What can I say about Florence...amazing food, beautiful sites, friendly people and a rustic bed and breakfast. We went for my 30th Birthday and I have to say it was one of the best Birthday's I've ever had! Every day I said to Brian "I can't believe how amazing this place is..." It is hard to describe, but it is something you feel when you are there. The historical aspect of Florence is one of the best things about it. So many talented artists and intellectuals came from Florence. We spent a full three days and hit every major site. On Friday we went to the Duomo group, climbed over 400 stairs to see views of Tuscany from the cathedral. We went through the Piazza della Signoria and crossed the Ponte Vecchio bridge where they sell all of the gold. We stopped for a light lunch and headed to the Bargello museum to see frescos and statues and then headed over to the Uffizi. It was amazing! One of the most amazing museums we saw. A lot of famous paintings here (Birth of Venus). We passed through a market and bought some salami, cheese and wine to take back to the balcony off of our room. So delicious! Dinner that night was at Aqua2Al. They are famous for their steaks and pasta sampler appetizer. No certain pasta is a guarantee. It is whatever the chef decides and they bring out 5 different small portions of pasta that you share with the table. SO GOOD. On Saturday, my actual Birthday, Bri gave me a beautiful diamond eternity band! So did not have to do that! As far as sites, we hit the Accademia that houses the statue of David. Looking at the real statue (there are copies everywhere) gives you chills. We then went to the Mercado Centrale to see local goods and food, San Lorezo. We had a great lunch overlooking the Arve river and then headed to the Galileo museum and Pallazza Veccio - this huge palace. It was awesome! We went to dinner at Cafe4Leoni and met 3 guys who thought Brian was good-looking...he just loved that....On Sunday we went to the Palazza Pitti, the Boboli Gardens and Santa Croce. The gardens were beautifully manicured and relaxing. Santa Croce church was near our B&B so our last stop before leaving. Very famous people, such as Michelangelo were buried here. You can see their actual tombs. Very cool. Overall, this trip definitely had the stars aligned. Everything was perfect..including the steady 73 degree weather. Next trip is London.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Firenze, Italy
What can I say about Florence...amazing food, beautiful sites, friendly people and a rustic bed and breakfast. We went for my 30th Birthday and I have to say it was one of the best Birthday's I've ever had! Every day I said to Brian "I can't believe how amazing this place is..." It is hard to describe, but it is something you feel when you are there. The historical aspect of Florence is one of the best things about it. So many talented artists and intellectuals came from Florence. We spent a full three days and hit every major site. On Friday we went to the Duomo group, climbed over 400 stairs to see views of Tuscany from the cathedral. We went through the Piazza della Signoria and crossed the Ponte Vecchio bridge where they sell all of the gold. We stopped for a light lunch and headed to the Bargello museum to see frescos and statues and then headed over to the Uffizi. It was amazing! One of the most amazing museums we saw. A lot of famous paintings here (Birth of Venus). We passed through a market and bought some salami, cheese and wine to take back to the balcony off of our room. So delicious! Dinner that night was at Aqua2Al. They are famous for their steaks and pasta sampler appetizer. No certain pasta is a guarantee. It is whatever the chef decides and they bring out 5 different small portions of pasta that you share with the table. SO GOOD. On Saturday, my actual Birthday, Bri gave me a beautiful diamond eternity band! So did not have to do that! As far as sites, we hit the Accademia that houses the statue of David. Looking at the real statue (there are copies everywhere) gives you chills. We then went to the Mercado Centrale to see local goods and food, San Lorezo. We had a great lunch overlooking the Arve river and then headed to the Galileo museum and Pallazza Veccio - this huge palace. It was awesome! We went to dinner at Cafe4Leoni and met 3 guys who thought Brian was good-looking...he just loved that....On Sunday we went to the Palazza Pitti, the Boboli Gardens and Santa Croce. The gardens were beautifully manicured and relaxing. Santa Croce church was near our B&B so our last stop before leaving. Very famous people, such as Michelangelo were buried here. You can see their actual tombs. Very cool. Overall, this trip definitely had the stars aligned. Everything was perfect..including the steady 73 degree weather. Next trip is London.
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What an amazing birthday!! And what an even more amazing husband! i want pictures of the diamonds!!
Love hearing all about your adventures - keep it coming.
Brian and Dena! I was with you every step of the way. You both know how much I love Florence and the entire Tuscan region....it gave me chills to read your comments as I sensed your excitement too. Now, learn Italian and forget the French!
That's amore!
Mommy
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