Augusta made the mistake – er – showed her curiosity about our banner photo: where was it taken? We discussed this years ago in this post, which I have chosen to re-post because I don’t have a new post! 🙂
From Both of a Us — A Postcard from Italy
January, 2012
We have received many comments over the years about our banner photo, such as: Where was it taken? Or, who are those gorgeous babes — they couldn’t possibly be you. Or, when on earth was that taken??!! You’re so old. We are always touched by your interest!
But never so moved as when we received this lovely photo from Helen, taken with beautiful daughter Susanne at her side:
Channeling The Rainey Sisters
Helen found herself at the very spot of our banner photo (on the walk to Piazzale Michelangelo), and tried to explain to husband Steve and Susanne why she wanted this particular photo — because of The Rainey Sister’s blog! Steve accommodated and the rest is history. What a wonderful way to revisit this magical place in Florence, Italy. Thank you, Helen and family!!
PS from Susan to Anne, who asked why we were in Italy at such a tender age: Sally was studying in France. Our grandmother wanted me to be able to see Europe as well, so she funded my trip. All she asked in return was that we go to Venice and take some pictures for her, which of course we did. We travelled through France and Italy — on a complete shoestring. I have never gotten back to Italy, though Sally has. I cherish those memories and that is why I was so struck by the kindness of Helen sharing her picture with us!
What a lovely story & tribute! Thanks for re-posting this; I’d missed it on the first go round.
Comment by smonakey — October 11, 2021 @ 4:10 pm
Somehow I always assumed it was Italy. I have never been to this spot in Florence but I have been to Italy and there must be landscape similarities throughout this part of Italy to make me recognize it. How nice to have this keepsake photo of the two of you here in that beautiful place that you are able to share with everyone.
Comment by Chloe — October 12, 2021 @ 5:52 am
Great story! So glad Helen recreated the photo.
Comment by Lisa RR — October 12, 2021 @ 7:43 am
Fantastic!
Comment by Augusta — October 16, 2021 @ 9:26 am
Thank you for re-posting, as in 2012 I hadn’t yet found your blog. And thank you to Helen for her homage to your photo!
Comment by Gretchen (aka stashdragon) — October 17, 2021 @ 11:13 am