Morning planes took the Shapiros and Bishops back home while I began the last day of my month-long stay in Florence. One more museum was on the schedule, so it was off to San Marco church and monastery to see the wonderful frescos in the monks' cells and other masterpieces from the 14th and 15th centuries. Back at the apartment I began the packing and organizing for my trip home. In late afternoon I took my last walk around the city, saying "arrividerci"! What a great experience this has been and I look forward to being here again next year. La Contessina has been a wonderful "home away from home" and I promised the Pellagottis' that I would return with more friends! And so, here I am at the end of my daily reviews and photographs (actually I have hundreds more if you're interested!). This has been such a successful way to share with so many of you the pleasures of "my Italy - 2008"! Thanks for coming along on your computers - maybe next time you can really be here! Arrividerci!
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Una Girono de Pioggia - One Day of Rain
Tuesday - October 28 - twenty eight days in Italy and it rains for one! How wonderful is that - perfect weather for the month of October. While Bob, Al and Margaret tackled the job of dismantling their bikes for packing, Nancy and I toured the Horne Museum. We saw nice furnishings and artwork left to the city of Florence by an Englishman. Bob joined us for lunch at Mario's where the locals and tourists wait for seats and good food - open for lunch only. The rain continued through the afternoon and so did the packing. Our last dinner together was at "Ernie & Pete's" next door to La Contessina and it was enjoyed to the last bite of ice cream! Early morning departures for the Bishops and Shapiros tomorrow and one last day for me! More later!