Do you know how you sometimes burst into laughter so much that tears roll down your cheeks? This happened on Saturday, the last time I met Flavia.
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Not that anything was wrong with the town, it was majestic in its abandoned way, or with Flavia who had come there before me and was telling me that there wasn’t even a bar.
It was the feeling of absolute randomness that cracked me up. How many towns like this one there are in Italy? And then we drive 1.5 (me) to 2 hours (her) to reach precisely this one, Montecalvello, just because I happened to see one photo of it that I liked somewhere, which was enough to put it on my list.
And yet, I will manage to make two Thursday Doors posts with doors from this tiny town. Who said there was nothing there?
Here’s to the freedom, the luxury of town-hopping, door-spotting and laughing with a friend. Let it last.
I salute you, door (and window) lovers, with some Slovenian schnapps because I caught a cold last night, since it got really cold after a little hailstorm and I was wearing the light coat. Not a flu, just a sore throat. We’ll fix that. Besides, corona can be killed by alcohol. They said so on Facebook.
The first thing you see, where we greeted and laughed. It may not be fully abandoned. The view across the road. In any case, they left the doors behind. Good thinking. It’s pretty and scenic. The ceiling appears to have been made by swallows. The walls are such that make my photos seem photoshopped. No, these shadows were real. A spiky gate. I didn’t read that note. Time has stopped. One door closed, the other open. Some doors are restored. Some windows are still in as well. With the trash can and cat plate. This cyclist was a surprise. Some works going on. I think I was partial to this wood. The keyhole is low. The wood is worn and well-used and shiny. My hopes for the old age. Even though this one is well set too. And we are not finished yet, the second part in a week or so.
And then we went to nearby Viterbo and I pointed out the venue for our bloggers’ meetup next year and we laughed and laughed. Have you heard of it? Read the teaser that Flavia wrote yesterday:
I’ll toast to that freedom and such spirits. Indeed scenic.
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Thank you, Bojana. Cin cin!
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I can see that we are kindred spirits, in that we like to explore little townsa little,’off the beaten track,’ just to see what is there. And Italy never fails to disappoint as the buildings, stonework and timber doors are a feast for textural photographers. Here’s to an old age that is well worn but shiny!
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That’s the way, Amanda. Good to hear that you like doing it too. Thank you!
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Beautiful doors (as always). I love the stone, so much. I hope you bounce back and are feeling better soon.
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Thank you, Dan. Better already. And you can always count on Italy.
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I loved my tour of Montecalvello thanks Manja 🙂 I hope you stay well my friend
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Thanks, Bushboy. Now you are one of the two people who have mentioned this town name in the last year or so. 😀
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Does that include you too?
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Indeed. 😀
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So just you and I are the ones who have said Montecalvello.
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Well, it’s not a really happening place. 😀
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Just what I like
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As always… all your doors are soooo beautiful. Loving that arched door especially, Manja.
Read about your 2021 meetup and it seems quite exciting.
Regards, Teresa
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Thank you, Teresa. Bear the date in mind. 🙂 One never knows…
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Well that’s only 21 hours away from where I live, gotta have to plan now! Haha
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😀
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My crazy complice! I cannot help but keep on laughing! 😂🤦🏻♀️😂
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❤ That's the way, Flavia. Just what we need.
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Despite the abandoned feel of the place you managed to find quite a few lovely doors.
I hope you’re feeling better soon, and yes, we should get all of our healthcare advice from Facebook, after all there’s so much that real doctors don’t want us to know :-\
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Thanks, Norm. Better already. Facebook knows. 😀
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Oh, a blogger meetup sounds fun! Will it include a doorscursion?
I hope you feel better soon!
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Oh, Deborah, it will be one big doorscursion. 😉 Thanks, almost back to normal.
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Hum…I would love to join you, but I have a big trip coming in July 2021 I don’t think my finances can handle both that close together. 😭
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Oh Deborah, you can leave home early. 😀 Just a joke, we do what we can. But it would be really great fun to set a stage for something like that.
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It would be awesome and a year’s notice is good!
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What fun to town hop with friends! I love the doors you found and your photos are amazing. Hope you feel better soon so you can enjoy many more excursions as Spring arrives. =) I don’t know what it is, but Italy has the bluest skies I’ve ever seen and enjoyed. Again, take care over there.
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Thank you so much, Brenda. 🙂 It’s the best kind of fun! And you’re right, Italy can spoil you in many ways, including with the blue skies. Much better now, thank you!
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Loved them all and I really love laughing until I cry. 🙂
janet
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Thank you, Janet. 🙂 This day has already made such a great memory. The last sane day.
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