Florence - Tumblr Posts
Florence and the Machine Songs that give me Fantasy/Fiction vibes, I guess:
Cosmic love - Celestial.
Leave my body - Ghost/ Astral projection.
Third eye - Psychic/Prophesy.
Which witch - Witches?
Seven devils - Demons/Sin.
Sky full of song - Angelic.
Howl - Werewolves/Creatures of the Night.
Queen of peace - Royalty.
Hope you enjoy the Aesthetics as much as I do! 💕
Florence + the machine songs that give me cottagecore/ green witch vibes idek...
Since the last one of these I posted went down pretty well, I decided I would make another 🤷♀️ hope you guys enjoy! X
the facts about italian restaurant service.
ziru was telling me i should update my tumblr more with writings about italy, and told me to write about my qualms towards italian food service that i was just telling her.
first things first, food is dam good. no hesitation there. nothing is a chain, every menu is made by the chef, daily specials that all restaurants do are dope, and every meal i eat leaves me feeling like i just did my body a favor. there have been times when after i took my first bite, i couldn't help but laugh at how delicious my roasted chicken with potato puree, grilled turkey breast over salad, or spicy spaghetti with the most amazing meatballs i ever had in my life, all were.
ok, the service. everything these italian servers do for you here is like they are doing you some big favor. i dunno if it's because we're foreigners, we talk in english, or if they're just lazy. it just sucks when you want to have a good, rather pricey meal for a change instead of eating at home all the time, and your server slaps you across the face. it should be noted that these restaurants are not in tourist areas, but the true italian neighborhoods of florence that tourists never step foot in.
what you need to know about italian restaurants:
water costs money. sitting down costs money. bread costs money. servers don't expect a tip, so they feel no obligation to be nice to you whatsoever if they don't want to be.
we complain that in america we have to tip, but water, bread/fries, and service are free. not only that, but the tip goes to our server, which influences them to be nicer to us, making us happy while we enjoy our food. that's a much better alternative to paying for water, cover charge, and bread, then being refused oil and balsamic when you ask for it. yes, we were told we could not have oil for our bread (even though they've given it to us all visits prior).. and all of those extra charges actually come out to much more than a 15% tip would, it's closer to a 30% tip.
so, now you know. tips are amazing thing that we take for granted, and this reputation that europe has about saving money because you dont have to tip is all lies.
My placements too 😄🌺
Leo Sun + Virgo Rising for @soaugust & @astroluv-er
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Goddess - Banks
I Was Here - Beyoncé
Chasing Pavements - Adele
Stone Cold - Demi Lovato
7 Rings - Ariana Grande
If Not Now, When? - Allday
Shake It Out - Florence + The Machine
God Is A Woman - Ariana Grande
#florence #italy #botticelli #thebirthofvenus #photooftheday #photography (em Ufizzi Gallery, Florence, Italy)
#italy #florence #florenz #leonardodavinci #ufizzi #photooftheday #photography #photo #art (em Ufizzi Gallery, Florence, Italy)
(Florence, 8/23/11)
Florence turned out to have every bit of Italian Renaissance history that I had forgotten from my 10th grade European history class. I remembered Ghiberti's brass doors of the baptistry, Michelangelo's David, Brunelleschi's duomo, etc., but my favorite thing was the Ponte Vecchio. I was intrigued that it was the only bridge remaining from the bombings during World War II--probably because Hitler liked art.
The bridge itself is beautiful--the whole thing is lined with colorful stores. Nowadays, they're all jewelers, but they used to be butcher shops before the Medici family (probably) kicked them out due to the smell. Each store closes its wooden panelling when it closes, which is beautiful in itself.
The history major in me loved Florence.
(Firenze, 08/23/11)
The Ponte Vecchio remains my favorite sight throughout my travels. We saw this sign (note: in English) affixed to the bridge, clearly for the tourists who want their name on every landmark. A few names had been scrawled on the bridge anyway, may their authors rot in jail!
Text: Warning. In accordance with Art.639, II Par., of the criminal code, whomever defaces or soils property of historic or artistic interest by any means, including but not limited to indelible pen, shall be punished by detention of up to one year, or by fine of up to two million lire.. the crime can be prosecuted directly by the public prosecutor's office.
(Firenze, 08/23/11)
Brunelleschi's Dome, Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore.
Built in the 14th century, the dome was an amazing feat of architectural genius. Of all the geniuses of the renaissance, architect Filippo Brunelleschi managed to design a structure that could support its own massive weight.
To get to the top, we climbed roughly 460 steps between the outer and inner dome.
Click the link. I promise it's interesting. And better at explaining cool things than I am.
