Thursday, March 01, 2007

TOPDECK Buongiorno from Florence

Another day, another fascinating city!! We pulled into Florence late last night and checked in before a night walking tour. Like most famous destinations in Europe, there is a bucket lot of history here and I think so far this has to be my favourite stop in Europe.




An early morning walking tour with our guide Robbie took us to a Leather Factory and Jewellers where I got some great retail therapy by purchasing a Nomination Bracelet. If you've seen these before you'll understand what I mean when I say I've put 10 flags onto this for the countries I have or will visit. Afterwards I met up again with Jen, Ben and Emma and we walked around Florence for most of the day today visting places such as the Ponte Vecchio, David, Da Vinci Museum, Santa Croce Church, The Duomo, Uffizi Gallery and some local markets.





Emma, Jen and I were planning on catching a Tuscan Sunset today but its been very overcast so unfortunately we'll be missing out on that. We did get a glimpse of one yesterday from the bus so that will have to suffice for now. This evening we'll be out somewhere for dinner before rejoining the rest of the crew for drinks somewhere.

Tomorrow we're off on the bus again to Rome stopping at the Orvietto and the Colloseum on the way. From what I've seen of Italy so far it will be an awesome day. Better charge the camera batteries =)

*** Jen and Rob *** You would be loving this!!! =)

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Rob said he knows what you mean by 'Awesome'. Please make sure you find and hug a really old tree in Rome and then when Rob and I get there, I'll hug the same one!!!!
I've just read the first blog, sorry I'm soo slow at getting my stuff together, will check everyday now before work. Mwah
snog a real italian dude too! Jen:0)

Anonymous said...

WOW what fun! Azz&Kyles loved Florence too. Love the comments from your great mate Jen! .. Tan&Tone...xx

Anonymous said...

Well, I'm waiting for the next installment. How are we going to make money selling this to the 'Bold and the Beautiful' if you don't give us more info. I't a hard job but someone has to do it honey!
We're having a long weekend (WA labor day), so I'm going to get some girlie movies, popcorn and chocolate(i'll go to the gym as well) while Rob goes camping with mates! Might go walk along Trigg beach and enjoy a sunset!

Bet you don't miss it yet! Enjoy every minute Tink, you never know when you might be there again!
Love and Bubbles Jen:0)

Anonymous said...

I am so envious of you. Sounds like you are having a great time. Enjoy honey, savour every moment and we are all waiting for the photo's of the leading lady.
Take care, and remember the rules, you have to kiss a native from each country!!!!!
Pauline