Monday 29th March 2015:
While we managed to escape a lot of Rome's busy hustle and bustle, even in Florence we couldn't escape the abhorrent drivers. With driving skills that would surely come close to many Asian countries, it seems that pedestrian crossings, parking within designated bays and remaining within ones own lane of the road, are all of little importance.
We arrived in Florence late afternoon, and after dropping our bags and a basic hostel interpretation of Italian dinner, before heading into the town centre. We spent the night at a karaoke bar - we are unlikely to be scoring recording contracts anytime soon.
While we managed to escape a lot of Rome's busy hustle and bustle, even in Florence we couldn't escape the abhorrent drivers. With driving skills that would surely come close to many Asian countries, it seems that pedestrian crossings, parking within designated bays and remaining within ones own lane of the road, are all of little importance.
We arrived in Florence late afternoon, and after dropping our bags and a basic hostel interpretation of Italian dinner, before heading into the town centre. We spent the night at a karaoke bar - we are unlikely to be scoring recording contracts anytime soon.
The following day, we had a walking tour (with a local guide). Afterwards, having not consumed a decent piece of beef for several weeks, we indulged in a massive Florentine steak.
Later in the afternoon, we ventured up to the Michelangelo Piazza, where we were able to admire an exceptional panorama high above the city.
Highlights:
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Karaoke at Red Garter
- Leonardo's Italian leather demonstration
- Walking tour of the City
- Piazza della Signoria with numerous statues, including replica of 'David'
- Palazzo Vecchio, town hall
- Ponte Vecchio bridge
- Arno River
- Duomo
- Ate Florentine steak
- Food and flea markets - gypsies trying to sell fake leather apparel
- Michelangelo Piazza
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