Having lived in the forest for the last 20 years, since leaving Wakefield, Quebec a month ago, we have found ourselves in urban settings. Thank goodness - like the Gatineau River - Florence has the river Arno running through it, still undeveloped, still with fishermen, rowers, walkers and runners. When we're close, this is where we eat our lunch each day.
On Tuesdays, we find that the largest open air market occurs along the River Arno and beside Florence's Parco delle Cascine, their largest public park. At just under 400 acres, it matches the size
of Gatineau Park and is half the size of New York's Central Park. Begun as the Medici's private hunting and farm grounds, it has made its way into public hands within the last century. You can read about it here.
Heading in via the kilometre-long market, we came upon the bird stalls, Sophie! Name the blue ones?
Next up, our first promenade!, in a park with over 19,000 specimens.
Deep breathing as we spend the day roaming on non-pavement.
You can just imagine Florentines of old promenading here in their satin gowns and caleche.
This ain't no Canadian Maple!
With our change in latitude, wehave arrived back to mid-autumn.
The Beech trees to the left are at least 4 people around and line the park and Avenue Aeronautica, and many stages of bike racing have wound through this park and its velodrome.
Another beautiful day of walking!
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