Hello Firenze! We got into town, checked into our Air B&B, and headed back into the centre of Florence. We got a bite to eat, and then did another Rick Steve's audio tour. This one focused on how Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance - very cool! The Duomo! I took many pictures of… Continue reading Florence
Rome to Florence
Today we travel from Rome to Florence, by train. We had our morning free, so we did the hop on/off bus tour again. It was so nice to sit and be chauffeured around the city. Neptune's fountain. I love fountains. More Roman buildings. More Roman dessert. The kissing area! We spent some time in the… Continue reading Rome to Florence
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
On our second day in Rome, we visited the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel! It was the only morning that it rained. We hit out in a cafe during the worst of the downpour. By the time we got inside, the sun was shining. I had bought tickets online a few weeks before, and it… Continue reading Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Rome 1
Despite our sleepless night, we were ready for our first full day in Rome! We splurged and bought a hop-on, hop-off tour, for 2 days. Especially since our hotel was at one of the stops. We did the circuit twice, just because it was nice to be driven around the city. There was SO MUCH… Continue reading Rome 1
Paris to Rome
We left Paris and headed to Rome, by train. We said goodbye to our little hotel. And then went to visit Notre Dame Cathedral. Here's a little video of the plaza. We are technically in the tourist off season, but there were still lots of people around. Old bells from the cathedral. The Rider Cup… Continue reading Paris to Rome