So, from Tuscany we moved on to Florence. We enjoyed the company of Patricia and Richard during the whirlwind trip. Highlights included: shopping at the Ponte de Vecchio and various other markets, touring Academia (Michael Angelo’s 'David'), visiting the Uffizi gallery and Duomo. Needless to say, our Gelato research continued with vigour and we tried new and wonderful flavours unique to Florence. Italian food and wines were also abundant and absolutely delicious! Pat suggested a venue (“13 Hunchbacks) featured in her Florence guide book and we enjoyed two incredible evenings of gourmet food and great company in a popular, fun restaurant.
Rome was an experience we shall long remember! We toured the Vatican Gardens and Museum (Sistine Chapel), the Coliseum, St Peter’s square and Basilica, Tivoli fountain, Spanish Steps and etc. Ann and I experienced sensory overloaded in Rome. The noise and chaos of the city is indescribable. As they say, “when in Rome, do as the Romans”. Yes indeed. Consider the pedestrian challenge, for instance. In crossing the streets, we began as polite, hesitant Canadians and soon realized that we needed to become assertive and run for our lives to beat the traffic (mostly motorcycles!). We marvelled at the locals who seemed to enjoy the look of horror on our faces as we tried to dodge vehicles traveling at lightening speed through the downtown core! All is well that ends well and we breathed a sigh of relief when we boarded the plane for Portugal (May 19).
Rome was an experience we shall long remember! We toured the Vatican Gardens and Museum (Sistine Chapel), the Coliseum, St Peter’s square and Basilica, Tivoli fountain, Spanish Steps and etc. Ann and I experienced sensory overloaded in Rome. The noise and chaos of the city is indescribable. As they say, “when in Rome, do as the Romans”. Yes indeed. Consider the pedestrian challenge, for instance. In crossing the streets, we began as polite, hesitant Canadians and soon realized that we needed to become assertive and run for our lives to beat the traffic (mostly motorcycles!). We marvelled at the locals who seemed to enjoy the look of horror on our faces as we tried to dodge vehicles traveling at lightening speed through the downtown core! All is well that ends well and we breathed a sigh of relief when we boarded the plane for Portugal (May 19).
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