tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post1109365474710070619..comments2024-03-17T06:20:15.127-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: Death At La FeniceParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-22586406255000216972011-05-02T12:16:46.880-04:002011-05-02T12:16:46.880-04:00How fun to read a Donna Leon book while in Venice!...How fun to read a Donna Leon book while in Venice! I just read this book last year, thank you for the pictures, I have never visited La Fenice before.Catharinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389111875826738317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-28879660217675945742011-05-02T06:07:22.683-04:002011-05-02T06:07:22.683-04:00Well, we are definitely going back again. 5 weeks ...Well, we are definitely going back again. 5 weeks touring around Italy, slightly different from 2007 and the 2009 trip with 6 nights in Venice whereas previously had only been 4.<br /><br />This time I will take more creative photos as inspired by your blog.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />CelesteCelestenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-38687890032377312472011-04-29T07:30:59.533-04:002011-04-29T07:30:59.533-04:00I read that book (and others by Donna Leon) recent...I read that book (and others by Donna Leon) recently. Beautiful photos.Zosiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698333751420689684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-16566983048027758592011-04-28T09:57:46.323-04:002011-04-28T09:57:46.323-04:00oh my goodness
i did not know
about the interacti...oh my goodness<br />i did not know <br />about the interactive donna leon map!<br /><br />i wish i had known!<br />i marked my own guide book<br />and traipsed about <br />looking for the spots<br />on my own<br />in 2009...<br /><br />i think your photos<br />are Beyond terrific<br />and now have moved my next venice trip from 2014 to 2013...<br /><br />{{ am thinking of rome in 2012;<br />why oh why<br />can we not All meet up <br />some where GRAND<br />at the same time? }}<br /><br />going back Now <br />to lust after your photos<br />once again...somepinkflowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553884470329083831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-42458755250956270642011-04-28T07:34:24.105-04:002011-04-28T07:34:24.105-04:00The opera house theatre is beautiful.The opera house theatre is beautiful.Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10816499647909851721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-81339487068498615262011-04-28T05:28:12.293-04:002011-04-28T05:28:12.293-04:00I too love all the details of everyday life in Leo...I too love all the details of everyday life in Leon's books almost more than solving the mystery...Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-51914434139499255332011-04-28T04:33:31.142-04:002011-04-28T04:33:31.142-04:00You're right Dianne!
BEAR does like to place ...You're right Dianne!<br /><br />BEAR does like to place his bottom in the best seats!<br /><br />xxCarolgParisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-49378503397256542192011-04-28T04:25:18.893-04:002011-04-28T04:25:18.893-04:00I felt as if I was walking along with you. Thanks...I felt as if I was walking along with you. Thanks for the trip! I have to get to that opera house soon. It looks stunning. Envy your gelati, even if it IS the same flavours ;-)Jill Colonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03778364289275424170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-82000071811897783562011-04-27T21:41:22.250-04:002011-04-27T21:41:22.250-04:00My local capuccino place uses cardboard sleeves on...My local capuccino place uses cardboard sleeves on the cups that read, " If life were like opera, this would probably have poison in it."jeanette, mistress of longearshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/longears/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-83264842414110450352011-04-27T20:18:38.556-04:002011-04-27T20:18:38.556-04:00Bear would have so loved sitting in one of those r...Bear would have so loved sitting in one of those red velvet chairs - I've noticed he likes the finer things in life - a bear after my own heart!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482148547283594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-52423313301249154812011-04-27T17:45:32.926-04:002011-04-27T17:45:32.926-04:00Definitely more spectacular inside than outside! F...Definitely more spectacular inside than outside! Fortunately it was rebuilt! Of course, if you could attend an opera, it would be even better!PeterParishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694538476960957295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-88096113775992930492011-04-27T16:53:30.027-04:002011-04-27T16:53:30.027-04:00I think that I will have to buy a Donna Leon very ...I think that I will have to buy a Donna Leon very soon! <br />This is a great post - great photos, especially that closing shot.<br />I REALLY want to go back to Venice :)Nikonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271472315834976236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-52364012766719118042011-04-27T16:41:26.659-04:002011-04-27T16:41:26.659-04:00That BEAR is such a cultured guy.
