the Weekend in Black and White

Sometimes the door to the courtyard is
open, and you get a glimpse
of life in the heart of Rome.  I could
live here—just saying.

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The Weekend in Black and White

This beautiful gated courtyard is in Florence.
 I'd love to be there right now!

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ABC Wednesday—N is for "niche"

And also "Non, non, Madame!"
Usually these little courtyards are well-hidden
behind massive locked doors.  So if I ever
find one that's open, I have to seize the moment
to sneak in and take some photos before the concierge
kicks me out (fortunately not before I got a 
shot of these pretty vine-shaded doors and the 
eclectic mix of statuary in the niche).

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