Monthly Archives: June 2016

10 June, Friday Rain forecasted. No rain Walk out to the main North gate, and into the multilevel escalators down the side of a very steep hill. Defensive tower reminded me of an impossible similar climb where Hadrian had a … Continue reading →

9 June Thursday cloudy forecasted, looked outside and it is pouring. Trained on and off all day. Move to Sienna with T&R. Via bus,o k bumpy ride. Public plaza with civic museum. Large plaza used for the annual neighborhood horse … Continue reading →

Thunderstorms not forecasted but arrived late afternoon First stop: Bargello museum. 13th century prison and barracks converted to an excellent exhibition space. Some truly fine Donatellos. His original David with a strange hat. Visit to and lunch at the Mercado. … Continue reading →

7 June thunderstorms forecasted; blue sky in actuality. Breakfast beauties. Met T&R at the apartment, a two bedroom four or five floor walk up with fab views from the roof. Then off to piti palace and it's gardens, the Boboli … Continue reading →

6 June scattered thunderstorms forecasted scattered rain delivered. A visit to and and venerable pharmacy. Started in 14 th century. Wonderful space with frescos and a tea room as well as massive body lotions. No strong teas. Wandered shops and … Continue reading →

Sunday 5 June Rain forecasted. QB prevaricated about having a mud treatment at the Term,excelsior. Went not to miss the experience. QB added the following: "With considerable procrastination, signed up for a spa mud treatment (as opposed to a medical … Continue reading →

Saturday 4 June Moving towards Firenze with a stop for two nights in this spa town. A ball of string town. Surprisingly interesting. Many grand hotels; a total of 200+ hotels in all. Hotels and spas. The reason to come … Continue reading →

Friday June 3 rain forecasted, only a small amount arrived. Possibly but only possibly substituted gorgonzola. Laundry day. Mop up day for items missed in town. QB with italiano coccolare posti Afternoon QB bruschetta ordered with gorgonzola. No blue veins, … Continue reading →

Thursday 2 June Rain forecasted, delivered intermittently, but heavy at times. Both the lemon and the chocolate versions of this rice based torta. The filing makes an excellent gluten free snack. Tuscan bread soup, perfect with some extra olive oil, … Continue reading →

June 1 Wednesday Rain forecasted delivered. Lucca wall from last evening. Parmigiana at $8 per pound at the supermarket. A local pastry: bucellato is pictured. Has Bobby made one? Now on QB list. A favorite confirmation gift as well as … Continue reading →