Wed 18th Sept (Around Florence: David & Duomo)

  • 6.30am wake
  • Bad brekky on the run to tour
  • Raining a bit. Umberalls
  • Couldn’t find tour group at Duamo Church
  • Very late, finally found them at another location altogether.
  • Statue of David tour, not bad.
  • Skip the line, Duomo tour, didn’t climb the 450 steps up to top, only 150 or so to top of church walls. Great view all to ourselves.
  • Ala Grande cafe (earby recommend) for lunch. free pastacio crossants to keep us from leaving, awesome ommelette once seated. very friendly lady and staff.
  • Split from Boonses and went shopping for Sam necklace (Constantine), good Gelato.
  • Back to hotel via ponte Vecchio (retail area over a bridge, gorgeeous).
  • Caught up with Anthony Donellan and Darren in large cafe near piazza. They are up to see new Ducatti bike release (with CEO) and ride on private track.
  • Merry-go-round ride in piazza.
  • Takeaway pizza for dinner in our nice outdoor hotel setting
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