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A child runs down the main street of Bussana Vecchia, the village near San Remo that was destroyed in the earthquake of 1887. ***** ...

The Pipes of Pan on an ancient wall in Bussana Vecchia, the village that was destroyed in an earthquake in 1887. ***** Les Flûtes de ...

This car, abandoned below Bussana Vecchia, isn't going anywhere soon. *****  Cette voiture, abandonnée en dessous de Bussana Ve...

Shutters in Bussana Vecchia and a lot of ivy. ***** Volets à Bussana Vecchia et une invasion  de lierre.

Cobblestones like these make my heart sing.  These are real old cobblestones, laid in medieval times by artisans of the village of Bussan...

I want one of these!  An old cistern, complete with rust and a ball and chain and used as a plant holder. ***** Je veux une comme cel...

This is one of the most magical sights in Bussana Vecchia - the church at the top of the village. No roof, fading frescoes, grass where ...

Coco Chanel leans against an electric meter in an artist's studio in Bussana Vecchia. ***** Coco Chanel s'appuie contre un co...

You'll see these tiny decorated masks as you enter the village of Bussana Vecchia. You also can't park in front of them. *****...

An old door in Bussana Vecchia. 'Let the wind blow, the snow fall and the eagle fly.' *****  Une vieille porte à Bussana Ve...

You see lots of dogs in Bussana Vecchia and people wearing arty clothes - no surprise in a village of artists. ***** On voit beaucoup...

There are people who are mad about photographing lines of washing and I more than understand their passion. This one particular appealed ...

We've visited Bussana Vecchia, across the border in Italy, before - it's a village I love -  but that was two years ago, so if yo...

Bussana Vecchia near San Remo, is the village destroyed in an earthquake at the end of the 19th century. I've posted about this vil...

One last look at the village of Bussana Vecchia but one day we will return. Thanks so much to everyone who has so kindly commented and who ...

This is all that is left of the smaller second church. I wonder how many years will pass before it finally gives up the struggle and ...

It's probably time to think about leaving Bussana Vecchia even though there's so much more to show you - there's a second churc...

This house doesn't seem to belong in this ancient village, does it? Yet, look at the small photo and you see this renovation is just a...

The little girl has the job of closing the massive front door. ~~~~~ La petite fille a la tâche de fermer la porte d'entrée massive.

'When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain.' ~ Mark Twain ~~~~~ "Lorsque tu cherches l'amour, appâte ave...