Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Pirate's Walk

Pirates' House, LivornoI didn't know we had a Pirates' House in Livorno.No lions today, but a double elephant at the Sunday market.The top part of a towering street light in “Piazza della Vittoria”.“Parco Centro Città”, a sudden flight of pigeons.intzas a s'indipendentzia! Amus a gherrare, LivornoWe have some Sardinian independentists in Livorno: Fintzas a s'indipendentzia! Amus a gherrare (We are going to fight until the independence!).Please enlarge the image to fully appreciate the livery of this bike.

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20 comments:

  1. Luis GomezJune 9, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    VP your walks are great. Wonderful images. Love the Pirate house.

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  2. Stefan JanssonJune 9, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    Cool pirate photo. and two interesting bikes.

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  3. KateJune 9, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    Someone told me when buying elephant images always to chose those with the trunk unlifted since it's a sign of good luck. Your elephants are perfect models.

    I've been kept hostage by Blogger for several days which was frustrating, but I'm back now enjoying all the posts.

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  4. brattcatJune 9, 2010 at 2:35 AM

    another fine walk. thank you again for showing us what you observe as you move through your day.

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  5. LowellJune 9, 2010 at 2:45 AM

    I do like your walks. I wonder what would possess someone to have a pirate death head painting on a house...the elephants are beautiful; probably made of elephant ivory?

    Love the bikes, too, but I wouldn't be caught dead riding either one of them.

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  6. HalcyonJune 9, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    You found some really cute stuff on today's walk! Love that bike. And the pirate house is neat too!

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  7. tapirgalJune 9, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    Even the pirate couldn't scare away the graffiti writers. Too bad. I like the ornate lamp post. Thanks for giving the links to earlier walks. Nice post.

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  8. T. BecqueJune 9, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    That's very unique to have a pirate on your house, and that is one fancy bike!

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  9. DinaJune 9, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    From the whimsical to the dead serious on this walk.

    So, the "skull and cross BONES" has been transformed into skull and daggers?

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  10. stromsjoJune 9, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    I suppose one should be happy as long as the independence fight only takes place on the walls. Still, vandalism is a disgrace.

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  11. Cezar and LéiaJune 9, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    You always get the best in your walkings, I'm enchanted by those pigeons, what a fabulous shot! :)
    Hugs
    Léia

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  12. jooJune 9, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    I love your walks VP - I'm always impressed with your ability to find those amazing things!

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  13. Leif HagenJune 9, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Oh NO! Pirates have taken over Livorno!

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  14. B SQUAREDJune 9, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    I always enjoy your walks.

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  15. LoisJune 9, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    I want those elephants!

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  16. UnknownJune 9, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    My attention was especially caught by the second pic. Everything looks so kitsch there! :-) Have you noticed the blue heart in the background? And I wonder what made the author of the elephants imagine a scene that simply never happens in nature! :-)))

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  17. KaoriJune 9, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    What great finds during your walk! That photo which caught the flight of the pidgeons is amazing!

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  18. GunnJune 9, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Keep walking, VP!:) You always find interesting things to show us. Thanks!

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  19. Babzy.BJune 9, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    MARVELLOUS BIKE I WOULD LIKE THE SAME :)

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  20. Small City ScenesJune 10, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    What wonderful treasures you find on your walks. I love the bike---very kooky!!! I don't care what Jacob says--I'd ride the bike. LOL MB

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