For many reasons we didn't venture too very far from Piazza della Signore in the Centro Storico. As a result we saw many views of the Duomo built by Filippo Bruneschelli back in 1436. He also stands near by viewing his masterpiece that rises up to 328 feet with views of Florence from the top and a Last Judgment fresco by Vasari and Zuccari.
We needed supplies for the apartment so we sought out the two nearby grocery stores. One is very near the post office and the other is closer to the Chiesa S. Maria De'Ricci. The organ music attracted us to look inside where we saw this dog listening intently. Later in the evening we went to the free concert that was an outstanding sampler of Baroque music. The dog held forth in the evening too walking up and down the aisles to keep the audience in its seats.
The streets of Firenze are filled with performers to delight your eyes and ears. We stood and listened to the cellist for quite a while. She was playing across from a small fruit and vegetable market. The shop owners nearby, including a leather goods and jewelry stores, had to have been pleased with the added passersby.
We have seen any number of dogs, always with their owners, unlike Thailand, Laos and Turkey to name a few countries where dogs seem to roam on their own. On the other hand, we have yet to see a cat here in Firenze. There are signs that cats are here – the cat food in stores takes up almost as much room as the dog food. This kitty had been lost and the puppy needed a home. Neither Calvin nor Hobbes would want competition and Django has drawn the line with more brothers - or sisters for that matter.
Neptune looked very good under the nearly full moon as we went inside after a very full day.
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