May 31st, 2005
We got up way early (too early to have our great breakfast delivered to us) and got on a train to Florence, or in Italian - Firenze. I have a really funny story about the ride on the subway to the Termini (the train station I got pooped on), but I don't know if I can really write about it. I'll tell it to you sometime if you want.
I've always wanted to see Tuscany, so I was really excited about this day. Even though we were on a train, we got to see some wonderful Tuscan countryside. In Florence, among many things, we ate gelato and saw David.
Well, we actually didn't see the REAL David as he is in the Accademia Gallery which had steep prices and long lines for those without reservations. David used to be in front of the Pallazzo Vecchio (Old Palace), but the rain was too acidic on him, so they moved him inside and built a replica. We saw the replica. Again, the "Poor Man's Version" - probably not even close to the same thing, but I felt OK about it (Please, if you're an art connoisseur, don't take offense at that. We really do appreciate art, it's just ticket prices and time were a big factor in the decision). He's HUGE and I've heard that you get a better picture of that when he's inside the Accademia.
We got up way early (too early to have our great breakfast delivered to us) and got on a train to Florence, or in Italian - Firenze. I have a really funny story about the ride on the subway to the Termini (the train station I got pooped on), but I don't know if I can really write about it. I'll tell it to you sometime if you want.
I've always wanted to see Tuscany, so I was really excited about this day. Even though we were on a train, we got to see some wonderful Tuscan countryside. In Florence, among many things, we ate gelato and saw David.
Well, we actually didn't see the REAL David as he is in the Accademia Gallery which had steep prices and long lines for those without reservations. David used to be in front of the Pallazzo Vecchio (Old Palace), but the rain was too acidic on him, so they moved him inside and built a replica. We saw the replica. Again, the "Poor Man's Version" - probably not even close to the same thing, but I felt OK about it (Please, if you're an art connoisseur, don't take offense at that. We really do appreciate art, it's just ticket prices and time were a big factor in the decision). He's HUGE and I've heard that you get a better picture of that when he's inside the Accademia.
Tuscany, from the window of a fast-moving train.
David. We have some better shots of him, but...well...he is naked and we want to keep this site family friendly =o)
Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge).
Firenze, from above.
Us, with the city of Florence in the background.
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