"Enchantment - a useless thing, but as dispensable as bread" - Gio Ponti

Welcome to Episode #27 Pisa, Tuscany....

I have always been a little intrigued about Pisa.  Wondering to myself what it was all about, so much so I thought we better go.  And it is a curious place, a Tuscan city not far from the sea, a maritime power in its hey day.  The city was built on the legacy of trade and its location on the Fiume Arno (River Arno) the one that connects it to its Tuscan neighbour Florence.  It was a little fun going down the rabbit hole and discovering this place.  The Leaning Tower - Torre Pendente is obviously what sets this city apart, what magnetises the curious traveler.  

The thing I love about travel is when something happens that throws you off your tracks, our day in Pisa was full of lovely surprises.  The beauty of the Piazza dei Miracoli - the square of Miracles is something I will not forget.  A wandering city, the river Arno is wide, the beautiful gothic cathedral stands by the river ....the Santa Maria della Spina is a marvel as you meander along the beautiful bridges connecting the two sides of Pisa.

The idea of travel now has a luminous quality, after a year of knowing we cannot go, our rosy glasses have had to come off.  We have to appreciate what is within our own personal radius.  I don’t mind this, and shall reap the benefits of my own beautiful country, yet Italy still lures me, calls me.  

It is only through books and art right now that I can fly away, escape the day to day.  If you have any great books or film or ideas in general on Italy send me a little note on the email.  I would love to hear from you....

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About A Writer in Italy Podcast:

Five years ago Michelle Johnston traveled to Italy to create space for herself and her writing.  Michelle traveled solo giving herself time to recalibrate after many years of parenting and life in general.  Leaving her husband to take care of the family she reconnected with her writing, her art and her love of travel.

The adventure turned into the book and travel memoir...............

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