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2 Days in Florence - Definitely Not Enough Time! Sept 22 & 24, 2017

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September 24th 2017
Published: May 1st 2018
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Visiting Florence – what an experience. Two days only gave us time to visit the highlights as there is so much to see. I tried to give an overview of what we were able to take in, but the photos definitely do not do it justice. It actually was so overwhelming that we split up our visit here with a day in between as a “down” day doing our regular chores such as provisioning as it was a s... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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A Couple of the More Unusual InstrumentsA Couple of the More Unusual Instruments
A Couple of the More Unusual Instruments
The Typical Horns and String Instruments AboundThe Typical Horns and String Instruments Abound
The Typical Horns and String Instruments Abound
but thought these were a little more unique to show
The Sculptures at the Loggia dei Lanzi at Piazza dells SignoriaThe Sculptures at the Loggia dei Lanzi at Piazza dells Signoria
The Sculptures at the Loggia dei Lanzi at Piazza dells Signoria
it is almost overwhelming with their beauty
Giambologna's "Rape of the Sabines" Three FiguresGiambologna's "Rape of the Sabines" Three Figures
Giambologna's "Rape of the Sabines" Three Figures
all carved from one block of marble
If You Like Leather Products Florence is the Place to GoIf You Like Leather Products Florence is the Place to Go
If You Like Leather Products Florence is the Place to Go
as well as high fashion in many shop windows
What American Would Eat This Pizza??? Not Us!What American Would Eat This Pizza??? Not Us!
What American Would Eat This Pizza??? Not Us!
The Mountains Are Beautiful Here But ...The Mountains Are Beautiful Here But ...
The Mountains Are Beautiful Here But ...
mining is also seen here too from our train window
A Less Crowded View of the Cathedral FascadeA Less Crowded View of the Cathedral Fascade
A Less Crowded View of the Cathedral Fascade
on the 2nd day of our visit
A Closer Look at the Mosaics Above the DoorwayA Closer Look at the Mosaics Above the Doorway
A Closer Look at the Mosaics Above the Doorway
The Bell Tower Took From 1334 to 1359 To CompleteThe Bell Tower Took From 1334 to 1359 To Complete
The Bell Tower Took From 1334 to 1359 To Complete
with it being a height of 85 meters (279 ft)
Interior Views of the Baptistery in FlorenceInterior Views of the Baptistery in Florence
Interior Views of the Baptistery in Florence
Lorenzo Ghiberti's "Door of Paradise"Lorenzo Ghiberti's "Door of Paradise"
Lorenzo Ghiberti's "Door of Paradise"
on the Baptistery
The Ceiling Area Within the BaptistryThe Ceiling Area Within the Baptistry
The Ceiling Area Within the Baptistry
is covered in gilded gold mosaics
A 2nd Door on the Baptistery A 2nd Door on the Baptistery
A 2nd Door on the Baptistery
also done by Lorenzo Ghiberti
Even the "Back" of the Door Is Covered in DetailEven the "Back" of the Door Is Covered in Detail
Even the "Back" of the Door Is Covered in Detail
Two of the Many Hexagon Stone PiecesTwo of the Many Hexagon Stone Pieces
Two of the Many Hexagon Stone Pieces
that are from the Cathedral shown in the museum
The Museum Duplicated the CathedralThe Museum Duplicated the Cathedral
The Museum Duplicated the Cathedral
so you could appreciate where items where originally
Donatello Sculpted Out of Wood Donatello Sculpted Out of Wood
Donatello Sculpted Out of Wood
with his St. Mary Magdalene sculpture
Michelangelo's Pieta To Be Located at the AltarMichelangelo's Pieta To Be Located at the Altar
Michelangelo's Pieta To Be Located at the Altar
where he was to be buried, but he did not complete
Tino di Camaino's Work of St. John the BaptistTino di Camaino's Work of St. John the Baptist
Tino di Camaino's Work of St. John the Baptist



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