love on the locks

This is one of my favorite photos that I’ve taken for my photo class so far.  This was taken on the arched walkway alongside the river (to the left of the arches is the river).  At first, I just took the picture without knowing what it signified, just because I thought it looked cool and interesting.  Later, when I showed it at the critique, I learned that this is something couples do to declare their love.  They take a lock, write their names on it, lock it here, then throw the key in the river together.  I’ve decided that if/when I get engaged….I’d want to come back and do this.  =P

I have a TON more pictures…from Rome, Pitti Palace/Boboli Gardens, from the top of the Duomo (after climbing more than 400 steps!!!).  I will try to upload those soon!

Only 3 more days in Italy!

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