Happy New Year, friends! A little late, but traveling gives me a fresh perspective on things, and I return with resolutions, born of new experiences. One is to get out more and let myself have fun.
I spent New Years Eve in the 13th century Piazza Maggiore in Bologna, where precisely at midnight the ritual of burning away the old year, symbolized by a huge sculpture that a different artist makes every year, began. It was spectacular and I really enjoyed the whole scene.
I'm home now, and will be back with more soon. xo, Jen
Hello Jen,
ReplyDeleteSo good to know that you are safely returned home. But, what adventures you have been having and how beautifully your photographs on Instagram have captured it all. Thank you so much for sharing them, it was just as if we had been popped into your suitcase and hone along with you for the ride.
Travel is such a wonderful thing. Immersing oneself in different cultures and seeing, tasting and hearing everything which is new is so revitalising. We cannot wait for you to post more.
Thank your for your kind words, Jane and Lance. I thought of you when I was in Venice. xo
DeleteThe origins of Burning Man? ;)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new perspective!
I wonder.
DeleteInteresting informations from your trip and great pictures !
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Thank you, Ela!
Deleteoh fabulous. can't wait for more.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate it, Autumn!
DeleteHope you're finally getting some sleep. Enjoyed touring with you via IG, excited to read words put to the experience.
ReplyDeleteXo J
Yeah, I'm forgetting how to write…
DeleteWow，exciting! What a coincidence! A same ritual has just held in my city. What is the sculpture symbolized? I am looking forward to reading a coming post.
ReplyDeleteOh that is so interesting. I heard that it represents the bad things about the previous year, or just the previous year.
DeleteWell, I guess I should check out your Instagram site but I am so afraid if I go there I will never get back home. (My idea of travel.) It sounds like it was a great experience Jen and hopefully you're have many more to come.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Rubye Jack. I was late to Instagram, but love it. Just like here, ou find your people.
DeleteHello Jen, The best thing about traveling is to discover something new and interesting. That New Year Man is adorable; I would have wanted to keep it--perhaps they sold miniature replicas? Witnessing that kind of ephemeral art, like the sky lanterns in Taiwan, is a special treat for those who make the effort to be on the spot.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, and I hope the frigid winter isn't too much for you!
--Jim
Jim--he was amazing, and it was kind of weird to see him burning, but also magnificent. I didn't see any replicas, but that's a great idea, especially because there's a different one every year. I'd love to see the sky lanterns one day.
DeleteI've never seen that before. Must have been fun.
ReplyDeleteIt was amazing. I can't imagine it being done in any city in this country. Too many regulations and potential lawsuits.
DeleteOh, my beloved Italy ... I love it. So glad you had a wonderful time ...
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Beloved, indeed. :)
DeleteOK. I wrote a comment yesterday and it somehow disappeared. Let's try this again. Yay, welcome back. Happy New Year! Can't wait for the rest.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you, Amelia!
DeleteHello Jen
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful new year in Bologna. Such fun
Wishing you a very Happy New Year
Helenx
Thanks, Helen. Happy New Year to you!
Deletewelcome back and Happy New Year dear Jen :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Alicia. Hope 2015 is a wonderful one for you.
DeleteWishing you a Happy, Healthy and Magical New Year too Jen!
ReplyDeleteMadelief x
The same to you, dear Madelief!
DeleteHi Jen, and welcome home!
ReplyDeleteI believe a large effigy figure is burned every year in Santa Fe NM but not at New Year. I think Labor Day? Will have to look it up. !Feliz Ano Nuevo!
Oops, sign me "Diane in Denver."
DeleteI was trying, without success, to imagine them doing such a thing in U.S. But I can imagine, maybe, a smaller version in Santa Fe. It was crazy.
Deletehappy new year to you too. and welcome back. I hope you're going to share more of your adventures :)
ReplyDeleteI will, Petra. Thanks for the encouragement.
DeleteWelcome home, Jen! You were so kind to let us travel with you via IG. Looking forward to reading more about your travels. Maybe burning away the bad stuff speaks to why we Southerners love a bonfire! Hope you have a good week! Smiles...Susan
ReplyDeleteSusan, there is something so compelling about a bonfire--they are absolutely magnetic.
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