点评:We first observed the Bridge from the heights above as we entered Florence early in the morning. It was dimly lit in the early morning sun as wisps of fog lifted. As the sun rose, the bridge was reflected in the water below. The scene was ethereal and mind consuming. Later in the day, we actually walked the bridge and perused the myriad of boutiques attached to it. The jewelry collections in the windows were beyond belief. Having seen the windows of Tiffany, Cartier, and Harry Winston in New York, the artistry of the Firenze goldsmiths matched and surpassed these world renowned vendors. Every piece was 18 karat or greater and captured one's imagination. While the jewelry was fabulous to look at, it was "trop cher" for my wallet. However, I did break down and made a small purchase for my wife's birthday. The shopping experience made our day.
翻译:清晨,当我们抵达佛罗伦萨时,首先从高处俯瞰到了这座桥。晨光微弱,薄雾渐渐散去。随着太阳升起,桥的倒影映在了下方的河面上。这一景象如梦似幻,令人心醉神迷。当天晚些时候,我们亲自走上桥面,逐一浏览了桥上众多的精品店。橱窗里陈列的珠宝更是美得令人难以置信。我曾看过蒂芙尼和卡地亚的橱窗……与纽约的哈利·温斯顿一样,佛罗伦萨的金匠们所展现的工艺水平不仅可与这些世界知名的珠宝商相媲美,甚至更胜一筹。每一件作品均为18K金或更高纯度,令人叹为观止、心驰神往。虽然这些珠宝美丽动人,但对我的钱包来说实在“太贵”了。不过最后我还是狠下心,为妻子的生日买了一件小礼物。这次购物体验真是让我们开心了一整天。