While gazing out the window this morning I was thinking about the sopping wet
weather we've had this week. Three straight days of rain falling, unusual for this
area, a slow moving farewell from tropical storm Arthur.
I didn't need my umbrella though as I didn't go out of the house. . . . . except to
slosh around in the soggy garden now and then. All this thinking took me back
to places in the world where umbrellas played
weather we've had this week. Three straight days of rain falling, unusual for this
area, a slow moving farewell from tropical storm Arthur.
I didn't need my umbrella though as I didn't go out of the house. . . . . except to
slosh around in the soggy garden now and then. All this thinking took me back
to places in the world where umbrellas played
a memorable part whilst sightseeing.
Here are a few that come to mind as I enjoy a sunny morning again.
My photo from that special morning at Monet's garden in Giverny, France.
Here are a few that come to mind as I enjoy a sunny morning again.
My art version of the gorgeous Claude Monet paintings reproduced on the umbrellas
for sale at the gift shop in his gardens.
Handmade umbrellas waiting to dry before decorative painting - Chiang Mai, Thailand 2011
. . . . . . . and me among the painted umbrellas outside the shop.
First morning in Moscow, heavy rain whilst crossing waterlogged Red Square - 2013
Dreary and foreboding - thankfully the following day the sun came out.
The steady rain of 'the wet' season bringing to life the ancient colors of ancient
Hue, Vietnam.
More of historic Hue, Vietnam in 2011
Rainy day - plenty of umbrellas and plastic rainwear available!
Beautiful colors of very old buildings - hang the red lantern!
Hoi An, Vietnam - 2011. A beautiful place.
Hope your Memorial Day weekend is dry, bright and sunny.
Not going far from home but will probably grill something or other........as that's
what we do, right?
Stay well - be safe.
Dreary and foreboding - thankfully the following day the sun came out.
Hue, Vietnam.
Beautiful colors of very old buildings - hang the red lantern!
Hoi An, Vietnam - 2011. A beautiful place.
Hope your Memorial Day weekend is dry, bright and sunny.
Not going far from home but will probably grill something or other........as that's
what we do, right?
Stay well - be safe.
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Umbrella...
ReplyDeleteI own an umbrella
A Pink umbrella
With all the colors of the rainbow underneath
I own an umbrella
Which protects me from the rain and the bad days
I own an umbrella
Dark outside and colorful inside
I own an umbrella
That looks just like me
I own an umbrella that reflects my soul
I own an umbrella
And it makes me smile
Because the irony is not lost on me
That every time I open the object
My heart blooms with hope
That someone would notice
It's not simply an umbrella
It's not a random pick
It's a Pink umbrella
With all the colors of the rainbow underneath
It's an umbrella
Dark outside and colorful inside
Which, when closed, lets appear a sneak peek
Of how it truly is inside
Sparks of colors
Sparks of light
Life
Happiness
But no one will know
Unless they open it
And look up
Into the rainbow
That protects me from the rain..
By..Turn Off The Lights...!
🌱💛🌱💛🌱💛🌱💛🌱🌱💛
I enjoyed seeing all those colorful umbrellas. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteGermany has become drier and drier over the past 10 or so years; it is so rare now that I need an umbrella that it feels very odd having to carry one, or having to make sure my shoes can cope with getting wet. I even have started to buy suede shoes (I own a pair of yellow suede ankle boots and a pair of yellow suede ballerinas), something I never did in the past, as I hate how they look when they get wet.
ReplyDeleteYour umbrella pictures are fabulous!
A gorgeous selection of umbrella shots Mary - I love the one of you outside the shop and also the one from Vietnam with someone disappearing beneath a large blue umbrella.
ReplyDeleteNothing is ordinary about these times, that's for sure. Beautiful umbrella images. And a lovely walk down memory lane. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a well travelled item your umbrella has been, taking you (and us) to some of the most beautiful places in the world. I hope the weather this Memorial Day weekend is sunny and bright and that your umbrella stays dry.
ReplyDeleteDear Mary,
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love your traveling posts. The picture with white umbrellas is my favorite. Would love to have a whole bunch of white umbrellas.
Love all your umbrella pictures, but oh how I would love to have one of those Monet inspired ones. Just beautiful!
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