These may be a stretch of the imagination for this week’s FSO of Chairs. I just haven’t seen anything during my travels – well to tell the truth I didn’t even get my camera out of the bag on this last trip. Because if I had the rows and rows of chairs at the 4 airports I went through to get to Houston would (could/might) have been interesting ….
So I searched and searched and found a ‘sitting on a cloud’ stained glass window and other Etruscan seating (c. 600 BC) from Volterra, Italy. Taken during last September’s Italy trip - which I have only begun to sort out. 
I imagined this basic garden bench covered in Marble – turning and facing the view – there are ‘modern’ buildings from the 1400 –1500 right in front, but in its time this bench was likely to have looked out at the valley below and the mountains in the hazy distance.
That stained glass sure is beautiful. I love all the blues in it. I also really like the old (stadium seating?)
ReplyDeleteGreat selection, Ginger.
I am imagining watching Ben Hur in the open air theatre, which by the way, did you watch yesterday's news about Russel Crowe making a new Ben Hur, and they crush red tiles from roofs.
ReplyDeleteAmazing to see the detail in the stain glass and the stadium photo is a spectacular view of ancient seating...I mean chairs.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots! I really like the seats in the hillside of the amphitheater.
ReplyDeleteLove the seats o f the amphitheater also. Some great shots of course. Thanks for all your world wandering we get to see the sights.
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*sigh*
ReplyDeleteI really must get back to Italy, instantly!
Gorgeous photos, Ginger.
Oh wow I could only imagine how the people enjoyed seating and watching the play at that time. Now we see it ruined but if only chairs could talk we surely enjoy the stories. Happy Friday!
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Ahh, sitting on a cloud. If only I could - and drift away to all the wonderful places you visit! Love that stained glass photo, could spend hours just looking at it!
ReplyDeleteI think you may have a photo of the oldest seating of the group!
ReplyDeleteWow, that stained glass window is beautiful. My favorite one is the third one down some kind of stadium ruins.
ReplyDeleteI read your post about culture shock and I have to say I don't think I could move somewhere as an adult where I didn't know the language or ways. I think that takes a lot of courage.
ReplyDeleteI always appreciate your comments on my blog. It's truly affirming to have people reading. Thank you!
love the scenery! how awesome. love the seating at the ruin. looks like steps.
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