These are excerpts from the journal I kept while visiting Florence, Italy. Many of the instalments are also illustrated with photographs that I took while I was there. I hope you enjoy them!

Inflight Insomnia — In which your humble correspondent learns a little Italian and begins to see William Shatner in a whole new light.

On the Train — Not-so-deep thoughts on the train ride from Rome to Florence.

Jet Lag! — A savage journey into the heart of tiredness.

In the Uffizi — While in Florence's famous art gallery, some thoughts and reflections on encountering the most beautiful face in art.

Florence: City of Contradictions — Modern Florence is defined by its mix of highbrow and lowbrow sights.

Postcard #1 — A postcard from the edge (sort of).

Postcard #2 — More "wish you were here" ramblings.

Via dei Calzaiuoli — Some notes from Florence's "Main street."

Learning the Lingo — My struggles with the Italian language.

David² — My encounters with the two most famous Davids in the world.

Yankee Culture — On the pervasiveness of American culture.

Fiesole — Words and pictures from a day trip to the beautiful hill town of Fiesole.

Piazza della Signoria — Semi-sober thoughts from the famous Florentine piazza.

A Close Call — Your humble scribe survives a swarming.

Spic and Span — Why Florence is so clean, it shines.

Random Roman Ramblings — If it's Wednesday, this must be Rome.

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