First we crossed the Ponte Vecchio, which is lined on both sides with jewellery shops. Apparently, it used to be butchers, but in 1593 the Medicis decided they had to go and it has been gold ever since. I don't know who buys the stuff or why and it didn't seem particularly cheap. On the other side there are more shops but they are distinctly down market.
We noticed a lot of people walking dogs - lots of little fluffy types, but also an unusual number of golden retrievers. The streets quickly took on a distinct smell of dog wee mixed with pizza and gelato. Delicious?
I bought a pair of leather gloves from a shop that sold nothing else - very reasonable - and it was hard to resist the leather handbags on sale everywhere - any colour, any size and most very reasonably priced.
Outside the Uffizi the living statues were having a big day and Cupid was flirting outrageously with all the girls.
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