Time for a Tune-Up

Finally…I got a run in yesterday around the top of an ancient wall built around Lucca.  Lucca is another one of those little towns that you could spend all day exploring.  There are great shops, restaurants, churches, towers, and museums.  Of course the musician in me had to come to Lucca to see the birthplace of Puccini.  The town did not disappoint! 

We decided to go two laps on the crushed stone/paved path on top of the wall, which meant we also had to run across the town to get to the train in order to make it back in time for my lesson.  We boarded the train just as it was leaving the station…that was a close one! 

After another great lesson we headed over to see the David statue.  I’m not really that into renaissance art, but there is something magnificent about this statue.  The size alone is impressive, but the detail work is amazing.  No pictures allowed…sorry :(.  Apparently Michelangelo left in the midst of sculpting several statues to go to Rome and never to return.  This gallery had these ”beginnings” displayed as well.  These were very interesting because it gave a great perspective of how the sculpting process works.  Painting looks easier! 

Finally, my mom and I headed out for dinner and her last bit of gelato.  We found the Florentine version of Baskin Robbins, except Festival of Gelato had 70 flavors!  Mom had me talked into taking a cooking class today, but it is a Holiday here in Florence and the booking agency wasn’t open.   This is probably better for all of Florence for those of you who are aware that my cooking skills are limited to Shells & Cheese and the occasional lasagna! 

I have two days left in Florence.  Today has been my “catch-up” day.  Tomorrow I have my final lesson and will be going to the U’fizzi gallery.  Hope you all are doing well.  Chat with you again soon!