https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/home/doc https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/101/B7/F7/325559.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/home/doc Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:20:45 +0000 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:20:45 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480524 tag:ipernity.com,2026-11-01,doc-53480524 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:18:09 +0000 2026-06-10T16:04:35+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480524"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/24/53480524.4c5e9789.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Ultimately, we reached the footbridge, jutting out from the cliff. The weather had not yet closed in, although soon after we left to walk back down, we were enveloped in a mist with its accompanying light drizzle. No worries about that, as it had stayed away just long enough to really appreciate the viewpoint and its magnificent panorama.</div> Belvedere Parco Valentino <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480524"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/24/53480524.4c5e9789.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Ultimately, we reached the footbridge, jutting out from the cliff. The weather had not yet closed in, although soon after we left to walk back down, we were enveloped in a mist with its accompanying light drizzle. No worries about that, as it had stayed away just long enough to really appreciate the viewpoint and its magnificent panorama.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480522 tag:ipernity.com,2026-11-01,doc-53480522 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:18:07 +0000 2026-06-10T16:03:09+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480522"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/22/53480522.aa34be7d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From the trail high above, we look over one branch of the Lake Como, over to Valmadrera and Malgrate, with the Briantei Lakes beyond them. An easy walk up from the parking lot with spectacular vistas.</div> View Over the Lecco Arm of Lake Como <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480522"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/22/53480522.aa34be7d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">From the trail high above, we look over one branch of the Lake Como, over to Valmadrera and Malgrate, with the Briantei Lakes beyond them. An easy walk up from the parking lot with spectacular vistas.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480520 tag:ipernity.com,2026-11-01,doc-53480520 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:18:07 +0000 2026-06-09T20:55:48+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480520"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/20/53480520.bbe5aa95.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">We met Peter some years ago, online, as we were part of a group studying Italian "licence" vocabulary. Learning parts of the car; first aid concepts; words about directions and carriageways; whatever we could to get ourselves across the line in the exam. <br /> <br /> Eventually, we met him in person, when we were overlapping in Melbourne. Finally, though, this was the opportunity to accept his hospitality, the invitation extended 4 years ago. He cooked us some brilliant meals, served us a few fantastic wines, and ensured we had a wonderful time in the Lecco area.</div> Cheers to Peter <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480520"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/20/53480520.bbe5aa95.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">We met Peter some years ago, online, as we were part of a group studying Italian "licence" vocabulary. Learning parts of the car; first aid concepts; words about directions and carriageways; whatever we could to get ourselves across the line in the exam. <br /> <br /> Eventually, we met him in person, when we were overlapping in Melbourne. Finally, though, this was the opportunity to accept his hospitality, the invitation extended 4 years ago. He cooked us some brilliant meals, served us a few fantastic wines, and ensured we had a wonderful time in the Lecco area.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480432 tag:ipernity.com,2026-11-01,doc-53480432 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:33:09 +0000 2026-06-09T15:22:50+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480432"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/32/53480432.3e1fdeb1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On the shore of Lake Lugano, Campione d'Italia is entirely surrounded by Switzerland. Over a millennia, the territory was donated to the Archbishop of Milan, and it has remained politically connected ever since, although not physically.<br /> <br /> Unlike many other European geographical oddities, their complications were not instantly alleviated with the creation of the EU, since their biggest trading happens with Switzerland who remain a non-member. It continues to predominantly use Swiss Francs, Swiss phone networks and electricity, although police and elected officials are Italian.<br /> <br /> The early twentieth century saw the building of the casino, and due to the odd administrative anomaly of Campione, this facility has many intriguing stories, particularly those dating from the war periods.</div> A Splotch of Italy Within Switzerland <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480432"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/32/53480432.3e1fdeb1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">On the shore of Lake Lugano, Campione d'Italia is entirely surrounded by Switzerland. Over a millennia, the territory was donated to the Archbishop of Milan, and it has remained politically connected ever since, although not physically.