Climbing
May 09, 2013 01:15

Today, we explored the market, engaged in a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery and hiked up to Monte Ceceri. There are some cool panoramas – especially of the hike – that I didn't post yet, but I think I'm going to post all panoramas to a separate page that will make it easier to view. The current overlay is not ideal for wide photos.

The Market Florence May 09, 2013 12:00

Yesterday, Adriano took us over to one of the two main markets in Florence where there are countless stands of fresh produce. Today, we visted one of the markets for lunch. I took a lot more pictures on my phone, but my phone is currently out of commission. I had a pesta ravioli and some pasta with red sauce for lunch. We also ended up walking past the city hall on our way to our next tour. Much of the...

Artwork Uffizi Gallery May 09, 2013 12:30

After lunch, we had a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, an impressive museum that features the artwork collected and commission by the Medici family. The Medici family controlled Florence from the late 14th century through the 18th century and were the main reason why Florence plays such a major role in the Renaissance. They fostered art and provided the resources for influential figures such as Leonardo...

Hiking to Monte Ceceri Monte Ceceri May 09, 2013 17:00

Today, Lorenzo took us on a hike up to Monte Ceceri, a hill overlooking the city from the north. The hike was awesome – we traveled through wooded trails and steep streets with occasional scenic overlooks scattered throughout the hike. The views were absolutely stunning. Definitely the coolest thing we have done so far. The hike was put together by CAPA, so a couple of other groups went along with us: a...