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My fingertips skimmed the cool slab of limestone when I reached the middle of Ponte Santa Trinita. I breathed in the final moments of the day. The crisp air swept up from the Arno encircled me, uplifting my spirits. The sun had already dipped behind the skyline, streaking a few clouds with a golden hue.
The melodious ripples on the river infused me with tranquility. A white heron passed before my eyes, landing on the opposite riverbank as a flock of starlings spun around overhead to create fascinating formations.
As pink clouds migrated north and the skies grew dim, I headed toward via Maggio instead of walking back to Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli. I cut across the street and centered myself to face the Ponte Vecchio. The golden lights draped above the middle section gave the bridge a festive vibe.
When a light drizzle began, raindrops landed on the river’s surface, disrupting the sky’s pristine image. From the corner of my eye, I saw the moon peeking through the clouds. I paused again to examine the riverscape where the bridge gleamed under the almost full moon. For me, the most enchanting was the moon’s reflection and the Winter statue’s silhouette adorning the water’s surface.