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...]
Fun Snapshots
I snapped the poppies with beautiful background on my way back to our hotel after lunch yesterday... if only this was my view at home! The sepia tone below is inside an ancient abbey that just begs to be shot in black and white! Today we were actually in Siena- I hope to get a shot or two from our participants for my next post! Siena is one … [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...]