Wednesday, 20 December 2023

The shortest day of the year

 

2023'S Winter solstice is around the corner, as on December 22 the Northern  hemisphere will be furthest away from the sun. It will be the shortest day of the year.

The picture above shows the Bay of Naples (South Italy) on a cloudy morning in late Autumn. It was taken by my sister, who lives there.

That old medieval tower was built five centuries ago to protect against the threat of invasion by Arabs and turks. I saw it while I was on the rooftop of building located in the historic centre of the town.
The tower was surrounded completely by residential buildings two centuries after  it had been built



 Enjoy the shortest day of the year ❗

27 comments:

  1. Hi Giorgio :)
    Very nice pictures. The first photo in particular is delightful! I can't wait for the first day of winter, as the days are just starting to get longer L(
    Giogrgio, I salute you and I wish you a nice day!
    P.S.
    Giorgio, is there a lot of talk about Poland in the Italian media today?

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    1. That's true, Anna! There is a great talk about Poland in my country, because Tusk's government wants to reduce public subsidies for the Church.

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  2. Hello, Giorgio! Thank you for the beautiful pictures! I like them very much! Merry Christmas!

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    1. Thanks for the appreciation, Irina 😊
      Happy Christmas ☃️

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  3. Uy no lo sabía . Me gusta la primera foto. Te mando un beso y te deseo una feliz Navidad para ti y tu familia.

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  4. Giorgio, what a stunning sunset that is! It's truly breathtaking. Merry Christmas and may your days be filled with such beauty and joy!

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    1. May you have a happy Christmas, Veronica 🌲

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  5. Giorgio, I wish you all the best!
    Giorgio, to you and your family I wish health, happiness, joy, prosperity, fulfilment of dreams and the Blessing and protection of the Newborn Lord Jesus!!!

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    1. Thank you, Anna!
      May you and your family have a happy Christmas!

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  6. Giorgio, on the occasion of the Resurrection I wish you the very best!!! Health, happiness, joy, fulfilment of all your dreams and the protection of the Newborn Lord Jesus and His Blessings in every day!!!
    Best wishes to you and your family!!!

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    1. Thank you, dear friend Anna !
      May you have a happy Christmas ☃️

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  7. Bellissima foto del tramonto.Buon Natale a te e famiglia.

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    1. Grazie Olga.
      Buon Natale a te e ai tuoi cari!

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  8. beautiful views...
    # Happy Holidays to you and yours

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  9. Hi Giorgio, stopping by to wish you and your family the very best Christmas.

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    1. Thank you; the same to you and your husband 💖

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  10. Wow! That first photograph is fabulous.

    I hope you and your family enjoyed a Happy Christmas, my good wishes for the coming New Year.

    All the best Jan

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