As I walked along behind the campanile, I thought “This is one day I would happily relive as often as possible”.
Here are the bells of the campanile signalling noon has arrived.
And now, la crème de la crème, or the coup de grâce, thanks to Andante. The alternate way to get up that tower, if you have dodgy knees!
I think I’ll just hand over my blog to Andante and Andrew.
Hello World 
That is a damn fine way to spend a day. What glorious weather you had!
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It’s been very gentle weather so far, Susie. Please, no rain this year …
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I can just see you climbing up the outside instead of using the stairs. Fun post Yvonne.
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I’m not quite THAT mad, et! Almost …
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I’m stuck here in my garden
And the roses have all died
And the wife is screaming at me
And I oughta be outside
And I didn’t weed the onions
And the tomatoes have all died
And you are there in Venice
And I am locked inside.
So don’t send pretty pictures
Or I’ll likely cut my throat
‘Cos you are living lively
And I wish you wouldn’t gloat.
But send more if you need to
And I’ll try to carry on
But you are there in Venice
And I am in Geelong.
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I really don’t like to add to your misery
But there’s so much of joy here to see.
Please put away all the sharp things
In a place where you forget,
Don’t worry about the onions
They may recover yet.
And today while I’m out having a really good time,
I’ll spare a thought or two for you in that far away clime.
❤
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Thanks. I can feel the warmth.
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I hope Yvonne you do not forget your corkscrewer before climbing the campanile . I bet there is a good bottle in your bag .
You show well the marshes, which I believe have emptied the island ( malaria )
Love ❤
Michel
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Maybe the wine after the climb is a better idea, Michel. ❤
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Oh I think that is the way to the top for sure!
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You and Dave would no doubt do it that way, not like the rest of us mere mortals!
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I do love the sound of bells. And the idea of you climbing up the tower on a rope. Beautiful photos.
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Steady on, there’s no way I’m doing that rope climbing thing. I’d get about 6 inches off the ground and fall down!
Thank you for your nice comments (aside from the climbing suggestion).
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😉
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How beautiful! The bells and the view! SIGH 🙂 I feel like I am there! 🙂
Tower-Climbing-HUGS!!! 😛
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You don’t often get to climb bell towers, so this was rather special. ❤
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Lovely chiming,Yvonne.
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I need to practice doing videos, Gerard. I often have lovely scenes of grass and my shoes!
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beauteous!
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It truly is, without hoardes of people.
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A terrific drawing! I especially like the little bird at the top who seems to be asking: what’s the problem?
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Andante is so darned talented! I notice that one of the other posts with a cartoon from her appears at the bottom of this post.
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I think even that option for climbing the tower would be out with my dodgy knees…but how did she get my picture for the model?
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We could parachute you in!
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But that would require a lot of skill by me with the parachute lines so I think I’ll give it a miss and admire it from the ground and depend on you for showing me the view from the top.
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Indeed, a happy post, I love the tower, the bells and the wonderful cartoon.
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So do I, Hilary!
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OUCH!!!!
Looks as if you had a glorious time!!
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It was one of those darn near perfect days, in every way, Linda.
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great sound, we want more bells 👍🏾
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Oki-doki! It should be easy in this city.
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I already ear the sounds 🙂
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Great post. Nice audio. The CoE near me chimes its bells every Thursday evening. It is a heavenly sound. sorry, couldn’t resist…’)
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Yes, you could, if you tried hard!
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