<br /> <br /> Unlike many other European geographical oddities, their complications were not instantly alleviated with the creation of the EU, since their biggest trading happens with Switzerland who remain a non-member. It continues to predominantly use Swiss Francs, Swiss phone networks and electricity, although police and elected officials are Italian.<br /> <br /> The early twentieth century saw the building of the casino, and due to the odd administrative anomaly of Campione, this facility has many intriguing stories, particularly those dating from the war periods.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480422 tag:ipernity.com,2026-11-01,doc-53480422 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:08:58 +0000 2026-06-08T12:15:00+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480422"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/22/53480422.87cf48d3.240.jpg?r2" width="111" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Awww. Post tour in the Lindt Factory Outlet Shop. No bargains, really, and I certainly didn't feel I needed to buy after leaving the tour with our pockets loaded with samples.</div> Lindor Love <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480422"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/22/53480422.87cf48d3.240.jpg?r2" width="111" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Awww. Post tour in the Lindt Factory Outlet Shop. No bargains, really, and I certainly didn't feel I needed to buy after leaving the tour with our pockets loaded with samples.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480420 tag:ipernity.com,2026-11-01,doc-53480420 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:08:57 +0000 2026-06-08T10:22:25+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480420"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/20/53480420.c2661ca7.240.jpg?r2" width="111" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A two storey centrepiece at the Lindt Chocolate factory. Yes, it really is chocolate running down the sculpture, although one can probably assume the quality is quite basic. We did a tour which surprisingly worthwhile, and did include generous samples of various chocolates in various states.</div> The Chocolate Fountain <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480420"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/20/53480420.c2661ca7.240.jpg?r2" width="111" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A two storey centrepiece at the Lindt Chocolate factory. Yes, it really is chocolate running down the sculpture, although one can probably assume the quality is quite basic. We did a tour which surprisingly worthwhile, and did include generous samples of various chocolates in various states.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480418 tag:ipernity.com,2026-11-01,doc-53480418 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:08:56 +0000 2026-06-07T18:56:30+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480418"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/18/53480418.7cb473e1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">We went to Zurich to meet with Australian friends, Steven and Heather. Couple to couple friends only for about 30-something years. Jo and Heather, though, were class mates, so their friendship goes back 40-something years. Best not to do too much maths.<br /> <br /> We monikered our little group the Fondue Crew, and drove to Zurich to catch them. While a lovely city to visit, Zurich is not particularly loaded with must-do sights. This was perfect, and meant we did not feel guilty when we stopped to just sit, talk, eat, drink. Of course, fondue had to be consumed at least once.</div> The Fondue Crew Enjoying Fondue <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480418"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/18/53480418.7cb473e1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">We went to Zurich to meet with Australian friends, Steven and Heather. Couple to couple friends only for about 30-something years. Jo and Heather, though, were class mates, so their friendship goes back 40-something years. Best not to do too much maths.<br /> <br /> We monikered our little group the Fondue Crew, and drove to Zurich to catch them. While a lovely city to visit, Zurich is not particularly loaded with must-do sights. This was perfect, and meant we did not feel guilty when we stopped to just sit, talk, eat, drink. Of course, fondue had to be consumed at least once.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480416 tag:ipernity.com,2026-11-01,doc-53480416 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:08:55 +0000 2026-11-01T13:08:55+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480416"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/16/53480416.882fa507.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"></div> Gorgeous Weather in Zurich <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480416"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/16/53480416.882fa507.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"></div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480414 tag:ipernity.com,2026-11-01,doc-53480414 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:08:52 +0000 2026-06-07T12:31:24+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480414"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/14/53480414.38740189.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"></div> Us, Zurich <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53480414"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/14/53480414.38740189.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"></div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469172 tag:ipernity.com,2026-10-21,doc-53469172 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:20 +0000 2026-06-04T20:41:39+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469172"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/72/53469172.3930efc9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">As often occurs in Italy, uncut pizzas, from a pizzeria without seating. Leading to some creative dining in a less-than-perfect setting. The pizzas were so good, though, they eclipsed any criticisms of the dinner experience.