by Peter Civetta | Jun 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
We got a really late start to our day (after such a long travel experience). Nancy and Nik went to a local market and brought home a wonderful ton of fruits and pastries for breakfast, and we had a lovely breakfast at our villa. Next, we headed over to the...
by Peter Civetta | Jun 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
We had one more magical day in Florence- Nancy’s birthday! In the “morning,” we got up and had breakfast with Robby (who kept it open just for us). Lizzie came as well, and it was great to see her. Then, the kids and I went to Ponte Vecchio, while Nancy and Nik went...
by Peter Civetta | Jun 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
I got a little bored with walking every where today, so I decided to take this little car out for a spin. In truth, I was searching for my dear Alice. Sigh. Later on, we went to see the David. I have to say, I find all the nudity a bit disturbing. Maybe it is...
by Peter Civetta | Jun 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
We had another wonderful day and an even better evening. We got up earlier and had a great breakfast at the hotel. Then, we headed to the big central market, where we picked up lots of goodies including leather jackets for me and Eli! We met up with Louise and...
by Peter Civetta | Jun 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
I am truly becoming Italian now. For my whole life, people have made fun of my blue jacket, but suddenly I fit in perfectly. When everyone else had to go buy blue shirts, I was already fully azzurri! We climbed to the top of the Bell Tower and had a beautiful view...