Spring has arrived and I am so happy about that. Since Zoe and I walk almost everywhere having the sun gives us more incentive to go out and discover our neighborhood. There is a beautiful area not far from us, the hilly area on the way to Piazza Michelangelo. It reminds me a little of Bel Aire in Southern California.
The sidewalks in this area made me think I was back in Los Angeles.
I found a nice area with some benches to rest and admire the beautiful flora and fauna.
It was lunch time and I found the perfect place, Chalet Fontana. A caffe, restaurant, garden and nursery all in one spot. I was in heaven. We had a nice table on the patio with a gorgeous view of the garden.
After lunch Zoe and I took a walk to explore this large property. It is the kind of place you can spend the entire afternoon.
At the top of the hill is a green house with a very nice assortment of flowers that they sell.
Zoe loved running around and this is a place we can come back to and just enjoy the grounds. Have a coffee and buy some plants.
They also grow the vegetables that we had for lunch.
If I had a car I would have filled it with these flowers Next time I will bring my shopping cart so I can take some home.
This is the caffe for coffee, vino and a small bite.
After a wonderful couple hours it was time to move on. We took a residential street that runs across the hill and ends at Piazza Michelangelo.
Every where you go in Firenze you see these lovely shines. I am also crazy about this pink.
The houses or piazzas on this street are spectacular and I would love to go inside one of them.
This is a little church, an unexpected surprise? I will have to come back on a Sunday and see the inside.
I can’t get enough of wisteria and it is very plentiful everywhere.
I decided to turn back at this point and save the rest of this road for the next time and this grotto was a good place to stop.
What can I say? Lucky you! Lucky Zoe!
Thank you for the spectacular virtual trip! Really enjoy your post!
Thank you much. I really appreciate it.
I love it ALL!
So fun and excited to read each new post. Do will do you speak Italian, just learning or fluently? In the pink picture you mentioned a shine… is this shrine? I wasn’t sure. Thanks for sharing and until next time – Ciao!
I am taking Italian lessons, it is a challenge.
Yes the shine is the object on the pink wall. I guess he picture does not do it justice
Thanks for sharing lovely pictures with your friends.
Gabriella
Beautiful pictures, so interesting.
Thank you!
Loved your Neighborhood! Looks like you are having fun!
Eric
Beautiful!!
Lovely glimpse of Italy! Hoping to come there this summer!!!