Fiesole

Florence has rocked my world. I am incredibly blessed to be in such a great place. The other day we got a break from the town `which was much needed. I've seen cobble stone and gray buildings for the past 10 days and even the trees in Lido were not the real kind.. .I didn't realize I missed trees and grass until we got to see it on our day trip to Fiesole. What a gorgeous place. Florence is situated in a valley and Fiesole is up on top of the valley. From there you could see all of Florence. We walked up this massive hill that puts Seattle to shame. An old monastery was at the top which was really pretty and mellow. We toured through it and saw the old monks quarters (only 1 or 2 monks remain) and the doors were shorter than I was!! From the huge hill we walked down into the center of town to the old Roman Theatre. It's an archeological site as well as a theatre. There were may rustic ruins around as well as several pieces of gladiators…that ones hard to explain. We literally walked in and there was a giant foot, then around the whole area was different parts, several heads and body frames, as well as hands and feet. Sounds really weird but was pretty awesome! I think the pictures should say enough, overall just a great day.

see the Duomo!

too small : (

pondering life there

see! A giant foot!

and then the gladiators head! Told you!