Pocketful of Blue

Today I have some photos to share from our stop in Florence, Italy this summer.  This is the famous Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral commonly referred to as the Duomo. See the tiny specks of people at the top of the cupola? Can you believe how massive it is? Construction on this cathedral began in 1294. The dome was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and was added  in the fifteenth century. Palazzo Vecchio - the town hall of Florence. The oldest bridge in Florence is the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River. High end, expensive jewelry shops line both sides of the bridge so you can shop (or browse)  as you walk across it.  I was definitely the browsing type.  I mean, who has money to buy jewelry after paying for a trip to Europe?  Not me! If you love art, then Florence is the place for you with its many famous museums such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Pitti Palace. At the Accademia Gallery you can see Michaelangelo's

Last week I shared with you the places we are staying in London and Paris .   Today I have some pictures of the places we are staying in  Munich, Florence and Rome. This is the hotel where we will be staying in Munich. It's called Hotel Eder. Isn't it pretty? This breakfast looks so yummy and an adorable dining room to eat it in too. source for photos of Hotel Eder We will be staying in a hotel in Florence as well. This one is called Hotel Alba. I'm guessing that this hotel really captures the feeling of the city and it has a yummy breakfast spread as well!  : ) source for photos of Hotel Alba Our last city will be Rome. We have booked a small apartment called La Gensola in the historic district of Trastevere. By the time we get to Rome, I think it will be nice to have a little more room to spread out considering we will be experiencing quite a bit of togetherness on this trip if you know what I mean