Florence

Our stay in Florence was a stormy experience, the first two days were good weather in the morning, but come around 16:00, thunder, lightening, and monsoon rain struck. Despite the rain, Florence was beautiful, especially south of the river Arno; the walk up to, and the Piazzale Michelangiolo, are gorgeous, as well as the Boboli Gardens. The landscape north of the river is not as beautiful, but holds its own with its stunning architecture, such as the buildings within the Piazza del Duomo. Our accommodation in Florence at Hotel Paola was our best yet behind our stay at Uncle Robert's in Berlin.

Basilica di Santa Maria del Fior

Giardino di Boboli Wall. Some of the Grounds Are Pictured in the Next Eleven Photos.

Piazza Giuseppe Poggi

Arcs at Piazza Giuseppe Poggi, Infested with Pigeons

Steps Up To Piazzale Michelangiolo

Fake David at the top of Piazzale Michelangiolo

One of the Roads Down from Piazzale Michelangiolo, It Was Very Beautiful Throughout This Area

Palazzo Vecchio

Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross)

Views From Giardino di Boboli

Views from Piazzale Michelangiolo

And Now Random Shots From Throughout The Beautiful City

Damn Pigeons

Even From a Separate Bed, Robert Wilson Manages to Steal My Pillow

Olive Tree?