But not today. Truth Is a Beautiful Thing - London Grammar, “long and lost” —florence + the machine; “demi moore” —phoebe bridgers; “saying their names” —richard siken; god’s own country, dir. Music by Florence + The Machine from ‘How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful’. I don’t see Florence as a church in the religious sense, but as more of a sanctuary. Not because the sun might not make its appearance today, but because I am healthy and alive. Last Friday was the first day that we were allowed to go out for a walk beyond the 200 meters defined shortly after we went under lockdown. When they extended the lockdown to May 18, I wondered if the garden would remain closed this year. Visiting Florence seemed to be more of a race than a pleasurable jaunt. Ever since the beginning of the month, I have made my way up to Piazzale Michelangiolo every day. This past week, I experienced my beloved city even more while she continues to awaken. Over the past few weeks as I perused my beloved city, I experienced many sweet moments to immerse myself in the beauty offered to me. Every morning, I wake up to the sound of the water flowing over the weir below Ponte alle Grazie. In my last post, I wrote about how Florence is an open museum, but also an open church. A place where one finds respite and gains insight. Many times, I wrote a narrative for a photo, but postponed publishing it because I didnt want to use the same photo. When I stroll along the Arno, walk through the city streets, traverse the bridges, watch a sunset, or peruse the gardens, I make a concerted effort to slow down. Directed by Evan Oppenheimer. As I roam around Florence, I enjoy letting my heart lead me in different directions. With Brett Dalton, Stana Katic, Alessandra Mastronardi, Alessandro Preziosi. They installed ATMs in many restaurants, bars, and bottle shops. The sound reminds me to breathe and enjoy this magical moment. If you would like to join my mailing list, please click the button below. When I hear the church bells ring, I pause. However, the most significant souvenirs of these moments are the impressions they leave in my heart.
It feels slightly more somber than before. During the past few weeks, small groups and families dined on restaurant terraces, people ambled through many of the piazzas and streets in the historical center, tourists visited museums and churches, and scenic spots attracted people to watch the sunset. When we perceive the beauty at the center of every person, place, and thing, then we know love. In my blog, I write about my life in Florence and share how my beloved city inspires me every day. lovely (with Khalid) - billie eilish, iv. After reaching the top, I always rushed to the railing above the Giardino dellIris to admire the irises. Fortunately, last week they announced that they would open the garden a few days earlier. I’m enjoying kind of hanging out and just savoring the wonderful gift that it is to be a part of this.” | Stana Katic behind the scenes of “Lost in Florence” A heartbroken American in Florence gets involved in a dangerous local sport -- and with an alluring local woman. Florences artwork, museums, bridges, gardens, river, and buildings inspire us to be present and see the beauty that is all around us. I cant promise that I will write them for every photo, but I would like to share more of my experiences of Florence in this way. Over the past few weeks, I hiked up to Piazzale Michelangiolo, strolled through the Giardino Bardini, visited Palazzo Pitti, caught a brilliant sunset from Lungarno Corsini, and delighted in seeing the moon alongside the Campanile. Directed by Vincent Haycock. Lost in Florence: Chic, boutique, and unique places in Florence, Italy. You can listen on Spotify, and here is the mix list as well! I welcome the sound of the church bells ringing every hour because they remind me that Florence is still spreading her love. Sometimes I went to the gardens where I was certain to find beauty, but sometimes beauty found me like when I caught the sunset from Ponte alle Grazie. Want to be Lost too? Say Amen (Saturday Night) - Panic! It’s very Italian in that way, you know. Thank you, Evan.” (x), “It’s such a unique pleasure to sit here and listen to everyone kind of chatting in Italian and trying to work out the shots and everybody is really adamant that it has to be as good as they can possibly make it. At the Disco. But this year many Europeans flocked to Florence, hoping to visit it with fewer crowds. Lost in Florence: Chic, boutique, and unique places in Florence, Italy. Want to be Lost too? Unfortunately, the delay turned into my not publishing the narrative at all. Families played frisbee in Piazza della Signoria where I stood to admire the water flowing in the Fontana di Nettuno and listen to the bells ringing at noon. It’s a community thing, so I’m enjoying it. Ten years from now, I probably will be a lawyer. This morning when I opened my windows and saw the blanket of gray clouds overhead, I smiled. It was a stark difference to just a few days before when I walked to my ortolano (greengrocer) in via dei Cerchi. Florence has not changed, but how we interact with her has changed. I feel much freer when I write the narrative for the photo I'm publishing on Instagram. Apartments became hotels while artisans, bakeries, butchers, fishmongers, and green grocers disappeared. The past couple of weeks, I went out for early morning strolls through Florence and romps in the gardens. It amazed me how more irises had blossomed with each visit. I used to only hear it only if I focused on it or in the wee hours of the night, rarely during the day like I do now. August is a quiet month in Florence when many businesses close for a few weeks. When I walk around Florence, I make a point of communing with her.
Thank you! Pre-made sandwiches with wilted lettuce and tomato slices dangling out sat in glass cases for people to pick up as they walked by. In the past couple of days, however, the energy has shifted here in my area of Florence.
It was cloudy and windy, but people came out to enjoy Florence.
In my last post, I wrote about how Florence is an open museum, but also an open church. On that day, only two people were walking through the piazza with their head down while two policemen stood outside of their car. Along with Mother Natures magicher light, her shadows, her clouds, her wind, and her seasonsFlorence captures our hearts. Every year, more visitors came, and the city made more adjustments to accommodate them. I’m enjoying kind of hanging out and just savoring the wonderful gift that it is to be a part of this.” | Stana Katic behind the scenes of “Lost in Florence” (x). Whether its watching a sunset, strolling along the Arno, traversing her piazzas, navigating her narrow streets, admiring her treasures, or traipsing through her gardens, Florence continually surprises and delights us. Its the time of year when people prefer beaches and mountains over cities. The slightly hidden, less touristic, more authentic discoveries: wine bars, café joints and places for the perfect meal; artisan shops, boutique hotels and much more. It’s a community thing, so I’m enjoying it. I become as quiet as possible and allow my senses to capture the details of my surroundings.
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