Monday, 16 September 2013

Bella, Bella, Firenze......

 
 
 
Well, My Lovelies, I'm back.........what a wonderful few days I've had!
 
 

 

 
 
I've fallen in love with Florence, it's got under my skin, it seeped into my pores, and settled into my heart.......what a beautiful city!
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
Everything was perfect, and I wouldn't change a thing!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I felt like I had been there before, it was like meeting a old friend, one that takes you in their embrace.....who doesn't let you go!
 
 
 
 
 
 
I spent most of my time being amazed by her history, her beauty and charm....
 
 
 
 
 
 
Time was spent just soaking in the atmosphere, not having a set agenda, wandering off the beaten track.......
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discovering little gems to eat, drink and watch the world go by.......
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trying to take in the details, locking those memories away.......
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The architecture, the history, the sights, the smells, the tastes.....
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Watching the wonderful sunsets over the river, turning the city to gold.....
 
 
One day I hope to return!
 
 
Ciao........(off for another little nap under my crocheted blanket! All this fun is exhausting!)
 
 
Back soon!!!
 
 
Ada :) xxx
 
 
 

 

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40 comments:

  1. Ashley cramp16 September 2013 at 07:13

    Welcome back....your trip looks amazing!
    d x

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  2. SaraJ16 September 2013 at 07:51

    Beautiful. Glad you had a good time. x

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  3. Vintage Jane16 September 2013 at 08:08

    I knew you would love it ... who could fail to. Such a beautiful city and your photos capture it perfectly. M x

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  4. Jacqui16 September 2013 at 08:10

    Looks amazing! My step- daughter was there this weekend with some of her friends, celebrating a 40th. Great images xx

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  5. Streetcomber16 September 2013 at 08:28

    How beautiful. City breaks are the best. So glad you enjoyed it.

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  6. Heather 16 September 2013 at 09:05

    what an adventure!....sunsets over the river! lovely X

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  7. Annette - MyRoseValley16 September 2013 at 10:10

    Beautiful! It is a lovely city isn't it. Have a good rest under your crochet blanket and dream away. The sun set pics are gorgeous. Welcome home.
    Annette

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  8. Unknown16 September 2013 at 10:17

    So glad you had a good time. The photos are stunning no wonder you fell in love it looks like a gorgeous city. Enjoy your nap, dee x

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  9. busybusybeejay16 September 2013 at 11:03

    Super photos.I love Florence and you have made me want to rush off and look up some flights!

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  10. Jo16 September 2013 at 11:10

    I have always wanted to go there, your photos make me want to book a flight. I am crafted out after our local show see here. Jo x

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  11. Plain Jane16 September 2013 at 11:26

    A feast for the eyes! I felt the same about Venice and although it was nearly twenty years ago now it really felt like a natural place for me to be - in the words of Arnie 'I'll be back!' Glad you had such a nice break x Jane

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  12. Gerda16 September 2013 at 11:29

    Gorgeous photo's! Yeah, Firenze is so beautiful, it has been a long time since I've been there. We. my youngest and me, have planned to go there next year when he turns 18! Groetjes, Gerda

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  13. Gerda16 September 2013 at 11:33

    Oh, and I'm so glad you did have such a good time. It's so important to take good care of yourself too, so you van be the best mother!! Groetjes, Gerda

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  14. Stitches and Seeds16 September 2013 at 11:46

    Somewhere I have always wanted to go. Glad you had a wonderful time. Eleanor xx

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  15. sky-blu-pink16 September 2013 at 11:59

    Florence is such an amazing city, I love it! Glad you do too! Did you manage a look in the Uffici? I haven't been for 20 years, but still have some beautiful stationery I bought

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  16. Anonymous16 September 2013 at 12:08

    It is a beautiful place, I fell in love with her too in 2007
    Your photos are stunning
    Thea x

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  17. Unknown16 September 2013 at 12:37

    Welcome home! I bet you are feeling like a new woman - nothing like an escape to beautiful Italy! I'm so happy that you had a great time! Chrissie x

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  18. Candy Pop16 September 2013 at 13:01

    Wow. I want to go there so much. It's on my list... :)

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  19. Penny16 September 2013 at 13:14

    Great to have you back Ada, what a divine sensory delight Florence is. It's on my bucket list of places to visit and you've just convinced me to make sure it stays there! So happy for you, what a glorious experience xox Penny

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  20. Down by the sea16 September 2013 at 13:16

    Ada that all looks so wonderful. Hope the break away with new experiences gave you a chance to recharge your batteries.
    Sarah x

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  21. Little stitch and me16 September 2013 at 13:19

    Beautiful photos, glad you had fun!

