bluerain

(03.03.07/2200)

the truth is, i never know what to expect of florence, of course i know that it is the birthplace of renaissance, other than that i don’t know much about the place.  and boy was i in on some surprises, first, we’re lucky to get a good accommodation - would definitely recommend LUNA ROSSI hostel for those of you guys planning a trip to florence; second, the city is so compact that everything is accessible by foot - i don’t think you’ll ever get lost here; if you are a lover of the arts and romance, this is the place to be, plenty of museums, galleries, churches (there’s the famous duomo), and piazzas (plaza) to be and to see; lastly, and the single greatest reason to be here (my personal opinion) , is michaelangelo’s DAVID (the original marble sculpture).  the famous 5.7-meter work of art is housed in the academia galeria, it is sculpture no. 1076 - located in the heart of the building, and the sole reason why the queue remains very long until closing time at 1830 hrs.  i maybe an ‘intontito’ when it comes to appreciation of the arts, but i can honestly say that michaelangelo is a genius ‘par excellence’ -  he has converted me - from what i have seen in rome, his pieta, the sistine chapel and now the statue of david.  i can’t help but be moved after seeing the famous statue up close. incredible.

pizza and pasta in florence

from the previous hostel in rome, we met a japanese girl traveling on her own (with just an electronic english-japanese word translator and a bag of fearless adventurism with her), she decided to go with us to florence - she definitely is very gutsy.  she even climbed the 414 steps of the duomo tower with us - just to catch a glimpse of florence from up the tower.

sightseeing in sienna, just a train-ride away from florence

the challenge for tomorrow is - trip to tuscany on horse back. now, that’s one thing i wouldn’t want to miss. ciao!

at luna rossi hostel in florence

- bluerain