Florence CON't

While we were in Tuscany, we figured it would simply be RUDE not to taste their famous export. In fact, we were in Chianti, and as any wine buff or college student knows, that refers to a delectable burgundy beverage of grape descent. To be polite and immerse ourselves in the local culture, Kim and I forced ourselves to go on a 10am vineyard tour and wine tasting.

The main building on the land was a bed and breakfast, with a view from the balcony that looked like a painting:



After seeing how and where they make the wine, we went back inside for a taste of some local favorites, because wine is an appropriate breakfast food.

Afterwards we wandered the land, and touched a real Tuscan vineyard!







Post-wine tasting, Kim and I went back to the hostel and ran into this little guy in the hallway:



SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THAT TERRIFYING CREATURE IS

We then caught an early afternoon bus to Florence, and after taking care of some urgent errands (eating pizza, eating gelato, etc.) the museum we wanted to go to was closed! DISASTOR! So instead we wandered around, people watched, and hiked up to Piazza Michaelangelo where we got a great view of the entire city. I have no good photos of that view, but here's a shot of Florence's duomo from the Piazza:



And that was the end of our Florence adventure! Next up: Southern Italy