bluerain

(05.03.07/22.30)

it’s crunch time for us.  the plan was to take the intercity train from florence to pisa at around six in the morning and be at pisa at around eight.  spend around three hours to see pisa and then head back to florence to catch the two p.m. train to venice. we got everything sorted out or so we thought. tickets, maps and determination in hand, we ventured to pisa.

we were never disappointed - pisa, the duomo and the leaning bell tower are a sight to behold. we unfortunately were not able to see most of the city treasures of pisa due to time constraints.  we were left a little bit in want for some more - maybe, a good enough reason to go back someday.

leaning tower of pisa

together with our new found japanese friend, nasuko, tagging along, we went back to florence. at 12 noon, we arrived at florence train station and we realized that we can actually catch the 1237 train to venice - throwing all cares in the world, we rushed to our hotel to get our luggage with only around 20 minutes before boarding time.  we were in a mad rush, as if we were part of amazing race trying to make it to the train and make the most of what was left of our time to see venice. we made it, with some bloopers along the way, we ended up paying additional fee for taking the early train and not the one we previously booked.  we didn’t care, we were so excited to be in venice and that was all we can think of.

the statue of david

and we did arrive in venice.  and it is a place that stands all by itself in beauty and character. venice is a whole different world and will need another entry in this blog. for now, it’s ciao!

- bluerain