Last day of lessons

Today was the last day the kids had language lessons. They were sent on a treasure hunt to various locations to speak in Italian and practice their map reading skills. From all accounts they thoroughly enjoyed themselves!

We had a quick lunch on the go because we needed to get to the Uffizi Gallery by about 1pm. We lined up for about 15 mins and got in about 1.20 or so. The Uffizi Gallery has thousands of pieces of artwork and sculptures included some from Sandro Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Giotto. The more famous paintings are: "Primavera" & "The Birth of Venus" (Botticelli), "The Annunciation" (da Vinci) and "Ognissanti" (Madonna, by Giotto). Unfortunately, no photos are allowed except for the view of the Ponte Vecchio from the gallery's second floor.

We were all done and dusted by about 2.15. Our next priority was to rest the legs as the kids were quite tired. Tawny brought along her flute and school uniform to play in the Piazza della Signoria. We sat and rested whilst Tawny and Carmina to returned to the hotel.

When they got back, Tawny set herself up in front of the Palazzo Vecchio and the Fountain of Neptune. She played one song but one of the carabinieri (police) interrupted her during the second as no unauthorized music is allowed to be played! Luckily they didn't issue a fine!!

The kids and I set off to the markets whilst Carmina took Tawny back to the hotel to change. We met up again at the markets where the kids bought a few more things. Once they had enough we returned to the hotel and are now resting before dinner and another big day tomorrow! I'm taking the boys, Chelsea and Sierra to the Ferrari museum whilst the others go shopping!