Le monache di Betlemme hanno rinunciato al mondo. La loro scelta è precisa, netta. Sembrano non avere dubbi. Sono consacrate a Cristo, cercano il volto di Cristo nella solitudine, nella preghiera. Pregano per noi, pregano per il mondo. Loro sono, della Chiesa, il cuore che pulsa.

This is my entry for #monomad challenge by @monochromes.A wonderful day at the beach.We are at Vallugola, a wild beach on east coast of Italy, in Marche region.Sea was a little rough, there were some waves, and I have tried to take some shots when waves hit the ground, and also me (yes, I saved my camera).

This is my entry for #monomad challenge by @monochromes.Hello to all! Hot day in Italy. To find a fresh place, we went to a river shore called Crystal Beach, along Tanaro river, between Verduno and Pollenzo cities (in Piedmont region, north Italy).

This is my entry for #monomad challenge by @monochromes.I have dreamt to be under this mountain for many years. I have noticed it in an old postcards from my travel to Karakorum in 2005. In 2022 I had the opportunity, being in Karakorum again, to admire the great beauty and elegance of the shape of its ridges, similar to the teeth of a huge shark!

This is my entry for #monomad challenge by @monochromes.Weather forecast has been strange in Italy at the end of june. Cold outside, warm water. A lot of rain, humidity. Here the main river in Turin, its name is Po.There is long promenade on the side of the river, with trees, grass, many people walking, running, taking outside the dog, and some rowers training in the river. I took this pictures from a pedestrian bridge:

Săpânța, Romania.Maria life is simple, in touch with nature. Another time, a slow time.House is full of colors: mainly red, yellow and blue, in harmony. A long vine tree around the building.She uses to spin wool to built carpet, sweaters, socks and many other things: