view from our hotel room where we could hear the bells of the DuomoI was excited about the next stop on our Italian adventure - Florence. I'd been there once before in 1996. It during my first trip to Europe. I didn't remember much about the city, really only David and the red roofs of the Florentine buildings. I was anxious to see it again with adult eyes.
Another Christmas card possibility for Julie was a picture with David. I was surprised to see that photos were no longer allowed in the Academia gallery where David was housed. Luckily there was a fake David (a copy) outside the Palazzo Vecchio that we could photograph to our hearts' content. 
Santa Maria del Flore - Duomo. We climbed to the top - a whopping 463 steps. Whew. 
View from the top of the Duomo of Florence and Santa Croce Church
Ponte Vecchio. Lined with shops selling gold and silver. 
Right next to the Mercato Nuovo (Straw Market) is the Porcellino (wild boar) rub his snout and leave him coins to assure your return to Florence.
Another Christmas card possibility for Julie was a picture with David. I was surprised to see that photos were no longer allowed in the Academia gallery where David was housed. Luckily there was a fake David (a copy) outside the Palazzo Vecchio that we could photograph to our hearts' content. 
Santa Maria del Flore - Duomo. We climbed to the top - a whopping 463 steps. Whew. 
View from the top of the Duomo of Florence and Santa Croce Church
Ponte Vecchio. Lined with shops selling gold and silver. 
Right next to the Mercato Nuovo (Straw Market) is the Porcellino (wild boar) rub his snout and leave him coins to assure your return to Florence.
Grom. The *best* gelato in Florence. Yes, it's a leap, but I'm willing to make it. The gelato was that good. It's made with organic ingredients and seasonal fresh fruit. This gelato really tasted differently from the rest. It is located right near the Duomo. Get the cream on top. Trust me.
5 comments:
Oh I wish we had had a digital camera when we were in Florence - your photos brought it all back... And yes I learnt to eat cream with ice-cream in Florence and it was life changing!!! Love your photos and thanks for bringing back a flood of lovely memories!!!
I think Italy is one of my favorite places on earth! Thanks for sharing your photos.
My favorite was hazelnut gelato. mom
The Gelato pics, like the macaroon pic, are pure torture. Looks sooo good!
Ohhh, the memories... I got my first pair of diamond earrings on the Ponte Vecchio. Someday they'll go to one of my daughters with a lovely, romantic story. Like others have said, thanks for bringing it all back.
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