After a quick briefing in the courtyard of our Florentine hotel, we wandered the narrow cobblestone streets of Florence to the Galleria Accademia to see Michelangelo's famous 'David' statue.....and what a sight to see! At around 5 metres and raised on a marble pedestal, the sculpture is absolutely breathtaking in its beauty. We moved on to the Medici Chapel to see more of Michelangelo's famous works. The wealth and majesty of the tombs were amazing.
After all the art appreciation, our stomachs grumbled and we headed for the fresh food markets where we had to practice Italian and ask for food for our lunch. We'd like to thank Mr Watson's son Fabian for taking us there and to the many other sights and eateries he had found while spending time with us on our travels.
We ate our lunch on the steps of Florence Cathedral, a majestic highly ornate building that is the focal point of Florence. We also had a chance to peruse the San Lorenzo markets, well known for its leather goods. A number of students, parents and teachers now own leather jackets, wallets and handbags!
In the evening, we walked to Piazza Michelangelo, a lookout that gives a panoramic view of the city skyline, Arno River and the Ponte Vecchio.
Tomorrow we are going to the Uffizi Gallery, crossing the Ponte Vecchio, looking at the Pitti Place and Boboli Gardens and exploring the Oltrano district - the art quarter of Florence.
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