The train ride from Rome to Florence (Firenze) took us about 1.5 hours on the Eurostar. Took the 2nd class cabin and was slightly frustrated with small compartments provided for our baggages. :X We arrived in Florence 5 plus in the evening and were greeted by freezing weather. Knew Florence would be cold but just not expecting it to be that cold. :Z That was why we chose to spend our first Florence night in the room with take away pizza and Parma ham+melon appetizer. Eat-in dinner with movie and warmth from the heater.
Hotel Ester was a one-star hotel but locations wise, I would say that it was two thumbs up. Took us only a short drag of the luggage across the streets from the train station. The room was huge with a queen size, a single and an ensuite private toilet. Not the most fanciful place but it was clean enough for 2 nights. No breakfast provided though.
Our Florence exploration started only on our second day. The very first awesome place we stumbled upon was the local market which had a stall selling stewed beef and tribes. There, perfect brunch with a glass of red wine each. Our first Florence meal. How nice.
Florence was beautiful. Frankly speaking, I prefered Florence to Rome. The renaissance feel of this city was charming. Though it had been the same cobble stoned grounds, I preferred walking the Florence streets. Walking along the river was nice. Really wish we had planned more Florence time.
Gelato ice cream was almost staple by now. With tripadvisors' reviews, we had dinner at a restaurant that billed us €86 for dinner. €86 worth of fantastic food- beef slices, pasta, starters and a perfect mandarin creme brûlée. So yummy and so expensive!! :Z But I'm convinced it was well paid for.
Leaving Florence was a slight pinch knowing that there was much more to explore. We had not gone to the Uffuzzi gallery. Sniff. :(
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