First off, a shoutout to our guide for today, Siro Chini. I’ll let you figure out which one he is. (Apologies for the [cough] awkward angle.)
My goodness Florence, stop it. In the span of about four hours, we saw some of the most amazing art ever created. We started at the Uffizi Gallery, the former administrative offices of the Medici. Here’s just a small sampling:
And the two showstoppers from Botticelli:
After a quick pit stop for lunch, we headed to the Galleria dell’Accademia to check out maybe the second most famous piece of art in the world (feel free to check me on this).
We rounded out the day’s exploring by checking out the Medici family church, the Basilica of San Lorenzo:
Because, you know…the Duomo isn’t just a few steps away.
And because all that art wasn’t enough, the five of us also took turns making marbled paper at Riccardo Luci Firenze – highly recommend (more photos to come).
We then capped out a great, but somewhat exhausting traversing some of Florence’s most amazing sights in the 90+ degree heat with a wonderful al fresco meal in the inviting shade and misting hoses of Hosteria Ganino. Needed to turn in early for tomorrow’s adventure!
On the Road with the Ashbys 