Not knowing how difficult or how long train travel would take we really only had plans of getting on a train from Rome to Florence… However, that quickly changed after a quick 1.5hr train ride that put us in Florence by 11am. So with much of the day left we decided to jump on another train to Pisa to see the leaning tower and other sites there. After the 30 min walk from the leaning tower back to the train station we decided to hop on another train to the coastal city of Livorno (probably one of the prettiest cities we have seen yet, it even had a public park!!) After a very short walk around this city we had to jump on our last train of the day back to Florence where we are staying tonight and tomorrow. Once we made it back to Florence we tried to find an inexpensive place to stay but we were unable to find a hostel however, we did find a “1 star” hotel. It just so happens that the balcony off of our room overlooks two Piazzas and right next to us is a huge ancient church that we look forward to checking out tomorrow. (there is even a grocery store about 70 meters away that we purchased our dinner and tomorrows breakfast at!) All this in a “1 star” hotel… it makes me wonder how nice a 4 or 5 star is.
Nate
Great to read what you've done so far! There is no way I could do as much as you guys have. I'm just too old & decrepit! I'm so glad you went while you are still young. The pictures are great also. Luv, Grammy
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome to read! I'm so glad you are keeping us updated with all the events each day! We miss you lots already but you are going to enjoy Europe SO much! :o) Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteNAK(!!!) and MO: sounds fantastic!!!! A first I was thinking: uh,oh, better not let Jess read this blog or next thing I know we're going to be planning some crazy trip,.... but then I thought about it and ,... "Read away honey, read away!!!"
ReplyDeleteAh... nutella and naners. What a wonderful combination!
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