Churches, Markets and a Palace of the Medici’s – Full On FLORENCE!

G’day folks. Time to continue with the story of my time in Firenze, (aka Florence), Italy 2023. If you read my previous post I took you through the first two days of my time in this amazing Tuscan city, and so today I continue on and write up with days three and four! Day Three …

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More of Florence’s Secrets & Beauty

Howdy all. Continuing on through my photographic exploits via my 2023 Dhaka to Dakar adventure, here are some more captures from Florence. Principally these pics were taken in three of Florence's main churches - Santa Maria del Fiore, Santa Croce and San Lorenzo. Also I visited the Palazzo di Riccardi Medici, a home of the …

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Magnificent Florence – The Centre of the Renaissance

Howdy all! The Dhaka to Dakar adventure continues into the heart of Europe, and where it all happened in the Renaissance. Florence oozes the Renaissance and also, I was pretty blown away by it on arrival. Yes, I can see how it could be a bit much for the visitor - SO much to see, …

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Trip of a Life Time – Italy

So, it was from Cairo that I flew into Munich, Germany, and the Eurail adventure was set to begin.  Leading up to the journey, I was really looking forward to catching trains through Europe (as anyone familiar with my blog might guess!) and so I had a pass that 10 days travel across Germany, France, …

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