Ahhhh well-rested and excited to get started. After a huge breakfast, I headed out to see the sites. I joined a tour to visit the Duomo and the Academia.
I find the Duomo to be a bit overwhelming. The intricacy and detail are remarkable. For me, though, Florence is about Michelangelo's Davide and and the Slaves in Captivity.
I am in such awe of Michelangelo-everything he's done but mostly the sculptures. I never tire of appreciating their beauty. I rubbed the Wild Boar to return to Firenze.
After my brief tour, I decided to go shopping in the San Lorenzo market. I ended up spending all of my budget in one day. It just happens. I ordered a beauliful leather jacket to be delivered in 10 days. Walking on thru the market I found a beautiful bag, kid gloves, belt, a scarf and very stylish cape. What a silly girl I am but I love it all. Now I remember just how stylish the women in Italy are. I wish I could replicate it easily and hopefully I'll be in the swing of things quickly.
Ok, I have to stop shopping now. So I decided to tackle the train station. I do not have access to public transportation where I live. I am anxious about meeting this challenge. Fortunately the train station is close to my hotel and the size is not overwhelming. I figured out how to print out my tickets where to board the train to Siena tomorrow.
My stay here has been wonderful.
