Monday, October 1, 2012

Florence

Even though we have arrived home I wanted to post the remaining pictures and give a quick drop of information about what it is you are looking at.  Enjoy the pictures of Florence.  It was an amazing city with lots of history and of course food.  Enjoy the pics and I look forward to seeing everyone back around town.

Ciao


Just another amazing fountain in Florence.

The front of the Duomo.  The most famous place in Florence known for its large dome that carries the skyline of the city.

The side and the Duomo itself.

The Southwest Tower of the church.  They like tall things with no other access then stairs in Italy.

The main square and clock tower.

One of the copies of the David.  You are not allowed to photograph the original for copyright purposes.

They certainly are into detail in all their designs.  

A statue of Icarus after fighting Medusa 

Jeff, Kay and David



Town from the other side of the river



Duomo at night all lit up.

More food that tasted soooo goood.

The inside of the Duomo.  No space wasted.

The alter

Me, right before Kay and I climb to the top of the Southwest Tower.

Both happy and ready to go up 442 stairs.

The view gets even better when at the top




Sunny days allow for amazing views from the top highest building with nothing to block your view.




Kay was feeling less excited then when she started but she made it.


I still look happy 

This is from Michelangelo's park across the river.  You can see the old protective wall that used to circle the city.


Less stairs to get up here, happier people.

Before climbing the Duomo.  Kay opted to stay down for this one.

The Duomo from a little bit closer.

Some images of angels and demons battling for the souls of people.  Usual stuff.

Kay heard they had an outer wall that they built where they worked. slept, ate and even bathroomed in while they worked on building the Duomo.  I still am not sure how they painted this.

Still smiling from the top.  Over 900 stairs between the Tower, Duomo and the Park.