how is everyone?

i just returned from milan- because milan is really boring so my friend and i took a 3 hrs train ride up to florence! can i just let you guys know that florence is beautiful as well. very different from venice. florence has huge cathedrals, and surrounded by many old buildings. very rustic kind of feeling. of course i had my fair share of pastas and gelatos! how not to, especially gelatos since at every corner you see a cafe selling them. i climbed up 414 steps to reach the top of the cathedral, and from there, you get to see the entire florence. a magnificent view. like they say, no pain, no gain. and after that i made my way across this old bridge which has been there since world war one, and further on to a garden called "boboli gardens". all in all, it was a very good day trip up to florence. next up, i got manchester! my first time there, so looking forward that flight. see you guys soon!