I extended my stay in Florence from an initial 2 nights to 4 nights cause I just loved it. But the only availability at the Helvetia was in a more expensive room. So I found another place - Hotel Duilio run by a lovely man called Vincenzo which was based by the river next to the American Consulate, surrounded by police so it was really safe. And, as an added bonus, I had the Virgin Mother with baby Jesus above my bed to protect & guide me. What more could I ask for?
The rest of my time in Florence was spent eating & wandering through the cobblestone streets & churches. The last full day, Anne & I took a 13 bus up to Piazza Michelangelo to see the view over the city - lovely. The walk back to the centre was equally as nice, as was my dinner that night - wild boar with porcini mushrooms & polenta - a local speciality. Florence is definitely one of my favourite places on the trip so far & I’d love to come back here. I decided not to visit either Siena or Orvieto in the countryside & so they are a must for my next trip.
The rest of my time in Florence was spent eating & wandering through the cobblestone streets & churches. The last full day, Anne & I took a 13 bus up to Piazza Michelangelo to see the view over the city - lovely. The walk back to the centre was equally as nice, as was my dinner that night - wild boar with porcini mushrooms & polenta - a local speciality. Florence is definitely one of my favourite places on the trip so far & I’d love to come back here. I decided not to visit either Siena or Orvieto in the countryside & so they are a must for my next trip.
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