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When I grow up…

October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 / get back, laurettadimmick / Leave a comment

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I want to live in this small, but classic, little structure in Florence!

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And, see that coat of arms just under the balcony?  The Medici coat of arms.  I’d be privileged to live in a Medici district of Firenze!

Higher learning in Italy

October 27, 2017 / get back, laurettadimmick / Leave a comment

Here’s a breakdown of how the higher education system works here, following graduation from liceo or high school:

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At this moment it’s good to remember the political theories of Cicero

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The red Trevi Fountain, Rome

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https://www.thelocal.it/20171026/trevi-fountain-red

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Random flowers spotted today in Florence

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Light drama

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Il sole di fine ottobre

October 26, 2017October 26, 2017 / get back, laurettadimmick / Leave a comment

The sunlight of October is dazzling as it shimmers off the cream, pink and green marble of Il Duomo, the campanile and the baptistry.  These buildings never fail to impress, no matter what the light.  I think the October sunshine brings out the very best of the building complex.

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Fall fashion in Florence

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Pink skies over Florence

October 25, 2017 / get back, laurettadimmick / 2 Comments

This evening’s sunset.  Tramonto.

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The Egyptian pyramid in Rome

October 25, 2017October 25, 2017 / get back, laurettadimmick / Leave a comment

http://www.wantedinrome.com/news/romes-pyramid-open-for-free-tours-on-1-ovember.html

 

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