Ready packed and the journey begins...

I am allowed to complete my first pilgrim study: Letting go of plans... Door defect and police investigations, announcement: 'Train ends one hour before Zurich today'. Rail replacement service. Connection in Zurich is lost. Next train to Milan only goes as far as Lugano...

Meanwhile, I have arrived... shortly after 8:00 p.m. in a small apartment in Via San Niccolò, on the south side of the Arno near the Boboli Gardens.

Evening walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo with a breathtaking view of the city.

When I open the curtains in the morning, two hot air balloons float past my window.

Today: visit to the Uffizi... incredible treasures... I am speechless