Ciao Firenze

Firenze, Florence, is a much calmer, quieter city than Venice and today is a full day on our own. We started well by sleeping in, i.e. until 7am, and having a leisurily breakfast. Not much writing time on this trip or easy access to the net with our phones. Getting mail is mostly ok but sending is so so slow, that it almost is abandoned. Dick has rec'd a good many texts from friends and associates, and I have had a couple from dgs.

Today a cool sunny day to try and find some shops that are open on Sundays. A start at the market at San Lorenzo and then a chocolateria before it closes at 1pm. Florence has my kind of ambience I think. Smile...

Still no pictures to upload as that would require half a day which we're not ready to give up.

Tell me..

Your favorites in Venice, Rome and Florence. (Italy that is!!)

I saw that Holly over at decor8 has a list of shop faves which I will certainly be checking out. (And by the way you may want to give her a shout-out for making Domino mag.) But I do need help with some limited free time - for this trip, uh...next week.

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Tho this is going to be a quick trip, and organized by others, I am looking for places either to eat or to shop or to just dream.. in any of those three cities. As we don't drink, I'll have to pass on your best vineyards. But while I don't plan to do serious shopping, I DO like to look. And we do love to eat.

Any suggestions?!?!?