day 10

Early shuttle to airport, too early! Airport counter wasn't even opened yet. We had to wait for an hour, guess we could have slept some more. Florence airport is the size of Myrtle Beach airport. 

Hung out at the gate, we both did some work emails. Shortest bus ride ever to the plane. Flight to Munich. Brief layover. I got extra screening. 

Flight back wasn't too bad. We had a whole row. 

Got some sleep and a couple movies in.

Mom picked us up and we went back to her place. Amanda was there, hung out for a bit then headed to Greenville. Jackson was so excited to see us. 

day 9

Last day in Florence we visited all the major churches. Starting with St. Croce. Loved all the famous tombs and the beautiful chapels.

Next we got in line at the Duomo. Took about 45 minutes to get inside. Such a serene, beautiful place. Felt empty with it all roped off and barely any pews. Then we headed to San Lorenzo. I love the interior of this church and the beautiful choisters.

Next we walked around and to the market central. Got some sandwiches and ate in the piazza outside Santa Maria Novella. Beautiful church and we enjoyed exploring it's amazing art and cloisters. Next we did the museo novecento - modern art. It was some weird stuff.

Walked through the shopping district. Pineider store. Visconti store, Johanna let me pick out a pen. The sales lady was too much lol. Wonderful experience though. 

Went to a place called Volume for happy hour. Great beer, country music (Hayes, sturgill).

Then to 4 Leoni for dinner. Was an amazing meal. Great way to end the trip. 

Packed up our bags for our early departure.

day 8

Got up and had breakfast at hotel. Beautiful morning, looks like the weather will cooperate today!

Meet the tour group and loaded our awesome bus for the vineyard tours. 

First stop was the villa Le Corti, which is a famous old Chianti producer. Nice tour here with lots of beautiful old world winery operations. They had some great wines there.

Next we went to La Continetta Di Rignana. This place was incredibly beautiful and perched on a hillside overlooking gorgeous Tuscan countryside. Had a wonderful lunch if local food and some wine. third stop was the Poggio Torselli srl Cantina. This historic villa now owned by a Canadian billionaire (ordinary brand) was impeccable. Best wines of the day and such beautiful scenery. We got a small thing of olive oil.  

Made it back to Florence around 5:30. Then we walked around looking for dinner. Ate at La Osteria, it was pretty good. And gelato for desert.

Crashed at hotel.