WE'RE GOING TO FLORENCE!

Yes, I know it' s only a few hours away, but for us this is a big deal! I LOVE Florence, but the last several times we've been there we've been with guests, so of course we hit the 'must-sees' - over and over and over! On this trip we'll get a chance to see some places we've just never gotten around to, plus we'll re-visit a few old favorites.

One treat for this trip will be a guided tour of the Uffizi. Walking through a gallery as large as the Uffizi can be overwhelming, and although it's not necessary to know the history of a painting to like it, when you DO know the history the painting is even more impressive. I'll let you know if I like the tour company we're using.

We'll be staying at the HOTEL MEDICI with it's Duomo-facing terrace.  It's undergone a complete renovation since the last time we stayed there, but the prices are still reasonable.  I'll also review the hotel when we return, as well as any restaurants we find.  I have a list of a few old favorites and few new places to try, just so we're prepared no matter where we are when we get hungry!