From Florence we decided to day trip Pisa. It was the only day trip we took during our escapade through Italy. Although we day tripped Pisa, I think we still did it up pretty good- forgoing the quick bus ride to the leaning tower and going with the walk through town instead.
The first thing we really wanted to see was Keith Haring's last public work, Tottomondo, a wall of his famous graffiti art. Kieth Haring has be a curiosity of Matt's since seeing his work grace the cover of the Very Special Christmas Albums. It was fun to strike a pose in front of this funky wall of art.
We then made our way past old buildings, worn churches, and famous colleges. Alissa took a momment to once again pose infront of some student graffiti which this college town is apparently notorious for. We didn't even make it to the leaning tower before stopping at Panetteria Antiche Tradizioni, an old school Italian restaurant and bakery. We we in need of a few cold Peroni's on this hot day which were followed up with a cutting board of local cured meats and cheeses. MMMmmmm.... When we left we had a lot of food and more than enough drink in us.
Making our way to the leaning tower, we did the "pushing the tower back" pose. Then found us a chill spot on the tidy golf green lawn and just admired the unique Pisa Romanesque style of the Cathedral, Baptistery, and famous crooked tower. It is amazing how all those little pillars make these big buildings look so fragile and cute.
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