An old camera, a much older photographer and a third-age university group sail slowly and peacefully along the Brenta river canal from Venice to Padova on the good ship “Tiepolo” one sunny Saturday in June. This is where noble and rich Venetians built their summer residences in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.

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Catharine is a founding member of aamora. She grew up in England but has been living in Italy since her marriage in 1969. She spends her winters near Milan and her summers in Tuscany. Check out her previous contribution to aamora – the very first one! – by clicking here and her other contributions by clicking here. You can also enjoy more of her wonderful work on jpgmag.com .