After a very long we are planning, at 06:30 on Friday 11 March 2001 outside the headquarters ready to leave for the "winter camp" alternative to scout this year.
At the end we start with the van of the Chamber, led by Roger and Richard's car. We
11, Batman will join us directly in Florence.
Around 11 we are in Florence near the Guest House of the Section of Florence, which opens the Julius arrives home, he explains a bit how it works and we wish you a pleasant stay.
A patrol party to do the shopping, while others are arranged in the rooms and preparing tables and benches for eating.
After lunch, take bus number 14 and we go downtown.
visit Piazza del Duomo, the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's bell tower and admire the Baptistery of San Giovanni.
A walk and arrive in Piazza della Signoria where we expect the Neptune fountain, the statue of David by Michelangelo, of Hercules and Caco. Michelozzo visit the courtyard of the Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia della Signoria.
Let's take a look at the Ponte Vecchio and from the boys who train at the rowing rowing anchored to the shore.
Recall the bus that takes us back to the guesthouse. We arrived there a partiton to Munchkin and then have dinner. Four songs and then it's time for a little spirituality. We do the work of the Mirror and is now going to sleep.
The next day we got up early, breakfast and again toward the center to visit the Piazza Santa Croce. Here we are divided into two rounds, a visit to the Basilica of Santa Croce and go to the Synagogue (closed because of Saturday).
Ritrovatici we start to Piazzale Michelangelo to watch the magnificent panorama of Florence. After lunch we climb again towards the Basilica di San Miniato al Monte, where we visit the beautiful church.
back down to Ponte Vecchio and then we head to the Basilica of San Lorenzo (which are closed). At this point, with swollen feet we head back toward home, where after the cost of preparing a tasty barbecue. Other partiton to Munchkin and the day ends.
Sunday morning rearrange the guesthouse and we move to Reggio Emilia to visit Museo del Tricolore. The city center is beautifully decorated with lots of Italian flags of all ages, shame about the rain that does not allow us to enjoy a visit to the city center.
E 'was a great experience different from the usual winter camp. Here some photos
HOOA!