Prato City & Social Summary

Prato City Summary: Hannah, Claire, Diane, Carly

After a long flight and an even longer wait at Italian immigration we arrived at Pisa airport.  It was agreed that after a 6am wakeup and tiring flight that we would bypass the leaning tower for our first genuine Italian meal. After check-in at the Art Hotel in Prato the group went their separate ways for dinner- some choosing to stay in Prato and others venturing into the nearby city of Florence. 

The next morning the group headed to our first and only company visit of Italy- Monash Prato. Following this, we headed back to the hotel, all arriving back at different times as Sean and a few others decided to take the ‘scenic route’. The afternoon began with a walking tour of the beautiful city of Florence; highlights included the impressive Duomo, the replica of the ‘David’ statue, and the picturesque Ponte Vecchio. Everyone was impressed by the traditional Italian architecture and awed by the history held within the medieval walls.  Following this, most of the group enjoyed some sort of shopping experience – whether it be at the leather markets, the gold shops or the traditional Italian fashion labels.

 Most of the group ate, drank and celebrated our final night in Florence. Most of us indulging in pre dinner dinner, dinner, after dinner dinner and dessert. It has to be said that the food and wine was definitely a focal point. Our 48 hours in Florence was well spent, everyone thoroughly enjoyed our express Italian adventure and are already planning to return.