May 6- Walking and Groceries

We headed to the grocery store near Santa Croce, and encountered far fewer crowds than on Saturday. On our way we came upon an apparent Ambulance vs auto encounter. Lots of cops, another ambulance and many ticked-off motorists and their horns.

We saw a wine window, got to the store and picked up some things to keep body and soul together, without over-stressing our stomachs or credit cards at the restaurants- some more meats and cheese, biscuits, colas, etc. We stopped in Piazza Santa Croce for a rest and met a couple from South Carolina on a land tour. We found an ATM for Wayne, and headed home.

Walking back, we got great views of Piazzalle Michaelangelo, San Miniato, and the San Niccolo neighborhood which is our home for May. After a rest, we decided to explore further down the neighborhood. We saw the Porta San Niccolo, with terraced walkways up to Piazzale Michaelangelo and the rose gardens. We walked down to the bridge then headed back. Since it is a food shopping kind of day, we stopped into a little shop and got some sun-dried tomatoes, chicken cutlets, croquettes, and an artichoke. There was also a nice selection of wine and sauces for pasta.

Last stop was for gelato at Sbrino. A definite winner. Quiet evening.Read more