petipaw
@petipaw
Venezia / Los Angeles. I read books.
Stuff I can’t live without include – #books (especially those by #PeterTemple, the master of the witty, sardonic thriller), #coffee (iced and frothy please), friends (could do worse than @jasonnoiles.bsky.social in that regard) #Booksky 📚
I was heard chuckling again and again on the bus to the Dolomites as I tore through Dead Point, a #JackIrish #thriller by #PeterTemple. Thank you for the book and the fun, @jasonnoiles.bsky.social! #Booksky 📚
@caroline-venezia.bsky.social @davidhewson.com The farmer I buy my produce from confirmed that this #beet is called “erbetta di Chioggia” here. I confirm it’s scrumptious – but you knew that already
Not my favorite collection by the great #ToveJansson. Especially annoying that this publisher features some of the #shortstories in multiple collections… #Booksky 📚
Today’s #hike brought me back to the #Dolomites today, all the way to the lovely Rifugio San Marco (alt. 1,820m, established 1895). #hiking #CAI #alpinehiking
I went rowing (Venetian style) this morning in the Laguna… #Venice #rowingvenice #voga #vogaveneta
The intricate decor of the Palazzo Loredan beautifully and unexpectedly complements the works of #SanyaKantarovsky. #Venice #Venezia #contemporaryart
I get my produce from a couple who farm on Sant’Erasmo and I’ve been buying these beets from them every week for the past month – by far the tastiest beets I’ve ever had. I had no idea they were called Chioggia beets!
Today’s #hike took me from Fusine in #ValdiZoldo to Spiz Agnellessa (alt. 2,046m) – the view of the #Dolomites was spectacular. And it was blissfully cool after a scorching week. #CAI #alpinehiking
The easiest, most lowkey way of celebrating the 4th of July – with some fresh stovetop #popcorn. #IndependenceDay
I skipped a few paragraphs. I just couldn’t. The way Galsworthy writes Balthasar and animals in general (that extraordinary passage attacking zoos!!!) give you an idea of the scope of his empathy & his insight
My first novel by #AnitaDesai – #FastingFeasting. The writing is exquisite. #Booksky 📚
My favorite #friedeggs – sunny side up w/ crispy #sage leaves & chopped #parsley. I could have this every day but the #egg guy, who refuses to put the “market” in “farmers’ market” rations them – max 4/customer this week – like it’s the USSR…
Behold the behemoth! It didn’t fit in my shopping basket so I carried this glorious 8-kilo baby home on my hip. #watermelon #summer
Recreating the supremely refreshing #fruitvinegar sodas I’d discovered in #Japan with some high quality #applecidervinegar from Normandy, some #sparklingwater & ice cubes. #heatwave
As @nonsuchbook.bsky.social suggested, I got my hand on #ColdComfortFarm by #StellaGibbons – I could really use some cold, cold comfort to help me through this maddening #heatwave… #Booksky
The membership card of the #ClubAlpinoItaliano is a multipage booklet with gold lettering, handwritten details, a vigorously stamped ID picture – and the most delightfully retro thing I own #CAI #hiking
The only acceptable #heatwave dinner – a massive bowl of chilled #watermelon. Are you with me @jasonnoiles.bsky.social?
I couldn’t wait and rushed directly from Vol. 1 to Vol. 2 of #TheForsyteSaga by John #Galsworthy. Catching up with the inspirational #ForsyteSaga26 group… #Booksky
I never expected the writing of John #Galsworthy to be so unfussy, insightful and funny. A big thank you to @lizoksbooks.bsky.social & her posse who made me want to read #TheManofProperty, vol 1 of #TheForsyteSaga. #ForsyteSaga26 #Booksky
Truer words were never spoken, @valmcdermid.bsky.social! I blame/credit @jasonnoiles.bsky.social for my first #PeterTemple hit. #BlackTide #JackIrish #Booksky
It’s a foggy day but the cows are out and the hike to the Rifugio Venini (altitude 1,500m) is on!