Here are a couple shots we took in Firenze (Florence). Generally, Italian police don't like photos so you have to be a little sneaky about it! There are several different types of police with varying responsibilities in Italy but I won't begin to try to explain what I only barely understand myself... The two men pictured at the top are with the … [Read more...]
Visit to a Castle
We made it back home in about 30 hours... Wow! Very tiring, but happy to be back. The day before we left, a local gave us a tour of a private castello (castle) that dates back to the 10th century. Parts of it were destroyed and/or damaged and reconstructed over the centuries and it was at the center of a farming community. It sits on the … [Read more...]
Big Bike Race in a Small Town
Today, we were lucky enough to be part of the "crowd" during a national cycling race. Watching how excited the people were was just as fun as the race itself. All the locals were posted at their windows to watch it, a better view than from the street I think. After the racers left on their 150km journey, we noticed the trophy tent... Only in … [Read more...]
Another Day in Paradise…
Yes, I had to use that line... sorry! Here are a couple snaps from our journey today to Siena and the scenic drive back through the country. In Siena, everyone hangs their laundry on dry sunny days. Today was absolutely gorgeous and there was laundry everywhere! It is very early in the year for the farmers to cut hay, but this was freshly … [Read more...]
Old cars and old houses
Here in Italy, old Fiats are prize possessions... at least the ones that are still running anyway! We've seen red ones, white ones, black ones, even an orange one. It seems every village has at least one old Fiat. Of course there is a back seat, but I can't imagine who could fit inside it! Right now there are flowers every where. The … [Read more...]
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