Here’s day 5 of our trip. If you want to start from the beginning, page 1 is here.
Read on to Day 6, when I switch over into ‘work trip’ mode.
Florence sketch diary, day 5: the holy grail
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Auguri! you found the sketchbook! I was in Toscana a few weeks ago, and I actually thought of you! I got off the train in Lucca to go to my artist retreat at the same time that all of the attendees were leaving Lucca Comics. I was wondering if you were in the massive crowd. It was pouring rain. Note to self-don’t go to Lucca during Lucca Comics! Ciao, Cristina
Wow, no, not me, I haven’t been to Lucca – looking at the pictures online it does seem insanely crowded!
Couldn’t believe I found the sketchbooks – the only pity is the price. But I have enough for another year or two, hoorah.
Only crowded for the event, otherwise it is a very pleasant medieval walled town. You can ride a bike on top of the walls! I think you need to contact the sketchbook factory outside of Firenze😎