Portofino Part 2

Portofino Part 2

I was talking to my friend, Kate, who owns a bed and breakfast in Iowa, yesterday about her trip to Italy, especially her visit to Portofino. She got this faraway look in her eyes, and said, “It was my favorite place in Italy. This is where the breath stops. The...
Portofino & surprises in Italy

Portofino & surprises in Italy

Portofino is the most famous little harbor in the world. It’s a port on the Italian Riviera, known for its harbor filled with yachts of the rich and famous and streets adorned with expensive shops, selling Gucci, Pucci and other designer fashions. However, local...
San Fruttuoso Abbey – Abbazia di San Fruttuoso

San Fruttuoso Abbey – Abbazia di San Fruttuoso

San Fruttuoso Abbey – Abbazia di San Fruttuoso Originally uploaded by klausthebest Abbazia Di S. Fruttuoso Di Capodimonte is an abandoned monastery on the banks of turquoise water. At the foot of Monte Portofino, this medieval Abbey of San Fruttuoso—built by the...