Portofino, Santa Margarita, Florence

Hello all!  So last we wrote we ended in Amalfi and were on our way to Portofino.  It is amazing there.  Its a very small town with multi million dollar yachts that fill the harbor.  We signed up for a tour to see Portofino and Santa Margarita.  We had no idea what we were in store for.  Our guide was very nice and wanted to show us her favorite view from the town at this lighthouse...little did we know that it was a 2 mile hike uphill, steep uphill.  Again, flip flops were not the best choice for walking.  We were walking for about 25min when some people passed by and said we were 1/3 of the way, I wanted to punch them and take their Gelato.  It was a nice view when we got there but seemed about the same as the view a mile back.  When we got back we were hot so we grabbed the most delicious Geltato.  It was amazing.  I dont know why we dont have it everywhere in the states.  Way better than any ice cream Ive ever had (and that includes Jeni's).  We then took a motorboat over to Santa Margarita where we had the best pizza Ive ever had in my life.  I knew when it came over it was going to be good when I could see the cheese bubbling in olive oil.  So we saw the sights and headed back for the ship.  Did we ever mention that everyone thinks we are sisters? Everyone.  If we had a Euro for everytime someone asked if we were sisters.  We would be rich.  

So next stop Florence.  We drove 2 hours through Tuscany.  Beautiful, just like the movie Under the Tuscan Sun.  when we got to Florence I have to say it was a little overwhelming.  So much shopping so little time:)  SO MANY PEOPLE.  Cant Americans find some other time to visit Europe?  We again walked to the sights, took pictures, tried every flavor of Gelato, had Lasagna, Carbonara, did I mention I am 20lbs heavier after Italy.  Food so good. Best part is bargaining for hand bags.  Seems that they do not have fixed prices anywhere.  We got some good ones:)  I talked Jody into buying hers. When in Rome....After 6 hours of walking, eating, taking pictures everyone pretty much crashed on the bus ride home.  

It was really sad to say goodbye to everyone on the ship.  I cant believe we have been gone 2 weeks.  Seems like 2 days.  Today we are going to conquer Rome.  We will be sure to let you know where the best Gelato is located.  We will do out last post later:0 Hope you all enjoyed!  WE DID!!!!