Florence Day 1

We are in Florence for the week as a group. Lots of fun! We got up bright and early to hop on a train (train travel is so much more fun than plane travel). When we arrived we went to our hotel which is located right by The Duomo!

We took a tour with a very eccentric tour guide. She took us all over the city. Did you know that Florence is known for their high quality gold, leather, paper, and straw? Cause that was one of the many fun facts she shared! 

After our tour we all went to explore the leather market. Two girls from the group and I met a nice man who taught us how to feel the differences in leather quality and the area of Italy that is best for leather (obviously Florence, he said Naples is good but not as meticulously made). I didn't buy anything but it was a cool experience for my first day in Florence!