Residence Orsini Florence
Viale Europa 127 Florence, Tuscany, 50126, Italy
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Muggy Day in Florence
The weather forecast was cloudy with showers today so the air was quite muggy. This morning I went on the free walking tour offered at the hostel. Normally free walking tours work on a tips basis, but this didn't happen to be one - which might have been a good thing. Compared to the other tours, this one seemed to lack energy, and for the first time in my life - I was one of the "ducks" following a bright pink random through the crowds. Perhaps this ...
Two women, two weeks, three countries
... The macaroons at the hotel!!! Macaroons are a gift from heaven. End of story. (Though Dolores swears Italian tiramisu is by far superior.)
Fhopkins's Great Adventure 3
... Gimignano City of Towers , and caught a taxi back to my hotel the taxi's in Italy are very unique because the are old VW's they are lovely apart from they smell of sweat, this time that I went in the taxi the taxi could hold up to 8 people (including the driver).After a day of full adventures i had a quick meal at the Osteria Delcinghiale Bianco restaurant on the street of my hotel . When I got back to my room i collapsed on my bed and went strait to ...
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 ...
A day in Tuscany
... in Cairns. Narell has just had gluton free pasta so she is smiling.
Yesterday we went to Bologna which was underwhelming but I think you do become somewhat blaise about churches and cathedrals as every little town has an amazing cathedral. Alan is even contemplating turning catholic! Tomorrow Narell and I are doing a cooking class and the boys are heading to Reggio émilio to a casino. Silivia, who owns Torre, is taking the class and ...

