Abbazia di Sant'Eustachio. September, Sunday 30th

Dear Autumn, you're very welcome. But, could you please stay warm a little bit longer?

 I'm afraid Lambretta season is slowly ending.. and Sunday was a glimpse on our foggy, wet Winter.
We couldn't stand an indoor afternoon, and despite the light rain we went to see a little gem we've never seen before, near Montello.

Sant'Eustachio Abbey  is completely in ruins. The grey sky, the soft murmur of the rain on the shiny green.. It suited the romantic side of the place.

History lesson! The Abbey was founded by the Counts of Collalto in 1062. For its blessed position and peace, it was chosen between the 16^ and 17^ centuries as a place of retreat and meditation by many intellectuals of that time. Here, Giovanni dalla Casa wrote the Galateo, a treatise of manners.

The Great War has left a tragic sign here, too. The Montello was at the forefront.

So, if Lambretta season is ending, that means gelato season is ending soon, too. Uva Fragola {Strawberry Grapes} is a gelato flavour made by our favourite gelateria Gasparetto, only for this last month, before closing. We stopped by after the Abbey visit, enjoying the shy sun after the rain.

Last pic is taken with iPhone, the others with lomography Diana F+.

September. harvesting grapes

Pinot grigio, Pinot bianco, Sauvignon, Manzoni, Prosecco, Merlot, Verduzzo friulano, Cabernet. Me and my sister spent September in the vineyards harvesting grapes.
It may seems poetic and sometime it is, and fun, too, but it's hard work.

I took some photos, not too many cause it's kind of difficult to bring the camera when you have to work no-stop and you're covered in dirt.
Too bad I didn't shoot Marco and Giovi while they were driving the tractor ♥ Maybe next year.

Photos taken with lomography Diana F+.

Sheep. March, Saturday 17th

In a back street we were stuck behind a flock of sheep. I love them so we stopped for a while listening the bleating and watching the sheep dog at work.

{pictures taken with Diana F+ and iPhone 4}

Caneva Castle. March, Friday 9th

Caneva is a small village a few km from home. There is a ruined castle surrounded by vineyards. 

It’s quiet and peaceful, so we drank some tea and had a look around. 

There were a few years since the last time I went there and I remembered it bigger, but it’s really nice for a picnic. 

{all photos taken with a Lomography Diana F+}

Are you ready for spring? March, Saturday 3rd

We are SO ready to run again after months of cold, wind and fog.

Did a quick run test today, and was amazing.

{all photos taken with a Lomography DianaF+}