Europe 2016 Sept 22nd Day 25 Venice to Florence

Up early again this morning, brekky, pack and out for a few hours just wandering through the back laneways of San Marco. Nothing but walking (away from the bloody groups as much as possible) and a stop once for a very nice coffee; somewhere, before finally heading back to the "Mansion" to collect our bags and head to the train station.
Had to catch the water ferry from San Angelo to Santa Lucia train station but of course couldn't buy a ticket at this stop; so as usual just hop on. Not an issue and get there about thirty minutes later and off we get. Looove public transport.
Had a wait in the lounge again before catching the 1pm fast train to Rome, getting off a Florence. Great seats with free wifi etc and a smooth two hour journey getting up to 300kmph at stages through great countryside, with many vineyards of course before arriving at Santa Maria station. Quick taxi ride to our hotel, Relais Piazza Signoria, another win, overlooking the Signoria square.

It's then out and about on foot in the old town, looking at the sights. It's looking a lovely City and after a gellato and some grocery shopping it's dump stuff time at the hotel and head out for dinner. Watch the sun set on the ponte vecchio defore finding a litlle bar cafe and setting down for an ale and some food. Sat next to some Australians from Darwin, Peter and Nanette and had a nice chat about the places we had both visited (similar), over a couple of beers, very pleasant, oh and the AFL of course. Then back to the hotel stopping at to look at the Ponte Vecchio at night and then a gorgeous pastry shop to grab some dessert.

Another great day.