In my previous post there were two pictures showing clothes hung out. I mentioned this point after I had noticed that tourists sometimes took photos of the washing while they are walking through the historic centre. Maybe they disagree on this, although people washing needs to be dried, as mentioned by Jan in her comment.
With relation to washing, another blogging friend, Ananka , also wrote that people need to do that. I understand that elderly people can't carry their washing on the rooftop, as in many old buildings there isn't any elevator.
But the problem is that there are facade decorations on some old buildings, and hanging out clothes on the facade architecture is not a nice thingh to look at.
The solution could be to buy a clothes dryer.
...part of the local charm?
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's the living part of old buildings :-)
DeleteConcordo Giorgio!
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ReplyDeletePersonally, it never bothered me in Italy that the laundry was hanging outside the windows.
However, you never see it in Vienna, perhaps it was never common here.
Wish you a very nice afternoon :)
Actually, I didn't see it in Vienna, Klagenfurt and Innsbruck :-)
DeleteIt isn't something that bothers me either. It isn't so common over here, mind you, we don't have the weather for it haha! :-D
ReplyDeleteThe temperatures have dropped in Scotland. There is lots of snow in the north part but here Central Region it is just frosty. Lows of -ve 6!
I know the weather is too cold in your country right now, as I just hosted a Scottish couple from Greenock. Nice people who told me that the temperatures had decreased in their country.
DeleteI remember when Berlusconi visited Genoa for the fist time as Premier, and noticed clothes hung out in the "Vicoli di Genova". He also had a bad reaction. I think that where there are no houses with particular and beautiful parts with an historical interest, hanging out clothes can be admitted, otherwise everything is left to the respect and good manners of the people who live there.
ReplyDeleteYou mainly can see them while you are walking along Naples' old alleys :-)
DeleteHi Giorgio!
ReplyDeleteI talking about drying laundry, I agree with you.
Giorgio, I salute you from unfortunately rainy Poland!
Thank you for your comment, Anna. Greetings from Italy :-)
DeleteIt is so funny to see these washings hanging against the classic facades of buildings
ReplyDeleteTourists sometimes enjoy it :-)
DeleteYo tengo secadora pero tambien seco al sol cuando puedo. Me gustaron las imágenes. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear your appreciation!
DeleteKisses :-)
I think that's OK!
ReplyDeleteHello Irina, Thank you for sharing your point of view :-)
DeleteAs a tourist, I find the sight of washing hung out to dry really adds character to the place. I think I mentioned something similar when I visited Cinque Terre – it gives the area a lived-in, authentic feel. In Malaysia, it’s also a common sight, especially since our days are almost always sunny. It’s a practical and eco-friendly way to save energy, and I love how it connects daily life with the environment. It's part of the charm of a place, don’t you think?
ReplyDeleteIf a place shows the effects of human habitation, it can be considered as characteristic. I also agree on the connection between daily life and environmental protection.
DeleteThe problem is that some old façade elements, which refer to decorative and architectural details, couldn't be covered with washing hung out.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Veronica :-)
Many years ago when I used to travel I didn't mind the sight of washing hanging out to dry, although this couldn't be said for all travellers as they didn't agree! As I said in my comment before washing does need to be dried!
ReplyDeleteTalking with one of my sons recently he has invested in one of these heated indoor dryers and finds it works very well.
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Enjoy your weekend.
All the best Jan
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