The Arno overflowing its bank. I was the last car over the bridge after trying to find a dentist for one of our children in the orphanage. People leaning out windows from upper stories cheered us on.

I was there! I couldn't believe it because the radio did not warn

us. There wasn't a local news station functioning in Florence, and

the station in Rome didn't report it until later! Please check out

the other fotos I took that day.

Wow, what an incredible experience. I really like this photo because of its aged qualities and of course the subjects themselves. The water looks like a river that belongs on Jupiter and the buildings remind me of...well, I'm not exactly sure but they strike something in me.

Your description is great. The next time someone tells me to trade in my VW I'll tell them I can't because it just might save me from a flood. How could I take that chance? Great photos series Sandy.