We then head off for some spiritual guidance at the Cathedral. One thing these Catholics take very seriously is there religion and holy places, so bikini clad visitors are asked to wear what looks like blue sacks for the duration of their stay. I'm quite surprised by how many people hang on to them once they leave. I personally feel they should be coloured "hessian brown".
We venture into the crypt and see some of the original Roman mosaics that were here before someone dumped a cathedral on top of them.
Its a reminder that Florence is permeated by its history, recent archaeological evidence shows evidence of a village here around 200BC, subsequently Julius Caesar, Dante, Michelangelo, Leonardo Divinci and the brilliantly named Lorenzo il Magnifico* are just some of the names linked with this city.
Like those illustrious names that have gone before us, it is now our turn to contribute and inflate the culture of this artisan city of romance and passion. A pair of trainers and a couple of t shirts from the Ferrari shop later, it's time for a gelato stop. We were advised to try the liquorice flavour, and it didn't disappoint.
No soft toilet paper here!
Paul & Shark - Sue's favourite shop.
*~Magic Show Every night at the Top Hat Bar, except October.
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