Shells at sunset

Found a few shells among the pebbles on the Garda lakeshore. We sat around a weathered table of a fancy beach cafè for a beer and I put down the shells. The sun reflected on the worn table planks and I thought it created a perfect shabby style pic.

Under the olive tree

Lazise, Garda Lake.

Church of San Nicolò, Lazise

This church in Lazise (Garda Lake) was built in the XII century and dedicated to the Patron Saint of waters and navigators, St. Nicholas (Nicolò). It is rather tiny and simple with no baroque signs whatsoever, no stuccoes, no marbles. Just plain stone with ancient frescoes emerging from under the wall painting.

Here is St. Antony Abbot (on the right), widely venerated in this area as the protector of animals and healer of skin diseases. His left hand holds a rod, symbol of authority, while the right hand makes a blessing with three fingers, as was customary for a bishop.

A cruise on the Garda Lake

One of the ferries of the Garda Lake shipping company is mooring on the pier, on a quiet and sunny afternoon.

Sunset on the lake

A beautiful sunset on the Garda Lake.

A walk along the lakeshore

Garda Lake, rough waters.

Going fishing

Garda Lake at sunset.

Man on the lakeshore

Garda Lake, sunny wednesday morning.

Dejeuner sur l'herbe

Sirmione, Garda Lake. 

Enchanted lagoon

Here is  a marvellous corner of the Lake of Garda I took yesterday. Summer arrived a bit earlier this year, as it happens: we've been having peaks of 35°C for the last ten days! Thunderstorms are forecast for today and I am quite relieved!

First swim of the season

Sirmione, Lake Garda. It's been a hot day and we had a walk along the shore. The lake was still and inviting but I doubt the water was warm... Anyhow these boys indulged in a series of dives 

then walked back with their towels thrown nonchanlantly on their shoulders. 

Bird cages

Promenade on the lake

Lazise. Lake Garda, one week ago. A quiet walk on the lake shore.

Ferry, bicycle and Vespa

A quiet sunset on the Lake Garda, a few days ago. The temperature was mild and the waters were incredibly still. We watched the ferry as it moored and a lot of passengers stepped on the pier.

Spheres on the water

Afternoon on the Lake Garda. It was sunny and warm, really perfect. On the horizon, at sunset, big clouds cast a special shade of turquoise on the waters. I took a million pics, while my daughter was blowing soap bubbles into the still air. 

I must thank Rob for the inspiration...

Lingering on the Lake

I can be bothering with the Lake of Garda, but I can't help it... It was so clear and bright... 

Before the weather changes, I want to share with you this spectacular light and quiet I enjoyed a couple of days ago...

Down on the lake

Yesterday I posted a view on the Lake of Garda, today I am showing you the beauty of its shore.

This is a spot on the promenade in the town of Garda (same name as the lake).  In the winter months the villages on the Lake are quiet, except on week-ends, when many people drive here from Verona and the surrounding areas. In summer it's nice to come here and have a swim, even if it can be really crowded!

On the Garda Lake

Took this photo today, from Albisano, a tiny village overlooking the Lake of Garda and the town of Torri del Benaco. The sun was bright but it was quite windy and it really felt chilly up here, so I quickly snapped the pic and run back inside the car...

Malcesine

The Lago di Garda is the biggest lake of Italy and it is a few kilometers from Verona. We often drive up there for a walk in one of the lovely shore villages: Bardolino, Sirmione, Peschiera, Garda, Torri del Benaco, ecc. One of my favourites is Malcesine, further north, where the lake gets narrower and it is surrounded by high mountains.
This photo was taken in Malcesine, on a beautiful path that goes out of the village towards this little tower overlooking the clear waters.