Get ready! There are over 100 photos today because we enjoyed one of the many highlights of the tour when we spend the enitre day by the Ligurian Sea. We visited the Cinque (Five) Terre (Lands/villages). An early morning (7:30am) train took us to one of Italy's most popular spots along with thousands of other tourists! Our intention was to visit all five villages as we hopped the local train from one to the other, but we ran out of time and missed going on to Monterossa - oh well, another time. We arrived back in Florence about 10 pm. You will see from the photos what a beautiful day we had - not as many captions today - so just use your imagination and come along with us! Truly spectacular! More later . . .Ciao!
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"Firenze Camminare" Florence Walk - Sept. 21
Our walkabout in Florence today started with a tour the Palazza Davanzati - a museum house built in the 1300's. Sorry we were not permitted to take photos there. We walked through Dante's neighborhood visiting the small church where he was married to Gemma and where his muse, Beatrice is buried. Then it was on to Piazza Santa Croce and a look at the leather school. The afternoon was free time and Patrizia cooked up a Tuscan zuppa (soup) and insalata (salad) supper for us to enjoy in the courtyard. A big day coming tomorrow as we journey to Cinque Terre. More later . . .Ciao!