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Published: April 1st 2011
Florence, Italy
On the Ponte Vecchio on the River Arno.... Daniel, Kim and Kattie...FLORENCE, ITALY
Florence is my favorite city and I was looking forward to sharing it with the students. In the morning we took a walking tour of the city. We toured the Duomo, walked across the Ponte Vecchio, and were treated with a local guide and history of the city, archecture and art. We even got the opportunity to see a leather working demonstration at a local factory... Florence is known for its leather.
In the afternoon, we had free time. Many students sampled local cuisine like the pizza, pasta and of course, gelato. Many of us climbed 463 steps up the top of the Duomo (Florence's Renaissanse cathedral). This is the first dome ever designed. The architect was Brunnescelli.... WOW! A lot of shopping, walking and touring was also done. Those who decided to go to Accademia Museum were awed by Michelangelo's
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Mrs. Ernest, I thought we had discussed the "picture". We will have to talk once again upon your safe return, Enjoy you last few days and we look forward to discussing your adventure. Be safe!