Florence is definitely not my kind of city. It is cool because of all the sites and museums, yet it is pricey and full of tourists. It was a fun weekend though, because we took our time exploring and just kind of hung out. Burt managed to get a pigeon to eat out of his hand! The Duomo and Gates to Paradise? were really really pretty. Furthermore, Michaelangelo's David was an amazing site and the Argo River with the many bridges are so pretty at night. We managed to find a hotel for 50 euro each for the entire weekend in Florence. We had dinner at a nice place and wine called Remole Frescobaldi. It is the only wine I have ever liked thus far. In addition, I tried brains, yes BRAINS. The waiter said it was from beef so I'm guessing cow? I will never, ever, ever eat them again. hahah. Sunday we got up early and went to Pisa, to see the leaning Tower of Pisa. It is so much better in real life than in the pictures. Going to Florence and Pisa made me so thankful I am studying in Siena, where it is much cheaper and not a lot of tourists.
Wow, the pictures are great. I'm glad you have the opportunity to travel as well as study. Keep on having fun.
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ReplyDeleteI was in Siena about 25 years ago. I remember having a picnic in a park above the city, looking out at the red dome, like this pic above. Have fun and I am glad I get to journey with you via this blog!
Love, Aunt Kathy
Wait, maybe that was Florence, not Siena!
ReplyDeleteHow incredible! We watched a travelogue of Florence so we could see what you were experiencing in person. Wow, all that great history and unbelievable art! Michelaengelo's David!!!!! Glad to see you could support the tower of Pisa - what a woman!
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