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Stasia's avatar

Emotive and it’s wonderful to say how you were inspired and share your feelings. Perhaps we appreciate such cultural contexts when we’re away from them? You certainly arouse curiosity and open doors for us. Thanks.

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Mark Braund's avatar

Thank you Stasia, that's very kind.

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Christina Patterson's avatar

I loved this piece, Mark, and am deeply honoured to have inspired it (along with Leonardo and Dante, of course). I didn't realise that Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, though I guess the clue is in the name, and had no idea about about Leonardo's move to the Chateau du Clos Lucé. Fascinating stuff! You've made me want to go to all the places you mention. We've been back less than two days and I'm already missing Italy hugely.

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Mark Braund's avatar

Thank you so much. I know, post-Italy withdrawal takes a long time, and you were there for longer than we were, I think? The evening chill and shorter evenings don't help either.

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Christina Patterson's avatar

We were lucky enough to be there for nearly a month. I want to go back now!

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