Quick update

Just a short blog this morning. I of course got lost after leaving the train station last night and it took me more than an hour longer to find my hotel than it should have. It was dark by the time I got back and it was only 5:30 pm. I collected some carbs along the way so that when I got back to my room, I ate a sandwich, chips and some chocolate something (very yummy) and finished reading a book I brought.
Steps yesterday were on 16,150 but much of it was uphill or up stairs. I am not going to climb to the Duomo Dome here - 450 steps since the 75 steps to my hotel room had me huffing. By the way, here they count floors as 0 is the ground floor and 1 is the 2nd floor. My hotel main office was on 2, which is where the 75 steps came in.
Today I am wondering around Florence - still my favorite city, probably among all that I have been in throughout my years, but I am looking forward to Venice. One interesting thing - they have electric cars and scooters here and there are plugs in the parking lots where people can plug in their vehicles. So cool! I took pictures of it since that would be my dream for the US.
It was funny that yesterday S and I went first class from Florence to Seina which was one little car that had a slightly bigger isle than the rest of the train. Not worth going first class on regional trains. I am taking the Express today so it should be better. They give you a glass (no ide) of whatever you want to drink and a packet of cookies. Is it worth it? I will let you know.
I just sent an email to my travel buddy to see what happened when he met with his ex so I will let you know when I hear back. I am big on romance - hard to believe sometimes - so I am hoping for the best for him.
I am loving Italy more and more as I get further from Rome :)