1500 May 01 – Florence, Italy

Hey Diary, brace yourself, because May 1st was epic! Just landed in Florence, and the place is buzzing like a beehive on a sugar rush. I'm strolling around, soaking in the vibes, when bam! I find myself at Leonardo da Vinci's doorstep. The guy's a legend, and his workshop? A carnival of inventions and art.

Leonardo's there, looking every bit the genius people say he is. We get chatting, and it's like fireworks show of ideas. He's all about art, the human form, and some wild stuff about flying. And then, he asks me to pose. Not for a painting, but for his anatomical studies. I'm thinking, "Why not give the maestro something to remember?"

So, there I am, flexing and holding poses like I'm in one of those Greek statues. Leonardo's sketching away, and the air's crackling with this mix of art and something a tad more electric. We're talking, laughing, and I'm throwing in my usual dose of cheeky comments.

After a few hours of this art-meets-science tango, I bid farewell to Leonardo. Stepping out of his workshop, I'm feeling like I've just been part of history. Florence, you're off to a flying start!

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