We were up and out and walked over to the Accademia dell'Arte to see David. We thought we were there early enough...so did the 6 or so tour groups that were there! I don't really have any pictures - they weren't allowed. It's not a huge museum, but there is a collection of Renaissance instruments and some sculptures and a bunch of art.
Some sculptures! We have been waiting all month to see the Prisoners and David!
To be honest, I wasn't expecting to be overwhelmed by seeing something that I've seen literally thousands of times in pictures and the last month on every street corner... but when you turn the corner and see the gigantic statue of David down the hallway...it truly is incredible. You can't help but stand and stare and finally know what all the fuss is about. In person, it is magnificent. I was totally awed by what a man can create with his bare hands. And he was only 29 years old when he finished it.
Later that afternoon, Chris had quite a bit of work to do and needed it quiet, so I took the kids to the park. There were some people there preparing for a birthday party, so we only stayed for about 45 minutes. It was so warm, that we decided to go to the Piazza Santa Croce and get a cold drink, and we sat a listened to a guitar player and chased some pigeons for awhile. Then, we walked a little way along the river away from central Florence. It was a GORGEOUS day, about 26 degrees and it just seemed too nice to be inside!
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| The iris is the symbol of Florence. |
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| playing horses in the park |
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| Whatchoo lookin' at? |
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| Along the Arno |
Hello! Glad you are all home safe and sound but also a little sad your trip is over. (I'm sure it's the same for you!) Thanks again for blogging and sharing your wonderful month in Italy with us. See you soon, I'm hoping for a McLean art exhibition!
ReplyDeleteTake care, Chaput Family