ZZZ!
I just got done climbing the Duomo this afternoon, 463 stairs in each direction! Uff! The views were breathtaking- at least I think they were -- it was hard to tell because I hadn't totally gotten my breath back for it to be taken away! Speaking of breathtaking -- the David! I have seen so many pop-art images of Michaelangelo's David statue that I didn't expect to be standing staring at it in complete awe. He is enormous, and marble, and technically a naked 500 yr old man, but still, you can't help but be totally captivated. Michalangelo was definately a genius ... I mean, the veins in his arms, the muscles, the detail on his torso -- I expected him to breathe any minute. Even his toes were perfectly detailed! So that was impressive.
This morning we went through the Uffizi gallery that is packed full of art masterpieces, but I still think I have to give the most impressive award to David. Runner up is Bottacelli's Allegory of Spring. There truly is no substitute for the real thing, is there? Of course I am amused by the aprons and most unique boxer shorts they have for sale around here! hee hee
Tomorrow we go to Rome! I better start sleeping now!