Tuesday, December 31, 2013

12-31 return bikes and off to Padua with a layover in Florence

I went to
Bed too late to wake up so early. But, alas, the alarm went off and it's time to move. 
We have a limited time to explore Florence. 
Up and ready for breakfast, my still damp clothes into the pannier as we bike into Siena to return our bicicletas. 
Another exciting ride except less thrilling during the day. Carlo escorted us to the bike shop and then to the bus. What a treat to not have to navigate having to find our way around. Shortly after, we were waving good bye to Carlo and in our way to Florence. 
Once off the bus we both were so thankful for the quiet days in the small towns. Time to weave our way through streets full of people. 
It was so cool to be here. The buildings in Florence are different than I had imagined. Beautiful and stunning. Overwhelmed by the people ash and I were more worried about eating and peeing before seeing the sights. Each cafe restaurant and gelateria was just as crowded as the one before. Success! We found a place and stuck with it!
From there we explored: the duomo, palacio Medici, the vechio bridge. We saw a cool art installation based around the bicycle. 

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