She died eighteen years ago, but I still think of her every day. I love describing her to my friends in Italy who never had the pleasure of meeting her. Here’s what I say: Lydia loved a lot. She loved her life with Benny, her family, her house. She was truly a happy person who […]
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Hidden Treasures of Florence
We had the chance to see one of Florence’s hidden treasures today. There’s an organisation in Italy, FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano), whose mission is to protect and restore art, monuments and parks in their original locations, each of which reflect milestones of Italian history and identity. Each spring for two days, the organisation arranges visits […]
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