimes without even knowing it!! Have a great day Paula 😀
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Great reflection and totally agree with you, the facts will never stick but if you get the right feeling of how it used to be, that will stay with you!
Have a good day
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Cheers, Ron. I am so very glad that you relate to my thoughts. Have a great day yourself!
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Ah, I’m with you on stepping into the past…..
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🙂 😉 Good!
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It looks a lovely place for a quiet wander, Paula. I usually just like to go and absorb atmosphere. The facts can always be found later. Hugs, darlin! 🙂 Loving the tranquil music too.
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🙂 Thank you, Jo. Have a good and peaceful day. xx
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Nice scenery Paula. Here’s some more nice scenery: https://artishorseshit.wordpress.com/2016/11/03/old-barn/
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Thank you!
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Again a perfect match of music and image. And thanks for giving Lisa the composer’s name. I shall be looking him out too. That reflection along the pool is stunning – so many pasts to dive into.
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You can always ask me, Tish. 🙂 Thank you for the nice comment.
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Here’s my ‘Traces of the Past’, Paula: http://tishfarrell.com/2016/11/03/looking-back-traces-of-the-past/
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This is a gorgeous image Paula, great reflections in your words as well! I’ve linked to you here, https://lucidgypsy.com/2016/11/03/traces-at-st-materianas/
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Thank you kindly, Gilly. It is so nice to have you back.
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Complimenti, è’ fantastico!
Ho appena pubblicato anche il mio contributo….
Grazie Paula!
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Mi e’ partito il messaggio prima che finissi…
http://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com
Ho pubblicato il mio contributo…
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Grazie Anna, and thank you for commenting. I’ve just put a notice that I will no longer visit those bloggers that just leave pingbacks without commenting on my blog. I am tired of their lack of manners and basic decency.
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Grazie del “like”
In realtà’ mi e’partito il messaggio prima del tempo
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😉
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Thank you Paula for this challenge. While a bridge can be remembered as a historical place it can also be a reminder of the earth’s sensitivity to human actions and its ability to heal, if allowed.
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whoops forgot the link https://ameditativejourney.wordpress.com/2016/11/03/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past/
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This sounds deep. Rushing over to your place…..
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Lovely landscape, building and reflections. A tranquil spot in which to muse. Mine is a little more dilapidated, but certainly comes from the past: https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2016/11/03/thursday-special-10/
Have a lovely weekend Paula (well it IS almost here…)
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Yes, very tranquil. The only people I met there were a gay couple that I captured kissing 🙂 Thank you very much, Jude. I hope you’ll have a great weekend too.
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What a delightful looking place. It’s definitely a remnant of the past. And the music is nice! Have a beautiful day, Paula! 🙂
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Thanks so much for the lovely visit, Linda 🙂
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A wonderful way to think of historical buildings. Time travel. That will have me relfecting on this lovely image all day.
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🙂 🙂
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All those lovely lines: in the sky; in the building; in the waterway; and to top it all off a perfect reflection. I like the way you describe entering imaginatively into the place where you are. It’s a bit scary to do so here – and probably in many places. My own script is far more benign than historical reality.
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A very astute observation, Meg. History is often bloody and disturbing.
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Thanks for the challenge Paula. Like you, I don’t need the cold hard facts, but I do love the story. History was one of the main reasons for our recent holiday to a speck in the Pacific Ocean. https://jennysotherstuff.wordpress.com/2016/11/05/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past/
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Very beautiful composition.
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🙂 many thanks, Rabirius
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I always enjoy looking back Paula- thank you https://dailymusing57.com/2016/11/05/thursdays-specialtraces-of-the-past/
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Can’t think of a better place to go time travel than Paris 🙂 Thanks so much, Lisa.
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I understand what you are saying when you say you can write your own script. Time travelling in that way is just wonderful.
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🙂 I am very glad, Irene.
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How Paula! Here’s my offering: https://suejudd.com/2016/11/07/traces-of-the-past/
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Hiya, Sue 🙂 Thank you 🙂
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Morning, sweetheart! 🙂 I’m sharing. https://restlessjo.me/2016/11/07/jos-monday-walk-the-masmorra-trail/
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🙂 🙂 🙂 Morning!
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Bosco della Fontana looks beautiful, Paula.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa has nothing on the Giddy House in Port Royal’s Fort Charles, Jamaica: https://jaspasjourney.wordpress.com/2016/11/08/pirate-capitals-earthquake-battered-giddy-house-jamaica/
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