The book shelf is very much like my own at home. Spotting the book on Florence & Tuscany reminded me of a conference in Nice…
Genre: Memoir
Word Count 100
Between the Covers
I was in Nice for a conference. Giovanni had invited me to a small Italian restaurant and hearing him talk about Florence was wonderful. I felt I had already climbed the Campanile, crossed the Arno to the Priti Palace, strolled through the amazing Boboli Gardens. I knew I had to visit
Later, he invited me to his room for a nightcap, I have to admit I was tempted, but one thing would surely lead to another and I was due to fly home tomorrow.
Flying home, I read the Eyewitness Guide bought at the airport. It was safer between these covers…
I have been lucky enough to visit Florence two or three times, I fell in love with it the first time. This book has been invaluable.
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Oh, I dunno… a little romance before leaving… 😉
I fell in love with Tuscany.
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I think it would have been too complicated …I fell in love with Tuscany too, beautiful part of the world. Ciao
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Or not 😉
I needs must go back soon!
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I like how the temptation of a brief holiday fling was averted.
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Yes, it seemed the right thing to do.. thanks for reading
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But not quite what visiting Florence with Giovanni as guide might have been. Those almost happenings make wonderful memories
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Yes, they do don’t they… thank you for reading
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Your quick leave likely saved a lot of hurry and pain. Would be hard to follow up on anything that touches the soul.
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I’ll never know, but it seemed the right thing to do at the time. Thank you for reading
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That fling would probably brought more regrets than fond memories, but who knows? A lovely tribute to the city.
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Yes, probably more regrets… and you are right, it is a lovely city.
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Was it the right thing to do? Guess they’ll never know.
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It was right at the time… I think.
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Such a romantic I am. Oh, well. Stay safe, Dee. 🙂
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You too, thanks for reading ☺️
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Nice mix of truth and fiction. What a blessing to visit Venice multiple times!
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A wise decision.
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I think so 😊
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Sometimes we really do have to follow our instincts – it’s like a Sliding Doors moment.
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Yes, it is. Who knows what may have happened had things been different… we’ll never know. Thanks for reading 😊
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Oh yes – definitely the right decision. But either way would make a good story.
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I think so… but then we’ll never really know 😊
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Dear Dee,
It’s so nice to see you back here! You’re missed. Lovely memoir.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle
Thank you. I’ve missed being here, sometimes life throws some curved balls…
Hope you are keeping well, stay safe
Best wishes
Dee 😊
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I do understand curve balls. I am keeping well, thank you. And, as you can see, still herding the cats of Friday Fictioneers. 😉
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Excellent news 😊
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