Jakesprinter’s theme of Motion Pictures this week had me dipping into the memory banks, not to mention an old photograph album or two. That’s always a pleasurable experience, so thank you, Jake. Now, as the song goes, “Let me entertain you”.
As far back as I can remember, there have been Star Wars films. My daughter loved them with a passion, and I have to admit, I found Han Solo’s brusque style quite compelling. Nineteen years later when my son came along (yes, it was a bit of a gap) the Star Wars saga was still unfolding, and trips to the cinema became a regular feature.
My daughter married and left home, but was always pleased to be able to entertain her baby brother. So it was that, one Easter, they were both to be found in our garden, transforming paste eggs into Star Wars characters. It’s an image that never fails to make me smile.
When James was a little older, a Sorrento based holiday gave us the opportunity to catch the train (another passion!) north to the Caserta Palace. The reason? Nothing to do with the fabulous Baroque architecture of this 18th century palace. Oh no! James wanted to hide from the Storm Troopers in the spacious palace grounds, and possibly help rescue Queen Amidala. I confess to looking furtively over my shoulder as I mounted the iconic staircase.
Caserta Palace- from Wikipedia Commons
The Caserta Palace was used for filming in Star Wars Episode 1 : Phantom Menace, and then in Star Wars Episode 2 : Attack of the Clone Wars. I’m sure we had some photos of the Palace somewhere. Maybe the Storm Troopers confiscated them?
Thanks Jake! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my trip to the movies with you. I wonder what next week’s Sunday Post challenge will bring? To join in, follow the link or click on Jake’s dragon logo.
restlessjo 
My husband is a HUGE Star Wars fan! After he sees this post, he’s probably going to stay up all night to make these, too! Bummer we didn’t know about Caserta Palace – as we went to 22 cities in Italy, but never came here! I think I will avoid telling my husby that detail! 😉
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Good tip- hide the eggs!
Thanks for reading.
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The joys of chidlhood never fails to bring the most happy surprises. Easter eggs to Star Wars eggs, how cool is that. I love the fun images. Thanks.
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The photos are old and not great but I love looking at them- they always bring a smile.
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Very creative work, the Star wars Thai fighter Blow me away!!! Cheers Nonoy Manga
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My daughter’s a star, isn’t she? Cheers!
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Indeed.
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Great post, Jo. I loved the eggs, and especially the fact that your son’s sister was so sweet to him. That must make a mother proud!
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There are 19 years between them so it’s not your normal bro-sister relationship. Not surprisingly she was a little jealous when he came along, but she adjusted well.
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That does credit to your parenting as well as her character.
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I love your eggs…how creative and your son, James, has a very cute smile! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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The young uns inherited all the creativity in the family. I just got to clean up after them!
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Thanks for bringing smiles to my day with your post. 🙂
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a very entertaining post! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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It was a pleasure. Finding those old photos was the hard part!
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What a delightful post Jo! Love those eggs and the smile on your sons face 🙂
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Thanks Madhu. Memories, hey?
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I really love to see this place my friend star wars is one of my favorite too ,
Thanks for sharing 🙂
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It is a stunning building Jake, with the most beautiful grounds. But it’s quite surreal to be there- you can picture all those wierd and wonderful creatures in the parade!
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those eggs look like a lot of fun!
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My Mam always used to do plain dyed ones, but Lisa took it to a whole new level.!
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oh so much fun jo, now you will have me digging out the starwars lego model photos! love your photos of the eggs and that dear little boy … and the staircase is divine!
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It was a truly fabulous place and so evoked Star Wars, it was unreal! That little boy is 22 and starting his first paying job today… since his paper round! How times change.
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