This morning we explore Florence. After breakfast at the hotel we board the bus and drive to meet our local guide Ricardo. He knows so much about Michelangelo.
He explained more about the artist and why he sculpted the way he did.
We saw several pieces that Michelangelo never finished and how he believed that the object he was sculpting was already in the marble and he was only releasing or uncovering it. Made me look at it very differently.
This building is a green marble. Beautiful. All the marble used comes from this region.
Lunch...so fresh and wonderful flavors...the olive oil is magnificent!
So many bikes....parking is a problem...
The River Arno
Sorbetto....we picked the most expensive place by the Ponte Vichio...this was 8.5€ which equates to about $15 Canadian.
As we drive out of Florence to go for dinner we stop at a lookout. What a view! Then we head to a farm outside of Florence for dinner.
Our dinner came complete with music!
Ice cold Prosecco upon arrival.
An assortment of appetizers. I could have made this dinner! We also had two types of pasta with meat (beef, pork, chicken or sausage) and unlimited wine. Everyone took full advantage of that! The ride home was quite the party bus!
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