Today we explored the Uffizi Gallery! I was probably the most excited about this museum visit, because I knew the least about it. It wasn't too crowded, which was nice. Again, we used Rick Steve's audio tour. Printemps! The Birth of Venice, by Botticelli. I LOVED seeing this one in person. Medici Venus. How do… Continue reading Uffizi Gallery
Tag: Europe 2018
Florence
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
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