Arriving by train to Florence, even though it was raining when we left Pisa, I assumed it would be sunshine and blue skies in Florence. It wasn't unfortunately and it rained non-stop the whole day. We checked into hotel Alessandra, a gorgeous little Pensione down a side street near the Ponte Vecchio. With luggage in hand we stupidly climbed the stairs as I did not trust the ancient looking lift in the middle of the stairwell (would you?). Anyway, that lesson was learnt pretty fast but not without it's dramas, I think everytime I stepped into the narrow coffin-like interior, my heart skipped a beat or two.. not to mention the alarm (and I'm not just describing my state of mind but a literal alarm) that went off upon entering and exiting the confined space, just adding to my panic!
me much happier outside the cage of doom although somewhat apprehensive..
Love the title of this post, cutie patootie!
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