I visit Florence regularly when I am in Bagni di Lucca. It is an easy trip in the bus and there always much to see.
I spotted these workmen on the front of the Palazzo Vecchio in the Piazza Signoria.
David and his mates just ignored them.
But I think Giotto, in front of the Uffizi, was trying to keep an eye on them with a sideway glance.
I’ll be back in Italy soon…can’t wait.
Brings back memories Deb. Oh to be in Florence again.
By: meditatingmummy on January 18, 2016
at 11:04 pm
I am very keen to be back there…coffee at Giacosa, some window shopping, a wander over the Ponte Vecchio…
By: Debra Kolkka on January 18, 2016
at 11:57 pm
Cute story
By: Lyn on January 18, 2016
at 11:24 pm
I’m not sure I would like to be dangling over the edge.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 18, 2016
at 11:58 pm
I never cease to wonder at the skill of Italian craftsmen.
By: Kathy on January 18, 2016
at 11:35 pm
Very inventive.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 18, 2016
at 11:58 pm
Good one!
By: Mallee Stanley on January 19, 2016
at 12:45 am
It is fun to see every day stuff going on.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 19, 2016
at 4:48 am
Nice views Debra, always happy to be looking at David and his mates in the Piazza Signoria.
By: Francesca on January 19, 2016
at 12:48 am
I always walk through the Piazza on my trips to Florence.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 19, 2016
at 4:49 am
How far is it via bus Debra? You are so fortunate to have such a marvelous place in Italy and I love how you check out all the villages and towns and share it with us. I can imagine it must be quite wonderful spending time there. I’m glad you share it on your fabulous blog. 🙂
By: thirdeyemom on January 19, 2016
at 1:35 am
I usually drive to Lucca and take the bus from there. It takes 1 hour and 10 minutes and it a very pleasant drive.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 19, 2016
at 4:50 am
Wow that is perfect! The one thing I dislike so much about the US is how far apart things are. I would love to live in Europe someday.
By: thirdeyemom on January 19, 2016
at 5:00 pm
I also never asked you how you ended up in Italy. What brought you there to buy your house and spend so much time there?
By: thirdeyemom on January 19, 2016
at 1:36 am
I first went to Italy in 1972 as a 19 year old and have loved it ever since. We bought our apartment in Bagni di Lucca in 2003 to have a base in Europe. Australia is a long way away and it is good to be able to stay in the village for a few months at a time and travel around.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 19, 2016
at 4:52 am
That is wonderful Debra! Sounds like how I went to Paris at 21 and fell in love too. Do you speak Italian? It is such a beautiful place. I’m so happy that you share all your travels on your blog. I feel like I learn so much about all the gorgeous quaint towns there so thank you.
By: thirdeyemom on January 19, 2016
at 5:01 pm
My Italian is not bad. I would do better if I liked study more.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 19, 2016
at 9:43 pm
😌
By: thirdeyemom on January 19, 2016
at 11:33 pm
Love your wicked humour, Deb! Florence remains one of my favourite cities in Italy with its endless delights in every corner.
By: Sandra Hoopmann on January 19, 2016
at 4:18 am
I never get tired of Florence and I get to go in the off season when it is not too crowded.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 19, 2016
at 4:53 am
I never cease to admire the Piazza della Signoria, no mater how many times i have been there. And I love to take a leisurely stroll in the Palazzo Vecchio, even if I have visited it many times. So I really appreciate all the hard work that is done to maintain those wonderful buildings. We are really lucky that it is so easy to get to Florence from Bagni di Lucca, bus, train and by car. The drive through Benabbio and Boveglio, entering the highway at Chiesina Uzzanese and avoiding the Lucca’s heavy traffic is delightful.
By: Mulino Dominillo on January 19, 2016
at 7:12 am
I know you like to drive to Florence, you are much braver than I am. I got horribly lost one day in Florence and now prefer to take the bus.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 19, 2016
at 9:40 am
An Firenze!!! And Venice! And Rome! And Pompei! And ever on! Love reading your news and enjoying your photos. Have you been to Abruzzo? We are going in March and wondered if you have any ‘must see’ suggestions?
By: Doria on January 19, 2016
at 10:23 am
I have not been to Abruzzo, I must remedy that. It looks like a very interesting area. We are going to Calabria and Sicily in spring…another first.
By: Debra Kolkka on January 19, 2016
at 10:39 am
Hooray for your soon return.
By: aFrankAngle on January 19, 2016
at 12:48 pm
The workmen would have a unique view of the Piazza but I quite enjoyed the view of the back of David’s mate! Apart from that I find the skill of the sculptor truly amazing.
By: Jan on January 19, 2016
at 9:40 pm
Too cute Deb…. Can tell you can’t wait to be back! 😉
By: janinevasta on January 24, 2016
at 3:20 am
Hello Debra,
In a month, I will visit Florence again and I like to explore the city more carefully. I remember you wrote a book (or maybe blog post) about secluded (historical) and not very famous spots of Florence. Would you help me to find this book (post)?
Thank you.
By: Victor Tribunsky on January 29, 2016
at 2:11 pm
Perhaps you mean Secret Florence. It has some great things to find in Florence that are not so well known. I use the book often.
If you look for the Florence category on my blog there are lots of posts on this fabulous city. Have coffee at Giacosa, a great pizza at Obica, see Palazzo Davanzati. Have a great time!
By: Debra Kolkka on January 29, 2016
at 7:49 pm
Thank you, Debra. Yes, it was this book.
And I already read your category “Florence.”
By: Victor Tribunsky on January 30, 2016
at 7:12 pm