Bits of Florence
Ciao! I hope someone is still out there… I was really hoping to be able to post more while we were on vacation, but after my last post took an entire afternoon just to upload, I just didn’t have the patience. Now, I’m back home, and getting all caught up. While I remember how to do this whole blogging thing, I thought I’d share a few photos from Firenze (aka Florence).
While I’ve been to Italy several times before, it was my first trip to Firenze, and not surprisingly, it was amazing. We had unbelievable meals (thanks to my new favorite Italian food guide book, the Slow Food “Osterie & Locande d’Italia”… this book was a goldmine of great places, and I wouldn’t go back to Italy without it. One word of warning though: don’t trust the payment methods listed. Many of the places, esp. in Firenze, were cash only despite the description in the book), saw Italian opera in Boboli gardens, climbed the steps to the top of the Duomo, shopped like crazy, experinece plenty of Tuscan sun, and ate more than our fair share of gelato. While we were there, I was also lucky enough to get to meet Ilva of the lovely Lucullian Delights blog. What a wonderful treat! Ilva is a marvel with her camera and her recipes…
I hope to be back with some recipes myself from the trip later this week. Until then, here are the shots from Firenze:
August 31st, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I’m very jealous that you got to meet Ilva. Someday I’m going to visit her, soon I hope. Your trip sounds like it was wonderful, great photos.
August 31st, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Congratulations, waht a wonderful pictures. Your blog it’s fantastic!!! (I apologize my “cherokee” english…).
August 31st, 2008 at 11:27 pm
I love Mario’s. That’s one of my favorite restaurants in Italy!
September 1st, 2008 at 3:13 am
How nice it is to see photos and recognize where they are shot! It was real nice to meet you too. I am happy you enjoyed your vacation in Italy!
September 1st, 2008 at 3:42 am
your trip sounds great. florence is always a beauty - seems you have even been to some of the same places we went last time there
September 1st, 2008 at 8:48 am
What a treat to see this post! I just got back from Italy myself (about a week ago). I was there for 3 weeks visiting my family (not too far from Urbino!) and I also spent 3 days in Rome. Your pictures have brought back lots of happy memories. I’m glad you enjoyed your vacation!
September 1st, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Florence is beautiful isn’t it. Probably changed a lot since I was there about 45 years ago. Glad you enjoyed it. Loved your pics.
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:29 am
Man you take great pictures.
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:38 am
Blimey, this looks like an awesome trip! Looks like you guys had a blast.
September 4th, 2008 at 6:45 am
What fabulous photos! I really enjoyed seeing them and look forward to more… Sounds like a great trip.
September 4th, 2008 at 9:46 am
thanks for the virtual tour, lara.
September 4th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Nice photos
September 7th, 2008 at 7:07 am
Your pics are gorgeous and your trip sounds like it was heavenly.
September 7th, 2008 at 10:15 am
These are lovely…looks like you guys had an awesome vacation…makes me want to go now!
September 10th, 2008 at 6:46 am
Hah! I have almost the exact same picture as yours, of the man at the meat counter…though mine is hardly as pretty. I could have stood in the center of that market, taking deep breaths all day and just looking at everything. So glad you had a good time in Florence, and thanks for the book recommendation - I’ll have to pick it up before I flee life and responsibility and run away to a little villa somewhere…ah, to dream.
September 11th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Lovely pictures. Can’t wait for the recipes.
September 11th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
A wonderful photos essay.
September 12th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
How lucky are you!! Great photos, I cannot WAIT to get over there!
September 14th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Beautiful photos! Looks like you’re having a great time!
September 17th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
I spent a year in Florence in college and your pictures bring back such wonderful memories! I love your blog, although I just now discovered it. I linked to it right away!
September 25th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Your photos look great. A vacation like that is so needed for me right now.