After 8 straight hours of driving (not a single stop) on not so straight roads, we arrived in Florence. We started off the morning with a run and packing and leisurely breakfast before starting out. It was a long, winding journey south through the mountain tunnels. We were so happy to finally arrive, walk to the city center at sunset, and settle into an awesome restaurant for some pizza and wine. Our hotel is about 3 miles outside the center (nice and quiet with charming grounds) so it was quiet late by the time we turned in, but cozy, full, and relaxed after the crazy drive, ready to rest before Derek's conference presentation first thing in the morning.
