Just returned from a wonderful trip to Italy that included a quick stop in Florence. I read through this message board leading up to the trip and gleaned a lot of useful advice to help me prepare and what to expect. So, I am asking these questions mainly out of curiosity and to see what other traveler’s experiences were.
I did not reserve tickets online for the Accademia in time (my mistake) and had to wait in line in get in. The wait was not bad at all, but I did notice a few people selling tickets on the street to the reservation line for only the cost of entry and the reservation fee. It seemed that the visitors who bought from them had no problems getting in to the faster line. I am curious if anyone knows the legitimacy behind these tickets.
My husband and I were approached separately by a couple African American men dressed in colorful clothing while we were walking in the street, asking us where we were from, etc. I was on my guard since they were a little too friendly to us. I saw the same men approaching other tourists as well and were being overly friendly. Any ideas on who they were? I can’t imagine they were walking the streets to meet people and make friends.
