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Friday, February 19, 2021

Libreria Acqua Alta (Weekend/Street Reflections # 4)


 Venice, Italy 

Libreria Acqua Alta is a very unique bookstore in Venice. It's a must-see if you like books, boats, and cats. I took a picture of the boss trying to explain something to his human employee. 😸

If you'd like to see what the shop looks like click HERE.

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23 comments:

  1. MalyssFebruary 19, 2021 at 11:21 AM

    I hope you'll accept the fact that a "street" might be a "quay" sometimes... :)

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  2. MalyssFebruary 19, 2021 at 11:22 AM

    Oh, and I just love the way the boss is looking at his employee..

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  3. Taken For GrantedFebruary 19, 2021 at 12:45 PM

    Great "street"photo, James. I see what you mean about the store owner. What a unique book store. It's a place I could spend lots of time browsing.

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  4. CloudiaFebruary 19, 2021 at 12:46 PM

    Marvelous photo!

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  5. Brian KingFebruary 19, 2021 at 1:41 PM

    LOL! Very cool photo!

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  6. Kenneth Cole SchneiderFebruary 19, 2021 at 1:48 PM

    That cat has something very important to say. It must be frustrating that everyone else speaks a foreign language.

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  7. DebbieFebruary 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM

    I love this bookshop - especially sitting in the armchair and gazing out onto the canal. A great shot, James, that brings back happy memories for me

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  8. AmyFebruary 19, 2021 at 2:12 PM

    the cat looks like he's supervising, funny boy

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  9. junie-JeshFebruary 19, 2021 at 4:00 PM

    To see the shop from the inside is revealing. Love the idea for the boats! Did snow fall in southern Calif.?

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  10. Margaret Birding For PleasureFebruary 19, 2021 at 4:44 PM

    WOW! That bookshop is a marvel Very clever to have the books in boats so they float although i am not sure how you would find a book you are looking for. it might be at the bottom of a bath!! well worth seeing James. Thanks for hosting stay safe and have a great weekend

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  11. Lydia C. LeeFebruary 19, 2021 at 4:54 PM

    That is beautiful! so charming.

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  12. jp@A Green RidgeFebruary 19, 2021 at 7:10 PM

    I'm sure you meant that the cat was the boss because that is what has happened in this house...she owns and I rent!!!...jp

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  13. Jackie McGuinnessFebruary 19, 2021 at 7:51 PM

    That's my kid of bookstore!

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  14. LindaFebruary 20, 2021 at 12:57 AM

    Cute kitty! Have a good weekend.

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  15. orvokkiFebruary 20, 2021 at 3:58 AM

    Very nice photo.

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  16. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 20, 2021 at 4:15 AM

    Oh I absolutely would visit this bookshop James, I can't believe I didn't know about it when I was there last. The video is fabulous I enjoyed it so much, merci beaucoup.

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  17. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 20, 2021 at 4:17 AM

    btw meant to say what a super capture, the pussycat is looking up so adoringly :)

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  18. s.cFebruary 20, 2021 at 5:25 AM

    Great photo of the boss and his employee.Only the idea that your shop can get a load of water and that your books must be protect by boats to keep them floating is something to bizar to believe but the reality is different indeed. Link to that youtube movie is fantastic.

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  19. kwarkitoFebruary 20, 2021 at 6:09 AM

    I remember that one year ago, you were in Paris and we ate at Polidor Restaurant. it's a nice souvenir our walk in Quartier saint Germain and our visit at Derolle. Today is quite different for me. I'm sick with covid. Going from one room to the other is a terrible effort. Spring arrives shyly. I hope I can take a walk before the next lockdown.

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  20. biebkriebelsFebruary 20, 2021 at 6:30 AM

    I would love to be in that store with this cute boss :)

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  21. JimFebruary 20, 2021 at 9:27 AM

    Love the cat!! We've missed this shop, maybe it wasn't there in our first visit in the 1980's.
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  22. merlecolibri February 20, 2021 at 2:39 PM

    bel instant...

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  23. ThérèseFebruary 24, 2021 at 5:05 AM

    Extra cette photo du moment ou l'homme perdu dans sa musique en oublie la revendication du chat quémandeur...

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