Day seven was a day of rest and relaxation. Day eight was the day we left the castle and it was a rainy one.

We normally ate all of our meals outside but that morning breakfast was enjoyed inside this room.

Our drive back to Florence followed the Arno river.

I checked into a new hotel for the night.

The room is small but has a cute balcony.

I decide to go out and make the most of my last full day in Florence. This includes getting sorbetto at two different places. I eat four flavors: pear, lemon, grapefruit and raspberry.

I take advantage of the rainy afternoon to finally visit the Duomo. Because it is free to the public the lines are usually epic.

Inside I cannot get enough of the dynamic floor.

The marble designs of the exterior are so entrancing. The peachy pink and green are so beautiful.

The neighborhood by my last hotel had many vintage shops.

Even this cafe was called the Vintage Cafe. 🙂

My last dinner in Florence was beef stew. It was warm and comforting. I went to bed early to prepare for a long day of travel.