A few weeks back my husband and I went on a trip to Florence. It only took us 4 hours to drive up there and as we so often discover just leaving Naples the Campania region peace and relaxation finds us. It is a beautiful drive going north. First passing Rome and then going into Tuscany region. What a difference in nature.
We took our time driving, enjoying each others company and the music. My husband had worked all night but still stayed awake talking to me and enjoying the sights. We found our hotel easy and what a great place. It had everything you can wish for and for me reflecting on how interesting it is that when you have an open mind you will never get disappointed!! It almost seem to help you see and enjoy the things you encounter in a brand new light. And so we did. We checked in and the people at the front desk were so friendly and helpful and showed us where to go that evening. We took a small stroll towards the town and even with the fresh winter weather we enjoyed the walk.
The next morning we woke up to a blue sky and a sun shining at us with much love. It was still cold but the sun always seem to bring beauty to everything you see. And it sure did on this day. We walked for more than 9 hours from sight to sight, enjoyed a beautiful park, walked along the river and stood in awe in front of the sculpture of David. What a treat. As you walk into the square where the Duomo stands you feel your breath is taken away. This is a beautiful church and as both my husband and I noted we felt honered to see these sights in real life. It is truely a gift in this life.
I hope you enjoy the pictures below and I hope you will take time to visit Florence yourself. Well, David you will have to imagine because you are not allowed to take pictures of him. Did I mention it was Valentines weekend? Well, you might guess when you see the picture of John and Cupit!! It was such a great day and even if our legs were a little sore after walking all day I would do it again anytime.
On the day we left we toured the countryside of Tuscany and even in winter this is a fantastic place. I can still remember watching the movie “Under the Tuscan sun” and I have to agree that the nature here is just as you see it in the movie. Wow, we sure got a treat.
My dear husband and I had a great weekend there and I can highly recommend that you go visit. As our stay in Italy is on its last leg (we transfer in October) we are taking full advantage of the time we have left. In a few weeks we will head to Venice, where we are going to meet a couple of friends from Denmark. We look forward to seeing Venice and to seeing our friends.
Being far away from great friends is a challenge that we deal with in this way. We make sure to see them when we have a change, write often, call often and invite them to visit us where ever we are in the world. We admit to spending lots of time together and I am happy that both my husband and I enjoy each other’s company. But when we have a change to meet friends we take it and I am sure we are going to have a wonderful time.
I will write more about our trip there when we get back.
Please enjoy the pictures.
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