Firenze, Davide and knock-offs

Ahhh, Firenze. So beautiful and charming (see the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio above and David's butt left) and sooooooo full of tourist groups!!!!
UGH!
I wish it wasn't so. After Bologna - tranquil, genteel, NO tourists (just a few full-time and part-time expats), the historic centre of Florence was like an open air museum.
Nevertheless, I will persist.
We are to return next week to discover quieter waters and eat and drink at the Marchesi Antinori and Marchesi de' Frescobaldi wine bars. Stay tuned.

And now for one of my pet hates - knock-offs! What is it with the EU that tolerates the plethora of immigrants displaying their copies - Gucci, D&G, Burberry and the list goes on - only for some to attempt to restrict imports from China to protect the incumbents. Now that's inconsistent.
No-one is going to believe you spent $2000 on a handbag when they see what kind of shoes you're wearing - it's inconsistent. And we wouldn't want to be that. What is the point? It's just another uniform.
Stay tuned for more pet hates.......