And he's SO ...That BEAR is such a cultured guy.<br />And he's SO well-read to boot!<br />But then hw IS French.<br /><br />You're lucky to have him along as a traveling companion.Janicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-9778324349513515042011-04-27T16:11:46.795-04:002011-04-27T16:11:46.795-04:00seems to be a bit of a Donna Leon obsession going ...seems to be a bit of a Donna Leon obsession going on here......i'm smack dab in the middle of "La Fenice".... and thanks for this particular post, i now have visuals to add to the written word......donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01411127539391357396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-70997743926715846482011-04-27T15:37:41.177-04:002011-04-27T15:37:41.177-04:00Is that stuffed Octopus on that plate? Egads!Is that stuffed Octopus on that plate? Egads!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01797214493308780866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-21507013162106912752011-04-27T15:21:06.261-04:002011-04-27T15:21:06.261-04:00I'm in the same 'gondola' as you.
Just...I'm in the same 'gondola' as you.<br />Just grabing whatever and wherever I can find DL.<br />:)Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-6171979272616402072011-04-27T15:20:42.346-04:002011-04-27T15:20:42.346-04:00Thank you for getting me hooked on Donna Leon'...Thank you for getting me hooked on Donna Leon's books. <br />After reading one of your blogs on Venice, I borrowed one from the library and then proceeded to clean out a local book dealer's stock and then found the rest online. <br />Many hours of Venetian reading ahead.Pip 4 Parisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-76386339457467030752011-04-27T14:55:13.759-04:002011-04-27T14:55:13.759-04:00What a perfect place to here opera!
Must dust off ...What a perfect place to here opera!<br />Must dust off my diamond-encrusted shoes!Anna-Maria A.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-18658217572633027412011-04-27T14:52:14.231-04:002011-04-27T14:52:14.231-04:00Hi Murissa,
I don't think it matters which Don...Hi Murissa,<br />I don't think it matters which Donna Leon you start with.<br />They all seem to be engrossing and engaging.<br /> Death At La Feniche is the 1st book but I wouldn't have guessed that was the case.<br />They are all very consistent in tone and Venetian atmosphere in my opinion...<br />I will not take the Metro without my Brunetti!Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-80666934872030927692011-04-27T14:42:34.040-04:002011-04-27T14:42:34.040-04:00It all looks inviting. Venice is definitely like ...It all looks inviting. Venice is definitely like no other place. You'll make me want to head back.A Brush with Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638723986208929476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-1364619575291318862011-04-27T12:22:07.223-04:002011-04-27T12:22:07.223-04:00Which book do you suggest I start with? I am reall...Which book do you suggest I start with? I am really interested in reading her work, primarily 'Venice'.<br />Lovely post! I never got to see inside the Opera house but wow does it ever look amazing! Next time.<br /><br />the Wanderfull travelerMurissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283958017487796952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-57780379866441869892011-04-27T11:19:10.877-04:002011-04-27T11:19:10.877-04:00Wow, it looks absolutely magical! Like something ...Wow, it looks absolutely magical! Like something out of... well, an opera...<br /><br />windeater.blogspot.comBronwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208762406116300281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-35109452873303996212011-04-27T10:33:58.934-04:002011-04-27T10:33:58.934-04:00Not really in relation to this post, but more in a...Not really in relation to this post, but more in appreciation of our love for great breakfast food at great prices.<br /><br />New York’s answer… http://newyorkknowsbest.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/cheapest-breakfast-in-new-york/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-64645952166255558042011-04-27T10:25:56.032-04:002011-04-27T10:25:56.032-04:00Carol, this is a very delicious post. I am imagin...Carol, this is a very delicious post. I am imagining feasting on music, tasty food served elegantly, good books, and a fabulous city's unique light.<br /><br />Thank you!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-3990334004947141932011-04-27T10:20:24.065-04:002011-04-27T10:20:24.065-04:00Not really in relation to this post, but more in a...Not really in relation to this post, but more in appreciation of our love for great breakfast food at great prices.<br /><br />New York's answer... http://newyorkknowsbest.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/cheapest-breakfast-in-new-york/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com