The first week or so of our time in Europe has been overflowing with side-trips throughout Italy. Here are some sketches I've collected from our various excursions.
First up are some views of Lucca, a gorgeous little town not too far from Florence. We only had a couple hours here, but it was more than enough time to fall in love with its quaint atmosphere and unbelievable pastries.
We also stopped in Sienna for a few hours, which had perhaps the most stunning city views we've seen so far.
After Sienna, we stopped for the weekend at Hotel Rex in Livorno, a beach town where the locals go to escape people like us. Memorable moments including getting lost in a side town called Ardenza and spending the evening an underground bar just off the water's edge.
I warned my friends that I'd probably sketch them if they all fell asleep after breakfast, and sure enough, they were all knocked out from the previous night's revelries. Hey, free models.
Finally, here are some sketches from Pisa. While the leaning tower might not be an official Wonder of the Ancient World, the tourists that swarm it today should definitely qualify as a Wonder of the Modern World. (My personal favorites were the members of our group who ran around and high-fived everyone posing for their Pisa photos.)
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