This morning we spent a couple of hours becoming more familiar with the city and making our way to the river and back home. Took in quite a few sights along with thongs of other tourists and we were glad to sit down for lunch at Leonado's. Everyone was on their own for the rest of the day and some of us took in the International Craft Fair at the old fort near our apartments. It was quite an event and there were many, many interesting things to see and buy! Everyone already seems confident in getting around the area from our convenient location and the weather is great! More later . . .
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Arrival Day - April 26
I am happy to report that everyone has arrived with all their bags accounted for and happy to be in sunny Italy! We began our orientation with a late afternoon walk through the San Lorenzo market and a visit to Duomo Piazza. The bells were chimming as we passed San Lorenzo church at 5:30 and it really made us feel like we were truly in Italy! We stopped for a glass of wine at Tullio's on the corner and then enjoyed a delicious meal at Nerone's just across the street. Everyone turned in early to recover from jet lag and get ready for more "getting to know Florence" tomorrow. More later . . . .