Never mind, we’ll tell you. She writes, I’m not in Michigan this Sunday, but I am in Florence, Italy where my niece Cyndi completed her first marathon today. She did very well and did it in a little over four hours. My other niece Patti is here too and we are making a small vacation of this event. The weather has been perfect and we will take a trip into the countryside tomorrow and return to the USA on Tuesday. This is an image of the Arno River taken this morning as Cyndi began the marathon. This river runs through the middle of Florence. I have taken hundreds of pictures, and will work on a few to post on flickr when I return.
Now that is not something you see every day—unless you live in Florence, of course. I am feeling just the least little bit envious. Last year about this time we got to go to Egypt with Wendi. This year Babs is wandering about Florence, and who knows if she’ll ever be able to tear herself away. And where have I gone? (OK, I got to go to a Red Wings playoff game at Joe Louis Arena with Rob the Firefighter and the Lady Alicia, so that’s all right then. But that was a couple of years ago. I am definitely up for another trip.)
When Babs gets back we will give her a couple of days to get over jet lag. Then we will all pile on and demand to see the rest of the pictures.
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Joss
November 28, 2011
Oh, yes, let’s definitely all pile. These roving bloggers are a godsend to stay-at-homes like us!
P.j. grath
November 28, 2011
Now THAT was certainly a surprise, Gerry! I guess it is the fate of us stay-at-home folks to ooh and ah over the travel photos of those who go away. I for one am happy to see the pictures. Never get tired of other people’s vacation pictures or even slide shows. Vicarious travel is good, too.
Sybil
November 28, 2011
PILE ON !!!!
Gerry
November 28, 2011
Well Babs, it looks like the trend is clear. We’re all piling on. Bring on the Italian light.
Fee
November 28, 2011
*chucks self on pile*
Count me in, too! I love Italy (I have family there), most especially the food – and the ice cream. Oh, the ice cream.
Gerry
November 28, 2011
OK, Babs, bring on the Italian food as well—and the ice cream, which is apparently an excellent treat in a category all its own.
Babs Young
November 28, 2011
Well, yes the Gelato is special and I’ve had some most every day. Sadly we return tomorrow, but with about 1000 pictures to work on it will take a while and I promise not to bore with nearly that many.
Gerry
November 28, 2011
It was fun to get a comment via telecomitalia.it. I believe we can await developments. Pass the gelato, please.
Dawn
November 28, 2011
Italy? AND a marathon?!!! How fabulous! More photos please! 🙂