Episode 27: The Pisan Embrace.... Pisa, Tuscany Part 7 - The Padova to Paris Journey
Welcome to Episode #27 Pisa, Tuscany....
I have always been a little curious about Pisa. Wondering to myself what it was all about, so much so I thought we better go. And it is a curious place, a Tuscan city not far from the sea, a maritime power in its hey day. The city was built on the legacy of trade and its location on the Fiume Arno (River Arno) the one that connects it to its Tuscan neighbour Florence. It was a little fun going down the rabbit hole and discovering this place. The Leaning Tower - Torre Pendente is obviously what sets this city apart, what magnetises the curious traveler.
In the Piazza dei Miracoli Pisa / Michelle Johnston
The thing I love about travel is when something happens that throws you off your tracks, our day in Pisa was full of lovely surprises. The beauty of the Piazza dei Miracoli - the square of Miracles is something I will not forget. A wandering city, the river Arno is wide, the beautiful gothic cathedral stands by the river ....the Santa Maria della Spina is a marvel as you meander along the beautiful bridges connecting the two sides of Pisa.
The idea of travel now has a luminous quality, after a year of knowing we cannot go, our rosy glasses have had to come off. We have to appreciate what is within our own personal radius. I don’t mind this, and shall reap the benefits of my own beautiful country, yet Italy still lures me, calls me.
The beauty of the Fiume Arno in the Province of Pisa, Tuscany
It is only through books and art right now that I can fly away, escape the day to day. If you have any great books or film or ideas in general on Italy send me a little note on the email. I would love to hear from you....
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Shownotes:
Old World Italian: Recipes and Secrets from our Travels in Italy by Mimi Thorrison
Italian Food by Elizabeth David
Italian Hours by Henry James
Florentine: The True Cuisine of Florence by Emiko Davies
Florentine - beautiful books to keep me company
That classic shot, good fun in Pisa, love the traveler next to Maddy holding up the Tower too, only in Pisa…..
Music Composed by Richard Johnston
From the travel diary, a wise thing to keep / Michelle Johnston
Travel Notes:
“Enchantment - a useless thing, but as dispensable as bread”
Just everyday life in Italy, always beautiful /Michelle Johnston
