Italy
Quote of the Day: Pico Iyer
Travel is like love, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity, ready to be transformed. That is why the best trips, like the best love affairs, never really end. – Pico Iyer
MoreFinal Days in Firenze (again!)
The number of tourists invading Toscana has dramatically decreased now that it is nearing the end of autumn. I gauge that the high season has come to an end not only by the drop in numbers, but prices have thankfully eased up as well. Thank goodness because I am too tired to keep track of my budget any longer. […]
MoreOpera for One
Last night, I was able to attend the Opera at St. Mark’s Church. St. Mark’s is one of the few Anglican churches in Florence – maybe in Italy – it is the first and only one I have seen since I have been here, come to think of it. Anyway, for the past 8 years, they have been performing […]
MoreMangiare Qui
The intention of returning to Florence was to enjoy the food, the wonderful people, and take some time off from moving around so much to savor one of places, that I found I am most fond of, during my adventures. Now that I have also taken a break from art museums, my focus has shifted to finding food that […]
MoreTurno Numero Due!
Originally, the rough sketch of my travel route included a stop in Vienna and then Bern after my quick stay in Venice. However, seeing as how I am getting really honest with myself on this little excursion (and consequently you, or sometimes TMI, who knows), I had to tell myself that I really don’t care about Austria or Switzerland. […]
MoreThe Day to Pay
The Symphony last night was lovely – rather the String Quartet decked out in authentic 19th Century garb. (I was able to sneak a few pictures during the performance, so you can check them out too). The music was lovely and when the concert was over I strolled over to St. Mark’s Plaza where I found other […]
MoreThe Sinking City
I woke up this morning feeling a bit more rested and content to complete the remainder of my journey. I am sure you can tell I am getting tired because a.) I keep bitching about it and b.) I am posting less frequently due to Ms. Poopy Pants Writer’s Block. Due to my travel exhaustion, I was contemplating skipping […]
MoreLago Iseo
Again I am going to start out with a confession – WTF is Italy doing to me?! Going to church, giving confessions, crying….this place is magical I tell you! Actually, for the first two days I decided that Lake Iseo sucked arse, mostly because it rained non-stop during that time. This little sunshine kitty does not like cloudy days and […]
MoreHigh Fashion=High Heels and Fuuuuuhh-Gleeee
I think I have come to that age in life where you just don’t care about being “cool” anymore. I catch myself saying things like “damn kids” and “the younger generation” and I am not that old! This causes me to worry about how I will behave when I am 80+ (assuming I make it to that age)…..probably worse than […]
MoreThe Last Supper or BUST!
I have to start out today’s post with a confession of sorts (seeing as how I am in the land of oober religious crap and all). The last few days have worn me down. I had been moving so much through the first half of my trip, sitting for several days in Santorini was both […]
MoreCould Italy and India be Similar? Let’s analyze….
My time spent in Italy has been lovely. But, just to clarify for everyone, I am not on an “Eat. Pray. Love.” trip. I have been asked this question several times, and while the adventure has been good for the soul, you can zip it now (I ask while displaying a shit-eating grin on my face) […]
MoreRome in a Day (and-a-half)
Before leaving Firenze this morning, I walked over to my favorite café for my last ciambella and a latte…”no ciambellas,” the barista said as I walked in (I guess I have been going there often huh?). So, I made do with a chocolate croissant (or brioche, as they call it) and a latte, then went back to the […]
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