Love In the Time of Covid

Reflections On A Sunday Afternoon On the Grand Canal (6 Views)

The weather this past Sunday was beautiful and the Grand Canal was barely ruffled by currents, winds or motorboat traffic--making it particularly hospitable to both reflections and rowers. 

This image was actually taken yesterday, not Sunday, but I include it here as it was the first gondola I've seen on the Grand Canal in at least 8 weeks (though it carried no passengers).

Teatro La Fenice, Tonight

A Final Flourish, This Evening

On the subject of weather Venetians talk about marzo pazzo (mad March), but today could have been called martedì mutevole (mercurial Wednesday), as it alternated all day between rain showers and sunshine, then took its leave with the above bit of drama

The Boating Party, Today

Social Distancing, Campo Beccarie

"Chiudere" (Keep Closed)

Venice has relaxed its lock down just a little--a few more shops have been allowed to re-open (eg, makers of bread, and, curiously enough, sellers of chocolate), one can go outside to exercise by oneself while wearing a mask--but any more changes are not due to come until May 4. I continue to appreciate the caution exercised by Italian authorities.

The above image was actually taken over a week ago, before the recent (and very limited) loosening went into effect. The small brass plaque on the gate which reads "Chiudere" ("to close") means, in its particular and usual context: "Keep this gate closed." But it seems to suggest a bit more these days....