Thursday, May 25, 2023

Gallimaufry#80

Just a gallimaufry of photos 📸
Bidor, a small town in Malaysia renowned for its guavas and stink beans
Fruit sculpture of guavas and rose apples in Bidor


Petai (stink beans)
Lunch
Grasshopper chowing on a bitter melon


 FROM THE TRAVEL ARCHIVES

One of the four lions of Fontana dell'Obelisco, Piazza del Popolo



"Gabinetto?", I asked a waiter while looking for a restroom in a restaurant where we were dining in Rome. He looked a little bemused for a second before he directed me to the facility. "Toilette", he corrected me.

But here's what I learned from the Daily Italian Words blog prior to our trip to Italy:
So, my dear Italian bloggers, which is the correct word—gabinetto or toilette?
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57 comments:

  1. Mbul KecilMay 25, 2023 at 8:08 PM

    full of vegetable and fruit mural...i like stink bean very much and usualy eat them with spicy sambal and cucumber...sometimes with stir fried bitter melon too

    The guava statue looks so gigantic...

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  2. Angie's RecipesMay 25, 2023 at 8:27 PM

    Love that mural...so different! I have never had stink beans.

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  3. Tine de JongMay 25, 2023 at 10:17 PM

    Good morning Veronica, what beautiful photos had you shared again and that big Fruit sculpture is really super beautiful. But also that special grasshopper, because I have never seen one like that. And that lion with that water had you very nicely made on your blog. Thank for sharing and i wish you beautiful days.

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  4. IrmaMay 26, 2023 at 12:31 AM

    This is a wonderful series of photos.
    I really like the moving water near the lion.
    The mural is also very nice and the food looks delicious.
    Greetings Irma

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  5. roentareMay 26, 2023 at 2:27 AM

    The sculptures look just fantastic!

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  6. David M. Gascoigne,May 26, 2023 at 2:29 AM

    Not knowing Italian I am unable to help you with your linguistic conundrum, but the important thing is that you were directed to the right place! That's relief!

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  7. ChristineMay 26, 2023 at 6:20 AM

    Love the grasshopper photo

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  8. BillMay 26, 2023 at 7:51 AM

    Beautiful photos! I love the sculptures and the fountains.

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  9. GiorgioMay 26, 2023 at 9:53 AM

    Stunning photo of the grasshopper!
    I also saw a mural of a fruits and veggies shop in Naples ... I will show it as soon as possible. I like the sculpture of the guavas and rose apple, which you took in Bidor.
    Thanks for your mention of another Italian landmark (the four lions in Rome).
    It seems that the waiter in Rome has forgotten his own language :-))) ... you made the question in Italian language correctly, Veronica! The Italian word "bagno" is a synonym. But I noticed that the French word "toilette" is almost everywhere in West Europe. This doesn't mean that the waiter was right :-)))

    Have a nice and sunny weekend, Veronica!

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  10. AnonymousMay 26, 2023 at 10:52 AM

    The lion fountain is incredible! I wonder why they are called stink beans? I can’t help with the Italian.

    Michelle
    https://followingmymuse.space

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  11. Valerie-JaelMay 26, 2023 at 10:55 AM

    I LOVE your photos, that lion fountain is fabulous. And your food looks good and I am very hungry now. Have a lovely weekend, hugs, Valerie

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  12. Liz A.May 26, 2023 at 11:25 AM

    That's a cool fountain.

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  13. LorrieMay 26, 2023 at 12:02 PM

    That's a big sculpture of fruit - and so pretty! The meat and noodles dish looks delicious, and it's almost lunchtime here, but what I'll eat won't be as tasty-looking.
    Languages are so interesting.

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  14. Martha Jane OrlandoMay 26, 2023 at 12:56 PM

    Loved the sculpture and fountain, Veronica, but what in the world is a stink bean? Sorry, but I can't help you with the Italian, my friend.
    Blessings!

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  15. JeanieMay 26, 2023 at 1:04 PM

    Now, THAT is a very important word to know! As always, gorgeous images. That food looks to die for!

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  16. Bob BushellMay 26, 2023 at 2:21 PM

    Great photos, I love them all.

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  17. J.P. AlexanderMay 26, 2023 at 7:03 PM

    Me enamore la fuente del león y me dio ganas de tu almuerzo. Te mando un beso.

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  18. Margaret DMay 26, 2023 at 9:28 PM

    Wonderful to see these lovely photos Veronica, very different from Australia :)
    Love the lion with the water for me it's different.

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  19. Black KnightMay 27, 2023 at 1:02 AM

    Gabinetto or Bagno are both correct. Toilette is international.
    The fruit sculpture is very nice.

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  20. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraMay 27, 2023 at 3:03 AM

    Gostei de ver estas interessantes fotografias.
    Um abraço e bom fim-de-semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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  21. BreathtakingMay 27, 2023 at 10:16 AM

    Hello Veronica :=)
    The grasshopper is gorgeous, and I like the lion fountain, the Gabinetto I did not know, but would probably have asked for Toilette. In Portugal we ask for "The Bathroom" Quarto do Banho.
    All the best

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  22. Linda StollMay 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM

    i don't believe that i've ever seen (or imagined!) fruit sculpture of that size!

    meanwhile, when you gotta go, you gotta go, no matter what you call the room. i hope the waiter didn't stay bemused for too long!

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  23. Kinga K.May 28, 2023 at 5:52 AM

    Nice sculpture :D

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  24. Yogi♪♪♪May 29, 2023 at 5:55 AM

    Such a variety of photos you have for us. I love the video of the lion fountain.

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  25. Rainbow EveningMay 29, 2023 at 6:04 AM

    never heard about "stink bean"...... interesting.

