tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post3653243394148112733..comments2024-03-29T00:41:14.635-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Palazzo Vecchio in FlorenceJonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-3899216224583568472015-02-28T07:58:33.978-08:002015-02-28T07:58:33.978-08:00You should definitely make the trip if you have th...You should definitely make the trip if you have the interest. Florence is a wonderful city.<br /><br />I will post more photos of Florence for you, Ray.<br /><br />Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-67894143541811016422015-02-28T07:56:57.432-08:002015-02-28T07:56:57.432-08:00Glad you enjoyed the photos!Glad you enjoyed the photos!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-68668522434985784292015-02-28T07:51:24.868-08:002015-02-28T07:51:24.868-08:00The queue into the Uffizi was not too long when we...The queue into the Uffizi was not too long when we were there in early May and getting into the Accademia museum was easy. Definitely a city to which I want to return.<br /><br />Seems every time I visit an interesting historical place, it sparks a new gaming interest. This time, the Renaissance interest got a boost from a little help from my friends.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-84817814193683158272015-02-27T14:22:40.834-08:002015-02-27T14:22:40.834-08:00Wow, what fantastic pics. Florence is in my top 10...Wow, what fantastic pics. Florence is in my top 10 of places I need to visit! More pics please???Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-86304290872803729242015-02-27T08:15:01.144-08:002015-02-27T08:15:01.144-08:00Lovely pictures Jonathan, love the Renaissance per...Lovely pictures Jonathan, love the Renaissance period in the art...nice, very nice!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-3057963063973015092015-02-27T07:30:34.892-08:002015-02-27T07:30:34.892-08:00Beautiful images from the capital of the Renaissan...Beautiful images from the capital of the Renaissance! We were there last summer, and the queues just to get into the museums was daunting to say the least. That you actually made it through the queue and have these wonderful images to show for it, is a real testament to your devotion to this period in history:0)Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-34314069115913405062015-02-27T05:18:37.480-08:002015-02-27T05:18:37.480-08:00How true about the Medicis!
As for the frescoes, ...How true about the Medicis!<br /><br />As for the frescoes, just imagine that a Da Vinci might be covered up behind one of them!<br /><br />We are already planning our next trip back.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-15061625924073525552015-02-27T05:16:50.961-08:002015-02-27T05:16:50.961-08:00Please do show the photos to your spouse!
Italy is...Please do show the photos to your spouse!<br />Italy is a great place for a historical vacation.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-54393573748168879092015-02-27T05:15:44.896-08:002015-02-27T05:15:44.896-08:00I agree! We never made it to Siena. Next time! ...I agree! We never made it to Siena. Next time! Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-9565567310138927442015-02-26T21:51:47.352-08:002015-02-26T21:51:47.352-08:00Florence, Sienna, Pisa, Milan, Genoa, Rome, Venice...Florence, Sienna, Pisa, Milan, Genoa, Rome, Venice, Naples, and cluntless smaller cities and towns - one could spemnd a lifetime touring Italy, I imagine!<br /><br />The frescoes are amazing in size and execution.<br /><br />"The Medicis - when you care enough to buy the very best!" :-)Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-40545946690541416292015-02-26T21:24:34.895-08:002015-02-26T21:24:34.895-08:00Ah, lovely. Might have to show the wife some of yo...Ah, lovely. Might have to show the wife some of your photos and drop a few not-so-subtle hints ;-)Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-62381882030011169342015-02-26T19:22:21.024-08:002015-02-26T19:22:21.024-08:00It is one of those cities, like Vienna and Prague,...It is one of those cities, like Vienna and Prague, where you feel the history as much as see it. I remember the daytrip to Siena from there and that was another atmospheric town. Natholeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359406949497306737noreply@blogger.com