The weather is beautiful just now in this part of Italy, what an excellent excuse for a trip to Florence. The Ponte Vecchio always puts on a good show and today was no exception. There are not a lot of tourists about yet, so it wasn’t too crowded.
a beautiful winter day on the Ponte Vecchio
looking through the arches in the middle of the bridge
blue sky over the bridge
residents enjoying the winter sun
looking at the bridge from near the Uffizzi
looking from Oltrano - the other side
looking across to the next bridge
Click here for more of fabulous Florence and here for a look at the jewels on the bridge.
The rain’s supposed to come back next week, at least here in Milan, so let’s soak up the sun while we can!! You’re so lucky to be in Florence when it’s not crowded. I’d love that.
By: The Daily Cure on February 10, 2011
at 5:37 pm
This weather is wonderful in the middle of winter. I feel as though I should be outside all the time. We had fun last year taking photos of the jewels.
By: bagnidilucca on February 10, 2011
at 5:45 pm
The antique jewelry on the link is spectacular.
By: The Daily Cure on February 10, 2011
at 5:38 pm
Aaaah Deb, your photos quell all the latent travel urges that hammer at my psyche but can’t be satisfied at this point in our lives. Thank you! 🙂
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on February 10, 2011
at 6:57 pm
You’re up early. I hope you get to come to this gorgeous part of the world one day. I would love to show you my favourite things.
By: bagnidilucca on February 10, 2011
at 7:03 pm
So peaceful without the crowds we had during our visits in September while studying in San Giovanni Valdarno. Are you one of those people who won’t eat gelato in cold weather? I’m not! And I am coveting one from Grom at the mention of Firenze!! Enjoy.
By: Mary Louise Tucker on February 10, 2011
at 9:19 pm
I eat gelato all year. In fact, I had a marron glace and hazelnut Grom in Florence. I also went to my favourite cafe – Giacosa – for lunch.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 11, 2011
at 6:28 am
How nice with so little people to contend with. Enjoy.
By: Moira Drexler on February 10, 2011
at 10:14 pm
I don’t go to Florence after mid April usually, when it becomes hot and crowded.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 11, 2011
at 6:32 am
How peaceful and soothing to look at that lovely Arno River calmly wandering through Florence. Has it ever been known to flood? You have captured one of my favourite cities in the world. Cant wait till I meet you there later in the year at the Giacosa for that special coffee on what has to be one of the best fashion streets anywhere.
Keep the pictures and stories coming
ciao
Di
By: Di Cant on February 10, 2011
at 10:28 pm
There was a serious flood in 1966. I took some photos yesterday of the flood mark and will do a post about it soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 11, 2011
at 6:29 am
Ahh, I can almost smell the Italian winter air. How long do you think you will stay there for this time?
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on February 10, 2011
at 11:10 pm
I am here until May 20 – lots of time in lovely Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 11, 2011
at 6:30 am
These photos are beautiful Deb., the light is amazing & the day looks wonderful. Aaahhh, but I do so love the Ponte Vecchio. Can’t wait to see it.
By: Anna Johnston on February 11, 2011
at 12:28 am
You should come, you will love it. The food is great too.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 11, 2011
at 6:31 am
This is why I love traveling blog, I can see another side of the world even though I am sitting in my room now… 🙂 One day I hope I can visit Italy 😛
By: Prima on February 11, 2011
at 5:25 am
I hope so too – it is a fascinating country.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 11, 2011
at 6:31 am
I still can’t believe that I’ve yet to visit Italy! 🙁
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on February 11, 2011
at 9:32 am
It is here waiting for you.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 11, 2011
at 1:18 pm
I still can’t wrap my head around bridges with shops on them, even though I’ve seen one in person ( http://journeyphotographic.com/2010/06/10/pulteney-bridge-bath/ ). I really want to see this bridge in person one day!
By: Journey Photographic on February 11, 2011
at 12:25 pm
You have to come. You will get some great photos.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 11, 2011
at 1:14 pm
One day… hopefully soon!
By: Journey Photographic on February 11, 2011
at 1:29 pm