Onto Florence

Friday 23rd May

Naturally there was a nation wide train strike on Friday so we had to change our train and hope to make it to Florence in time for our Golf Cart tour.

It is amazing how many people won’t help others however, I managed to get the luggage onto the train and we set off for Florence.

It was an uneventful journey and we arrived only a few minutes late.

We joined the many other travellers in the Taxi line and I was in a little world of my own when Glenys called out “This one’s ours”. It was a Mickey and Mini Mouse taxi driven by a very strange lady.

We got in and I sat on a rubber chicken.

Aunt Caterina, driver of the amazing Mickey Mouse taxi

Turns out Caterina, the driver, donates most of her takings to children’s cancer research. She was dressed like an I don’t really know how to describe it. Anyway, she claimed she had just been to the hospital to visit some sick children and that’s why she was wearing her “outfit” but I think she normally dresses like this.

We settled in and she threw a ukulele over the seat and said “here, play the ukulele…”

I’ll just stick to the farting rubber chicken, thanks, and we drove off to the very loud sounds of Andrea Bocelli.

Our first adventure was a Eco Golf Cart tour of the city. Below is a picture of what we thought we were getting.

Didn’t get a picture of the actual vehicle but it had engine trouble and was looking a little worse for wear. Our driver was the highly entertaining Mr Francisco (complete with long flowing locks and a terrific sense of humour).

We drove around for 90 mins and had a fabulous time. Every time the cart did a bit of engine grinding Mr F talked louder to try and drown out the “I’m about to break down” sounds.

Made it back ok and had a little wander around before returning to our hotel.

Found a laundrette which was just as well because we were running out of clean clothes and the hotel were going to charge 3 euro per sock for washing. Ok, I exaggerate, it was 3 euro for a pair of socks but ONE sock sounded so much more dramatic.

Tomorrow we go to the Uffizi Gallery.

C

2 thoughts on “Onto Florence”

  1. The Golf cart tour sounds wonderfully dodgy…it’s on my list of must do next time.

    Now have you tried the Italian pasta yet…those that usually have a gluten intolerance here in Australia have noticed the same problems don’t occur in Italy.

    And if you get a chance, try the brioche con gelati. It’s awesome and totally decadent.

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    1. We’ve known each other for over 40 years Rhonda so yes, of course I’ve tried the pasta😆. I had the best lasagne and spent most of the meal trying to work out how it was made in comparison to my lasagne. More lasagne sheets I think. I haven’t tried the brioche con gelati but there is a gelato shop conveniently placed at the entrance to the hotel so going there today. I’ve ditched the diet. Seems pointless when there is so much pasta and pizza on offer.
      Going to the Pitti Palace soon so I’ll be thinking of you when I check out the costumes.👍

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