One of the places I was looking forward to seeing in Liguria was San Fruttuoso. I had seen pictures and my best friend had said it was a must see. San Fruttuoso can only be reached by boat or by hiking in. We decided to hike there from Portofino and take the boat back. It […]
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Postcard from Genova
On a recent trip to Ligura, we stopped in Genova and explored the city. We were pleasantly surprised with what it had to offer but decided a two-night stay was sufficient. Genova played a leading role in the commercial trade in Europe during the 12th to 15th centuries and was one of the wealthiest cities. […]
Lake Constance Long Exposure
It’s been a while since I’ve been to a photography workshop, and I eagerly looked forward to the workshop my sister gifted me for my birthday: long exposure on Lake Constance. It was very warm and sunny but hazy- not at all the best weather for taking pictures. We stopped at several locations along the […]
Breggia Gorges
When I heard about the Breggia gorges near the Italian border, I could hardly believe how interesting they looked. Since I was headed to Ticino, I knew I had to plan in a day there to explore along the river. I spent a fair amount of time crawling down to and around the edge of […]