I recentely read an article published online by Architectural Record on the Museum of Culture. A newly renovated museum project by Herzog & de Meuron in Basel, Switzerland. What struck me, at the end of the article was that there were so many comments that derided both the project and the architects that designed it. […]
Monthly Archives: February 2012
day 1322_february 18, 2012
The drive by, kinda. We were heading up the coast and decided that we must detour in to see the leaning tower that is so famous. Our closest and only chance to see this in person. There are so many photos online or in books of the leaning tower, but it was so worth the […]
day 1321_february 17, 2012
Of course we have been visiting all the major destinations in Tuscany, including Florence, Siena, Pisa, Voltera, etc.,. The small town of Vinci has made the biggest impression on me so far. The birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. Such a quaint town on a small hill that overlooks vineyards and olive groves. In town are […]
day 1320_february 16, 2012
It’s starting to warm up in Tuscany. Our trip to Florence was warm and brilliant. We drove the rental car right into the city and parked it in a garage. With hindsight, we should have parked in the suburbs and taken the commuter train in, for more reasons than the obvious. The crowds were out […]
day 1319_february 15, 2012
After a few days of exploring small towns…we took a trip to the big city (kinda). Siena. Of course we had to see the famous Piazza del Campo and it was more amazing than we had imagined. It was almost an ice skating rink considering how much snow had fell and how thick it become […]
day 1318_february 14, 2012
One of my favorite buildings that we saw driving through the Tuscan countryside during the week. This one is not far from the small town of Empoli.
day 1317_february 13, 2012
One of the views from our Villa! The valleys and hills surrounding are boasting vineyards, olive, fruit and poplar groves. Olives and grapes are in the majority. A path leading from the Villa takes you to the hilltop pool. But considering that it had snowed two days prior to our arrival we decided to take […]
day 1316_february 12, 2012
.. . . . Images from San Gimignano and Volterra. Both medieval towns continue to flourish, in a static way, thanks to the hundreds of tourists that filter through on a regular basis. We were here during a stretch of the coldest weather they have seen in a long time and there were still foreigners […]
day 1315_february 11, 2012
Montopoli in Val d’Arno. Our rented house, take the left fork, was around the corner and up the hill from this Chapel in the road. We passed it at least twice a day as we headed out to explore the wonders of Tuscany. Montopoli is built up on the top of this hill. Buildings on […]
day 1313_february 09, 2012
I am pleased to announce that I am now representing ERBA Cycles in Switzerland. Erba cycles is a Boston based bamboo bicycle manufacturer. Beautiful, speedy and comfortable bikes made from bamboo, hemp fibers, and quality components. I have, with me in Luzern, an Erban Speedster if anyone would like to take a closer look or […]