Oh, I cannot leave Florence without a mention of the leather market. Here, you see a typical purse that sells for hundreds less than in the USA. The booths are manned by young British and French sales women and its tempting to buy up everything in sight! We browse through, checking out purses in every style, shoes, belts, bags and the like. Arthur, the strict vegetarian asks: What about the poor cows?
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Karen,
That bag has to be on your arm or mine!
Susie
Posted by: Susan Anderson | April 26, 2007 at 11:35 AM
I hope you buy some wonderful leather thing that will remind you of the market.
Your pictures and comments are a joy to read!
shawn
Posted by: Shawn McNalis | April 24, 2007 at 03:18 PM
That is the most incredible bag--I love it!!!!
Moo
Posted by: Michelle Anderson | April 23, 2007 at 12:30 PM
I remember, vividly, the leather market in Florence when we were students during the summer of 1968. I hope you haggle a lot...before you buy anything!
Posted by: Bette | April 23, 2007 at 11:14 AM