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Villa Corsi-Salviati

From Buon Viaggio! in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy on Jan 06 '07

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This is the ceiling fresco. seriously
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So I live in a palace, seriously.

Villa Corsi-Salviati was built in the 16th century and has been rocking ever since. The family were like noble dukes, and the place is huge. A villa is more like a "summer cabin" so to say, so they would live here in the summer to escape the city. Now, the count owns it and rents it out to us. We have 2 gardens, an informal garden where we can run around and be wild, and a formal garden where there is a reflection pool and a fountain, and it's amazing! We got to look at the Guicciardini apartments, which is the count's famaily who comes around now every once and a while. They have the most amazing Venetian glass chandeliers and huge paintings on the wall. The villa is a big deal, any book that talks about gardens in Italy or Tuscany, the Villa is usually represented in every book, and is documented beyond belief. We're kind of a big deal.

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Willy the Wallet on Jan. 7, 2007 @ 05:38PM said

Wow, that place is way too nice. Are you sure they're not planning on selling your kidneys or something?

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Shaunalee on Jan. 7, 2007 @ 05:38PM said

hey leelee! miss you tons! so your gonna have to call me sometime and ill hook up the webcam or somethin! cause i miss you a lottttt. and sorry when you came into my bed the night before you left i didnt talk to you, i was dead tired and half asleep. but it sounds like your havin a good time in italy!!! i cant wait to come and visit you! we'll be cruisin the streets of italy, youll teach me some italian and ill talk to some italian people. its gonna be a blast! love you!

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teacher lady on Jan. 7, 2007 @ 05:38PM said

Hey Leah, It sounds like you are having a great time. I loved where you are staying. The picture of you captures it all. Keep in touch and do not have too much fun. Love ya, Deb C. the teacher lady

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teacher lady on Jan. 7, 2007 @ 05:38PM said

Where are you going next???

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frozenmilk349 on Jan. 7, 2007 @ 05:38PM said

alright, I figured out how to make comments on here. from the looks of this site and facebook, it seems as if you are already having an AMAZING time, which is great! I definitely want to see some pics of the gardens though. miss you! p.s. what's the weather like over there?

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Poppa on Jan. 7, 2007 @ 05:38PM said

Mother told me how to contact you, so here I am. Sounds suuuuuper and looks greeeeeat. I know you're having fun and what an experience to have. That's just Great. It's quiet around the house again, but I miss and Love You yet. Love Poppa

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teacher lady on Jan. 7, 2007 @ 05:38PM said

Why does this keep asking me questions....enough already

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teacher lady on Jan. 7, 2007 @ 05:38PM said

The chandeliars look like phantom of the opera stuff. Watch out.

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