Our last morning in Roma. We had breakfast one more time at the cafe around the corner, walked to Circus Maximus, then back to the hotel so Lily could get a couple more Suppli before we left Rome. The train was really easy and a comfortable way to travel to Florence. I don’t get paid by any hotels or restaurants to give reviews, but we thought The Pantheon was a great hotel, amazing location. I would recommend staying there, for sure.

We walked to Circus Maximus before leaving Rome. 150,000 people could gather to watch chariot races. Today nothing of the original arena remains.
This is NOT the leaning tower of Pisa. It’s just a tower combined with Jay’s crooked photography.
Another theater – not the Colosseum – but cool. 🙂
ALL ABOARD!! The train ride from Rome to Florence was about 1.5 hours, through beautiful countryside. I didn’t read or watch a movie, the window provided all of the entertainment I needed.
I wasn’t expecting so much green and mountains. Beautiful.
We are staying at The Grand Baglioni Hotel. It’s old. It has character. I am really hoping it isn’t haunted.
It also has The Bucket Family sleeping arrangements…. Kind of weird.
We wandered down to the square surrounding the Duomo of Florence. We didn’t go inside but it is beautiful.
Now THAT is a proper door.

First impression of Florence (Firenze) is that it is less hectic than Rome, quieter. Lots of leather shops, gelato, and cafes. And magnets of David – Lily likes to point out all of them.

We had dinner at Lorenzo de Medici Ristorante Pizzeria. Shearer Family of 4 gave it 3.5 thumbs up, mostly knocked down because the bread was meh and the caprese was OK, but not amazing.