I went to Florence this past weekend with my program. It was a really lively place. Good shopping, probably the best food I've had while in Italy (their steaks are supposedly the best), and a good atmosphere. On day one, we had a guided tour of some squares (or piazza's) near our hotel and such. We also saw the Duomo which was done by Brunelleschi, and went inside as well. The Duomo was so detailed on the outside, the ceiling of the actual dome was amazing too. There were stairs, over 400 I believe to climb to the top of the Duomo and get a view of the city. I didn't do it, but I heard it was a struggle, worth it of course however. After that I believe we went to see the David. A lot bigger than I imagined, it was an amazing statue. Then it was time for my siesta nap and after that a delicious dinner. The next day we had another guided walking tour where we saw the Ponte Vecchio bridge that crosses the River Arno. It had several jewelry shops. Next we headed over to the Uffizi Gallery where I saw some da Vinci and Botticelli, including the Birth of Venus. Can you guess what I did next? Siesta? Almost... I needed food first. Had some delicious spaghetti and the napped. Then of course I had to experience Florentine shopping, it was satisfying to say the least.
The next day we were to head back to Roma, but first spent a few hours in a hilltown near Florence called Fiesole. It was really hilly and not much around except a Roman theatre and a park that you had to climb to get to, but gave a magnificent view of alll of Florence. I think I had the best lasagna while in this town (other than my mom's of course). It was oh so good.
Florence was a really amazing place, I had a great time and would love to go back and spend more time there.
The top picture is of Elyse and myself in Fiesole, the hilltown, with a great view of Florence in the background.
The second is of the Arno River in Florence, a view from the Ponte Vecchio bridge. The third from the top is the ceiling of the Duomo, and lastly the Duomo itself.
Ciao!
5 comments:
Cool new pics, Jolly. Steadier with the indoor shots Jolly for less blur. I like the new jacket.
Jalah,
I am so jealous of you going to Florence. I hope you liked it as much as I did. Isn't the Duomo the most unbelievable building you've ever seen? Anyway, I hope you are having a great time! We all miss you here. But I hope you don't miss us, because you shouldn't even be thinking about us because you are in ITALY!!!!! I'll talk to you soon! Love, Phi
nice pics - and commentary...florence looks amazing!!
the second sophia is your cousin....
I love these pics.
You look great!
Can we have some more detail about the food youre eating?
and the flavors of gelato?
THANKSSSSSSSSs
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