

Cracking through clouds with colour and clarity
I think perhaps the light of Autumn lends itself best to this city. Firenze looks flushed and golden, bathing in glorious sunlight, fresh...


Streetlife
Like many of my favourite cities I feel Florence is best explored on foot. That way we have time to fully take in it's secrets, to stand...


Homecoming
Wonderful to be back, embracing bright summer days, cottonwool clouds, a lazy Arno and peaceful olive groves. The familiar sounds of...


Where there is water there is life
"The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit." Saint Teresa of Avila One of the things I admire around this...


Summer nights
When the heat of the day affords little reprieve, dawn and sundown bring a welcome lowering of temperatures, the blissful suggestion of a...


Tasting history
Italians are renowned for their love and appreciation of good food and wine, with life often evolving around social gatherings where this...


Dawn discoveries
My favourite time of day - the city still sleeps and medieval cobbled streets are wonderfully empty, but ancient walls, corridors and...


Theatre and wonder
Some magic dusted Florence this Saturday afternoon. Adults of all ages were transported back to childhood as street artists reminded us...


Calm before the storm
Quick trot ahead of the storm clouds, but loving that Firenze is still so lush and green. Not long to final critique so any lucky moments...


Ducking in for a quack prayer
Well someone's out enjoying Santa Croce steps. Perfect weather for it.