Today, on the first day of spring, Florence got its snow.
Tuscany is not a region of Italy where snow falls very often, so the flurry of white flakes has brought a bit of uncertainty and a lot of joy to all of us. Without much means for cleaning up after the snow, roads and sidewalks were slippery, and subsequently, schools and some public offices were closed.
Walking through the city, it felt like a Saturday, when families and couples take the time to enjoy the day together.
Children and dogs alike rejoiced in the snow;
and parents offered their creative solutions for making the most of their children’s fun in the snow.
Today was a long workday for me and my work partner,
so we took advantage of being out and about
and dodging snowballs
on this special day in Florence, that gave us a new perspective on the sites we’ve become so accustomed to looking the same nearly every day.
The winter wonderland was fleeting, nearly all but disappearing before the sun went down.
But the memories, and lots of photos, will last forever.
Love it. Thanks for the video too!
What an incredible sight, Peggy. Most historic and you were there to witness it! Hope you are well – happy Spring!
Love this little dusting and the faces of happy people out and about. So glad you captured this.
It’s always fun to see people react and be excited when in snows in a place that doesn’t see snow often. The city looks pretty in the snow.