Florence Day 2 - Sunshine at Last!

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The sun has found it's way to Florence - Yipeeee!

Today was our second and final day in Florence. Got started by the usual hotel breakfast and then we needed to return the rental car to the airport. Then off to do some sightseeing.

Although Florence is small enough to walk around we got quickly oriented with the bus system to get us from sight to sight. They have these cool little electric buses that zip through the downtown area. Our first stop was the Accademia where we got to see the original David done by Michelangelo.

Then back on the bus for a wild ride through narrow cobblestone streets to the Uffizi Gallery, which is supposed to be the greatest collection of Italian paintings anywhere. For the first time we encountered a line but we only had to wait about 30 minutes. Lines for these places can be hours and hours during the peak season so even though the weather is a little cool it is really nice to not have to fight lines and crowds.

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Photos

Sunshine
For the first time in days the sun is out!

Cappuccino in the Cafe
Enjoying a cappuccino while waiting for our reservation at the Accademia.

Getting oriented
Still trying to figure out where we are.

Lines - or not?
No lines at the Accademia!

The Dude
The original David by Michelangelo.

Feet
Esther & Jennifer - Michelle said you would appreciate this one!

Where are the fig leaves?
Michelle saves the day in the absence of fig leaves. This is the copy of David outside of the Uffizi Gallery.

Comments

[wendy]

yippee sun
Scott and Michelle, Looks like so much fun. I'm so glad you finally got to see sun! Love Michelle's fig leaves.

[Abner]

I hope you guys enjoyed your trip to Florence. Thank god the sun came out.