"The Capital of David...." Florence by coceng

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CIVITA DE BAGNOREGIO<<<<<FLORENCE>>>>>LUCCA
ITALY
Friday 13th June 2003
I think I would say my time spent in Florence as Rushing ! Rushing ! I had so far the best time of my life in Italy...Viterbo, Bomarzo, Civite de Bagnoregio, Orvieto.
Now arriving in Florence ! Felt like coming back to the civilization ! Why ? Thanks to the sight of tourists !
Took a bus straight to The Duomo, walked to The Uffizi; Had a reservation to see David but missed it ! Pas de problem (as the French love to say...), I could see David EVERYWHERE ! Naked of course, otherwise it's not David !
Also had the reservation to enter The Uffizi but I purposely entered the main door instead, not that I'm cheeky but there were too many Japanese 'hanging' by the reservation door !
Immersed myself with Florentines, the buildings more like. Approached a couple asking for the direction but was given a stern look instead ! Like saying "Why do you tourists like to ask local people for directions !? Couldn't you look at the map that you are holding & find your own way !?".
Thank God, the girlfriend of the guy (I think if he's naked, he would look like 'The David' anyway...LIMPING !) gave her bf a stern look instead & helped me with the direction ! I wish she would be Monica Bellucci !
Walking back to the train station & bought my train ticket to Lucca ! Somebody & a few somebodys would be waiting for me there ! Monsagrati more like, about 14 miles from Lucca !
Rushing ! Rushing ! Didn't do any justice in Florence, neither I wanted to stay the night ! Too many DAVIDs in sight ! And Oh ! Naked men statues are everywhere also !


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  • Pros:A Lively & Historical City In Italy !
  • Cons:Too Many Tourists In Certain Seasons...
  • In a nutshell:A MUST If You Are In Italy !
  • Last visit to Florence: Jun 2003
  • Intro Updated Jan 28, 2006
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  • deecat's Profile Photo
    Nov 19, 2004 at 8:09 PM

    I loved Florence so much that I returned. It's such an easy city to maneuver with art/history in abundance. Your photographs are spectacular!

  • olja1234's Profile Photo
    Jul 4, 2004 at 12:30 PM

    I like your style of introducing the place you've visited. This page reminds me on my visits to Florence, some time ago. Thanks!

  • dragontml's Profile Photo
    Jan 12, 2004 at 12:34 AM

    ah, some more interesting photos while in Italy ! ;-)

  • Helga67's Profile Photo
    Nov 10, 2003 at 7:05 AM

    I like to watch those street performers. Nice page

  • xaver's Profile Photo
    Aug 25, 2003 at 10:19 PM

    Exactly, no idea why, but the entrance for people who reserved the tiket in Uffizi is always much more crowded than the normal one!

  • Paul2001's Profile Photo
    Jul 27, 2003 at 11:01 AM

    Superb page with helpful tips.

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