"This is the fairest picture on our planet, the most enchanting to look upon, the most satisfying to the eye and the spirit. To see the sun sink down...and overwhelm Florence with tides of color that make all the sharp lines dim and faint and turn the solid city to a city of dreams, is a sight to stir the coldest nature, and make one drunk with ecstasy." - Mark Twain
Strolling through Florence is like being inside a renaissance painting created by one of the masters. Something wonderful lies around every corner. You don't get enough time to take in the beauty of the thing you just saw when something even more stunning makes itself available for discovery.
And the best part is, Angela's apartment lies right in the middle of it all. From the pastry shop on the corner, which will be a daily detour, to the bridges spanning the river, to the architecture along your stroll, to the stunning vistas from Piazza del Michelangelo and the breathtaking sunset over the river, your will clamor to take it all in.
When you've had your fill of the Florentine architecture, art, and food, you will return to this comfortable nest to rest and be revived for the next day's adventures.
The space is clean and well appointed. The kitchen is spacious and well stocked with everything you need to prepare a simple breakfast or a complex dinner. The bed is comfy. The bathroom and shower provide everything you need to stay clean and fresh.
When we come back to Florence, and we certainly will, I hope that this apartment will be available, once again, to serve as the base of operations for our extended exploration.