Massimo D'Azeglio Montecatini Terme

... and we stayed until we were ready to retire for the evening.<br><br>Sat 14 Nov<br>Next day we had a sleep-in and then went for a run around the 4km city walls. Twice around was enough for Kim and I managed a 3rd. After a shower we were back in town for more meandering and I had one of the best Cupuccio's (Capuccino) ever!! We found a few hours during siesta to catch up with the ...

... through that particular medium. In addition to sculpture, the City's architecture also reached back to try and capture the spirit and skill of the ancients. The Duomo was the first dome of its kind built in 1000 years, and Brunellechi studied Rome's Pantheon in preparation for his crowning achievement. <br><br>In addition to providing us with a great tour of the Uffizi, Rick Steves also put together a fantastic walking tour of the ...

... wasn't lettuce, it looked like a salad of roots!) but it was great to try it out. (Puntarelle at Giggetto)<br><br> Our train ride to Florence was only an hour and half and incredibly picturesque. It was great to enter the countryside after being in the hub of three major cities. It reinforced our love of small towns and it's **awesome** to be in this region. After arriving in Florence, we picked up our rental car and maneuvered our way through ...

Just realized those not on facebook haven't seen pictures from Pisa and Florence. No long recap of Anthony and I's weekend in Tuscany, for obvious reasons. Also note that "Anthony and Alison's Great Adventure" was like taking a knife.<br><br>Love you guys! :)<br>

... on the next hill. Drove all around the countryside (which I hate to say is much bigger and impressive than Napa). Wine is so cheap and good but unfortunately the majority of grapes had just been picked. Also ventured into Florence for two days of sightseeing. This is one place that is as magnificent as tpublished pictures!

... spoke in that room out of awe and respect). So, I was in the presence of the works of two of the four great Ninja Turtles. Elsewhere in the city we discovered that there were distinct neighborhoods that marked the edges of their territories with their flags in the form of plaques on the sides of buildings. There were 17 neighborhoods in all. Each neighborhood had its own church and ten of them could take part in the big race held in the city center each year. The center of the main ...

... fit into my Tux when I get home !! Then there was dancing to live Italian music and more vino !!! It was a dream night for both of us. The moon shinning bright over the palm trees by the vinyard...I really can not do it justice with words....I took about 200 pictures and bought 2 bottles of wine. Im hoping to bring it home but Im not sure If thjat will happen !!! I will update again tomorrow !!! Buonasera

... in Oltrarno. And two pics Sami took last week of Christmas village models. Tomorrow I have to plan what museums and galleries I am going to visit. At my last count there were still at least four-five that I simply must see. I think it is a bit much...At least when I am pretty able to occupy my time by thinking, watching birds and befiriending random cats who I meet on my walks.

... can get lunch and hang out, do 2 hours in the afternoon, then we're free from around 6 pm until the next morning at 9 am. It's great, and way more relaxed than London. Kelsey &amp; Megan, it's just as amazing as you promised it would be! Michael, get ready, it's so much fun, and it's so beautiful in Tuscany, wow. You'll love it. Glo, I can't believe you're not here to show me the good discos. LAME. Miss you all! Love, Lara

... taking in a view. Only when I craned my nech to the right I could see the top of a dome, of which there aren't a lot in the Rockies, but you get the idea. It made me so excited to be here, and I was sure, and still am sure that Florence is going to be great. Yet another long day so I am off to bed. Still much to see and do for my last 4 nights in Italy. Can't believe I'll be back in Scotland so soon and that it's almost been 8 weeks. Ah! So Ciao from Florence! TTYS