Florence = Fun

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March 28th 2010

Published: March 28th 2010

Florence = Fun. By May Ciao, as they say in Florence. We have been here a couple of weeks and are loving it. We love it for many reasons. 1. It feels more like home than anywhere we’ve been (see Paul’s contribution below). You may think that it’s bad to feel like home when you’re traveling, that we should want something different, but I guess when we’ve been gone so long, it’s ni... Read Full Entry

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Looking at Sculptures, Florence

Florence - Early Painting

We've seen lots of goldy Jesus and Mary paintings like this, most of which were just before or during the early Renaissance.

Interesting Tomb, San Minato, Florence

Frescoed Chapel, Florence

We see a ton of this - chapels in churches painted all over with frescoes. Wow.

Jesus and Mary

Crucifix

This is pre-Renaissance art, a crucifix probably from the 1200s or so.

Cathedral Bell Tower, Florence

Florence - Donatello Relief

Donatello was a great early Renaissance sculptor, and this is an Annunciation (Gabriel letting Mary know she's pregnant) from a Florence church.

Horse Dude

A Medici prince of some sort in the Florence's main medieval square.

Florence - Typical Street

Florence - Fresco Detail

Massaccio's frescoes. In our Renaissance itinerary: Massaccio the Galaccio.

Florence - Massaccio - Brancacci Chapel

Florence - Massaccio - Adam and Eve

Florence - Massaccio - Two Lookers

Florence - Cathedral Dome

Looking over the edge, from the top of the dome.

Fresco Cycle

This is very typical of what we've seen.

Florence - Cathedral Details

Assisi Streets

Flowers

Angel

San Francesco, Assisi

28th March 2010

Louisa Goebel
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Florence
It is fun to read your comparisons for Asia, America, and Europe. Glad you have such a nice place to stay. The ice cream could get me back there! The bathrooms on the trains in India are something I think I blotted out of my mind until you refreshed my memory. Heard about Jordan's big honor. Congratulations! Love, Louisa and Paul

28th March 2010

Marian
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European-ness
Interesting to read your comparisons of Asia and Florence and how you feel almost at home now. People in Europe generally "look like" us too. Although several generations hence, typical American appearance will probably show more Asian and African genetic characteristics. (Same may be true for Europeans.)

29th March 2010

Maggi Castelloe
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A year to remember!
I always enjoy May's viewpoints that come straight from the heart and real life. I love Paul's informed sharing of art, history, philosophy and cultural travel studies. Ella's sweet smiles in all the pictures and her innocent observations are a genuine joy. Jordan is a winner who will digest it all over time and give us many future pleasures with her writings. Thank you all for being in touch. Love, Maggi

29th March 2010

Doris
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Florence
I enjoyed your comments on Florence and the comparisons of Florence and Asia. I have never been to Asia, but I have always been comfortable in Europe even when I couldn't always understand the language. I never took any Spanish and had difficulty some of the time in Spain. There didn't seem to be as many people there that spoke English. Brad and I are going an a Mediterranean cruise in September and we make several stops in Italy. We spend a day in Florence and it was nice to hear some of your comments about life there. We'll have to learn when you get back if you recommend a tour or just being on your own. We also spend a day in Portofina, Rome, Sorrento, and Taormina, as well as 2 stops in Greece, 2 stops in Turkey, and 1 in Monaco. We actually land in Istanbul, and I wonder if it is worthwhile to spend an extra night or two there. Continue to have a wonderful time. Love to all, Doris

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