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Venezia / Los Angeles. I read books.

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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 1h
Cabbages and Kings?! That’s intriguing enough for me to look it up ASAP…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 1h
I admired it last week! They sure didn’t get the “less is more” memo…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 8h
I love Persephone books! And they look so great too…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
I had absolutely no idea… I’m really curious about the book now
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Those covers really are embarrassing…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
This reminds me I still haven’t read anything by Georgette Heyer yet. I want to but the book covers just make me cringe…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Been there done that. So satisfying.
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Wait, so the movie was based on a book? I had no idea
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Heartbreaking…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I could choose shorter itineraries TBH but I enjoy longer ones…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
That’s a gorgeous cover
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
It was beautiful! It’s also an area that’s filled with history, which is always a plus if you enjoy learning random stuff – as I do!
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Thank you so much!! I’m planning on hiking for a couple more weeks before it gets too chilly, so I’ll posting a few more pics…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
The actual hike usually takes me about 5-6 hours. But it usually takes me 2-3 hours to get to the trails, because I use public transportation.
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
This is just what I needed, thanks!
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Thank you! I’m definitely going to look it up.
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Yeah it wasn’t too shabby
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Who’s the author of The City, Lisa? I want to read more living Ukrainian writers to support them and right now I pretty much only know Kurkov…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Today’s #hike started on the shore of the river #Brenta and took us up into the mountains facing Monte Grappa. #hiking #CAI #Veneto #Valbrenta
River Brenta MountainsMountains with a hiker in the foreground
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I’m long overdue for a re-read…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Definitely!
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I do read French so I’m also going to look these up, thanks for the suggestions!
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Oooooh that sounds great! I adore Monteverdi! I’m going to look it up…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Yes! I love Sellerio too…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
You really are the Nobel Seer!
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Had you predicted this one?
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
For the #baroquemusic fans out there – this lively, unexpectedly humorous novel by musician Federico Maria Sardelli tells the wild story of how countless works by #Vivaldi vanished after his death & were rediscovered in the 1920’s. #ReadingVenice
L’affare Vivaldi and a cup of coffee
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Thank you, definitely going to read this!
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
But you did it. For science.
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
And I’m very envious of your itinerary. I’ve only ever done day hikes in the Dolomites and only spent 1 night in a rifugio, but it was in Lombardia. They’re great!
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I really enjoyed reading your piece! What you say about how the demographics have changed post COVID (more inexperienced people) makes so much sense…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Just one of the hundreds of reasons I love traveling by #train…
The mountains seen from the train
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I knew about Adirondack chairs but I didn’t know about Windsor chairs!
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Amelia B. Edwards documented her exploration in exquisite, haunting artworks but also in a book, Untrodden Peaks, which I am going to try and get my hands on – it’s out of print…
Watercolor of the Dolomites
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Today I visited the #OltreleVette festival in #Belluno, where they’re displaying the drawings & watercolors of Amelia B. Edward, an intrepid English writer and artists who explored the #Dolomites in 1872 with 2 mules, a local guide and a “lady friend”…
Poster of the festival Cover of the book Untrodden Paths
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
You really must! I’d be curious to hear your thoughts.
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Exactly. The artwork is gorgeous, I just wish it weren’t so… pink.
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
It was 18th century English poetry… I had just returned from a blissful stay in Tbilissi and in my eagerness to locate some “Georgian” literature in English I didn’t stop to think.
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Throw a tantrum? Moi?!
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I am eager to read this!
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I logged on today to see how you were doing and I’m relieved to find you posting! I hope you can get some healing rest and are able to go home tomorrow.
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I feel your pain. I was stunned and thrilled to find a book of Georgian poetry once – only when I started reading it did I understand my mistake. I felt so dumb.
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I can’t put down #GainingGround by #JoanBarfoot and I’m glad it was reissued after all these years but why oh why do publishers always slap a pink cover on novels by women…? @faberbooks.bsky.social
Gaining Ground and a cup of coffee
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
@yelenafurman.bsky.social Amos is back in today’s crossword puzzle!
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
How lovely! Any fruit tree is a real joy, isn’t it?
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This account always welcomes your sarcasm. Bring it on, I promise I won’t weep. Or throw a tantrum. Or curse you.
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Today’s #hike in Val d’Oten did not disappoint #hiking #Dolomites
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
So glad it worked out!!! As it happens I just bought some quince a couple of days ago…
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Oh no, I hope it’s nothing serious! Sending you positive vibes
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petipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Congrats! It must feel really rewarding
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