Category Archives: Florence

Firenze fling part 7 – Firenze finale

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Allan

Sunday 23rd August view all the photos It doesn’t take much to make Allan happy. A gentle breeze to take the edge of the heat, a seat at a quiet café, a cheap and delicious plate of rice salad and … Continue reading →

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Firenze fling part 6 – Florence, back amongst the angels

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Allan

Saturday 22nd August view all the photos No-one at home will believe this, but I’m up early again, making my way over to the Museo de San Marco. The streets are full of the rattling sound of suitcase wheels, everyone … Continue reading →

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Firenze fling part 4 – frescos in Florence

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Allan

Thursday 20th August view all the photos Unusually for Florence, you’re not allowed to take photos inside Santa Maria Novello (the huge church handily just across the road from the station. I’m not aiming to walk as far today). So … Continue reading →

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Firenze fling part 2 – glory and the last bus

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Allan

Tuesday 18th August view all the photos After successfully finding my hotel and 3 or 4 hours sleep, it does indeed start to get better. Somewhat restored, almost intrepid, I grab a bus and head into town…and gradually drown in…well, … Continue reading →

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Firenze fling part 1 – getting there the hard way

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Allan

Monday 17th August view all the photos Florence – a place I’ve always wanted to visit. I’ve dreamed of actually being in the same room as the fabulous Uccello, Botticelli and other master works in the Uffizzi for as long … Continue reading →

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