I am not sure which one is you in this photo but both ladies are lovely - I love the dresses you are both wearing. How wonderful to study Italian in Florence!
Was this photo taken in the late 1950s or early 1960s? Unlike the time when this photo was taken, people have become so casual these days - they wear jeans and t-shirts nearly everywhere. It's fun to remember that there was a time when people dressed up for occasions, like viewing David. You and your friend both look so lovely.
Great souvenir of a wonderful time spent in Italy! I have never been in Florence, but I feel I must try and see it for myself! Thanks for visiting! Have a great SWF!
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I am not sure which one is you in this photo but both ladies are lovely - I love the dresses you are both wearing. How wonderful to study Italian in Florence!
ReplyDeleteHi Marilyn, thank you for your comment; I am on the left.
ReplyDeleteAh So Lucky! One Place In Italy I Have Yet To Visit.Great Photo.Happy Sepia Saturday!
ReplyDeleteMarilyn's right, you are both lovely in this photo. If David weren't so large, you would have upstaged him.
ReplyDeleteWas this photo taken in the late 1950s or early 1960s? Unlike the time when this photo was taken, people have become so casual these days - they wear jeans and t-shirts nearly everywhere. It's fun to remember that there was a time when people dressed up for occasions, like viewing David. You and your friend both look so lovely.
ReplyDeleteToni, yes go when it is not so crowded. Florence has everything!
ReplyDeleteChristine, thank you, yes he looks very imposing and quite sure of himself!
Nancy, it was in 1958. Dresses were still very much en vogue. Last time in 2007 when I was visiting Italy I was wearing mainly "Jeans and shirts"!
Another sculpture of David. I knew they had a few copies and I am assuming this is another. You looked great all dressed up for your visit.
ReplyDeleteI know we're talking Florence here, but when I first saw this photograph, I was immediately reminded of Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have been able to visit. Thank you for visiting my sepia saturday
ReplyDeleteA wonderful sculpture indeed... Looks huge!! Italy is for sure beautiful... Have a great day:)
ReplyDeleteMy Yatra Diary...
Great souvenir of a wonderful time spent in Italy! I have never been in Florence, but I feel I must try and see it for myself!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting! Have a great SWF!