There's
a reproduction of David in the plaza - one that thousands
of tourists probably think is the real thing. The real David is across
town
in a special gallery of it's own. We opted not to spend the time and cash
to see
it. We knew we wouldn't be able to see everything on this trip, so we
conciously
cut out a couple of overly touristy sites. Stonehenge, David, and Piza
were
among the casulties.
A prototypical shot of Florence. That'll be 65
cents.
Carl
writing out some postcards.
And Carl falling over himself tring to put his
pants on. Thanks, Faith.
(Um, this is when we got back to the hotel. I didn't have my pants off
in the middle of the plaza or anything. Not again, at least.).
Next day we were finally able to quickly make it
into the Duomo. It looks
rather bland in this shot, but see that gold thing way in the background?
That's a massive altar. Remember, this is the world's 4th largest cathedral..
Looking
up into the massive dome.
Another
angle. We're not exactly sure what these paintings depict, but
God, redemption, salvation and damnation are among some of the more solid
guesses.
By
the time our last night in town came, we were utterly exhausted. Lots
of
walking involved in seeing Florence. So we got some cheese and a couple
bottles of wine and played cards all night.
And the next morning we caught a train to nearby Sienna.
