After taking the train from Sorrento, via Rome we ended up in Florence, home of the Medici and center of the Renaissance... Of course we had to start with a trip to the Duomo, or central cathedral, which in Florence’s case is a massive green and white marble building. Audrey’s take on it was it looks like it’s covered in giant 70’s kitchen tiles. It certainly was spectacular, the Medicis sure know how to spend a fortune. About 1500 other tourists thought so as well, creating a huge mob standing out the front. We decided to find a café to have a relaxing beer, walking to one of the nearby piazzas. Upon getting the bill we found out it’s always wise to ask the price, as these became two of the most expensive draught beers I
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