We are at the neatest campsite in Florence. It is a hostel/campsite with warm common area where we can eat dinner and update the blog. Last night there were a lot of Canadians here and tonight the room is filled with the French.
We woke up to the actual 'cock a doodle doo" of a rooster from a farm down the road. Fortunately, it wasn't at sunrise, he let us sleep until 8am. We made a warm bowl of oatmeal and brewed a piping hot cup of coffee and made our way into town.
Florence is very different then the other Italian cities we have so far explored. It is much calmer, more relaxed and a lot cleaner. We thoroughly enjoyed our day here. We went into several churches, made our way through the local markets and most importantly indulged in two amazing Italian dishes; homemade gnocchi and a homemade calzone. We both agreed that the plate of gnocchi is one of the best things we have ever ate. (But not as tasty as Nonnas)
We ended our day with an amazing view of the entire city. It was a look out area that was dedicated to Michelangelo. We could have sat there all night but we had to make a trip to the local grocery store. We stalked up on breakfast, lunch and dinner foods.
We are headed to Pisa tomorrow and plan to camp somewhere along the Cinque Terre.
Wishing Mom (Teresa) and Dad (Donato) a Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary.
Cheers and well wishes.
Carlo and Carmen
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Luv the food pictures. Makes my mouth water.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all those great pic's and the update of your travells. It was good talking to you both on my b'day. But i bet u didn't know i was wearing my birthday suit then.
ReplyDeleteYes Ferenza is different. An infamous sod from Vecenza was once quoted as saying..."Tutto ciò a sud di Firenze è l'Africa"...meaning...
"Anything south of Florence is Africa". I think is was one of Sally B. snooty cousins.
Anyway, keep us posted with you adventure and foto's.
mom & dad c. oct 25 @ work
Way too much information regarding the birthday suit, Donato. Happy 50 belated birthday greetings. You are slowly catching up to me.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Mexican vacation. Gary and I are going end of Feb.
Evelyn
Hopefully you have survived the heavy rains.
ReplyDeleteHey guys, i hope you are all high and dry. Let us know where u are and hope all is well. We are getting all the pictures of the distruction the rains have caused in cinqua terra. Hope to hear from u soon.
ReplyDeletemom & dad c.