Just over 1 hour by train (a double decker one too …. had to go upstairs…. the child in me) I arrived in Florence. A 5 minute bus ride into the historic district of Flo (or Firenze) as it’s known and I was at Hotel Orchidea. What a fantastic choice I made too! Forget having to share a bathroom… this lovely 3 storey building with it’s quirky rooms was nothing short of lovelyness! Just had to show you my window seat! 

Anyway, moving onto Florence herself… so far I have seen another magnificent Cathedral…. probably more magnificent than Pisa (sorry Pisa but you do have your Tower to compensate).  Museum is also worth a look. Will explore more tomorrow. Sure she is hiding more wonderful experiences.