tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post4131736989779839318..comments2024-03-28T18:20:21.894-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Ancient Ruins in Fiesole, ItalyJonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-14180564118137648192016-05-10T10:55:51.402-07:002016-05-10T10:55:51.402-07:00Very pleased you found the travelogue helpful. Ap...Very pleased you found the travelogue helpful. Appreciate the correction on the origination of the pottery. We plan on a return trip to Florence on September.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-5506034624218688772016-05-10T10:50:27.078-07:002016-05-10T10:50:27.078-07:00Thanks for taking the time to share your write up ...Thanks for taking the time to share your write up of the site! It is very nice and the pictures are great. I'm going to give students a tour there this summer,so getting a look at your pictures has helped me prep. <br /><br />I'd like to note that the images of pottery above are all Greek pottery, except the second to last picture of the vessel with the two mouths and central handle. Etruscan's were avid collectors of Ancient Greek pottery, most often imported from Athens and Corinth. Since they were prone to putting the pottery in their graves - where the pots could be relatively well protected so long as the graves weren't looted- ancient Etruria is one of prime places to find Greek Pots. Fossorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771363477623463669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-85052758630500194352014-05-29T20:11:18.866-07:002014-05-29T20:11:18.866-07:00Pottery is impressive. My wife and I think we mig...Pottery is impressive. My wife and I think we might like to have a piece or two in the library.<br /><br />Fiesole is definitely worth a half-day trip from Florence if you tire of the renaissance.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-38120717486006366952014-05-29T20:09:16.705-07:002014-05-29T20:09:16.705-07:00Never underestimate the number of people in Floren...Never underestimate the number of people in Florence by day. The masses approach the unbelievable. Luckily, almost all of the tour groups depart in the late afternoon. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-23181345173042470642014-05-29T20:06:34.340-07:002014-05-29T20:06:34.340-07:00It is!It is!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-49901944468141748262014-05-29T19:09:08.450-07:002014-05-29T19:09:08.450-07:00T\he pottery is impressive!
OTOH, the Romans cert...T\he pottery is impressive!<br /><br />OTOH, the Romans certainly built to last. <br /><br />Florence and Sienna are definitely on my "to visit someday list", so I'll have to remember Fiesole as well, when I eventually make it to Tuscany!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-58215129160029354162014-05-29T19:02:04.567-07:002014-05-29T19:02:04.567-07:00Fiesole looks delightful.Staying there rather than...Fiesole looks delightful.Staying there rather than in Florence is a stroke of genius - you're within coo-ee of all the art and architecture but can escape the throngs and actually get some sleep at night!Evan Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107866906860803155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-15064181886813492152014-05-29T17:39:36.252-07:002014-05-29T17:39:36.252-07:00That for sure looks interesting!
ChristopherThat for sure looks interesting!<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-9097385521299006062014-05-29T16:42:50.157-07:002014-05-29T16:42:50.157-07:00The views of Florence from the heights of Fiesole ...The views of Florence from the heights of Fiesole are spectacular indeed! This trip, we learned that we both really like the artwork on Etruscan pottery.<br /><br />I recommend adding Fiesole to your agenda on your next trip to Florence. Well worth the time. Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-59788978339060357672014-05-29T16:40:33.597-07:002014-05-29T16:40:33.597-07:00In fact, my wife enjoyed Fiesole more than she ima...In fact, my wife enjoyed Fiesole more than she imagined. Having followed me on battlefield walks in the past, she thought she might be getting into more of the same. She loved the views and suggested we go back and a rent a place for a month.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-39012801449959399402014-05-29T16:38:22.164-07:002014-05-29T16:38:22.164-07:00Phil, it would make a very nice place for a summer...Phil, it would make a very nice place for a summer home.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-45916784761793597552014-05-29T14:20:58.568-07:002014-05-29T14:20:58.568-07:00Spectacular! A gem I'd not heard of.Spectacular! A gem I'd not heard of. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-50084341330750182292014-05-29T10:37:12.977-07:002014-05-29T10:37:12.977-07:00Not a bad looking spot!Not a bad looking spot!Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659918463589870423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-12002673113641086022014-05-29T10:03:22.970-07:002014-05-29T10:03:22.970-07:00I've been there a long time ago...too long whe...I've been there a long time ago...too long when I see these very nice pics!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.com