Sunday 11th August 2024 🚂

Day 11



After not much sleep on the overnight train and being woken up by a man with bread rolls and one less drink than originally ordered, we arrived in Venice before getting a very subdued train to Florence. Where we boiled in the 40 degree heat, dropped our bags and made our way to the hop on hop off bus which was very hot. We hopped off at stopped 10 and walked straight in the wrong direction but found a souvenir shop anyway. We reached a square with lots of markets and found a chicken place to eat (very authentic). We then visited another souvenir shop where me, Saffron, Ellie, Izzy and Leah bought matching tops and a lovely lady gave us discounts, free fruitellas and showed us where to get the best ice cream (it was closed). Then we went to nominations and I bought an authentic Italian charm bracelet. 




Next we checked out the river and took lots of photos and tried out the gelato (which was unforgettable). 






We got out of the heat, and into a bus which took us all around the city before heading to a very posh restaurant next to Louis Vuitton wearing flip flops and crocs. After a scorching day, we relaxed in our hotel and were serenaded by a marching band in the street.



Until next time 

Team Inter-Rail 🚂


~Steph

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  1. Fiona,s Crazy Nan be safe have fun look forward to your daily blogs12 August 2024 at 01:04

    That was an adventure you handled it with true guide spirit and ate icecream memories not to be forgotten Enjoy

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