With wishes that this glorious golden moon (Jan. 3) brings joy, calm, fun and laughter, good food – and most importantly, good health, to all. And, even more important: a peaceful, saner, safer world.
I never tire of full moon shots from my balcony overlooking the Mediterranean, the town of Menton, France, and Italy in the background. The gilded sheen of this moon was special—hopefully a good omen for 2026.
For the third holiday season in a row, I pampered myself at Abano Terme, a spa town in northern Italy known for therapeutic mud treatments.
Thermal pools and mud at Abano. For more “Discovering the Marvels of Mud”
Today’s Taste: A focus on Italy, yummy pasta: Fusilli with Broccoli and Gorgonzola Sauce For more tasty recipes, click here.
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15 responses to “Happy New Year’s Moon”
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Thank you for posting, Leah.
I can now see where you were while I was staying in your apartment with Simba 🙂
I must go to Abano one day and get one of those treatments.
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The views are outstanding, Food OK, but this is not Paris nor Nice. Longing for a good ole
American pot roast, prepared one yesterday for guests. Delicious.
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Beautiful moon shot! I’ve had a few like that over Santa Monica Bay on my morning walks. Happy New Year!
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Hi Leah What wonderful pictures 🥰 Wish you all the best😘 Greetings from Phoenix, Arizona
********************************* Erika Niederer mit homesitting um die Welt
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What stunning shots from your balcony. I was privileged to stay there last May. I share your wishes for a better, brighter 2026. Love, Anne
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Glorious full-moon photos, Leah! Oh la la, the spa experience must have been heavenly. So glad you did that! Gayle
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