Shadow Shot Sunday

Been wanting to come to this place—Da Romano, 
on Burano—for years.  It's famous for its fish risotto, 
so much so that Tony Bourdain devoted part of 
the recent Venice episode of his show to this 
dish at this restaurant.  Word on the Web was mixed, 
but the service was perfect and the risotto was 
still excellent.  Hope they continue to keep it up!

[You can see lots more Sunday Shadows here at Harriet's fun meme.]

Photo Hunt — "funny"

Venetians have a great sense of humor.  
This is the statue of  Niccolo Tommaseo,
 in Campo Santo Stefano.  The locals 
like to refer to him as "Cagalibri," the
book pooper (gee, I wonder why).

[See more "funny" stuff here at tnchick's meme.]

Skywatch Friday

Rome—and the Victor Emmanuel monument, commonly
referred to as "the wedding cake."  Bit of a challenge
crossing the street anywhere near this place.

[See more Skywatch here.]

Thursday Challenge — "construction"

When this campanile—of the church of San Martino, 
on Burano—was constructed, they apparently didn't allow 
for the marshy land.  Oops, and yet it still stands.  
They're working on the belltower of San Marco, in Venice
(which doesn't even look like it's leaning and we're 
still allowed to go up into it), so I have to wonder 
if there are any plans to "straighten" this one.

[You can see more "construction" here.]

abc wednesday - U is for "under water"

In all the years I've been going to Venice, my recent visit was the first time

I've encountered aqua alta.  The sirens sounded, the passarelle (those

not-quite-wide-enough walkways) were up, Piazza San Marco was

inundated every day, and the poor pups were totally flummoxed.

[You can see more "U" posts here.]

That's My World Tuesday

Pick a title:
1.   I'm so over the '80s.
2.   I finally got a real life!
3.   What was I thinking?
4.   This band was the best, but my
       girlfriend is moving in and she
       just wouldn't understand.
5.   [Your choice]

{See more of the world here.}

Mellow Yellow Monday

Took this from up on the Gianicolo (the Janiculum) hill,
looking down on Trastevere.  From street level, it's 
one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in Rome.  
From up here, what stands out are all those satellite dishes!

[See more Mellow Yellow here.]