Florence

Florence was fast and furious.  We checked into the hotel then set out to see the sights. 

 

 

Pretty sure this lion is appalled at all the nudity and violence in this piazza.

 

 

You all know what the David looks like, so I thought I'd share a picture from a different perspective.

 

 

The Duomo, as seen from 300 or so steps up in the Campanille.

 

 

 

Made it almost to the top before we had to stop.

 

 

If there's a carousel, we'll be on it.

 

 

 

Ate a truly fantastic dinner at Il Giordino around the corner from our hotel.  The service was excellent, because our server was the owner (at left, below).  And we met our chef, her husband (center, below).  Definitely recommend.