The Brandt Blog

Our last day is filled with poignancy. We’ve crafted and settled into such a comfortable and happy Florentine routine it’s a little hard to fathom that our ‘Residenza’ in Firenze has, after 84 days come to its end. In a single word, “we’re sad to leave and excited to return home.” Such as it is, […]

Aside from today being our penultimate (full) day in Firenze it’s also noteworthy for being our 38th dating anniversary. Yup – April 6, 1984. Or as customarily written in Italy; 06/04/1984. We celebrated in style at our fave lunch spot (because we couldn’t find a Wag’s) – walked for a Gelato then returned to the […]

Three days until our departure – we’ve actually laid out some things and kicked off the packing process. And it’s a picture-perfect day today in Firenze … today’s walk into town was a great one; even a little bit poignant knowing there aren’t many more times we’ll be making it. — — — As part […]

“Into every life a little spoon must fall.” And bearing in mind the cruel hand that Fate occasionally and rather ignominiously deals us… the following DRAMATIC RE-ENACTMENT is based on true life events. Fortunately, the Gelateria (and a fresh spoon) were merely steps away. — — … and some lovely pics from my morning ride. […]

Kicking off the last week with a beautiful sunset beyond the Ponte Vecchio. 🥰🥰 — — … and a couple of pics from the Toscana Countryside. 🚴🏻‍♂️ (Panzano and Impruneta)