The Piazza Limbo, Florence
The Piazza Limbo, near the Arno in Florence, marks where unbaptised babies were once buried. Charlemagne, apparently, laid the foundation stone of the church here in 786 AD
An Angel, A Florentine Painting, and My Novel.
Sometime around 1252, a monk fell asleep and an angel finished his painting. If only the angel would do the same for my novel.
Gardens in Venice
Gardens are everywhere in Venice, but often hidden from the casual eye.
A Day Sailing the Cinque Terre
Memories of a day spent sailing (and swimming and eating) along Italy’s Cinque Terre.
A Bookshop in Venice
The Acqua Alta Bookshop is so typically Venetian: hidden in courtyard, with a gondola overflowing with books in all languages.
Exploring Civitavecchia
Venice and the Church of the Skiing Jesus
An unusual church spire in Venice
Venice, Gondolas and Me
Images and tales of gondolas from my visits to Venice
Lunch at the Mercato Centrale
Buying fresh food at Florence's Mercato Centrale - a delectable experience!