Armed with a better map this year, we are off to find the portico we’ve always missed.

Parts of the journey are familiar: past Piazza Collicola and the Hotel Charleston, for instance.

But eventually we find ourselves in unknown territory: passing through Porta S. Matteo, e.g.

And finally, the destination is in view: rather pedestrian (literally), if truth be told.

Unless, looking back, you appreciate the climb or the Duomo’s commanding presence.