</div> Decent Pizzas <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469172"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/72/53469172.3930efc9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">As often occurs in Italy, uncut pizzas, from a pizzeria without seating. Leading to some creative dining in a less-than-perfect setting. The pizzas were so good, though, they eclipsed any criticisms of the dinner experience.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469170 tag:ipernity.com,2026-10-21,doc-53469170 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:19 +0000 2026-06-04T15:41:54+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469170"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/70/53469170.4b29285b.240.jpg?r2" width="111" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A cricket, on a stalk of grass. There were many around. One could be located on almost every surface or rock in the abandoned monastery.</div> A Resident in the Ruins <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469170"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/70/53469170.4b29285b.240.jpg?r2" width="111" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A cricket, on a stalk of grass. There were many around. One could be located on almost every surface or rock in the abandoned monastery.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469168 tag:ipernity.com,2026-10-21,doc-53469168 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:18 +0000 2026-06-04T15:34:18+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469168"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/68/53469168.ac510028.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sometime in the 12th century, a monastery was established on this site, later expanded in the 14th century. In the 18th century, the Venetians suppressed the order, leading to the buildings being abandoned and falling to ruin.</div> Monastero degli Olivetani, Colli Euganei <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469168"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/68/53469168.ac510028.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Sometime in the 12th century, a monastery was established on this site, later expanded in the 14th century. In the 18th century, the Venetians suppressed the order, leading to the buildings being abandoned and falling to ruin.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469166 tag:ipernity.com,2026-10-21,doc-53469166 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:17 +0000 2026-06-04T14:49:06+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469166"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/66/53469166.acc690ba.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In theory, access is prohibited. You may not believe me, but our entry was in fact entirely accidental. We were following paths and roads that encircled the fence, replete with warning signs, but at some point found ourselves inside the complex. We did not jump a fence, or scramble through a hole. We just walked and chatted. When we eventually got down to the main gate, we found ourselves in an awkward position. We were inside, and the fencing was quite secure in this part. We found a weakness in the chainlinks nearby, and we had to scramble through to get out.</div> Stop. Approaching the Access will Provoke Armed Intervention <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469166"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/66/53469166.acc690ba.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">In theory, access is prohibited. You may not believe me, but our entry was in fact entirely accidental. We were following paths and roads that encircled the fence, replete with warning signs, but at some point found ourselves inside the complex. We did not jump a fence, or scramble through a hole. We just walked and chatted. When we eventually got down to the main gate, we found ourselves in an awkward position. We were inside, and the fencing was quite secure in this part. We found a weakness in the chainlinks nearby, and we had to scramble through to get out.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469164 tag:ipernity.com,2026-10-21,doc-53469164 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:16 +0000 2026-06-04T14:40:36+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469164"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/64/53469164.b8c61fe0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Hidden in the Euganei Hills is a now abandoned NATO air force bunker. Operating from the mid 1950's until 1998, it was entrusted with the task of monitoring airspace for northern Italy, and the entire Adriatic.</div> Monte Venda Military Base <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469164"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/64/53469164.b8c61fe0.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Hidden in the Euganei Hills is a now abandoned NATO air force bunker. Operating from the mid 1950's until 1998, it was entrusted with the task of monitoring airspace for northern Italy, and the entire Adriatic.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469162 tag:ipernity.com,2026-10-21,doc-53469162 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:15 +0000 2026-10-21T20:34:15+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469162"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/62/53469162.179194d3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The meeting location had been altered to allow visits to nearby Venice for the Bienalle.</div> And Venice, of Course <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469162"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/62/53469162.179194d3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The meeting location had been altered to allow visits to nearby Venice for the Bienalle.