Category Archives: 2015 Italy 50th

Here is every picture we took from the Servi Terrace. Because, you know. The Duomo.

Science-ing it up Okay, first I have to admit that I took no notes this day, and didn’t write the travel entry until November 8, so much of this day is likely made up from fragments of memories that don’t … Continue reading →

A very sexy day! We thought we might visit The Duomo this morning, but were surprised to find the longest lineup of the week, leading us to believe that some kind of group tour was in town – maybe a … Continue reading →

Art Appreciation 101 Today was our private tour of the Uffizi – totally worth it! We had the loveliest Art Viva guide, Brenda, who seemed to adjust her style and tour highlights to match our super-fun group. Without a doubt … Continue reading →

The Wines of Villa Antinori If yesterday was “Chrystal Day”, today is “Risa Day”. I woke up with big welts from the mosquitoes. Fortunately none of them were on my face! Florian, our cheerful young driver, picked us up at 9:30 … Continue reading →

The food! My God, the FOOD!! I’m just going to say it: this was Chrystal’s day from start to end. The routine established itself early. Coffee drinkers get ready and head one by one down to the coffee shop below … Continue reading →

Day of the Markets Heading out on  our first full day in Florence, we decided to hit the markets! Today was ear-marked as market day, and we had many successes – 4 or 5 or maybe 17 purses for Sofia, a … Continue reading →

Bella Firenze! After the departing of friends and family, Risa, Andi, Kinga and Chrystal headed off to meet up in the train station. Because my Rome landlord asked us for an early departure to prepare for his next guests, I ended up … Continue reading →