Either the well was very deep, or she fell very slowly, for she had plenty of time as she went down to look about her and to wonder what was going to happen next.
(Down the Rabbit Hole, from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll)
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Alice
Either the well was very deep, or she fell very slowly, for she had plenty of time as she went down to look about her and to wonder what was going to happen next.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
MS Norwegian Epic
The cruise ship “Norwegian Epic” appearing behind the stern of the “Serenade of the Seas”.
This 329-meter behemot is the largest cruise ship built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique in St. Nazaire and the world's third by gross tonnage.
With a crew of 1700, she carries 4100 passengers. How many of these have cabins with balconies?See also: Liberty of the Seas - Celebrity Solstice
External links: Norwegian Epic - Chantiers de l'Atlantique - World's Largest Cruise Ships (Wikipedia)
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Six Months
The opening ceremony of the newly refurbished “Piazza Attias” was just six months ago and all its decorated planters are already only glorified two-meter-tall trash cans.
See also: Piazza Attias - The Big Red A - The New Attias - The Red Tower - Lungomare di Antignano - Steamhip in Port
Monday, June 11, 2012
Directions and Distances
An extremely useful pole with distances and directions to different cities in the world has materialized in “Piazza del Municipio”, where the flying booth once stood.
The signs understandably point out to Pisa, Lucca, Florence and Siena. The rest of the world is represented by New York, London and Madrid. Minor European hamlets like Paris, Berlin or Moscow are ignored.
A few tourist signs point to local attractions, but they are useless unless you can walk through buildings.See also: Piazza del Municipio - The Flying Booth
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Stad Amsterdam
The “Stad Amsterdam” (City of Amsterdam) is a three-masted clipper designed by Gerard Dijkstra, who modelled her after a mid-19th century frigate by the same name. The 76-meter sailing ship was built in 2000 at the Damen Oranjewerf, using a combination of modern techniques with the best qualities of clippers of the past.
With a classic “look and feel” and 29 sails the “Stad Amsterdam” can reach 17 knots.
Used for training and as a charter-ship, this elegant sailing yacht has 14 cabins for 28 guests, a small library and a spacious long room. She won the 2001 Cutty Sark Tall Ships' Race.External links: Clipper - Stad Amsterdam (Wikipedia) - Stad Amsterdam (Official Site)
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Vespa Sweet Years
It has been around for a while, but this is my first encounter with a Vespa Sweet Years.External links : Sweet Years
Friday, June 8, 2012
Cyclette Art
A cyclette abandoned near a dumpster in “Via Santa Fortunata”.Search labels: bicycle art
External links: Bicycle Art
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