Giro di Italia – Stage 9 was hard work in the rain
Today started bright and sunny but by the time we got to Piazzale Michelangelo to get a good place to see the race the skies had darkened and a relentless rain was pouring down on cyclists and spectators alike.
Having heard that Sir Bradley Wiggins didn’t like going downhill in the rain, we waited only to cheer him on for the next stage rather than toast his victory today,- and even I have to admit I have spent nicer days in Florence!
Wet Iris
To kill time whilst we waited for the cyclists to arrive we visited the Iris Garden and felt sorry for the poor bedraggled symbol of the city as it was battered from above.
Italian style
Still it was a good day for the sale of pink umbrellas and packamacs!
Italian Style ? !
Oh dear, Penny! You have had your share of rainy weather in Florence lately. Well, I hope it gets better by next week when we arrive. I know we’ll miss the Iris gardens by the Piazzale Michelangelo, but we’re looking forward to see the Rose garden nearby. I hope we can see you next week. We get in on Monday afternoon, so our schedule is very open Tuesday through Friday. Cheers and Ciao. Bob