126. Bisteca Fiorentina, Midnight Spritzs... What's not to Love?

A full day in beautiful Florence / Firenze included the perfect lunch in Piazza Santo Spirito, and then an energetic walk straight uphill to Piazzale Michelangelo to combat the amazing gnocchi, compliments of Osteria Santo Spirito. The view from the Piazzale did not disappoint, yet times have changed and that meant there was no more shade to beat the heat. After multiple bottles of water, we descended to the Arno River and enjoyed a lazy stroll while taking in the view. The evening culminated in the aforementioned Bisteca Fiorentina, an Aperol Spritz (or two) in Oltrarno, and pure joy in meeting up with old friends in this magical city.