Where angels fear to tread
I’ve had some downtime so have done some photo editing. I was in Florence in May. Took a fair few pics (most …
A light lunch
I’m at home today due to a tube strike in London that’s scheduled to last 48 hours. I could technically get in, …
Florence in pictures
Pictures and larger slideshow available on my picasaweb page. Most of the pictures taken with my old (but trusty) Nikon D50 (6 …
The cult of David
I’ve already blogged about seeing Michelangelo’s David for the first time and I’ve also mentioned that I bought a book from one …
Arrivederci – day 5
Still not got round to writing up day 5, which was 2 days ago! Had a lovely last day in Italy. We …
It’s all about David – day 4
A busy day today and I’m now just back from dinner. Another steak (Bistecca alla Fiorentina). The steak was great, though the …
Tea with Mussolini – day 3
I felt unnaturally English last night as craved a cup of tea just before bed and thankfully a mini kettle and tea/coffee …
A Room with a View – day 2
The hotel is furnished ‘Empire style’. It’s smarter than the hotel I stayed in in Venice two years ago and also the …