Comments on: Goodbye Rome. Hello Florence! http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/05/14/goodbye-rome-hello-florence/ Gary Arndt's journey to travel blog around the world Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:14:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sally http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/05/14/goodbye-rome-hello-florence/#comment-8619 Sally Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:18:44 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=2473#comment-8619 Gary, I'm sure you've been through Florence by now. I"ll be there for four days in mid August - what should I be sure not to miss? Gary, I’m sure you’ve been through Florence by now. I”ll be there for four days in mid August – what should I be sure not to miss?

]]> By: Susan http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/05/14/goodbye-rome-hello-florence/#comment-8259 Susan Mon, 25 May 2009 01:33:45 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=2473#comment-8259 it's all there in Bologna & Ferrara and Padua. it’s all there in Bologna & Ferrara and Padua.

]]> By: Mark ("Travel Wonders") http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/05/14/goodbye-rome-hello-florence/#comment-8225 Mark ("Travel Wonders") Wed, 20 May 2009 05:59:32 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=2473#comment-8225 Where to start. In Florence alone, you should visit the Pitti Palace (superb art), Santa Croce Church (last resting place of some greats incl Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo), walk the Ponte vecchio (only takes a few moments and you'd hardly miss it), sunset at Michelangelo's Piazza (this will double for your skyline view and photo down the river) and much more. If you escape Florence, then I think Siena is worthy of a visit with an extraordinary cathedral with stunning carved floors and remarkable library and also the fantastic main square built like a scallop shell (good view of it from the tall tower in the main square). Also one or two of the great small Tuscan towns (many are good selections). Where to start. In Florence alone, you should visit the Pitti Palace (superb art), Santa Croce Church (last resting place of some greats incl Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo), walk the Ponte vecchio (only takes a few moments and you’d hardly miss it), sunset at Michelangelo’s Piazza (this will double for your skyline view and photo down the river) and much more. If you escape Florence, then I think Siena is worthy of a visit with an extraordinary cathedral with stunning carved floors and remarkable library and also the fantastic main square built like a scallop shell (good view of it from the tall tower in the main square). Also one or two of the great small Tuscan towns (many are good selections).

]]> By: Brian http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/05/14/goodbye-rome-hello-florence/#comment-8127 Brian Fri, 15 May 2009 22:11:28 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=2473#comment-8127 Gary, I would put the Energizer batteries in my handheld GPS to find my first geocahce in Italy. If you go through Bologna on your way to San Marino, I would recommend spending a day. Beautiful piazza, lots of character. It gets undersold in most of the books. Think of me when you see the nymphs in Neptune's fountain. While in Venice, are you planning a side trip to Slovenia? If so, you need to see The Postojna Cave. The underground train ride is unforgettable. Stay safe, Brian Finman (AHSE Alumni) Gary,

I would put the Energizer batteries in my handheld GPS to find my first geocahce in Italy.

If you go through Bologna on your way to San Marino, I would recommend spending a day. Beautiful piazza, lots of character. It gets undersold in most of the books. Think of me when you see the nymphs in Neptune’s fountain.

While in Venice, are you planning a side trip to Slovenia? If so, you need to see The Postojna Cave. The underground train ride is unforgettable.

Stay safe, Brian Finman (AHSE Alumni)

]]> By: Ed P. http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/05/14/goodbye-rome-hello-florence/#comment-8125 Ed P. Fri, 15 May 2009 19:35:00 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=2473#comment-8125 A lot of good suggestions here, Gary! Pisa's got the tower, but in retrospect, Cinque Terre would make a far better day trip destination. Don't miss Santa Croce; tomb markers cover the floor and walls, with more than a few surprising residents! Above all else, remember: for the next few days, the best gelato in the world is at your fingertips. The pastries at Florence's Secret Bakeries are also worth a late-night hunt or two... A lot of good suggestions here, Gary!

Pisa’s got the tower, but in retrospect, Cinque Terre would make a far better day trip destination.

Don’t miss Santa Croce; tomb markers cover the floor and walls, with more than a few surprising residents!

