I wonder about the couple in the bright red jackets. I thought they looked like jockeys, but no, they’ve got long white aprons. Wait persons? Butchers on their way to work?? Actors?
Nice work Jann. They’re baristas at Bar Sandri – the most traditional bar in Corso Vannucci – right down to the uniforms. I couldn’t resist including this shot of the pair of them heading back to work. If they turned around I’d know their faces too. They’ve been wearing those red jackets for years!
I love that combination too – walking and watching the world go by. It’s one of the things I most look forward to whenever I’m in Italy. Everyday is something new to look at.
We are lovers of walking too!
We everyday to the mall, up the bridge, through the park and back the same route after dinner and instead of stopping the lift at our floor, we walk 4 floors up 😛
But what I miss most are days when Richard and I would take a few hours off in the late afternoon once a week to walk through the estate, looking at people’s homes and feeding stray kitties 🙂
You are such a girl after my own heart Jeannie. If there’s a lift/stair option I always always take the stair. 😉 I even do it at the metro stations! I hope you find time for those late afternoon walks again soon. Jx
You’d be surprised Robyn. Italians love their cars too. I’m sure you remember the unlikely places they find to park them. Especially in Perugia! I think the one who’s addicted to walking is me!!!
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Debra Kolkka August 24, 2012
It must be better for you than being addicted to cigarettes and whisky.
janinevasta August 25, 2012
I suspect so Debra…. well I hope so! Though in Perugia it definitely pays to watch your step!
jann August 24, 2012
I wonder about the couple in the bright red jackets. I thought they looked like jockeys, but no, they’ve got long white aprons. Wait persons? Butchers on their way to work?? Actors?
janinevasta August 25, 2012
Nice work Jann. They’re baristas at Bar Sandri – the most traditional bar in Corso Vannucci – right down to the uniforms. I couldn’t resist including this shot of the pair of them heading back to work. If they turned around I’d know their faces too. They’ve been wearing those red jackets for years!
Cathy Powell August 25, 2012
Great post Janine – You’ve captured some great images of the locals out walking 🙂
janinevasta August 25, 2012
Grazie Cathy. It seems poetic justice in a way. I walk my socks off in Italy!
bentehaarstad August 25, 2012
Cigarettes and whiskey can be fine too, in between. Very interesting photos. I like walking, and now: whatching walkers.
janinevasta August 25, 2012
I love that combination too – walking and watching the world go by. It’s one of the things I most look forward to whenever I’m in Italy. Everyday is something new to look at.
JeannieRichard August 25, 2012
We are lovers of walking too!
We everyday to the mall, up the bridge, through the park and back the same route after dinner and instead of stopping the lift at our floor, we walk 4 floors up 😛
But what I miss most are days when Richard and I would take a few hours off in the late afternoon once a week to walk through the estate, looking at people’s homes and feeding stray kitties 🙂
janinevasta August 26, 2012
You are such a girl after my own heart Jeannie. If there’s a lift/stair option I always always take the stair. 😉 I even do it at the metro stations! I hope you find time for those late afternoon walks again soon. Jx
madonnadelpiatto August 28, 2012
These are among the best pictures of my home town I have ever seen, thank you for sharing!
janinevasta August 28, 2012
My absolute pleasure Letizia. Grazie a te!!!! Perugia is the home town of my dreams. I love it.
Robyn September 3, 2012
With all those narrow alleyways, I guess the locals don’t have any other option. 😉
janinevasta September 4, 2012
You’d be surprised Robyn. Italians love their cars too. I’m sure you remember the unlikely places they find to park them. Especially in Perugia! I think the one who’s addicted to walking is me!!!