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Want to know the inspiration of my work?  This interview is part of it.  Give it a read and let me know what you think.  This this interview was published, our travels have taken us to Amsterdam, Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Kutna Hora (Czech Republic).


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Pisa, Italy . . . yes, the tower still leans

Ok, it probably leans much more than this . . . my aim was off. However, it was amazing how incredible this structure was . . . and to think it continues to sink lower every day. We did take the obligatory photos of us holding it up, however, with all the people around, it was sad to say, none of them came out as i had hoped . . . lucky you. The bapistry and duomo were quite incredible here - especially against the rich sky.

One of the striking things that struck me most about Pisa, however, was the immigrants. In Southern California we have the Mexicans, Filipinos, Cambodians, etc. However, In Pisa, Florence, Rome, they have the Africans. Something of a cultural variation but it hit me then that every country would have their immigrant.




This is the Pisa Duomo . . . a huge structure.  Grand.  Bold.








The inside San Michele in Borgo in Pisa Italy.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Michele_in_Borgo

Venezia, Italy - Around Every Corner a Perfect Picture

Daybreak.  A quiet morning as the vendors prepare for another busy day.



Just a small set of the hundreds of gondolas on the island. 



One of the shopping corridors outside St Mark's Square.  As with all the architecture, it was amazing how much attention was paid to the detail in everything they did.



This bride and groom had just gotten married and he was taking their wedding photos just outside St Mark Square.  It was about 7am and the sun was rising.  Her name was Mercy Lee and they live in China. 



The Abeytas and Shearers lunching at the Grand Canal.  We were just south of the Ponte Rialto.  We had a grand meal (no pun intended) at this picturesque setting.

One of the interesting things about Italy and eating out.  In Tuscany, no matter what restaurant you went to, tipping was not expected and if you tried to tip, they got offended.  In Milan, Venice, and Rome, in the more upscale / touristy areas, you were expected to tip.  My opinion is that we received better service in the places where tipping was not expected.