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Joy: The Lightness of Being
The lightness of being is the joy I feel when immersed in the natural world which brings meaning to my life for its beauty, its truth,...
marleneluce
Aug 5, 20221 min read


Day 25 – The Last Day in Paris
Sadly, I had to leave beautiful Paris but it’s difficult to discover the richness and the multifaceted Paris in only two days so I...
marleneluce
Jul 29, 20221 min read


Day 24 – Paris the City of Light and Memories
After a hiatus of three years, at the end of my travel journey, I find myself in Paris where I have many memories and, somehow, it has a...
marleneluce
Jul 26, 20222 min read


Day 23 – Bodrum Palmiye Resort
I have not been to a Club Med such as the one in Bodrum and I don’t have any memory of where or the last time I was at Club Med, an...
marleneluce
Jul 20, 20222 min read


Day 22 – The Blue Sea in Bodrum
From Istanbul to the Blue Sea, it’s quite a change of scenery to enjoy life at the seaside after a captivating cityscape. Being by the...
marleneluce
Jul 16, 20221 min read


Day 21 – The Orient Express & Agatha Christie in Istanbul
Before leaving Istanbul, there was one very important site that Soraya insisted I see while being here. The Pera Palace Hotel is a...
marleneluce
Jul 14, 20222 min read


Day 20 – Istanbul on the European Side
After spending concise time in the historical district of Istanbul, I came to join my friend, Soraya, to experience today’s European side...
marleneluce
Jul 13, 20222 min read


Day 19 – Istanbul the Bridge between East & West
This is a new adventure and it was an amazing day spent with a guide who was worldly with an educated historical background. He was also...
marleneluce
Jul 10, 20222 min read


Day 18 – My Journey to Istanbul
I arrived late in the night to Istanbul as the flight was delayed more than two hours. It was a very long and challenging day, leaving...
marleneluce
Jul 9, 20221 min read


Day 17 – La Bella Lingua Italiana
My journey to Lake Como is about to end as I am leaving for Istanbul tomorrow. It was another fascinating trip that will remain in my...
marleneluce
Jul 7, 20222 min read


Day 16 – Amore al Ristorante Belle Isole
I am no stranger to Ristorante Belle Isole where I eat dinner, but also because three years ago I rented a studio apartment in the...
marleneluce
Jul 5, 20222 min read


Day 15 – At Restaurant Rodrigo – A Family Affair
During my stay in Griante, Lake Como, I have had the pleasure of becoming familiar with the people and places where I go to have a bite...
marleneluce
Jul 4, 20222 min read


Day 14 - Art meets Nature at Villa Carlotta
Reflecting on the last three weeks that I have been in my beloved Lake Como, the exhibition at Villa Carlotta is part of an artistic...
marleneluce
Jul 2, 20222 min read


Day 13 – The Clooney Effect in Lake Como
I feel at home here in Lake Como and the reason why I decided to prolong my stay while enjoying the magnificent view and mingling with...
marleneluce
Jun 30, 20222 min read


Day 12 – The Grand Finale - “Il Pranzo Della Domenica”
The excitement of the exhibition is over as the finissage took place on Sunday the 26th of June; however, it was a beautiful ending that...
marleneluce
Jun 28, 20222 min read


Day 11 – Dancing in the Light
The night before the end of the show, however, it was a festive night in Lake Como because of the festivities with the fireworks on the...
marleneluce
Jun 26, 20221 min read


Day 10 - The Italian Style - La Dolce Vita
The situation here in Italy is quite similar to a lot of places in the Western world. The lack of workers in the service industry,...
marleneluce
Jun 23, 20221 min read


Day 9 – Nature - The Gift of Life
After having been in Lake Como for more than two weeks, and even though this is my third time here, I am still enchanted by its beauty. ...
marleneluce
Jun 21, 20222 min read


Day 7 - Italy & Family (La Famiglia)
While I am mesmerized by the lushness of the vegetation and Lario (the lake), being here in Lake Como is an experience of beauty and,...
marleneluce
Jun 17, 20221 min read


Day 6 - A World of Dreams
What is so intriguing about my artwork because viewers tend to make reference to my art as mixed media. In my view, this is more than a...
marleneluce
Jun 15, 20221 min read
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