I first saw an image in a poster book of Sandro Botticelli's La Primavera when i was in 9th grade. I fell in love and had dreams of seeing it in person. I have a poster section with the 3 Graces on it that sits in the dining room. I had it framed 20 or so years ago. And i have stared at that thing more times than i can count. I have looked at those beautiful faces and perfect hands and feet. Little toes, fingers, faces and flowers and leaves and so many glorious little details that it would take my breath away! A series of difficult events in my life left me somewhat broken and I found myself thinking about that painting day and night. I wanted to see something beautiful and feel something beautiful and in March I made plans. To my surprise , I bought a ticket to leave in August.And it takes a lot for me to get on a plane! With the help of my parents I could leave and not worry about the kids and i am grateful for that. I had originally thought to go alone but i was blessed with a loving travel companion who sneaked a photo of me while i was happily weeping in front of my dream come true!
Days later I had a dream about the nymph from Birth of Venus. In my dream i was restlessly sleeping and she sat on my bed next to me and put her hand on my back and told me it would be ok and told me to sleep and i did. When i woke up I was so happy. The only thing that would have made this trip better is if Prince was standing next to La Primavera. But i can still dream!
