After a liesurely morning around the cappuccino cups in the dining room, we walked (we walk everywhere so far!) to the huge market. All the fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, flowers, etc. are incredible along with pasta, olive oil, wines and many shoppers! Then we went to a regular grocery store to pick up other provisions. In the afternoon it was off to visit the Academy gallery to see the famous "David" by Michelangelo. He was impressive as usual - still in excellent shape after hanging around Florence since 1504! The orginal is now in the museum after being outside for 300 years. There's a replica in Plaza Vecchio where he once stood and another one at the Plaza Michelangelo - actually he's everywhere, especially in souvenir shops! Everyone holding up well! More later!
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Un Giorno all' Aeroporto! A Day at the Airport
Not so much "another day at the office" as a long day at the airport. My traveling friends arrived at three different times today, so I started out alone on the shuttle bus to the airport and then brought each couple back to La Contessina by taxi. That was eaiser than dragging suitcases three blocks from the bus station! So then it was back on the bus (only 5 euros) and another trip back by taxi (25 euros!). Anyway everyone is "safe in the house" tonight. We strolled down to the Arno river late this afternoon, but everyone was too jet-lagged to do much more. We did enjoy some gelato (the famous Italian ice cream) on the way. Tomorrow we start our serious sightseeing. Keep tuned in - you can come along with us! More later!