Five Things Friday

 1. Sometimes it’s the little things.  Simple daily pleasures.  In this case, a beautifully wrapped soap brought back from Florence to be used for daily showers. The same soap that was a lovely amenity in…

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One Week: Three Italian Cities. . . .Photos from Florence

 We’re heading back to Bordeaux today after a week in Italy, based at our daughter’s home not far from Rome. These images are from the two-and-a-bit days we spent in Florence, a city that deserves…

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Massive Architecture and Sculpture in Rome, Ancient and Contemporary

First of all, Context. I mean, it’s the Colosseum. Yes, it’s just sitting there, down the end of a street I access a few blocks from my hotel, and it’s been there, well, almost forever,…

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Sunday Morning Eye Candy — Public Art in Vancouver, Two Works

 Still on a blogging break, but thought I’d share a few photos with you as I explore Vancouver during our “Staycation.”  Although we know the city fairly well, there’s plenty more to discover. For example,…

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If I’m Happy (in the city) and I Know It, Tell My Blog. . .

 I’ve already written so many words this week that I think it’s time for some photos. In fact, I hesitated even to post these, because I’m always conscious that once a new post rolls up,…

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