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Hidden Treasures of Florence

We had the chance to see one of Florence’s hidden treasures today.  There’s an organisation in Italy, FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano), whose mission is to protect and restore art, monuments and parks in their original locations, each of which reflect milestones of Italian history and identity.  Each spring for two days, the organisation arranges visits […]

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Florence Enforcement

Even motorino bikers get the blues in Florence.  It all happens so quickly.  One minute the little buzzer (or someone’s main form of transportation depending on how you look at it) is just parked there and the next minute the traffic police and towing people show up with that special little truck that features thick […]

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