The next couple of days in Florence proved to be just as enjoyable as the first ones. We were feeling very comfortable walking and running around.
One of my favourite runs was across the Arno River and up the hill to the Michaelangelo Park - there on top of the hill was another David!! Surrounded by tourists and kiosks for souvenirs - the area boasted the best view to be found of the centre of Florence
As we ran a little further up the hill we came to a beautiful church called San Miniato. For about the last two hundred years it had been cared for by the Domenicans.the church, itself dates back to the 1200's!!
Of course another highlight was the Uffizi - one of the oldest museums in the world - boasting beautiful works of art by Botticelli, Leonarda da Vinci and even Rembrandt. One of the interesting sections was the hallway lined with Roman busts. Everything is so old compared to what our history in Canada is.
As we readied ourselves to leave Florence - I knew I would really miss the city and our hotel. The staff at the small 20 room hotel called the Hotel Davanzati were really in the service industry - they knew how to look after their patrons. I can honestly say we really felt spoiled!
Firenze I miss you already!!!
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