Today we reach the top of the castle and capture its one but mighty door.
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This week happened so much, considering!
Two days ago I found the first poppy of the year and today I saw that it was already gone. Was it the wind or the hand, I wonder. I captured poppies #2, yet to unfurl, and #3, both of which are yet to be posted. The poppy post includes a special photo that my father sent me from Slovenia, of a table and benches that he repainted. How inviting.
I found an unlikely beach scene and used it for my first Wordless Wednesday. Only later I connected it to the blindfolded woman being led to the beach by a friend. I spotted this duo as I was leaving. Come to think of it, there were a number of people on the beach, as if waiting… Is somebody getting married?
And now to the doors. Last week we started the tour of the castle town Torre Alfina in Lazio and today we reach the top of the castle with a single but rather particular door.
You shall see how this photographer cautiously approaches a door in the wild from several directions before she pounces.
And then the only thing to do was to go down again, seeing that the castle was shut tightly. A wide road for the cars was leading down, which I previously didn’t see at all. As I descended I was able to choose which door to buy. Then I reached the castle gate and returned to the town, which is what awaits us next Thursday.
Let’s go then, there is nobody around and I could really use some human company.
The well-illuminated corner. Turquoise protection. How adorable. They thought they could hide a door from me. So much going on. This environment is more controlled. Yes, yes, there is a man pointing from the roof. And some pink and white clouds. This is it, the castle courtyard. Here begins a door study in eight frames and three minutes. First, as spotted. From the distance en face. With a prop, left behind on the fountain. And the sundial. Horizontally, to include the coat-of-arms, or what is it. Getting closer. What are all these things? The full door frame. The door is losing its circles. The dwarfing look from below. You can see the circle leftovers. How it comes undone. I didn’t take it. Going down. One by the road. The postbox has a door too. A look down from the road. Check out that ghost window. Because everybody needs a purple postbox with the roof. Andrea is selling… Buy one, get one free. And one window.
For Thursday Doors challenge hosted by Dan at No Facilities

That green door is fascinating.
(I love being alone A LOT. But, honestly, I had no idea I’d miss humans so much.)
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Same here, Bojana. Living in the middle of nowhere only makes sense if you can leave when you want. And thank you!
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I was thinking about you today. Remember that gorgeous site with millions of books to download (of course you do.)?
Anyway, you probably read her, but I only recently discovered Elena Ferrante so, if case you missed her yourself, she’s a must. Her language and story telling are brilliant. I read her in English and you can check if you can find her in Italian here. I read the first part/book of what used to be a trilogy and now I see it has four books, which means she was diligent. Catch!
https://www.pdfdrive.com/the-neapolitan-novels-my-brilliant-friend-the-story-of-a-new-name-those-who-leave-and-those-who-stay-the-story-of-the-lost-child-e195137615.html?fbclid=IwAR2udtrep0SGgh9oQSosPRrKDk9Vw6-NguLqtV31YE8hxJfkMdouq5ZNZfo
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Ah, you’re lovely, but I have read all four of her Brilliant Friend books (in English, can’t read in Italian yet) and I loved them. Then I saw the TV series which is EXTREMELY well done and I love all 4 actresses (2 children + 2 young adults). Plus I have read her devastating Days of Abandonment, which is extremely well written but also with a terrible terrible terrible subject matter. But I’ve been using this site throughout and it delivers big time. Thanks again!
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Oh, I should have known. I’ll look that one up. Thanks.
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No, it’s good, you couldn’t know, you’re always welcome to tell me of the things that floor you. ❤
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In that case, it’s what I’m currently reading – The things they carried by Tim O’Brien. I absolutely love it.
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Got it, thanks!
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What an interesting door. Shame it looses all this circles. Nobody there to replace it?
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Thank you, Trix. I didn’t see any signs that this castle was maintained or open for visitors.
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The washing line would fit to Andrews Moinday Washing lines: https://apetcher.wordpress.com/2021/03/22/monday-washing-lines-8/
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I thought that too, Trix 🤣💕
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Great idea, Jo. I’ve got plenty of laundry photos and Monday is just the day for it.
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🤣💕
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Thank you! Haven’t heard of it before. Monday is a good washing day. 🙂
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You and Jo will be pleased that I did it. 😉 Today is Monday!
