Sunday, April 26, 2015

Giardino dell’Orticoltura Florence Italy


Florence, Italy, Firenze, Italia, Giardino dell’Orticoltura at dusk
Dear Art Lover,
     So, continuing my post from yesterday, I “discovered” the Giardino dell’Orticoltura on my way home from Giovanni’s.  I had decided to weave my way down unknown streets while biking home that evening.  I had a vague idea of where I was, but each T in the streets led me to re-evaluate my theory.  These days I get torn between my youthful love of getting lost on purpose to see what one can see, and getting back to my work because I never feel that I have enough time.

     Well, I had seen pictures of this park, but never really took the time to figure out where it is.  However, I heard a long time ago that an open door is an invitation.  So, when I rode past an interesting open gate, I turned around and decided to explore, rationalizing that “later will not likely come and I am here now.”

     Oh, what a delight!  And as the dusk approached, the sky became my favorite shade of blue!  Open at 8:30 every morning, the closing time depends upon the season.  From January through March, the park closes at 6 p.m.  Most of the time the park closes at 7 pm, with the summer months of June, July, and August allow you to enjoy this public space in the city until 8 p.m.  Naturally, I found myself being politely shoo’d out by the staff.  But I was happy to have my curiosity satisfied and I got to see tulips! 

Peace,
Kelly

~ Kelly Borsheim, sculptor, painter, writer, teacher

Florence, Italy, Firenze, Italia, Giardino dell’Orticoltura

Florence, Italy, Firenze, Italia, Giardino dell’Orticoltura

Florence, Italy, Firenze, Italia, Giardino dell’Orticoltura

Florence, Italy, Firenze, Italia, Giardino dell’Orticoltura

Florence, Italy, Firenze, Italia, Giardino dell’Orticoltura

Florence, Italy, Firenze, Italia, Giardino dell’Orticoltura

Florence, Italy, Firenze, Italia, Giardino dell’Orticoltura

Florence, Italy, Firenze, Italia, Giardino dell’Orticoltura

Florence, Italy, Firenze, Italia, Giardino dell’Orticoltura