29/11 Relaxing wander

Tuesday November 29 last day in Florence

J went to price parcel prices - $25 surface mail for 2 kg and it cannot be insured. Air mail is double that. As usual, we sneaked out just after 10. Loop around the south bank then straight to the gelataria – closed until noon L

We had spotted a green-topped church building of some size from the Piazza Michelangelo and were curious what it might be. Didn’t correspond to anything on the map. With nothing else to do we wandered off in the generally northerly direction. Watched teenagers playing soccer in a park while the girls ran laps round the outside (and not a trailer park in sight!). Wandered on until we came across a large arch that would have been a gate in the old city wall. Nearby was a map which showed what we then realised was the Jewish synagogue. It was highly secured and had an entrance fee so we didn’t go in.

On the way back we discovered yet another very large church. We had a look around until they closed for lunch. Cheeseburgers and cappuccinos then raided the gelataria for double scoops. Early back home where we skyped various kids, getting bank affairs checked and catching up with Warren.

Beginning to wonder about whether the ship will get into Venice?

Spotted this round building from other side of river.  Turns out it is the library.

Located the front doors, but no visitors allowed.  Each room is for study only.  What is this?  Each library I find I am not allowed to go in.

Such nice door knockers.  These are large as well, at least 30cm tall.

These next 2 are human sculptures - as if there is not enough sculpture to see in this city.

The small bus

The miniature bus

Such beautiful houses, even has decorated gutter supports and drainpipe joiners.

Interesting corner building, lovely marble drinking fountain

Art everywhere

Arty shot

Arty fish display

Sign art, or a joke?

And another one ....

Then we came across this gallery, that sold stickers and badges with the 'arty street signs' on them.  He also did very interesting things with toilets - notice the large red lips.