San Lorenzo leather market (yes Chris, I got you a new belt). We had
fun negotiating, one stall owner said gave us discounts in exchange
for a kiss! While at the market we just happened to see another mom/
daughter that sat across from us on the train, small world.
Our hotel is in a great location, a block from both the leather market
and the Duomo. So after shopping we dropped our goods there before
heading out for more.
The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is famous for the shops selling gold
jewelry that line it - even Hitler found it attractive, he ordered it
be spared in WWII. The picture included is for my friend Carolina in
Cordova Spain (sorry I haven't written lately, I am thinking of you
still) we both like going barefoot.
From the bridge we just wandered a bit, enjoyed a mime show and
window shopped. When our 423 step hike started to take it's toll we
stopped for food. Mom found Trattoria Accadi, it was great! Mostly
locals, all local dishes, like tripe, tongue and other non-vegetarian
frindly things. No matter though, we both ordered Ribollita, a Tuscan
veggy soup with bread, so yummy! It was like moist Thanksgiving
stuffing with only veggies The staff was great too, tried very hard
with their English. Would definitly recommend.
We made it back to our toiletless room early but exhausted. Tomorrow
we see the Uffizi more churches and then the train to Roma.
~Sara~
Hi Mary & Sara, Just returned to India so I have time to read your wonderful travel blog. Great mother/daughter trip! Florence was my favorite Italian city when we drove all over for 3 weeks. Your choice of the train might be wiser as I had several near heart attacks driving there, esp. in Rome! I remember the ribolitta--YUM! Looking forward to reading more.
Cousin Karen