How could I live in Tuscany for a full semester, and never
visit Pisa? I couldn’t!
So, when Amy and I found out that we were flying into
Pisa on our way back from Morocco we decided that we had to take some time to
visit the city before heading back to Florence.
Our flight got in around 3:00pm, so we quickly hoped on a
bus and took it into the main part of the city. Starving, we went and grabbed a
quick bite to eat. We both ordered a glass of red wine and gnocchi—it's amazing how the taste of
it made us feel as if we were back at home.
Since the sun was quickly setting, we quickly made our way
down the streets towards the Leaning Tower of Pisa (the bell tower of the
city’s main cathedral).
The sky was beautiful and made of quite the perfect ending
to a wonderful weekend.
…Of course I had to take the cliché “holding up the tower” pic!
The same river that runs through Florence runs through
Pisa—the Arno. I must say, the river is much prettier and clearer in Pisa than
in Florence.
As we made our way back towards the center of the city where
the train station is, we took in the beauty of the streets that are decorated
for Christmas.
…There were little Christmas trees everywhere!
…and even an ice-skating rink!
I have heard by many that the only thing worth seeing in
Pisa is the Leaning Tower, but I don’t think that’s true. I advise anyone who
may still end up there one day to spend more than a few hours there.
Pisa is a beautiful city that I wish I had more time to
explore, but at least I got a little “taste” of it!
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