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  26. José mariaMay 29, 2023 at 8:10 AM

    Hola Verónica, me encanta la escritura de frutas, las fotografías son muy bonitas.
    Feliz semana.
    Saludos.

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  27. Carol @Comfort Spring StationMay 29, 2023 at 8:52 AM

    I love the lion fountain with the stream of water from his mouth. Great collection today!

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  28. Brian's Home BlogMay 29, 2023 at 9:37 AM

    Those were wonderful photos and that lion is totally amazing!

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  29. Beatrice P. BoydMay 29, 2023 at 9:57 AM

    Those were quite the interesting sculptures, Veronica Lee, and I also wondered about stink beans and whether the name applied to any odor when growing or cooked? We will be traveling in Italy this September, so perhaps then I will learn the correct term for a restroom. Hopefully, there will be some illustrations which always serve the purpose better than words.

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  30. NCSueMay 29, 2023 at 10:59 AM

    Wow! A lovely gallimaufry!
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/05/on-retreat.html

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  31. Mary KirklandMay 29, 2023 at 12:24 PM

    I love the fountain. We've had a bunch of grasshoppers here recently.

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  32. Heidi | The Frugal GirlsMay 29, 2023 at 1:59 PM

    The Fontana dell'Obelisco is so gorgeous... and I loved the fruit sculpture. These are such fun memories and places, thank you so much for sharing!

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  33. MargieMay 29, 2023 at 6:04 PM

    Do stink beans actually have an offensive odour?

    I've always been a fan of guava and wished there were more guava teas!

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  34. Phil SladeMay 29, 2023 at 11:58 PM

    I love that fountain Veronica. An d the fruit sculpture is amazing. Stink beans? Mmmmm.

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  35. stevebethereMay 30, 2023 at 2:48 AM

    What beautiful photos very artistic there too thanks for sharing and your lunch heheh! :-)

    Have a stinkylesstastic week 👍

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  36. Carol LMay 30, 2023 at 3:21 AM

    Beautiful photos of everything. The lion fountain is remarkable and the grasshopper looks huge! TFS

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  37. Recep Hilmi TUFAN | rehitu.comMay 30, 2023 at 1:33 PM

    Great photos! I studied Italian however I didn't hear the word gabinetto.

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  38. stardustMay 30, 2023 at 9:35 PM

    Language is interesting. “Stink beans” reminds me of Japanese “natto”, but there is another stink beans which is new to me. Are they smelly?
    I’m not sure the reason, but I guess maybe “gavinetto“ is a direct word instead of softer “toilette”, “powder room” or “restroom” , if in English.

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  39. SuzanaMay 30, 2023 at 11:38 PM

    Every week I look forward to see your special gallimaufry. You have a great collection, amazing one. Never heard of bitter melone. And the petai are so funny. The fountain with the lion is beautiful. And those huge fruits?
    Thank you Veroniva for such interesting and beautiful images!
    Happy WW! Hugs and blessings! 😘❤️

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  40. Memories of Eric and FlynnMay 31, 2023 at 12:50 AM

    The lion fountain is lovely. The fruit sculpture is huge!

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  41. eileeninmdMay 31, 2023 at 3:26 AM

    Hello,
    I love the lion statues and fountains. I have never heard of stink beans. The fruits sculptures are great. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  42. My GBGV LifeMay 31, 2023 at 3:29 AM

    Love the fruit sculpture, what a cool find.

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  43. CristiMay 31, 2023 at 4:36 AM

    have a great day!

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  44. magiceyeMay 31, 2023 at 5:08 AM

    Amazing fruit sculptures!

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  45. TomMay 31, 2023 at 5:13 AM

    ...thanks for showing me the sights. Have a wonderful week.

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  46. SandeeMay 31, 2023 at 6:19 AM

    Beautiful. Wow.

    I love the food. Yummy.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday, Veronica. ♥

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  47. klaraMay 31, 2023 at 1:33 PM

    what an interesting selection of images. it really looks like a place worth visiting.

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  48. Marie MoodyMay 31, 2023 at 7:11 PM

    Hello my friend, we go back quite a few years don't we? Anyway, love the photos & the Italian lesson. Italians have different dialects just as Spanish does too! I'm half Sicilian & my Nana spoke Italian kind of half & half, half Italian & half English she was such a cutie though! Loved her to pieces & miss her so very much! Thank you for the pics! They were great! hugs

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  49. Marie MoodyMay 31, 2023 at 7:12 PM

    Oh darn, not sure if the previous comment got in, so Hello again & thank you for the Italian lesson! Have a great day!

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  50. Red Rose AlleyJune 1, 2023 at 9:05 AM

    The apple sculptures are delightful. I am wondering now why they are called stink beans. Your lunch looks delicious. That is an awesome photo of the grasshopper. And a lovely restaurant with pops of "red." A very cool fountain photo too!

    Happy June!

    ~Sheri

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  51. dee NambiarJune 1, 2023 at 3:12 PM

    It's nice to see a different kind of a sculpture and fountain, too. :)
    Is Bidor in an agricultural area?

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  52. Ginny HartzlerJune 1, 2023 at 10:04 PM

    I love the large fruit sculpture! That and the lion fountain are my favorites.

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  53. Joanne June 2, 2023 at 11:06 AM

    I love that fountain and I can not get over the size of that grasshopper.

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  54. Laura. MJune 3, 2023 at 8:42 AM

    Me gustan las esculturas y las flores
    Gracias Veronica por estar🤗
    Un abrazo.

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  55. AmyJune 10, 2023 at 1:49 PM

    I adore carnivorous plants, I wasn't very successful with venus flytraps but I do have a pitcher plant that I've had for a few years.

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  56. sandyJune 15, 2023 at 7:29 PM

    the food as always looks good but I have to say that is quite an attractive grasshopper - ...those wings!

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