Al Duomo Florence
Via Roma 1 Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
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Muggy Day in Florence
... is also one of the hilliest I've ever encountered. That and the mugginess cut my visit short as I missed out on the Barbini Gardens because I couldn't quite find the trail as it split off into the hills. At one point, I had a Dan Brown moment, felt like Robert Langdon wondering which way to go as occasionally statues would be at the fork. Their arms were cut off though, otherwise I would hope they point out the right direction.
The ...
Two women, two weeks, three countries
... California delicacies). So, as for London, we had our time there (not enough of it) and left for Paris. Overall glad I saw London but I constantly felt frustrated and irritated at how much it reminded me of America. Maybe I’m becoming more European than I thought??
Our voyage to Paris is a story all in itself. We booked our Chunnel tickets the night before, surprised and disgusted at how everything in London seems to suck money from you.
Florence, France and Finale Ohmy
... notes club (deck 14!) To watch our departure when the Captain came over the PA to say we would be delayed because a storm over the sea. He didn't think we would quite enjoy the rock and rolling we would have to endure. So I went on to the show of the night, "Return of the Rat pack" Three guys performing as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior. You quickly can forgive that they don't look just like the original brat pack, ...
Oh! How lucky are we?
... a chance to enjoy the changing scenery. Our route was from Paris to Lausanne in Switzerland, then surprisingly to Chambery back in France and on to Milan where we changed for Florence. We went from suburban Paris to French countryside to Swiss Chalets and rocky mountains to rustic Italian farms, ruined stone buildings and finally into picturesque Italian countryside and farms then into Florence. How lucky are we to live in an age where travel is so easy! ...
Ahhh Firenze!
Florence is right up there at the top of our "favorite places" list. Such a beautiful city, with a surprise around every corner. Our favorite way of getting around the city was to walk. You see more that way!
We were always pleased with the many meals we had at local cafes and restaurants hidden down the narrow streets.
The Westin is in a super location along the river. The hotel is quite luxurious with ...



