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I am married to my loving husband for more than 45 years now. I am a mother to 3 beautiful children, until years ago when I lost my youngest son. Since then my life is forever altered but yet unbroken....

Thursday, 1 December 2016

Momento from Italy

"A person without the knowledge of his past, origin and culture is like a tree with no roots..."

(Vibrant coloured glass sweets)

Venice has been a tourist mecca for years, with millions of visitors flocking to explore this unique floating city on the face of the Earth. While we were in Venice in February 2003, we went for a day trip to the neighbouring island of Murano, known worldwide for its beautiful Murano glass

What makes Murano Glass so famous?

The history of glassmaking in Murano dates back to 1291 when the Venetian government ordered the glassmakers of Venice to relocate to Murano as a precautionary measure to avert a huge fire. From there on, the small island emerged as one of the most prominent centres of glassmaking in the world. during ourday-trip, we had the opportunity to catch a first hand glimpse of artisans handcrafting glass in one of the many glass-making foundries in Murano and bought some souvenirs to bring home.

The avant-garde Murano glass is so fine that it can be easily differentiated from all other forms of Venetian glasses. What’s more; the island of Murano boasts a monopoly of quality glassmaking for more than 700 years, developing and perfecting numerous glass working techniques. The incredibly wide range of pure colours of Murano glass is still looked at with awe and envy by the glassmakers from all around the world.

(The Leaning Mugs of Pisa)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa or simply the Tower of Pisa is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt.

In March 2008 we went for a backpacking tour of Italy and took the night train from Rome to Genoa. On the way back to Rome we hopped off to Pisa to visit the Leaning Tower.

I was in Italy in January/February 2003, May 2004 and March 2008, both for business and leisure trips.

Italy 2003:

Italy 2004:

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