Leather & Bridges

After the Duomo we rested a bit, then we had gelato before hitting the San Lorenzo leather market (yes Chris, I got you a new belt). We had fun negotiating, one stall owner said gave us discounts in exchange for a kiss! While at the market we just happened to see another mom/
daughter that sat across from us on the train, small world.

Our hotel is in a great location, a block from both the leather market and the Duomo. So after shopping we dropped our goods there before heading out for more.

The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is famous for the shops selling gold jewelry that line it - even Hitler found it attractive, he ordered it be spared in WWII. The picture included is for my friend Carolina in Cordova Spain (sorry I haven't written lately, I am thinking of you still) we both like going barefoot.

From the bridge we just wandered a bit, enjoyed a mime show and window shopped. When our 423 step hike started to take it's toll we stopped for food. Mom found Trattoria Accadi, it was great! Mostly locals, all local dishes, like tripe, tongue and other non-vegetarian frindly things. No matter though, we both ordered Ribollita, a Tuscan veggy soup with bread, so yummy! It was like moist Thanksgiving stuffing with only veggies The staff was great too, tried very hard
with their English. Would definitly recommend.

We made it back to our toiletless room early but exhausted. Tomorrow we see the Uffizi more churches and then the train to Roma.

~Sara~