Feb 27/28 – Mar 1
Friday night I arrived in Firenze (Florence) and met up with some friends at their apartment. We all headed to an American pub call the Red Garter I believe. There was karaoke and a DJ. After that we headed to the “Secret Bakery” as my friends called it. It is secret because usually at this point in the night (3am) no one knows how to really get there, due to the drinks that they have consumed, but they can find the bakery because of the smell of pastries. We purchased delicious pastries for 1 Euro. I bought two and saved one for the morning. After returning to the apartment I made my self a bed on the ground by folding blankets. Needless to say it was not a comfortable sleep, but sleep it was.
Up by 8:45am Saturday ready to see what there was to see. I adventured out, before anyone was awake, and purchased a cappuccino and another pastry. I met up with some friends at the Duomo, and we headed to the Uffizi. We waited in line for a good hour or two before entering. The art was art. I particularly liked the sculptures. We saw the David after a nice quite lunch. It was majestic as I remembered it. It was a nice day and I enjoyed walking throughout the city. I did not purchase any jewelry on the Ponte Vecchio, though I was tempted to buy some bling. Saturday night we ate at a posh, up and coming restaurant. The prices were up and the dishes were petite. I thought Chef Boyardee could have done better. From there we went to a posh night club called YAB (You Are Beautiful). I found out that beauty was a loosely used term as there were some trans-gendered individuals dancing on tables wearing leather straps and chains (they were paid employees). That was not neat. The ceilings were low and the techno was high. I think my ears are yet to recover. The VIPs sat around the dance area in modern, black leather sofas. Another trip to the secret bakery and a gelateria after the dance party and the night was over.
Sunday morning I awoke around 10am. I went to the train station to get my return ticket and found out that I would not be able to leave until 7pm that night. Due to the poor weather I took a nap and relaxed at another friends apartment. The train ride was uneventful and we returned to our apartment around 11pm. I solid weekend overall.
Comparing this trip to Florence with my last trip, I would say that the city felt a lot smaller. This could be that I have grown or could be because I live in Milan. Italian was the second language. It was weird hearing English everywhere we went. I felt like I was at home, but not in a good way. I much prefer the language barrier in Milan.
Soccer update… I will be practicing with a team this Tuesday. I am excited.
AC Milan update… Milan were knocked out of the UEFA Cup (European Tournament) this week by Weder Bremer of Germany. I attended the game and was not happy. Just about all the fans voiced their displeasure after the game as well.
I am off to Rome in 2 hours. Ciao tutti!
Karl
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