Change of Pace

     After a busy week, it was nice to get away for the weekend.  Even though I had never been to Florence, I’d already heard from plenty of people how amazing it was.  They definitely weren’t wrong.  While Florence is still fairly large, it was far more laid-back than Rome.  The streets seemed newer, walkways weren’t as densely packed, and the overall mood was way more relaxed compared to the capital. 
     Of course, being in Florence, I had to see the David.  While the detail in the statue was impressive, I think I spent more time checking out the rest of the small museum where it was located.  The musical instrument section had a few interactive displays and the wing with the statue had other works by Michelangelo, though these were far less impressive. 
     On top of all this, we all got a chance to do some exploring.  I ventured through a huge outdoor market that spanned a few streets.  Later on, I got to see the Duomo, which was really cool from the outside.  If the line wasn’t so long, I would have gone in.  All in all the trip was a nice change of pace for a couple days that I definitely needed.