We made it to Florence and we are happy to be with Jessica and Andrew.  We would be a little happier if our bags had arrived too but c'est la vie!  We were told they were still in Paris and they should arrive tonite with the 9:00 flight... our fingers are crossed. 

Tonite we went out for appertivos... fantastic!  It is a great way to have some food and a cocktail and not spend too much money.  It was 8 Euro for the drink and then there was a buffet of fresh Italian fare.  The food was delicious and the cocktail welcomed after 30 some-odd hours of travel (and bags that prefer to stay in Paris).  

After appertivos we walked Andrew home (he had some work to do) then we walked over to the Duomo (huge cathedral with Brunelleschi's magnificent dome... an engineering marvel).  We sat at a sidewalk cafe, had a pint of beer and marveled at the Duomo.  Not too bad for our first night!

Now we have to figure out how the futon works and wait for the fine people at Air France to call (keep your fingers crossed).  Tomorrow we rent a car and head out for our Tuscan road trip!  We'll get back to you Sunday night.