Day Nine: Hello Italian Leather, take my money why don't ya!

5/7/2014

We've finally made it to Florence! My first impression of the town was a little shaky. We were dropped off in a graffiti filled park and I was a little sketched out. My mom had gone on a trip similar to the path we are taking and had told me that Florence was her favorite city. From my first impression I questioned her sanity a little. Our hostel wasn't helping my impression either. That place is scary! Our group then went on a walking tour of Florence. It was then I realized I had misjudged the place. It is gorgeous! The town square was fantastic. All that art and history in one location it is amazing. I just love that all these cities we have been visiting hold such rich history. I can feel it in the air. I don't think I have ever wanted a time machine more than on this trip.

I have fallen in LOVE with Florence

We stopped ad Massimo's leather shop! I could have spent my life savings at his store if I had stayed there any longer. His leather products were fantastic. I absolutely adore the purse I bought.

Selfie with the fake David

Finally we went to the Academy and saw David. Boy did that live up to all the hype. It was a massive magnificent piece of art work! I wonder how long it took Michelangelo to complete him? I wish I could have seen him work. See how he manages to capture the veins in David's hand and the muscle definition in his arms. It really looks like someone just Froze a giant man in that pose. It is unreal how realistic it is. I felt honored to see it.