Mountain Climbing in Florence

Hello everyone, well as we wait until we get home, and having walked throught the city centre, today we decided to explore the outskirts of the city using the hop on hop off bus tour. First we went out of the city 8km to a little town called Fiesole, which is nesttled above the hills surounding Florence. After an invigorating 10 min hike up a near vertical slope we were rewarded with stunning views of Florence. The walk down was tricky too, but as alwayys Ralf was there to support me and I lent on his shoulder all the way down.
Back into the city and we got off at the station to walk a short way to the Mercintile markets. Inside has all the fresh food that locals come to buy early in the mornings but outside there would be over 400 stalls selling, leather goods, scarves, jewellery, trinkets etc. We walked around here for about and 1 1/2 hours and then made our way back across the city where we had to sort out a glitch we have had with the bank. mmmm not so easy but working on it!! Now we are back at the hotel where Ralf spent 1hr on the phone to 'which bank'?? The chambermaid is very happy with us tonight as we have just let her in to turn down our sheets, supply fresh towels, etc (we have sent her away the other nights and she is so upset) and then we are off out to get some dinner.
Lots of love coming across from here to you all, thanks to you all for your support, we will see you soon,
Love Ralf, Sam and MM