Chess Anyone?

I don't play chess but an always fascinated but unusual chess sets.  This one is of the large variety.  I'd say each piece was about 2-3 feet tall.  No one was playing but they presented a unique look on the walk next to the harbor in Portovenere, Italy.

"Chess Anyone?"     © Kathy Dunham 2010

Traveling Salesman

I was surprised when I came upon this door-to-door salesman with the latest model of vacuum, at least I'm sure they think it's the latest.  Watching him try to convince the lady that she needed it was interesting to say the least, especially since it was all in Italian.  I was in the town of Portovenere on the coast above Pisa and had to do a double take as this was something I haven't seen in a very long time.

"Traveling Salesman"       © Kathy Dunham 2010

Portovenere

Another spectacular day!! So we took the ferry from Vernazza to Portovenere, about an hour away. We stopped at three towns on the way and the view from the sea as you approach is awesome. Portovenere is a large port so there are lots of boats and yachts. Don't you just love the “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous?”


“Portovenere”    © Kathy Dunham 2010