I’m finally traveling again, post-Covid. In Italy, I would say about 1 in 10,000 people is masked against the dread virus. Things feel free and open, and crowded. I guess there is really no off season in Florence and probably never was.
Florence is a Renaissance City, but I’m drawn to its medieval beauties, like this life-sized painted wood sculpture. This Madonna is looking out for crowds of humanity huddled together—like us today, I’m thinking.
As always, Florence is colorful and frenetic. A little rain just makes the colors brighter. The Galleria Uffizi is as crammed as ever, but the other museums and the churches offer quiet contemplation, and sometimes even a place to sit in front of a masterpiece. I’m happy to be back.
During the time I didn’t travel much, WordPress changed in ways I don’t quite understand. Here’s hoping I get to record my memorable moments on the platform again. Testing, testing, testing!
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Yay, you’re back! And the fall light makes the colors in your photos so much richer!
Yes, I almost traveled in the spring but this might be even better. This is a long trip—making up for lost time. We might be moving a little slower than we used to, but slow is good.
So glad you are back!
So happy to see y’all are traveling again! I’ve missed your posts!