I think fall has hit Italy. The past couple days have been cold! Only 4 days ago, I was in Rome, too warm in long pants and a t-shirt. Today, I was too cold in shirt plus sweater plus raincoat. Methinks that maybe my strategy of seeing a city by wandering around and getting a feel for it might not last too much longer! Maybe it will warm up later in the week - this could put a damper on hiking in the Cinque Terre. The weather has not put a damper on gelato, though. mmm tasty. Today I had oreo and hazelnut as my two flavours. No, I don't have it every day!
Today I stood in line for an hour to see the statue of David. It's actually quite impressive, since it's much bigger than I thought it would be. And it is extremely detailed. Everything from veins in his arms to the tendon that goes along the back of the knee was there. I decided not to stand in line for a couple more hours to go to the gallery that has Birth of Venus (and other works) in it. That'll be for next time!
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HI Catherine
glad things are going well. We had a great week in Orlando and have been back for a week now, getting back into the groove of the fall schedule. Most of the leaves are down, it has been rainy - much needed though. No more fibreglass on Friesen limbs (did i tell you Jonas broke his arm?) and we are hoping to keep things that way. Kep having fun - your trip will go by sooo quickly
lots of love
pam
I'm really glad you saw David. You really can't go to Florence and not see it.
Fall has come to Winnipeg. It has been quite cool and wet lately. Leaves are all down. Mom gets home tonight from her weekend of meeting and family. D
Wow, lucky you to be seeing the originals instead of a photo in a book! Hope things warm up a bit - at least for awhile. We (AJ & UD & I) went hiking today at a provincial park along the Niagara Escarpment. Gorgeous fall day & colours. Home now. Mom
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