Fantastic Florence!

Today is October 31st and marks the official halfway point of this "National Voorhees European Adventure."  Only 8 months left!  I can't believe how fast it is going and how much fun we are having.  This past weekend was no exception as we took a road trip to Florence, Italy with our friends Gary, Bev, Emily and Morgan Scott.  Florence is the historical heart of the Renaissance and we had a great time exploring the city.  The weather was warm and the fall color was beautiful. We saw Michelangelo's "David" and learned all about Galileo, Dante, Machiavelli, and the dreaded Medici family.  Our hotel was just outside the city and our room opened up to a courtyard where the kids loved playing "manhunt."  Thankfully, there were very few guests there this weekend so we couldn't disturb anyone.  It was another great weekend with great friends.

Additionally, you might notice in the pictures that we have another victim.  Emalee is our friend from back in Georgia and was willing to come over and help us out until Christmas.  We are so grateful to have her and, as you can see, we are all crazy about her already!

Lastly:  Does Kami have on the same outfit in every picture?  Yes, we forgot her suitcase at the house.  Nice.

We are becoming experts on gelato!

Bev is a girl after my own heart, she lets nothing stop her from getting the perfect picture.

This is the map room in the old palace.  It contains dozens of orginal leather maps that show what they thought the world looked like in the 1500's. 

Arno River

One day she'll like this better than the ice cream.

A break on the bridge

Gary, Jack and Morgan walking through the courtyard of the "Duomo" cathedral of Florence.

Michelangelo's tomb

Our hotel

My Renaissance Man...

I can't believe they let us in this place.

Geof had to pick his fish at dinner.  I was gagging.

Under a Tuscany Moon