Florence

June 13, 2009 jlvanwinkle

We visited Florence today, and it was amazing! We saw the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore from the outside, and it was beautiful. We were able to go to the Galleria and see Michelangelo’s David. After seeing the original David, the replicas look so plain now. I can’t explain how perfect David was. We’re weren’t allowed to take pictures, and there were people around us making sure we weren’t taking pictures, so we couldn’t sneak any. If anyone ever goes to Florence, the one thing I recommend is seeing David. We also did some shopping while we were there. I bought a purse made from real Italian leather; I can’t wait to use it. I would love to have a leather jacket, but I restrained myself. I think that’s what I want for my graduation present (Hint Hint Mom and Dad). I wish we could have stayed another day so we could have gone inside a few churches, but I had a great day nonetheless. Florence is as beautiful as everyone told me it was, and I was not disappointed.

I think that’s it as far as our big adventures. We’re on our own the next two days to do last minute sightseeing or shopping, and we have to pack. Packing… ugh. I don’t want to think about it.