What better way to spend a beautiful sunny day and the eve of Rania's Champagne birthday than in a city as beautiful as Florence. How did I get so lucky?
Today may have been one of the best days of my trip. Generally I like seeing the major sights but what I love most is seeing a beautiful view and being immersed in nature...a true Vancouverite, I guess. We started our day with a fresh breakfast from a cafe near our hotel and then made our way over Pont Vicchio (a pedestrian foot bridge that that brings you to the more low-key area of Florence) to the Boboli gardens, which are among the most beautiful gardens in Italy and are complete with fountains, statues, an amphitheater and at the very top a spectacular view of Florence. After a couple of hours relaxing in the gardens we grabbed lunch at an amazing wine bar that served us up the most delicious smoked trout salad. Their wine was amazing (best I've had) and we bought a bottle of wine and a bottle of champagne to celebrate Rania's birthday tomorrow night. Next up in Piazza Michelangelo to get a panoramic view of the city.
Tonight we went to a bar called Slowly. We had a few drinks and as the clock stroked midnight we had our champagne in our hands and cheers'd to Rania's birthday :) HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY, RANIA! xx
Love,
Alexis
Today may have been one of the best days of my trip. Generally I like seeing the major sights but what I love most is seeing a beautiful view and being immersed in nature...a true Vancouverite, I guess. We started our day with a fresh breakfast from a cafe near our hotel and then made our way over Pont Vicchio (a pedestrian foot bridge that that brings you to the more low-key area of Florence) to the Boboli gardens, which are among the most beautiful gardens in Italy and are complete with fountains, statues, an amphitheater and at the very top a spectacular view of Florence. After a couple of hours relaxing in the gardens we grabbed lunch at an amazing wine bar that served us up the most delicious smoked trout salad. Their wine was amazing (best I've had) and we bought a bottle of wine and a bottle of champagne to celebrate Rania's birthday tomorrow night. Next up in Piazza Michelangelo to get a panoramic view of the city.
Tonight we went to a bar called Slowly. We had a few drinks and as the clock stroked midnight we had our champagne in our hands and cheers'd to Rania's birthday :) HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY, RANIA! xx
Love,
Alexis
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