A full day

I spent most of today on my feet, and don't I know it! I felt as if I needed to get my bearings, so I spent today wandering, clocking about three miles in the hot Tuscan sun. Taking it slowly, I started with pastries and cappuccino from the little shop just around the corner from the apartment. Next, I wandered around the back streets, slowly making my way towards the Duomo. It was just getting hot and the crowds were getting thick when I finally made it to the famous Duomo, center of Florence. I decided against a heavy mid day meal, and opted for a bottle of cold spumante left by Rosella for her guests and some bread, salami, cheese and apples back at the apartment. Perfecto! A brief rest, and I was ready to cross the Arno to visit the world famous jewlers along the Ponte Veccio. I resisted the temptation, though the prices were quite reasonable considering the quality, and continued on to the other, more Bohemian side of Florence. My feet were tired and I was quite ready for a nap by four. Dinner ended up being a rather lengthy and marvelous meal, several courses long, and lasting several hours. The restaurant was a little trattoria in a side street frequented by locals, which seemed a good recommendation to me! After dinner, a walk around the square to view the Duomo at night was the perfect ending to a perfect day. Tomorrow, on to the Uffizi museum!