Boboli Gardens...A quiet place for reflection

A spectacular view of the city and a quiet and pretty place to take your time for a walk. There isn't much green space inside of the Roman walls in Florence and the gardens are a welcomed place when you need to see trees, grass and flowers. I visited the gardens many times while I stayed in Florence. Often, you would see little old ladies, walking arm in arm, with a quiet smile on their faces. Lovers sneaking a loving embrace or a passionate kiss. I don't think they (the Italians) care at all about whether someone sees them expressing their affection for another. I thought it was rather sweet and tender. They are expressive people, they are not afraid of their emotions, good or bad. I think I learned a lot about myself on this trip, about my family and felt a real sense of pride. No wonder we have so much beauty in archictecture, painting and sculpture from the Italians. Their feelings come out- one way or another.