Florence

[osprey_archer]

I am in Florence, finally. The plane diverted to Pisa on account of high winds and then they sent us to Florence on a bus, past fields of sunflowers turned resolutely away from the sun. Aren't sunflowers supposed to turn toward the sun?

But I understood them, because I too wanted to get out of the sun. The bus had no air-conditioning.

"It's a free tour, so enjoy it!" I murmured to myself, as my skin grew taut and salty in the heat. Then I realized that there was a cool metal bar under the seat in front of me, and jammed my ankles against it. I did not realize that ankles could be the source of such joy.

Today: Florence! I have no real plans right now; just wandering.

Comments

[so-december.livejournal.com]

Insanely jealous that you're in Florence right now. And the Tuscan countryside? I miss it terribly. I want to go back.

Please take pictures for me, will you?

[osprey-archer.livejournal.com]

I'm trying. My camera is not working with me very well; I used my hostess's camera last week and it's really brought home to me that my camera is a piece of crap.

[bogwitch64.livejournal.com]

Enjoy every moment! Even the hot ones. :)

[osprey-archer.livejournal.com]

I try! Usually the hot moments aren't a problem if they're outside; it's just the stifling breezeless heat of the bus that I can't stand.

[anait.livejournal.com]

Florence! Have a great time and eat lots of gelato!

[osprey-archer.livejournal.com]

There are gelato stands EVERYWHERE. It's probably a bad idea to eat it morning, noon, and night, but I am tempted.