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, wait a second, I will have a look…
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Wow, Manja – the first -what a door! Also love the cute dark blue doors. Yeah, it looks like a coat of arms. Smiled at your glasses in that image, smiling because that is what spectacle wearers do – their glasses are everywhere, haha. Love this intimate post, Jesh
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Thank you, Jesh. 🙂 I think it’s because I only had my dog with me and wanted to converse with someone and so I did it through my camera. The glasses are not mine, though – I found them there and nobody was around to alert them.
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Great doors!
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Thank you, Sue, I’m glad you like them. More coming up next week.
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Look forward to it!
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What a good collection, some look really old
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Thank you, Alice. Oh yes, Italy is an old country. But they also fake old well. 🙂
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Manja, these are so interesting! I love that big door with the circles and I love the little door and the roof on the mailbox. You know how much I like the stone, and those 1/3 – 2/3 split double doors. All around wonderful today !
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I’m really glad that I could find much that pleases you, Dan. Thank you!
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Your posts are always full of interesting sites, Manja. It’s so different from what is around us.
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I thought you had a portcullis there for a while 🙄💕
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This word caused quite a debate with amore before I decided to look it up. Porto culo? I’m sure that in Portuguese there is a similar word for culo. 😀 And then I learned that it means that spiky drawing gate. Thanks for the lesson!
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You’re welcome! Have a great weekend 🤗💜
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A great selection of doors.
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Thank you so much, Lin (if I may call you that). Always welcome.
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These are beautiful – a terrific collection! I’m looking forward to seeing the town’s doors.
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Thank you, Lynette! Coming up next week! 🙂
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Nice selection, Manja. A magnificent door.
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Thank you, Amanda. I was really glad when I saw it. Some doors are instant happiness boost.
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The green one at the castle that is. Hit ‘send’ too soon.
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You have excelled yourself this week. So many fabulous doors, I like them all!
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Ahh, thank you, scooj, good to hear. The nearest town Aquapendente is famous for its street art but I was passing it when the light was gone for the day. Next time.
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I’ll look out for it.
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Oh, I meant next time I stop when I pass it. 🙂 That time I didn’t.
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I got that. I look forward to when you do get there and post it.
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More wonderful doors Manja. I like the ghost window lol
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Thank you, Bushboy. I have another photo of just this window and will post it one of these days.
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Manja you are so funny, I am looking at the man on the roof and saying out loud.. there’s a man on the roof.. I look down to your words & and you’re saying…”yes, yes there is a man on the roof” . I am still laughing. Love this post!!!
Pat
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Hihih! Great, Pat, just when I was going for, an internal dialogue with you all. 🙂 Thank you, good to see you laughing with me.
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Shame the circles are disappearing.
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Indeed. One of these days the last one will be gone. Thanks, Sherry.
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I would definitely be looking for a purple postbox! Manja, these doors are getting more interesting, more intense, the details are very delicate and raw.That door with small details—very unique.if I would see that, I would definitely taking photos of the details as well.
I love going through your walks and seeing your discoveries…keep on!
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I’m so happy to hear this, Blue. It’s lovely to have you with me to talk to as I’m making my post ready. I guess this is why I’m blogging – as a way of communication. This visit on October 30th 2020 was my last trip to a new town. I miss it so.
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These are all so good, Manja. It’s a wonder there are any circles left on that castle door. You found so much to capture, from the man on the roof, lol, to a ghost window. Even the little arched door that was trying to hide from you.
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Ah, thank you, Jean. I’m glad you appreciate my efforts. 🙂 I miss days and places like this one.
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Love them all! I keep scrolling through the pics for another look. And another!
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Oh, Irene, thank you kindly, this is so nice to hear! Do it as often as you need. 🙂
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I’ll take the purple post box one, grazie
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😀 It’s yours, SMSW.
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The door in the header that you get closer to at the end and the door mostly hidden by the ladder and vines are my favorites. Have a wonderful weekend!
janet
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Thank you, Janet. And to you as well.
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Oh Manja…as usual such an awesome post. I just pity that beautiful green door has its screws being undone. Hopefully it still stays intact.
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Thank you, Teresa. I have a suspicion that this castle is not much maintained. Who knows what the interior is like. Imagine the doors…
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Oh yes…of course the doors! Have a food week Manja
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Nicely captioned photos
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Thank you, Sanchita! 🙂 Welcome to my blog! I’m glad the captions caught your attention.
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