Boboli Garden Sculpture May 7, 2010 Florence, Italy
The vastness of the Boboli Gardens in Florence Italy is matched by its trove of surprises. There are many small garden follies, many specialized plots of one species or another, ponds, pathways and sculptures found in unexpected places. For instance, this giant head is nestled in greenery along a path that leads to a bridge over a large lily pond. Its sheer size is startling and it will send you on your way appreciating the art of surprise!
Springtime Delight, May 5, 2015, Florence Italy
As usual, our street corner greengrocers were ahead of the crowd in welcoming a new season. In this case, it was springtime which (in Italy) is welcomed with as much enthusiasm as Christmas — minus the stress. A true springtime delight in the form of outrageously red strawberries just in from Basilicata filled one whole corner of their bancarella. They were all gone in a flash because just the sight of them changed the mood from gray and chilly to sunny and warm!