This morning, we took the early train to Florence. We started the day with a Renaissance Walk. The Duomo was closed for mass. So we headed to The Campanile, Giotto’s Tower. Want to get the blood flowing in the morning, climb the tower steps. Mama’s poor calfs were burning.

We then set a path to Orenmichele and the town center. So much shopping in these places. We were here early, so the town was sleepy. By this time, it was jumping.

The Uffizzi Museum was next. Who knew Michelangelo was also an artist. We also saw his work at the Academia Museum. David is simply breathtaking. Set down a long hallway, he is visible the moment come in the room. We stood there in awe.
Unfortunately no photos allowed, but they wouldn’t have done justice anyway

We also hit up the Medici Chapels, again no photos. The Medici’s were the ruling family of Florence. So as you can imagine, a lavish chapel.

Mike was happy with the Galileo Museum for one simple reason: michelangelo,s middle finger is in tombed in a jar, as if giving everyone the middle finger. And yes, he made me circle back to this location because he missed it the first time

Today was another big walking day. For lunch, we hit the mother load of a Japanese tourist restaurant. One after another filed in. I’ve never seen such a thing. We also hit up another Gelatto place. This time, lemon and cherry combo, quiet yummy. Threat of rain all afternoon, but it held off for us. Tomorrow, we hit the. Piti Palace Gardens, don’t tell Mike there are no bodily parts here.