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469160 tag:ipernity.com,2026-10-21,doc-53469160 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:14 +0000 2026-06-01T16:50:12+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469160"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/60/53469160.3e24e1f3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The reason for our visit was the (near) complete walls. Once we had ascended to the top, we were able to circuit the entire town. Incredibly high at some points - although they look uniform the entire way, they actually vary in height due to the undulations of the land.</div> From the Cittadella Walls <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469160"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/60/53469160.3e24e1f3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="111" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The reason for our visit was the (near) complete walls. Once we had ascended to the top, we were able to circuit the entire town. Incredibly high at some points - although they look uniform the entire way, they actually vary in height due to the undulations of the land.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469158 tag:ipernity.com,2026-10-21,doc-53469158 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:13 +0000 2026-06-01T16:28:50+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469158"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/58/53469158.ec1c8294.240.jpg?r2" width="111" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The five of us on a day trip to nearby Cittadella. Stefan, son of Andrea and Hermann, joined us.</div> Cittadella North Gate <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469158"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/58/53469158.ec1c8294.240.jpg?r2" width="111" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The five of us on a day trip to nearby Cittadella. Stefan, son of Andrea and Hermann, joined us.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469156 tag:ipernity.com,2026-10-21,doc-53469156 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:12 +0000 2026-10-21T20:34:12+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469156"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/56/53469156.f35863b9.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">We walked town; visited a few churches; photographed some sights. We drank some coffees; ate seafood in the market; had aperetivi under a colonnade. It was a big wonderful day, and it had an unfortunate story to sour it at the end. Perhaps a story to share in person, not delve in to here. It was not a friendship strain, something that affected us as a group. It took a few days for us to move on from it.</div> Palazzo della Ragione, from Piazza delle Erbe <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469156"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/56/53469156.f35863b9.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">We walked town; visited a few churches; photographed some sights. We drank some coffees; ate seafood in the market; had aperetivi under a colonnade. It was a big wonderful day, and it had an unfortunate story to sour it at the end. Perhaps a story to share in person, not delve in to here. It was not a friendship strain, something that affected us as a group. It took a few days for us to move on from it.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469154 tag:ipernity.com,2026-10-21,doc-53469154 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:11 +0000 2026-05-31T17:26:11+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469154"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/54/53469154.25722f3d.240.jpg?r2" width="111" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Accessed from the Abbey of Santa Giustina, this shrine was built in an early Christian cemetery, and would have been just outside the walls of early Padua. Even when built, it was an adjunct to the main basilica. However, little of that remains after wars, earthquakes, and ultimately its 16th century makeover. The shrine was preserved and is the only standing piece of the original ancient complex.</div> 6th Century Shrine <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469154"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/54/53469154.25722f3d.240.jpg?r2" width="111" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Accessed from the Abbey of Santa Giustina, this shrine was built in an early Christian cemetery, and would have been just outside the walls of early Padua. Even when built, it was an adjunct to the main basilica. However, little of that remains after wars, earthquakes, and ultimately its 16th century makeover. The shrine was preserved and is the only standing piece of the original ancient complex.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469152 tag:ipernity.com,2026-10-21,doc-53469152 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:10 +0000 2026-05-31T16:24:06+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Richard And Jo Demeester) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469152"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/52/53469152.7b241bc3.240.jpg?r2" width="111" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The tree is a large magnolia, lending its name to the cloister where the photo is taken from. The domes and slender towers are characteristic of St. Anthony, which blends Romanesque, Gothic, Byzantine, and Moorish influences.</div> From the Magnolia Cloister <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/demeester">Richard And Jo Demeester</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/demeester/53469152"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/91/52/53469152.7b241bc3.240.jpg?r2" width="111" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The tree is a large magnolia, lending its name to the cloister where the photo is taken from. The domes and slender towers are characteristic of St. Anthony, which blends Romanesque, Gothic, Byzantine, and Moorish influences.</div> Richard And Jo Demeester