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  22. jabbott16 September 2013 at 13:26

    It looks so wonderful, wish i was there too! Enjoy your holiday and great photos x

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  23. the linen cloud16 September 2013 at 14:03

    Oh how beautiful ... it looks amazing ... Bee xx

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  24. Lynne16 September 2013 at 15:01

    I know JUST what you mean, Ada, I feel like that about Italy in general - my spiritual home, I always say! On reflection, I think I just preferred Sienna to Florence - it was less touristy and more secret I felt. And San Gimiano - oh!

    Thanks for posting the photos and taking me back!! Lx

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  25. Mel @ Coal Valley View16 September 2013 at 16:42

    Just fabulous Ada! So glad you had such a wonderful trip. Florence was one of my favourite cities on our trip to Europe, 10 years ago now, sigh. Just beautiful. Mel xxx

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  26. September Violets16 September 2013 at 17:36

    So glad you enjoyed your time away! Beautiful photos :)

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  27. homemade@myplace16 September 2013 at 18:11

    Firenze, la mia bella Firenze!!!!! As I told you, I was born there....a while ago!!!! ;oD
    Glad you loved this charming place and I'm happy you had a lovely time and weather over there!!!
    The river Arno is amazing at sunset time!!!!
    xxxxxxx Ale

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  28. Mary16 September 2013 at 18:13

    Oh it looks wonderful!

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  29. Linda Shields16 September 2013 at 19:44

    Good for you! A girlfriend and I are planning a 13 hour drive to Roundtop, Texas next month--hope we can pull it off! :-)

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  30. Susan C.16 September 2013 at 20:31

    So so so jealous.......excuse me while I squeeze something. :-) lol.

    Seriously this is on my list, sigh, so so beautiful. Oh well I will just have to work another year before retirement and GO. This is the one time I regret the distance Australia is from like EVERYWHERE.
    Thank you for your lovely photos. Take care and stay rested.

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  31. Old Magnolia Tree17 September 2013 at 01:51

    Your photos are simply stunning!! You truly are a great photographer.
    Rosie

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  32. Ladybird Diaries17 September 2013 at 03:58

    Glad you had such a lovely time. Florence is such a beautiful city. Your photos are fab.
    M x

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  33. Bungalowgirl17 September 2013 at 03:58

    Welcome back, looks like you had a wonderful end to your summer holiday. Rest up now and enjoy the memories. mel x

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  34. Hannapat17 September 2013 at 04:58

    I am so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time. It is impossible for Firenze not to get under your skin, it is such a beautiful city and there is so much to see. You were so lucky to have more than a day as we only really spent 5 hours there and with small kids that's enough, but I could have happily spent a week there to enjoy all the sites, museums, galleries, etc. I have so enjoyed seeing you pics. I am doing my post soon (it's half taking me time, but hey ho!). You must still be on a high! Happy week to you lovely xoxo

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  35. Helen Philipps17 September 2013 at 06:55

    Beautiful post, such wonderful pictures of fabulous Florence! And how strange, I felt exactly the same about the place as you describe the first time I went there too!
    Have a happy week.
    Helen x

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  36. Unknown17 September 2013 at 07:41

    oooo ada it looks glorious! I would love to go! So thrilled you had a fabulous time! More pictures more pictures!!!!! oh and i need your address again my lovely, having misplace your little gift and found it again yesterday (yeah thats what lofe is like around here!!) i then realised your address was stored on my old computer that died!!! Eeeeek!!!!!sitting here with 3 parcels and now officially the queen of the slow postal service!!!!

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  37. Zoë Power17 September 2013 at 09:48

    Welcome home Ada! Sounds like a fabulous trip - I looove Florence - so glad you had a wonderful time :) xxx

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  38. silverpebble17 September 2013 at 09:53

    Oh it is my favourite city. It holds such wonderful memories for me. Such a treat to see your photos - thankyou!

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  39. Unknown18 September 2013 at 02:30

    Dear Ada, Welcome back!!! It looks amazing and I think a place like that crawl under one's skin!!!Wonderful photos!!!Enjoy your blanket and have a happy week!!!
    Love
    AMarie

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  40. Gillian Roe18 September 2013 at 15:28

    It all looks just perfect. I've never been and you've made me want to go even more now. I'm so glad you had a wonderful time, you deserved it. xx

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