After an action-packed visit to Florence, it is time to move on to Venice.

With the day only have finished… we crossed the famous Ponte Vecchio (old bridge). It was extremely crowded (a pickpocket’s dream!). Lined with jewelry shops, I barely stopped to take photos because I didn’t want to be caught off guard. Instead, a single photo from the top of the bridge…

Starting “early” (9am) with coffee at a cafe… then several stops to keep us on the move. Check out all the places we visted!

Florence is the capital of the Tuscany region. Since we have time, we decided to check out some of the nearby areas.

What is a visit to Florence without delicious pizza!?!?!? So far, every meal has been incredible… wine is flowing… people are amazingly friendly. At a nearby eatery, this pizza had a nice, thick crust and the cheesiest cheese!

A rolling stone gathers no moss… so onward we go! Taking the train from Rome to Pisa!

Success! We made it to Italy… one night in Rome to adjust to the time change and we will be off for other towns!

When you fly “first class” on an economy airline… you have to hide your extra carry on. It’s not obvious that I have a purse full of things on my backside, is it???

What a day! Started with a ride on the Duece (Lori calls it the Douche). We were dropped off at Treasure Island to grab a bite to eat before our visit to the Sphere!