Florence Articles
July 02, 2006
Tren Italia
Tomorrow I will take a quick train trip along the Italian coast from Asti down to Viareggio. Then I'll visit Lucca, and two days later take another train to Florence. After that I will be off to the Tuscan countryside for a week and probably not able to write at all...but I'll try to check in once more from Florence with any last minute summer train tips for travelers.
The Italian trains have been fine so far...I have been booking my reservations about a day or so in advance, and taking advantage of my first class Eurail pass to secure first class seats whenever possible. The reservations usually cost about 3 euros and are most often the same price whether booking first or second class.
by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
August 18, 2005
Church Chic
Today I went over to a bunch of the museums at Gallerina Pallatina, and had some free time this afternoon. As I was walking around the extremely hot and dry Boboli Gardens, and several museums, and walking walking walking, I was dressed appropriately for the heat--a miniskirt and tank top.
I had some free time, so I figured I would visit the San Lorenzo. I pay my 2,50 euros, and when I get in the front door, the guy goes, "Tshirt?" I don't have anything, so he hands me a scarf, which I wrap around my shoulders. Then he hands me another one, and motions for me to tie it around my waist. It is past my knees, and I am laughing so hard he has to put it on for me. I looked totally ridiculous. The art was nice inside, but I don't think I'm going to be visiting too many more churches. Only the important ones. I don't have enough non miniskirts/non tanktops to be visiting churches every day.
Gold market in Florence, Italy
Got a suggestion to check out a gold market in Florence, up around the Florence Bridge @ the River Arno....Continue reading... | by Ant | # | Comments (2)
