Last day in Firenze
Up up and away
So, if you've been tracking with me, you can probably see I've been going pretty non stop. I understand now the need for the siesta. So I could slow down, but that would be no fun. So lets ambitiously climb through my day.
DUOMO
This is the artsy angle shot. Don't worry, there will be another later. Notice though the backdrop, Let's go in!
But to go in one has to go up
463 steps, 92 meters to be exact.
Before the grand reveal and the view, quick shot in the dome with the ceiling and stained glass. Yes its a insane angle, no I did't really have a choice seeing is how we tight rope walk over to the next set of stairs while being enclosed in plexiglass.
Now from here, the stairs get more narrow and the tourist get sweater. And even though the presence of Disney can be felt and seen everywhere still here in Europe, the Duomo's line execution sadly was not one of those places. I'll spare you the claustraphobic rant and just say, things got tiny, tight, and tricky.
But the view
One of a kind experience. Well, sort of. See that bell tower? Remember that for later.
Back down and roaming through the streets, I found lunch in a place with an indoor view that was actually prettier than outside
Indoor garden, open flower shop, and yes my coffee in a wine glass.
The fancy smfancy shopping district is on a bridge called Ponte Vecho. Here, like many a bridge in Europe we find lover's promises marking the metal.
Too lovey dovy? Ya, I thought so too. MORE STAIRS
Lets go back up that bell tower eh?
414 steps, 82 meters. Need a break? Me too, here's a photo on the way up
Now check out the Duomo from this angle
My favorite explanation for this wonder is a Church in Pajama's.
Yes Yes Yes Florence.
Now, Let's to it after dark because who needs rest, not me.
Also fascinating were the carts was the keepers head home for the night.
They crank open and close. The lemonade stand for tourist.
Let's conclude back at the pretty Florence.
It's a gem of a city. Beauty in all the cracks.
Yes, Sammi and I did see someone hit by a car (don't worry, he got up)
Yes, we were yelled at and insulted once or twice. But I'm not holding it against you Florence. We part ways as friends.
Now coming to a blog near you
The Cinque Terre!
Oh I'm so excited, I guess I should do some sink laundry and gets me some clean socks
So Fresh So Clean
Here I come Coast!