Carla and Rick’s Blogs
Carla’s Blogs
Wander and Explore
One of the delightful aspects of our new life was to take the time to wander, observe, and explore. We are such “andiamo” people that we assumed that choosing moments to chill might be difficult. It wasn’t, however. We fell into the rhythms of the city and enjoyed being a part of Florentine life. Sit […] Why Not Read More?
Exploring the World with Friends
Sitting outside at a restaurant in Florence yesterday, Rick and I noticed two laughing couples arrive and take seats close to us. Their jovial banter made us smile as we observed them from a distance. It can be so much fun to share life with others. To travel with others. But there was a time […] Why Not Read More?
Rick’s Blogs
Living in Florence
Pinch me, I’m waking up in Florence everyday. We are now officially living in one of the happiest and most exhilarating cities in all of the world! Walking out of our rented apartment, we took a left turn, ventured north, and headed down to the Arno River. As if the Divine took us by our […] Why Not Read More?
Brunelleschi’s Road Map to Architectural Perfection
I admit it. I’m not a map reader. That has been delegated to my built in genius wife, Carla, that I affectionately call Magellan. When we travel with Sue and Steve Lundgren, Steve and Carla always occupy the back seat of a rental and attempt to tell Sue and I where to go. It’s become […] Why Not Read More?