day thirty-four; july 26th
Today in class we developed out film from last week’s night time assignment. I’m really happy with how my photos have turned out which would have had a lot to do with the fact that we each had tripods so no chance for blurriness. It was very cloudy outside and looked like it would rain any minute as I made my way to the Bargello, otherwise known as The National Museum. Sure enough once I was inside it did! Albeit lightly. The Bargello is very famous for its great array of statues and sculptures as well as collections of jewellery and ceramic art of the once prestigious families of Florence, mainly the Medici’s. There was a lot of Michelangelo’s earlier work which was interesting to see. The place is filled with large halls and very dark rooms so the gloominess outside made it seem very eery inside. When I left the museum it was still sprinkling but I took the chance to soak up the coolness of the rain and the breeze that came with it - what a change to the past five weeks of scorching hot weather! Walked back through the San Lorenzo neighbourhood and slowly home.
Sorted through some photos and having dinner baked beans on bread! How Australian is that! I know it should have been toast but I have no griller or toaster so I’ve made do. I then took my camera to the bridge at the end of my street which I have slowly fallen in love with thanks to its beautiful views and just for the fact that it’s a really nice spot to just sit and “chill.” Treated myself to a gelato, was quite boring this time and had chocolate and vanilla, which turned out to be the best chocolate and vanilla I’ve had so far! I’m going to miss this gelato habit I’ve developed, though I think I’m better than most in the fact that I only allow myself one every two days at least. Whilst I’ve heard stories of up to four in one day! If only I could achieve such a feat! Walked back to my place and organised things for packing before going to bed.
