We sadly left Venice today, rented a car and headed south. The whole car experience went quite smoothly as we had a GPS and Michael handled it like a pro. We stopped in Florence for several hours and visited Michealangelo's David, the Duomo(Florence's largest masterpiece) and of course the Ponte Vecchia. Michael is in front of the Duomo which is just enormous and quite beautiful. My only wish is that we could have photographed David as that was equally impressive if not more. The Ponte Vechhia was a little understated but the history is certainly there along with lots of Jewelry!!!!!!!!! We got back in our car and headed for Chianti. The hills are roaming, the corners are sharp and the roads winding and steep. If we drove 10 more km I think we both would have vomited. It was a tough ride to the castle and the doorman certainly took note of our strange color. I cannot describe the beauty and peacefulness here. More pictures tomorrow as we have yet to really explore the grounds and countryside. I will note that we had our best meal yet tonight. Feasting on suckling of pig, duck and lamb. It was fantastic and of course the wine was from the grapes right outside our door. The pic of the country side is the view from our room. Looking forward to tomorrow.
Buona Notte (Good Night)
4 comments:
Wow Dad,
You look the same size as that tower! It's a picture perfect postcard right there!
Love,
Kristin
Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! Nana is jealous, and I'm bored so this is what I'm writing!
From, Kristin
Hi mom its erik just wanted to say i love u and those are nice pics.
Love,
Erik
The Ponte Vecchio is where Anthony bought my engagement ring, so it's very special to us. So glad you're having a wonderful journey.
Vietato Fumare!
(my favorite Italian phrase)
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