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Here's the churcha-churcha just south (further away from Firenze) of Piazzale Michelangelo. This is where we attended the Vespers service. From the Michelangelo statue, we walked behind his back and up a street to the right until we could see this church. We went through the front doors, and then down the right aisle to the steps leading to the small grotto underneath the altar. The service began at 17:30 (5:30pm), and it was the loveliest, most serene sound in the world to hear the priests conducting the service with Gregorian chant.
Here's the sign that's posted outside on the gates leading up to the church steps:
There's a lovely cemetery just below the church.
After the service, we took lots more photos from Piazzale Michelangelo and then strolled back down the hill -- stopping to get even more photos, of course.
Is there ever such a thing as too many photos of the Ponte Vecchio? Not when it's this close to sunset, there isn't.
OK, I'm definitely ready to go back. Sheri, let's get that PP trip going! I just need a teeny tiny bit of money first -- hmm, maybe not quite so teeny tiny. I am so lucky to have had this wonderful trip, and to now have all these great memories.
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More great photos Cindy. Piazza Michelangelo has such a great view. On my tour of Italy and elsewhere back in 1995, we went there and did the group photo thing, just before sunset. It is unbelievable there. You can see so much of Firenze from there. Love it!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Rick wanted to eat on a piazza, so as we strolled back into the city we simply stopped to read menus. When I saw the extensive list of choices at this one little place, I knew we'd found the spot for our last dinner in this incredible city.
We're looking (and feeling) a little blurry, but quite happy here:
They have a wood-burning oven -- the pizzas looked amazing, but we were all in the mood for pasta or seafood. It -- was -- all -- !
Roasted vegetables from said wood-burning oven:
This is the place where, all of a sudden, there was a delightful man playing the accordion. As I wrote from Firenze (earlier in this TR), he played something else, but all I could think was "Bella Notte" -- I mean, how cool is it that I'd already titled this TR for the Lady & the Tramp song and now there was an Italian playing the ACCORDION while we ate an amazing meal?!?!?!?!
Looked like a great meal to end your stay in Firenze! I'm sure you were sad to leave this beautiful city ....but now it's off to Venezia!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
What great updates - we were in almost the same spot and got some wonderful views over Firenze and the Ponte Vecchio. I think that was one of the highlights of our trip.
Can't wait to hear all about Venice, another beautiful place to visit.
What beautiful photos of Firenze you have! At least Rick has the type of craziness from which you can benefit. You end up with these awesome pictures. I'm glad he didn't end up breaking his neck; but at this point I'm sure he knows what he can and can't accomplish.
Wonderful updates, Cindy. You ARE very lucky to have all these memories, but I'm hoping you get back there again someday! Thanks to you, it's now on my list.
Now I'm contemplating about either WDW or Italy next year Cindy. Before it was just going to be WDW. Thanks for helping me to spend more money!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Each post is just even better than the last. I thought Rome looked amazing but then you got to Firenze and I can see why you fell in love with it...I would never want to leave. I can't believe you are enjoying your last night here before moving on.
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I am so lucky to have had this wonderful trip, and to now have all these great memories.
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On my tour of Italy and elsewhere back in 1995, we went there and did the group photo thing, just before sunset. It is unbelievable there. You can see so much of Firenze from there. Love it! 
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....but now it's off to Venezia! 
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Thanks for helping me to spend more money! 
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