Venice is in the past.

So, another city down. Venice was nice and quiet, with plenty of shopping and food to take in...here is a treat...a commentary from my mother...

I was so looking forward to all the Italian food, so I ordered a sausage pizza to find out that it was not sausage as we know it but hot dogs..... what a disappointment. Shopping is fantastic, I have spent more money in one day shopping than in a year at home. It seems like it really isn't money here and all the shoes and clothes are amazing. We have just arrived in Florence and the food is much better here. It reminds me of my Nonnie's cooking and brings back all kinds of great memories. We have a lot of places to view here. Just finished seeing the "David" and Tony gave me the history on it. Really enjoying the culture and the tour guide (Tony). More to come. ~Madre

We are off to the Duomo...and then who knows...more leather goods...hehehe