Florence

Have been in Florence for the last few days and absolutely love it. Went to the Uffizi gallery which contains the most comprehensive collection of art I have seen so far. Saw Michaelangelos David statue. The thing is magnificent. I gotta say..the proportions REALLY are perfect. Somewhat like my own body..ahem..

Went for a drive around the countryside. The original plan was to rent a car and go to the designer outlet malls around Florence, but then we got lost and ended up halfway near Pisa, so drove there instead. Saw the leaning tower and the cathedrals nearby. The leaning tower leans so much you think it will fall over onto your head. But surprisingly, they have no fear of lawsuits and allow tourists to clamber all over it.

Then went to this little town called San Gimigniano which is on top of a hill. Its unchanged since medieval times..and after walking around the town square you do feel like you are in a different age.

Have now returned to Florence and catching the train to Venice. Ciao!!