As I looked at my list for Operation Vicarious, I resisted planning everything out down to the step,  Instead I decided to wander around and bumble into situations. Pretty much status quo.

I’ve been to Florence two previous times, but both more than a decade ago. Everything felt new again. Exactly how I like it. I put my phone and map in my bag, grabbed my umbrella just in case and meandered into the Piazza della Repubblica. Score! I had a request and I needed to take a ride on that carousel.

There was a little boy riding over and over again — and me. You can tell how focused I am on riding by the way I pronounce the Piazza name. The Italians will not be impressed. eeeeek!

I loved my ride and it was something I probably wouldn’t have done otherwise. Score!