Early in the morning when
The mist risesFrom the Tuscan hills,
And the sun's almost ready
To kiss the roofs
Of Florence,
Davide asksThe Mighty Lion
To please stand guard.
He then quickly
steps downFrom his pedestal
To fetch himselfA cappuccino
At Dolce e Dolcezze.
The first two pictures
were taken in the hills of Fiesole,
Michaelangelo's David stood still at Piazza Della Signoria
(while Donatello's Perseo,
well, shrugged - we all know what he was up to, don't we?),
and the cappuccino
was savoured and photographed
at Dolce e Dolcezza.
Photographed
and first published
in February 2008
I am trying to finish my work and start packing. Train for Venice leaves in 11 hours. *help*
ReplyDeleteA wonderful weekend to you all!
David made quite a stir, I bet.
ReplyDeleteI so love your blog!
ReplyDeleteWunderschöne Reise, wünsche ich dir!
ReplyDeleteMagic Merisi, as ever magic.
ReplyDeleteveri. word is singulci...wonder if it means anything in Italian.
Dear Merisi,
ReplyDeleteI hope Venice is filled with magic!
Will you be in costume?
Wanted to tell you that R.O.Butler has a new book out called 'Intercourse' that he was reading from which is written from the perspective of famous historical lovers. And also - The pink satin is mine, yes, and it is an antique costume for a child. I will have to post a full photo of it someday. Thanks for stopping by!
Have fun - Can't wait to see your photographs!
Catherine
Love it!
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Incredibly beautiful photos as always. I don't know how you manage that time after time. Have a great visit to Venice. I know we'll get the best view through your lens.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your Venice photos! Have fun :)
ReplyDeleteMamma mia che bellezza!
ReplyDeleteReminded me the trip I got to Firenze, and nostalgia and memories... thanks for sending us a bit of wind from bella italia:)
Ah, Fiesole! How you've made me miss Italy.
ReplyDeleteI hope Venice has been wonderful! I was catching up on your blog as the Boy with a bit of fever looked over my shoulder. When he saw the picture of the mist rising, he reached for the screen and said "Momma, it is so pretty!" A very high compliment!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful trip! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteO how I miss Florentine cappuccinos. Nothing in the states compares. Hopefully I will return one day to get some more.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! Congratulations on your blog, I really appreciate your photographs and little stories. Venice must be magic, I envy you. Have fun and keep up the great work! All the best!
ReplyDeleteMany years ago when I was in Florence in the plaza near David, it was fun to watch the teenage boys and young men watch the girls looking at the statute and giggling. And the glassware, leather goods...sigh.
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