This was a pretty impressive church. Michelangelo grew up a couple blocks from the church. He is buried here as well as most of Florence’s top historians. These people made the Renaissance.
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Day 5: Under The Tuscan Sun
Day 5: Cooking Class
We started the day with a run in the Tuscan hills… One in particular that nearly kills me. But it was worth for the food, lol Sometimes on a trip, you get a ton of great experiences. And we’ve been lucky so far. Today, however, the experience was epic. We got to cook with an …
Day 5: Cortona
After the cooking class, we headed over to Cortona. Now these people know how to build a fortification. On a mountain side, walled with steep hills. It almost broke us. But somehow we managed and made it to the Church of Margretta. I have to admit we both were sweating by the top of that …
Day 4: Montepulciano
After Siena, we drove here. This a walled city that offered amazing views of Tuscany. I actually liked it a lot. We rushed through it as night was approaching. It was quiet. The locals were out. And the views The only funny part. We were leaving and 2 Ferraris came into the small parking lot. …
Day 4: Siena
Today, we got up early to catch the train to Cortona. It wasn’t hard to navigate their train system. Of course, we almost got off on the wrong stop, but luck prevailed and we made it there ok. We made a brief stop at our hotel, which is just beautiful. Middle of nowhere, just what …
Day 3: Vatican
Day 3: Vatican.
Today we got up very early to do The Walks of Italy tour. Well worth the money to see the Sistine Chapel before the general masses. We quickly made our way to that area. And what a treat it offered. In a word, awe inspiring. To think Michelangel was there and gave his talents is …
Day 2 Dinner
After what seems like a ton of miles walking, we sat down for dinner. And hog down, we did. Pizza and a stroll to Piazza Navona for Gilatioa. Umm
Day 2: Ancient Rome
Wow, simply unreal. After a not so restful night, we got up early, grabbed breakfast and then headed to the Coli. There we ran into a tour and joined it. The place is surreal. Built in 8 years, it’s one of those things that makes you go hmmm…It truly is a marvel. And then just …