Reading and Roaming
MICHELANGELO’S DAVID First off, a detour from the Medicis to Michelangelo. The Chief Penguin got us tickets to the Accademia for Saturday to see David. Saturday morning was lovely, but it poured in the afternoon, which resulted in a long soggy walk there. Our tickets were for 4:45 pm, but at 4:30, we weren’t sure we …
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MAIN SQUARE & DUOMO We’re re-discovering Florence and loving it! Our first and only previous visit here was almost 50 years ago. We wonder why we’ve not come back sooner. Elegant and lively, not as overwhelming as Rome, and with its bridges, architecture, and marvelous art, it’s a gem. Plus there’s a plethora of great small restaurants. On Saturday, …
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