Above all else, remember: for the next few days, the best gelato in the world is at your fingertips. The pastries at Florence’s Secret Bakeries are also worth a late-night hunt or two…

]]> By: Ashley http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/05/14/goodbye-rome-hello-florence/#comment-8101 Ashley Fri, 15 May 2009 04:23:48 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=2473#comment-8101 Santa Croce Santa Croce

]]> By: Turophile http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/05/14/goodbye-rome-hello-florence/#comment-8100 Turophile Fri, 15 May 2009 03:25:17 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=2473#comment-8100 Gary, Definitely find some time to see Cinque Terre - it would only add a day or two to your trip, but well worth it. I can't remember the exact name, but make sure you get up to the square above the town with the replica of David. Gorgeous at sunset - I think it is called Piazzale Michaelangelo. Had the most unforgettable dinner in a small restaurant on the same side of the river as that. Can't find the name of it - it was in the basement of a building, felt like catacombs. Dang - wish I could remember the name. Of course, so long as you're following the rule of only eating at restaurants that lack printed menus (and really avoiding those with English menus outside), I'm sure you'll find something great. Gary,
Definitely find some time to see Cinque Terre – it would only add a day or two to your trip, but well worth it.
I can’t remember the exact name, but make sure you get up to the square above the town with the replica of David. Gorgeous at sunset – I think it is called Piazzale Michaelangelo.

Had the most unforgettable dinner in a small restaurant on the same side of the river as that. Can’t find the name of it – it was in the basement of a building, felt like catacombs. Dang – wish I could remember the name. Of course, so long as you’re following the rule of only eating at restaurants that lack printed menus (and really avoiding those with English menus outside), I’m sure you’ll find something great.

]]> By: Leah http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/05/14/goodbye-rome-hello-florence/#comment-8099 Leah Fri, 15 May 2009 03:12:37 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=2473#comment-8099 The Piti Palace just across the Ponte Vecchio is really worth seeing. While you are there you might take a stroll through the Boboli Gardens. You don't want to miss the Duomo - the view from the top is spectacular. The last time we visited Florence I indulged my inner geek and searched out all things Dante. You probably don't have time for that. :) The Piti Palace just across the Ponte Vecchio is really worth seeing. While you are there you might take a stroll through the Boboli Gardens. You don’t want to miss the Duomo – the view from the top is spectacular. The last time we visited Florence I indulged my inner geek and searched out all things Dante. You probably don’t have time for that. :)

]]> By: Niko Roberts http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/05/14/goodbye-rome-hello-florence/#comment-8098 Niko Roberts Fri, 15 May 2009 02:38:35 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=2473#comment-8098 To get to Venice from Florence you can catch a train to Verona and then across to Venice. I lived in Bolzano in the north of Italy for a bit over a year. It is definitely worth a trip into the mountains if you like a good view. There is a place called Mendelpass south-west of the city (can catch a bus) it is absolutely spectacular http://picasaweb.google.com/judgenik/MendelpassHike#5057125007728212658 I can't wait to get back to Italy. I hope I will be there in September. Hopefully one day I can figure out how I can travel as much as you are! Cheers, Niko from <a href="Travellr.com" rel="nofollow">Travellr.com</a> To get to Venice from Florence you can catch a train to Verona and then across to Venice.

I lived in Bolzano in the north of Italy for a bit over a year. It is definitely worth a trip into the mountains if you like a good view.
There is a place called Mendelpass south-west of the city (can catch a bus) it is absolutely spectacular
http://picasaweb.google.com/judgenik/MendelpassHike#5057125007728212658

I can’t wait to get back to Italy. I hope I will be there in September.
Hopefully one day I can figure out how I can travel as much as you are!

Cheers,
Niko from Travellr.com

]]> By: Brandi http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/05/14/goodbye-rome-hello-florence/#comment-8097 Brandi Thu, 14 May 2009 23:33:53 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=2473#comment-8097 If you can get away a bit...MUST see Cinque Terre and San san Gimignano (San G has the best gelato, hands down). Consider me jealous. If you can get away a bit…MUST see Cinque Terre and San san Gimignano (San G has the best gelato, hands down).

Consider me jealous.

]]> By: Shamila http://everything-everywhere.com/2009/05/14/goodbye-rome-hello-florence/#comment-8095 Shamila Thu, 14 May 2009 22:22:19 +0000 http://everything-everywhere.com/?p=2473#comment-8095 grom for gelato how could i forget. my favorite was apricot but strawberry was equally untouchable. or nocciola and choclate (hazelnut and chocolate) grom for gelato how could i forget. my favorite was apricot but strawberry was equally untouchable. or nocciola and choclate (hazelnut and chocolate)

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