Well I made it through another day in Florence. I really only went into the Bargello and Uffizi museums today so I was taking it pretty slow compared to some of my other days of travel. Although both of these places have superb paintings and sculpture. They don't let you take pictures in either, as well as a few other places I've been recently, so I'm not holding out on you in posting pictures of David, just not able to deliver. Well at least not the originals, there is a copy of David near the Vecchio Palace that I got a picture of but it's just not quite the same.
They made the jump here to summer hours (one hour ahead) last night and the hostel I'm staying in was good enough to post signs everywhere letting us know. Otherwise I may have been an hour late to my reservation for the Uffizi and very sad. The Bargello had many sculptures in it including David by Donatello (different than the one by Michealangelo that most people know). The Uffizi is full of great Italian paintings including the cy Botticelli. I really liked one of the unfinished paintings by Leonardo though. It was great to see some of the sketches he made before completing the painting and really see how well he works with the three dimensional perspective that was a new concept in the renaissance.
It rained a bit today but nothing somebody from Seattle isn't used to. I booked a night train to Munich for Monday night today, so Chelle I guess to answer your question I'll have to come back later to make it to Switzerland.
I'm trying to post pics but the sight is continuing to load and not finish and my time here is up. I guess you'll have to wait a little longer for Florence pics, sorry. It's good to hear so many comments from you all, keep them coming.
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Hi Phil,
I love the photos - nice work! That rosemary foccacia bread looked amazing. Thanks for the quick phone call today - even though your card ran out! Ellie told me to tell you that the best card to get is "Pinga." (I think that's what it's called.) She said it is the absolute cheapest per minute, you can call from anywhere to anywhere (it worked in every country for her), and you can simply add more time online whenever you want.
Work is keeping me incredibly busy, but I had a nice relaxing weekend at home in Zillah. We went hiking and then biking today. It's spring!
Anna and I went to opening night of Camelot last week - boy are you glad you missed this one. Talk about a terrible show.
Mom made calzones and I get to eat leftovers..mmmmmm.
I'm going to talk to Teri on Monday about getting two weeks off in July to go to Italy - so hopefully there will be gelato and many beautiful sights in my future!
Hope to hear from you again soon.
Ciao,
Molly
Hi, Phil. Isn't it amazing how the time goes by?!? Sorry you won't get to see Switzerland this time, but what a great excuse to go back to Europe :)
Sorry I missed your call this morning. I went to church early because I had to teach a lesson today.
Abby had the whole tennis team (acutally, just the girls) over last night for a sleep over, and they had a great time. Abby's still catching up on lost sleep :) Sophie spent two nights with her friend Gabbee, so she's a little sleep deprived too :)
Well time to get ready for the week ahead. Happy travels, Phil. We'll check in tomorrow . . .
Love, Aunt Chelle
Dear Phillip,
It was so good to talk to you yesterday! Your timing was perfect. We (Bob, Edna, Karin, Keith and myself) had just gotten in the car after enjoying the BBQ at the boat house with Karin. We enjoyed spending time with Karin. Anna and Richard joined all of us on Friday night for Karin's varsity induction. What a lovely dinner we enjoyed.
It sounds like your travels are going nicely. So many wonderful things to see and do! And the culinary adventures sound so enticing. I am so glad you are enjoying the scenery, the architecture and the art work. I love your blogs and am looking forward to the photos.
Much love,
Mom and Dad
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