Duomo & the Baptistry
Duomo- A dedication to St. John 1153
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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establi... [read more]
Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establi... [read more] Blog: Breakfast in Pisa :)
Date: October 6th 2008
What can I say about the leaning tower...other than it leans :D Fascinating & simply splendid to see even if just for a few minutes while enjoying breakfast & en route to more adventures. Why it leans is a bit of a mystery, to some. Hmmm, my best guess; Well in the language of Old Prussia, Pisa means "swamp". While there are the mountains on one side & the Tyrrhenian Sea on the other, there is ... read more
Date: October 6th 2008
What can I say about the leaning tower...other than it leans :D Fascinating & simply splendid to see even if just for a few minutes while enjoying breakfast & en route to more adventures. Why it leans is a bit of a mystery, to some. Hmmm, my best guess; Well in the language of Old Prussia, Pisa means "swamp". While there are the mountains on one side & the Tyrrhenian Sea on the other, there is ... read more
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I spend a phenomenal amount of time sending photos, mails, etc to friends & family so often because I love to share . I think it's time for a travel site.
This will not be a play by play droning commentary of my every move.... as thrilling a read as that would be ! LOL! No, this will be photo albums, some adventures & some thoughts.
As I use a Nikon reflex camera, a Nikon digital (numeric) camera & my GSM (cell) phone I will be unable to guarantee the quality of the images posted. I have a wonderful HP scanner/fax/copier.....that can even sing &... full info
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