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Florence is a city that amazes.  Walking about, I happened on this incredible studio which houses 8 artisans.  Their sole job is to restore and recreate all pieces in marble that need care of the Duomo. The work is entirely done by hand with a mallet and chisel.  From what they tell me, there is […]
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One of these days, driving through Florence, I saw these signs!!  A smile in traffic, is always a welcome sigh of relief! ——————– Um dia desses, guiando por Florença, me deparei nas seguintes placas!!  Adorei, um sorriso no trânsito, é sempre um presente!!!
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Saturday night was Notte Bianca in Florence.  This means stores and museums are opened until late in the night and the streets are filled with people, music and lights.  Walking, drink in hand, I checked it out… ——————- A noite de sábado foi Notte Bianca em Florença.  Isto significa que o comércio e museus estão […]
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Spring brings the uncontrollable desire to do be outside.  Happy hour, one of my favorites, is not an exception.  To open the season of one of the most beautiful bars in Florence, the Ferragamo organization offered a party!  The White Party took place between the Continental Terrace bar, with breathtaking views of the city’s landmarks […]
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Meu pai sempre me disse que um dos melhores presentes que recebeu de minha mãe, quase 50 anos atrás, foi um chaveiro de corrente de ouro com uma plaquinha.  Explica que para o homem, as chaves sempre são um problema, pois como por no bolso sem ser avulsas e sem ser volumoso?  Daí a solução […]
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Today was a glorious Spring day…I went for a walk in the center of Florence.  This is what I saw. —————————- Este dia de Primavera estava glorioso!!  Não resisti e fui dar um passeio no centro de Florença.  Isto foi o que vi!
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The Farmacia Santa Maria Novella is one of those unique places one must absolutely go to when in Florence.  Opened to the public in 1612, it has a myriad of products from the famous pot-pourri, to soaps, colognes, jams and even products for cats and dogs. In their website, shipment around the world is offered. […]
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