Singapore and Europe (not on film)

We travelled via Singapore on the way to Greece and Italy, and of course I took plenty of photos. It was a fun time! This is stuff I shot on the Sony A7.3, while the other post is everything I shot on film in the Mamiya.

Singapore

We went to Gardens by the Bay, and most of the photos are from the Cloud Forest. It was really nice, and there was a Monet exhibition inside there, which I think was very worth it.

Greece

The huge ships were docked at the port in Syros. Everything else is of course at the Acropolis in Athens.

These soldiers take the flag down at sunset and carry it off

Areopagus Hill, just adjacent to the Acropolis, is a beautiful place to watch the sun go down and view the city

Italy

Rome

Swiss Guards!

I insisted that we come to see the Spanish Steps, but I didn’t tell my wife it’s because they featured in Gunslinger Girl

Orvieto

Orvieto is a lovely little place, we spent most of our brief visit in its cathedral.

Should’ve gone to Specsavers!

Siena

Another beautiful city, this time with some very steep alleys.

San Gimignano

A tiny little town that retains pretty much all its classical buildings, not much modern.

We met a painter here on this terrace and chatted for a good half hour, that was a great time

Meals in Florence and Montecarlo

Lunch was at a winery near Florence, Castello di Querceto. Doggo was at the place we had dinner, Fattoria il Poggio.

I got to try grappa for the first time during dinner, our guide wasn’t kidding when he said it’s like petrol. It’s very strong, and definitely an acquired taste. I’d try it again but my God it wasn’t pleasant.